The summer is flying by, quickened all the more by an ongoing roster of back-to-back events. But it's not quite over yet. As we enter the last full weekend of July, there's still plenty of activities for all ages. Here's a sampling of what's happening now through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

And make sure you never miss an event – click here to subscribe to the FREE Kanawha Valley Update newsletter to get more local news and other happenings delivered each weekday to your inbox.

Friday, July 24

Music

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

  • LIVE ON THE LEVEE: 6:30 p.m. Free. Featuring Allen Stone with Sasha Collette & The Magnolias. Haddad Riverfront Park, 601 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • THE NEW OLD SOULS: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free. A celebration of life honoring Brian Young. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

  • SYNERGY COLLECTIVE SESSION: 7-9 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

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

  • FERAL FRIDAYS: 9 p.m. No cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Kevolution, Nephos, Snøcøne, Lucas the Flow and Badspell. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • CHEAT MOUNTAIN RIDERS :10 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 21+. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

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

  • JAWS: 7 p.m. $10 per person. 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.

  • USATF WV ASSOCIATION DISTANCE CHAMPIONSHIP: 6 p.m. Open to all local distance runners (ages 7-100+), but USATF membership required. Youth membership costs $35, while adult membership costs $65 on the USATF Association website. The championship will feature youth, open, and masters events and will include 800m, 3000m Steeple Chase, 5000m and 1500m competitions. Laidley Field, 1549 Piedmont Road, Charleston.

  • DIRTY BIRDS BARK IN THE PARK: 6:35 p.m. Tickets $9.50+. The Dirty Birds take on the Gastonia Ghost Peppers. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

Etc.

  • INSECT IN AMBER SLIME WORKSHOP: 2-3 p.m. Free, but online registration required. For youth ages 10-18. Unearth paleontology through a sensory alternative to the iconic "insect in amber." Mix together a few ingredients, including some (fake) bugs, and take home your creation to enjoy hours of sensory fun this summer. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • CAPITAL HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2001 REUNION: 6 p.m. The Class of 2001 25th reunion. Featuring food, drinks (cash bar), games and plenty of nostalgia. Family-friendly; spouses and kids welcome. Quantum Sports Center, 419 58th St. S.E., Charleston.

  • CLENDENIN BREWING BOOK CLUB: 6:30 p.m. Free. Featuring “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • ROCKIN’ A RODEO BATTLE OF THE BEAST: 8 p.m. $25 per person, children age 5 and under free. Two-night event (Friday and Saturday). Featuring rank bucking bulls, top riders from across the region, mutton busting, barrel racing, and other family-friendly entertainment. Calvert Field, 150 Stadium St., East Bank.

Saturday, July 25

Music

  • THE ELK CITY SUMMER GET DOWN: Noon. Free. Featuring live musical performances. Guest artists include Josh Pantry & Daniel Ferrell, Analog Boy, Aristotle Jones and Soda Pop Gypsies. Corner of Bigley Avenue and West Washington Street, Charleston.

  • THE HEAVY HITTERS: 1 p.m. Free. Part of the MADFEST 2026 Mental Health Awareness Festival. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • ELK RIVER ROAD: 2 p.m. Free. Part of the MADFEST 2026 Mental Health Awareness Festival. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • RELATIVE OBSCURITY: 3 p.m. Free. Part of the MADFEST 2026 Mental Health Awareness Festival. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • PINKY’S BRAINS: 4 p.m. Free. Part of the MADFEST 2026 Mental Health Awareness Festival. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • DUCK CITY MUSIC: 6 p.m. Free. Part of the MADFEST 2026 Mental Health Awareness Festival. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • THE CHARLESTON ROGUES: 6:30 p.m. Free. Featuring “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • ROOFUS & THE REX: 7 p.m. Free. Part of the MADFEST 2026 Mental Health Awareness Festival. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • FOLKLORE PRESENTS: 7 p.m. Donations highly encouraged. Featuring Anne-Claire, a singer/songwriter on tour from Durham, N.C., and Holly Forbes from Catlettsburg, Ky. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

  • COLD DEAD HANDS: 8 p.m. Free. Part of the MADFEST 2026 Mental Health Awareness Festival. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • PARTY ON THE PATIO: 9 p.m. EZ Street, 2796 Winfield Road, St. Albans.

