If the forecast is correct, the Kanawha Valley may be a little wet this weekend. But that doesn't mean there's nothing to do. Here's what's happening now through Sunday around the region.

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Friday, July 10

Music

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

  • TRAVIS VANDAL: 5-7 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6-8 p.m. Hosted by comedian Jacob Hall. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

  • LIVE ON THE LEVEE: 6:30 p.m. Free. Featuring Cris Jacobs with special guest The Local Honeys. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC: 8-9 p.m. Free, but donations highly encouraged. Featuring Aaron Beam & The Do-Gooders with Kelsey Jeffries. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

  • PIANO BAR: 9-11 p.m. Featuring Rick DeGroff. Make requests, sing along, and be part of the show in this interactive experience. Darts, billiards, food and drink available. Tickers & Timbers, 210 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9:30 p.m. $7 cover. Featuring Nolan Collins and The Raccoon Wrangler EP Release Party. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

  • COUNTRY SWING & TWO-STEP WORKSHOP AND SOCIAL: 7-10 p.m. $10 per person, cash only. No partner required. Includes beginner two-step lesson (7-7:30 p.m.), beginner swing lesson (7:30-8 p.m.) and social dance (8-10 p.m.). Bottled water and finger foods provided. St. Albans American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.

Stage/Theater

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

  • PARADE: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

Athletics & Outdoors

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

  • DIRTY BIRDS IN PARADISE: 6:30 p.m. Tickets $11.50+. The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the Long Island Ducks. The evening’s theme is “Birds in Paradise.” GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

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  • BUGS BUGS BUGS: 11 a.m.-Noon. Free. Learn about the fascinating world of insects with WVSU 4-H Extension Educator Elias Ghareeb. St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.

  • CROSS LANES BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB: 11 a.m.-Noon. Free. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • CHARCON 2026: Noon-Midnight. $25 adult, $10 children 12 and younger and visitors (no gaming). Annual West Virginia gaming convention featuring costume contests, themed parties, a bustling vendor hall, children’s activities, board games, RPGs, miniatures and more. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • DUNBAR LIBRARY CHESS CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Free. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

  • MINECRAFT MINIGAME TOURNEY: 2-4 p.m. Free. Tournament for youth age 12-18. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • DEAF COFFEE CHAT: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. ASL activities, Deaf culture, games, snacks, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome. Habitat ReStore, 912 Young St., Charleston.

  • GOLDEN HOUR MIXOLOGY CLASS: 6 p.m. Ages 21+ with registration (limited tickets). Includes a personal charcuterie box to enjoy while you sip; ingredients for two cocktails and one mocktail; tours of the salt farm; and expert instruction from mixologist Brendan Wood. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Drive, Charleston.

  • KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTIVE MEETING: 7 p.m. Free. An all-ages LGBTQIA2S+ social and support group. Allies welcome to attend. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

  • FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: 7 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the St. Albans Park and Recreation Department. Featuring the 2025 film “Superman.”  Popcorn, refreshments, and prizes will be available while supplies last. McKinley Recreation Center, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

  • PAINT & SIP NIGHT: 7 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • DRUM CIRCLE: 7-10 p.m. Free. All ages (including children) and experience levels welcome. Dogs are permitted as long as they are on a leash. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

  • FRESH FIRE FRIDAY WORSHIP NIGHT: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy worship, fellowship, and a sweet, creamy treat. Crafts of the Coal Ice Cream Shop, 1313 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar.

Saturday, July 11

Music

  • GARY HAYS: Noon. Hosted by comedian Jacob Hall. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

  • THE DOC & FUDD VAUDEVILLE SHOW: 6:30 p.m. Free. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • CONCERTS ON THE RIVER: 7 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the St. Albans Parks and Recreation Department. Featuring Jim Snyder, Patty & The Butchers and VB3. Roadside Park, St. Albans.

  • LIVE AT THE SHOP: 7 p.m. $15 per person. All-ages show featuring Northlake, Together/Lost, Loose Ends and Neardeth. Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

  • WEST SIDE JAMBOREE: 7-10 p.m. Featuring Retro Country. Food available for purchase. Pythian Building, 211 Tennessee Ave., Charleston.

  • THE CARPENTER ANTS: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 10 p.m. $7 cover. Featuring The Holler Hounds and Annie Wolfe. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

  • BALLROOM DANCE & LESSON: 7-10 p.m. $10 members, $15 non-members. Includes Mambo lesson (7-7:45 p.m.) and social dance (7:45-10 p.m.). Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans.

Stage/Theater

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

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

  • ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA: 7:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • PARADE: 8 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

Athletics & Outdoors

  • ALMOST HEAVEN 5K: 8 a.m. St. Albans City Park, City Park Drive, St. Albans.

  • CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8-9 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

  • BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS: 9 a.m. Free. Sponsored by the Friends of Ridenour.  A beginner-friendly birding experience led by Michelle Platt and Laura Boggess. Meet at the shelter near the dog park. Includes short presentation, Q&A session, and a guided walk around the lake. Bring your binoculars, if you have them. Ridenour Memorial Park, Shelter #5, 402 Ridenour Park Lane S., Nitro.

