It's the final weekend of June, and we're a week away from the Regatta and America's 250th Birthday celebration. But before then, there's plenty of events for you and your family to enjoy. Here's what's happening now through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, June 26

Music

  • HAPPY HOUR JAZZ WITH TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

  • LIVE ON THE LEVEE: 6 p.m. Free. Featuring Marshall Charloff | Purple Xperience with The Heavy Hitters. Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • OPEN MIC: 6 p.m. Free. Coffee With A Twist, 101 Main Ave., Nitro.

  • COUSIN LARRY: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

  • ETHAN HARRISON SMITH: 7-9 p.m. Free. Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD WITH WOODBINE: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $16.50. Part of the Emerging Artist Series. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • CALEB STINE: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • CARPENTER ANTS: 7:30 p.m. Free. Part of Clendenin Summerfest. Harper Stage, Main Street, Clendenin.

  • PRE-WOODYFEST SHOWCASE: 9 p.m. A night of live hip-hop, rap, and high-energy performances featuring DCM, Prince Phae, White Mic, and NeeNee Incognita. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

  • STATIC FUR: 9 p.m. Ages 21+. Static Fur with Title Wave and DJ Quortz. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

Dance

  • KIDS FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE PARTY: 5-8 p.m. $19 children ages 4+, $16 ages 3 and under, no charge for adults. Grab some food and let your energy out with an amazing interactive DJ all evening long. Captain Holstein’s Family Entertainment Center, 1418 MacCorkle Ave., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • I LOVE BOOSTERS: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

  • 24 HOURS OF APPALACHIA SXS + MOTO WEEKEND: Various times. Get ready for a grueling rally to test your endurance as well as navigational skills. Non-stop rally, 500+ miles, 24 hours to finish. Spectator spots will be identified. Bring the family for a whole weekend of fun. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, 1786 Colonel Pauley Drive, Belle.

  • USA GYMNASTICS FOR ALL GYMFEST: Various times. $60 all-sessions pass; $30 for a day pass. Full schedule available on the USA Gymnastics website. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • POWER UP EXERCISE CLASS: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

  • DIRTY BIRDS MOTHMAN BOBBLEHEAD NIGHT: 6 p.m. Tickets $9.50+. Watch the Dirty Birds take on the York Revolution and get your own Mothman Bobblehead in an exclusive giveaway. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

  • JUNE PUBLIC ART BIKE TOUR: 6:30 p.m. Free. A 60-minute, beginner-friendly group ride exploring the amazing public art around Charleston. Bring your own bike and helmet. Don’t forget to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated during the ride. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to all. Rain or shine. Meet at the Bike Man sculpture. Lee Street Triangle, 805 Lee St. E., Charleston.

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  • BUILD IT: 2-3 p.m. Free. Elementary students can explore various building sets, including LEGO bricks. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • ARTIST RECEPTION: 4-7 p.m. Public reception for featured artist Awyn Danielle McQueen Milam and guest artists Steve and Debbie Sisson. Includes live music, door prizes and refreshments. Gallery 11, 205 Washington St. W., Charleston.

  • COMMUNITIES OVER COMPUTERS SCREEN PRINTING PARTY: 5-7 p.m. Join the West Virginia Environmental Council and West Virginia Citizen Action Group for a fun upcycling First Friday event. Bring along an old shirt, tote bag, tea towel, or other item to screen print using a gorgeous design by the Sierra Student Coalition at WVU. There will be a limited supply of thrifted shirts to use if you don't have an item of your own. West Virginia Citizens Action Group, 1500 Dixie St., Charleston.

  • KIDS NIGHT: 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Presented by St. Albans Parks and Recreation. Includes inflatables, foam garage, music, games, prizes, face painting, free kids’ Zumba demo class, and more. Free hot dogs from Bammy’s Chili Dogs and free pizza from Marco’s Pizza will be available while supplies last. Scooby Icy Treats will also be on hand, selling refreshing icy treats. Roadside Park, MacCorkle Ave. S.W., St. Albans.

Saturday, June 27

Music

  • STEVE SMITH BAND: 6 p.m. Free. Part of Clendenin Summerfest. Harper Stage, Main Street, Clendenin.

  • THE DETONATORS: 6 p.m. Free. With Special Guests Alan Griffith and the Cheapbeats. Gathering music by Colton Taylor. The Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston.

