Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Aug. 13, 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.

• 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Library, 9303 Oregon Ave., Marmet.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Lil' Bookworms Storytime, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• 11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers Playgroup, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

• Noon-1 p.m. — AI and Healthcare - What Patients, Providers & Leaders Need to Know, UC Downtown Innovation Hub, 240 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.

• 1-3 p.m. — Family STEM: A Music Drawing Harmonograph, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Fish-On, Glasgow Branch Library, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

• 4:30-10 p.m. — Summerfest with The Exiles & The Motortown Allstars, South Charleston Criel Mound, 301 Seventh Ave., South Charleston.

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

• 5-6 p.m. —  August Business After Hours, City National Bank, 560 Fourth St., St. Albans.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Back to School Lunch Fun, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

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

• 6-7 p.m. — The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

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

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Growing Up in a Pornified Culture: What Every Parent Needs to Know, Lisa Curry Annex Building, 12316 MacCorkle Ave., Chesapeake.

• 6-7:30 p.m. — Kanawha County Republican Executive Committe Monthly Meeting, KCREC Election Headquarters, 4112 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Suite 200, Charleston.

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

• 6-8 p.m. — Loomings Opening Reception, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

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

• 6-8 p.m. — Ryan Cooley Gaujot, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

• 6-8:15 p.m. — SCPL Movie Night Featuring "Return of the Jedi." South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

• 6-9 p.m. — WV Kids Sale "Three Bags Full" Consignment Pop Up Shop Choose Your Charity Pre-Sale, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

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

• 6:30 p.m. — Knitting, Crocheting & Needlework Group, Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

• 6:35 p.m. — Dirty Birds Dollar Beer Night, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. —  Half & Half: Sunset Views Cemetery Trail and Road Walk, Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

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

• 7-9 p.m. — Open Sky Open Mic, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

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

• 9 a.m. — Charleston Sanitary Board, via Zoom Teleconfrence.

• 6 p.m. — Marmet Town Council Special Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet.

Upcoming

• Saturday, Aug. 15 — 7-9 p.m.: Improv Comedy Night with Factory Reset, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

• Sunday, Aug. 16 — 3 p.m. & 6 p.m.: Shelly Belly Unapologetically Me Tour, St. Albans Flea Market & Farm Stand, 7101 MacCorkle Ave., St. Albans.

• Sunday, Aug. 16 — 3-5:30 p.m.: Exceptional Possibilities 3rd Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser, Charleston Marriott Town Center, 210 Lee St. E., Charleston.

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Editor's Note: The address for the Shelly Belly Unapologetically Me Tour on Sunday, Aug. 16 has been updated.