  • BILLY BOB THORTON & THE BOXMASTERS: 7:30 p.m. $32+ per person. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

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

  • SAM’S UPTOWN LIVE: 10 p.m. $10. Ages 21+. Featuring The Big Bad with Common Ground and Pumpkin Guts. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 10 p.m. $7 cover. Featuring the East End Ghouls Anniversary Party. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

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.

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

Athletics & Outdoors

Etc.

  • VOLUNTEER TRAINING: 10-11:30 a.m. Free. In-person training for individuals interested in helping local senior citizens. Faith in Action of the Greater Kanawha Valley, 1700 Pennsylvania Ave., Charleston.

  • MADFEST 6 MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FESTIVAL: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. All-ages event. Featuring live music, vendors, food and more. Proceeds benefit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention West Virginia. Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • THE ELK CITY SUMMER GET DOWN: Noon. Free. Featuring live musical performances. Guest artists include Josh Pantry & Daniel Ferrell, Analog Boy, Aristotle Jones and Soda Pop Gypsies. Corner of Bigley Avenue and West Washington Street, Charleston.

  • THE GREAT KANAWHA RIVER NAVY POKER RUN: Noon-6 p.m. Register on the Aces Poker Run app. Five-card draw. Buy an extra card at each stop for $5. Stops include Lou Wendell Marine Sales, Cozumel Cantina & Grill on the River, Charleston Boat Club, Pier 54 Marina and Mediterranean Breeze Restaurant. Start anywhere on the river and end at the Levee to celebrate the winner. Charleston Levee, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • MUSIC & MOVIES ON MAIN STREET: 6 p.m. Free entrance. Live music begins at 6 p.m. on Joe Dobbs Square. PODA will be in effect during the music portion of the event and will end at 8:30 p.m. At dark, settle in for an outdoor showing of DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon.” Food trucks are expected, and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks. Please bring your own chairs or blankets for seating. Joe Dobbs Square, Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

  • WE LOVE 90S R&B PAINT ‘N SIP: 7-11 p.m. $40 per person. Ages 21+. Vibe, sip and paint while we jam to the best 90s R&B hits all night long. Price includes food, art supplies and canvas. Lavish, 4827 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

  • R&B SOUL BINGO: 8 p.m. $18 per person. Sumthin’ Good Soul Food, 4837 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

  • ROCKIN’ A RODEO BATTLE OF THE BEAST: 8 p.m. $25 per person, children age 5 and under free. Two-night event (Friday and Saturday). Featuring rank bucking bulls, top riders from across the region, mutton busting, barrel racing, and other family-friendly entertainment. Calvert Field, 150 Stadium St., East Bank.

Sunday, July 26

Athletics & Outdoors

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.

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

Etc.

  • SUNDAE SONDAYS: 1 p.m. Hosted by Lakeview United Methodist Church. Featuring stories, crafts, activities, refreshments and swimming with your family. Lakewood Pool, Game Room, 2088 Lakewood Drive, St. Albans.

  • SPECIAL OLYMPICS BOWL-A-THON: 1:30 p.m. $30 per person ($150 per 5-player team). Fundraiser for Special Olympics of Kanawha County. Galaxy Lanes, 6545 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

  • SIP & STITCH SUNDAYS: 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 at 304-546-0250. Gallery on 4th, 414 Fourth Ave., Montgomery.

  • ON THE GO WITH GOD VBS: 6-8 p.m. Free. For children ages 4-12 (PreK-6th grade). A collaboration between Dunbar First Baptist Church, First Presbyterian Church Dunbar, and Dunbar United Methodist Church. Nightly through Wednesday, July 29. Pre-register online. Dunbar United Methodist Church, 1401 Myers Ave., Dunbar.