  • PUMZI’S LIVE: 7:30 p.m. Featuring Brooke A. Brown, Julien Aklei, Annie Wolfe, Sean Richardson, and stand-up comedian Jacob Hall. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.

  • REWIND THE WALKMAN: 7:30 p.m. Free. Part of Clendenin Summerfest. Harper Stage, Main Street, Clendenin.

  • RYAN GAUJOT: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • JAYSIN CHRIST: 8 p.m. $15 per person. All ages show. Labelle Theater, 311 D St., South Charleston.

  • AMANDA SMITH PRESENTS LOVE & WOOKIEE: 9 p.m.-Midnight. EZ Street, 2796 Winfield Road, St. Albans.

  • DAMNEAR: 9 p.m.-Midnight. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • LEZZIN OUT CHARLESTON: 10 p.m. $10 cover. Presented by Rainbow Pride of West Virginia and East End Ghouls. Featuring drag shows, games, arm wrestling and more. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

Stage/Theater

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 2 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE: 2:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • I LOVE BOOSTERS: 5 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • BLUE HERON: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

  • 24 HOURS OF APPALACHIA SXS + MOTO WEEKEND: Various times. Get ready for a grueling rally to test your endurance as well as navigational skills. Non-stop rally, 500+ miles, 24 hours to finish. Spectator spots will be identified. Bring the family for a whole weekend of fun. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, 1786 Colonel Pauley Drive, Belle.

  • USA GYMNASTICS FOR ALL GYMFEST: Various times. $60 all-sessions pass; $30 for a day pass. Full schedule available on the USA Gymnastics website. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

  • SHRINER’S ELK RIVER PADDLE FEST: 9 a.m. $35 per person. Proceeds benefit Shriner’s. Kayak drop off available Friday, June 26 from 4-9 p..m. Two trips offered: Blue Creek Ramp (10-mile paddle) or Bream Ramp (four-mile paddle). Shuttle leaves Coonskin Park at 9 a.m. Coonskin Park, 2000 Coonskin Drive, Charleston.

  • CATS & MATS: 11 a.m.-Noon. $30 per person. Beginner-friendly yoga class, led by instructors from Yoga Power LLC. You’ll be stretching and flowing in the cozy company of adoptable cats from the café, adding a little extra joy (and maybe a paw on your mat) to your practice. Please bring your own yoga mat. Cups & Cats Café, 187 Summers St., Charleston.

  • THE JUNGLE 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Noon-7 p.m. Sponsored by Frank Walker Law. Second Avenue Community Center, 1411 Second Ave., Charleston.

  • WV UNITED VS. DAYTON DUTCH LIONS FC: 5 p.m. $15 adults, $7 children. Trace Fork Soccer Complex, 46 Trace Fork Blvd., South Charleston.

  • DIRTY BIRDS AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS: 6:30 p.m. Tickets $9.50+. Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday as the Dirty Birds take on the York Revolution. Enjoy the 249th Army Band during pre-game entertainment and stay for the largest fireworks show of the year. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

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  • RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE YARD SALE: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Browse a variety of gently used items, including clothing and accessories, household goods, home décor, books, and much more. Proceeds provide housing and other necessities for families with hospitalized children. Ronald McDonald House Southern West Virginia, 910 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.

  • LIBERATION BREAKFAST: 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. Access hot breakfast, groceries, hygiene kits, clothing, pet supplies, and community resources in a space built around solidarity, dignity, and collective care. St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 821 Edgewood Drive, Charleston.

  • PILOT CLUB HOT DOG SALE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Pilot Club of the Greater Kanawha Valley. Green's Feed & Seed. 314 Piedmont Road, Charleston.

  • THE DONNA L. SKEEN SENIOR EXPO: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free;  donations of non-perishable foods for local food banks accepted. Vendors, seminars, health fair, entertainment and more. Beni Kedem Temple, Grand Ballroom, 100 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • HARMONY CAR SHOW: 10 a.m. Enjoy classic cars, refreshments and door prizes. Harmony at Southridge, 801 Peyton Way, Charleston.

  • SENIOR VOLUNTEER TRAINING: 10-11:30 a.m. Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley will hold  in-person volunteer orientation training for programs that help local seniors. Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.