  • TRY HOCKEY FOR FREE: 2:30 p.m. Free, but pre-registration required. Sponsored by West Virginia Wild Hockey. South Charleston Memorial Ice Arena, 20 RHL Blvd., South Charleston.

  • DIRTY BIRDS STAR WARS/PEPPERONI ROLL FEST NIGHT: 5:30 p.m. Tickets $11.50+. The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the Long Island Ducks. Saturday features a Star Wars promotion, a Pepperoni Roll Fest and fireworks. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

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  • CLUMC CAR SHOW: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 per car entrant. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Includes food, games, prizes and live music. Proceeds benefit various local causes supported by the Cross Lanes United Methodist Men. Cross Lanes United Methodist Church, 5320 Frontier Drive, Cross Lanes.

  • LIBERATION BREAKFAST: 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. Individuals and families can 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.

  • CRCA PARENT BOOSTER CAR WASH: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fundraiser for Clay Royalty Cheer Athletics. Includes hot dog, BBQ sandwich and snow cone sale. There will also be a tent set up for tinsel and hair extensions. AutoZone, 2149 Frame Road, Elkview.

  • CHARCON 2026: 9 a.m.-Midnight. $40 adult, $10 children 12 and younger and visitors (no gaming). Annual West Virginia gaming convention featuring costume contests, themed parties, a bustling vendor hall, children’s activities, board games, RPGs, miniatures and more. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • UNEARTH A SUMMERWEEN CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Join us outdoors on our Plaza facing Capitol Street for a special Summer Library Club Summerween celebration. Register to read in our annual Summer Library Club challenge, play lawn games, make Halloween-themed crafts and more. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • POPSICLE DAY CELEBRATION: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate National Popsicle Day with free popsicles (while the supplies last) and horse trail rides. Circle B Stables, 9704 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

  • DIGGIN’ RELAXATION: 1-2 p.m. Free. Drop in for an afternoon of relaxation at the library. We will have some sort of relaxation activity, such as chair yoga, meditation, or coloring. Bring some friends to share in the zen. Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

  • PERLER BEAD COASTER CRAFT: 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Learn to use plastic baseboards, perler beads, and an iron to make coasters. All materials provided. Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

  • HOLIDAYS & HEAT WAVES: 1-3 p.m. Free. Learn the art of paper quilling and what tools are needed for this craft. Riverside Public Library, 1 Warrior Way, Suite 104, Belle.

  • JACK & JILL 8-BALL FUNDRAISER: 2 p.m. $20 per team. Fundraiser for a local individual in the hospital. This event also features door prizes, drawings and a spaghetti dinner ($12 per plate). 21 Poolroom, 3742 Sissonville Drive, Charleston.

  • POKEMON PITCH BLACK PRERELEASE: 2 p.m. $25 per entrant. Participants receive one build and battle box to use, as well as at least one booster pack and one promo pack for playing. One extra booster pack will be given for each win. The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

  • RIFTBOUND TCG WEEKLY TOURNAMENT: 6-9 p.m. $5 entry. The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

  • D&D NIGHT WITH SARKANY STUDIOS: 7-10 p.m. $5 per person to play (free to watch). All ages permitted. Dog-friendly, but canines must be on a leash. Outside food permitted. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Sunday, July 12

Music

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

  • RASTA RAFIKI: 9 p.m. $20 per person. Ages 21+. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

  • BLUEY & BINGO FAMILY DAY: 12:30 p.m. Tickets $11.50+. The Charleston Dirty Birds take on the Long Island Ducks. Meet Bluey and Bingo and enjoy kid-friendly music, games and more. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

  • MONTHLY MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: 2 p.m. John’s Cyclery’s monthly mountain bike ride. The ride starts from the trailhead beside the Dynamite Bike Skills Park pump track. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. Helmets are required. You must sign a waiver to participate. Bike with 2" wide tires or wider and front suspension recommended. Hybrid, road, and gravel bikes are not suitable for these trails.  Ridenour Lake, 570 Ridenour Park, Nitro.

Stage/Theater

  • ONCE UPON A TIME IN A CINEMA: 1 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • PARADE: 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

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  • YOGA CLASS: 9 a.m. $20 per person, or $30 for both the yoga and paint classes (see below). With special guest instructor Cassidy Wetz. Circle B Stables, 9704 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

  • CHARCON 2026: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $25 adult, $10 children 12 and younger and visitors (no gaming). Annual West Virginia gaming convention featuring costume contests, themed parties, a bustling vendor hall, children’s activities, board games, RPGs, miniatures and more. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • PAINT CLASS: 11 a.m. $20 per person, or $30 for both the yoga and paint classes (see above). With special guest instructor Cassidy Wetz. Brushes and canvas provided. Circle B Stables, 9704 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

  • SPIRIT LIFE FELLOWSHIP: 11 a.m. Preaching and singing with Ray Wolford Ministries. Oakridge Bible Church, 2167 Oakridge Drive, Charleston.

  • SAGA @ ST. JOHNS: Noon-1:30 p.m. Members of SAGA,  a mainstream faith-based organization that believes God’s love affirms everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, meet at noon on the second Sunday of most months for a light lunch followed by a members meeting at 12:30 p.m. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • MURDER AT A WINE TASTING: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 21+. Tickets required in advance (SOLD OUT). The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.