Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, July 23, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9 a.m.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 10-10:45 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 2-4 p.m. — Patriotic Picture Bingo, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 2:30-4 p.m. — Story Time at the Park, Marmet Town Park, 8515 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• 4-5 p.m. — Insect in Amber Slime, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 5 p.m. — Live Music Featuring Seclusion, The Big Bad, Last Protocol & Scrip, Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

• 5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Zine-Making Class, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• 6 p.m. — SCPL Movie Night Featuring "The Empire Strikes Back," South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — America 250 Art Gallery, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Book Embellishing Craft, Marmet Women’s Club, 9411 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• 6-8 p.m. —  Market Table - A Taste of Appalachia, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

• 6:30-8 p.m. — Summer Family Ride Series, John's Cyclery, 309 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.

• 7 p.m. — Church of God in Christ Holy Convocation, Church of God in Christ of Charleston, 3001 Seventh Ave. W., Charleston.

• 7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m — Vince Gill's 50 Years From Home Tour, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• 7:30 p.m.-Midnight — Charleston Salsa Club Class & Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston. 

• 8 p.m. — Live Music with Mike Pushkin, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• 8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 8:30 a.m. — Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals, City Service Center Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission Meeting, Commission Courtroom, 407 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — Kanawha County Board of Education Meeting, Kanawha County Schools Central Office, 200 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Upcoming

• Friday, July 24 — 6 p.m.: Bark in the Park, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

• Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26 — Various times.: The Jungle 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, Dunbar-Second Avenue Recreation Center, 1411 Second Ave., Charleston.

• Sunday, July 26 — 1:30 p.m.: Special Olympics Bowl-A-Thon Fundraiser, Galaxy Lanes, 6545 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.