  • PRAYER PAL ADOPTION EVENT: 10 a.m.-Noon. Children of all ages through the fifth grade can adopt a stuffed animal in this special event. Maranatha Church, Family Life Center, 2910 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

  • HAT PARTY & HORSEBACK RIDING: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $20 deposit to register. Make your very own personalized cowboy hat with The Hummingbird Hat Bar Collective and enjoy a horseback ride with Circle B Stables. Circle B Stables, 9704 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

  • WEST VIRGINIA FARMSTAND TRAIL DAY: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Various locations, Kanawha County (and beyond). See more information and specific locations on Facebook.

  • UNEARTH AN ADULT CRAFT – DINOSAUR BOOK END: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free with registration. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

  • UNITY HOT DOG SALE: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  New Hope Animal Rescue will be on hand with adorable puppies. Unity of Kanawha Valley, 804 Myrtle Road, Charleston.

  • FRIENDS OF CRAIK-PATTON AMERICA 250 CELEBRATION: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tickets $150+.  Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and enjoy historic interpretation, patriotic music, lunch, and a champagne toast. Berry Hills Country Club, 2188 Berry Hills Drive, Charleston.

  • PICNIC WITH YOUR PARTNER: Noon-2 p.m. Free. Bring a blanket, pillow and your spouse. Life Church, 383 Casdorph Road, Charleston.

  • CHARLESTON ANCIENT WORLD ESCAPE ROOM: Noon-4:30 p.m. Free. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • CROSS LANES ANCIENT WORLD ESCAPE ROOM: 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • DREAM CATCHER CRAFT: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

  • GAME NIGHT WITH STOOGE GAMERS: 4-9 p.m. Free. Games for everyone. All gamers of any skill level are welcome. You don’t have to be there the entire time; come and go as you please. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Hunter Hall, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • ANOTHER BIG NIGHT POPUP DINNER: 5:30 p.m. Another Big Night presents a one-night pop-up dinner: The Steak House & Wine Pairings. Chefs Pete Economou and Venu Menon will bring you a fantastic steakhouse-themed evening. Plus, artisanal bread service by Rory Perry and expert wine pairings by Ted Armbrecht of the Wine Shop at Capitol Market. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Drive, Charleston.

  • MRS. ROPER ROMPER CRAWL: 7 p.m. “Oh, Stanley? Yes, Helen!” Calling all romper/kaftan lovers. Dig out those orange wigs, big sunglasses, and your favorite costume, and join a stroll around downtown Charleston starting at the corner of Ellen’s Ice Cream. All are welcome. Capitol Street and Brawley Walkway, Charleston.

  • TEAM TRIVIA: 7-9 p.m. Free. Test your knowledge with the original 20-question quiz game and win prizes. The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

  • COMEDY NIGHT WITH SISTA LU: 8-10 p.m. $10 entrance fee. Ages !8+. Outside food permitted. Dog-friendly, but pets must be on leash. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston.

Sunday, June 28

Music

  • RAY + JON: 2-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • BLUE HERON: 1 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • 1776 – THE MUSICAL: 2 p.m. Tickets $25. Presented by the Charleston Light Opera Guild. Culture Center Theater, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • STEAL THIS STORY PLEASE: 3 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

  • 24 HOURS OF APPALACHIA SXS + MOTO WEEKEND: Various times. Get ready for a grueling rally to test your endurance as well as navigational skills. Non-stop rally, 500+ miles, 24 hours to finish. Spectator spots will be identified. Bring the family for a whole weekend of fun. Appalachian Outlaw Trails, 1786 Colonel Pauley Drive, Belle.

  • USA GYMNASTICS FOR ALL GYMFEST: Various times. $60 all sessions pass, $30 for a day pass. Full schedule available on the USA Gymnastics website. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • DIRTY BIRDS TOY STORY GAME: 12:30 p.m. Tickets $9.50+. Bring the whole family out for an afternoon full of baseball, fun, and Toy Story magic as the Dirty Birds take on the York Revolution. Fans can enjoy appearances from Toy Story characters, themed entertainment, and the chance to see the Dirty Birds take the field in special Toy Story jerseys. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

  • THE JUNGLE 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: 1-7 p.m. Sponsored by Frank Walker Law. Second Avenue Community Center, 1411 Second Ave., Charleston.

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  • SIP & STITCH: 3-6 p.m. Free.  Spend a relaxing afternoon creating with artsy, crafty friends. Bring whatever you want to work on, or you can dig into a variety of materials at the studio.  RSVP by texting 304-546-0250. Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.