Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, July 16, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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9 a.m. — 2026 BLAC Revival Summit, Charleston. (Via Zoom)
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9 a.m.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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10-10:45 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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10:30-11 a.m. — Lil' Bookworms Storytime, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers Playgroup, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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11 a.m.-2 p.m. — PRIDE Community Services, Glasgow Branch Library, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.
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11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Let's Get Cooking, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.
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Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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1-2 p.m. — Sissonville Book Club, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Rex, Glasgow Branch Library, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.
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5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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5-8 p.m. — Charleston ArtWalk, various downtown locations, Charleston.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Adult Craft: Dino Fossil Soap-Making, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Adult Craft: Tin Can Lanterns, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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6-7 p.m. — History Alive! with Thomas Ingles, St. Albans Branch Library, 602 Fourth St., St. Albans.
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6-7 p.m. — Insect in Amber Slime, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Cocktail Making Class, The Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington St. W., Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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6:30-8 p.m. — Summer Family Ride Series, John's Cyclery, 309 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.
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7 p.m. — Half & Half: Tail & Road Sunset Hike, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.
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7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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7:30 p.m.-Midnight — Charleston Salsa Club Class & Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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8 p.m. — Kristeen Young, Static Fur, DJ Quortz & DJ Father Noise, Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.
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8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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8:45 a.m. — KRT Board Meeting, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston
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4 p.m. — Charleston Historic Landmarks Commission, City Service Center, Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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4:30 p.m. — Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health Meeting, Kanawha-Charleston Health Department, Room #224, 108 Lee St. E., Charleston.
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5:30-7:30 p.m. — Advanced Recycling Facts Community Working Meeting, Glasgow Senior Building,103 Fifth Ave., Glasgow.
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7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, July 17 — 7 p.m.: Big Ice Milk Mile, Laidley Field, 1549 Piedmont Road, Charleston.
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Saturday, July 18 — 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: City of South Charleston 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament, Little Creek Golf Course, 99 Fairway Drive, South Charleston.
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Saturday, July 18 — 5-10 p.m.: Dragonpalooza, Roadside Park, MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans.
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Saturday, July 18 — 7-11 p.m.: CAMC Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
