Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Aug. 20, 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.

• 11 a.m.-2 p.m. — PRIDE Community Services, Glasgow Branch Library, Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.

• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — Let's Get Cooking, Capitol Market, 800 Smith 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.

• 1-2 p.m. — Sissonville Book Club, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

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

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

• 5-8 p.m. — Charleston ArtWalk, various locations, downtown Charleston.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Family Fun: Musical Painted Masterpieces, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 5:30-7 p.m. — Adult Craft: Fairy Door Painting (Part 1), Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Wesley Saylor, Charleston Tennis Club, 1600 Tennis Club Road, Charleston.

• 6-7 p.m. — Kumihimo Bracelet Craft, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

• 6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., 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. — Raising Resilient Teens: Helping Parents Build Strong Mental Health at Home, Lisa Curry Annex Building, 12316 MacCorkle Ave., Chesapeake.

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

• 6-7:45 p.m. — Loch Ness Felt Craft Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.

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

• 6-8 p.m. — Bob Thompson, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

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

• 6-9 p.m. — Cocktail Making Class, Bullock Distillery, 121 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Live Music with Whisky & Wine, Ursus Brew Works, 207 Hale St., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Film: "Summer Tour," Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston. 

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

• 9 p.m. — Deep Space Dead, The Empty Glass,  410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Today's Public Meetings

• 8:45 a.m. — KRT Board Meeting, 1550 Fourth Ave., Charleston

• 7:30 p.m. — South Charleston City Council Meeting, City Hall, 401 D St., South Charleston.

Upcoming

• Saturday, Aug. 22 — 5 p.m.: Bumper Fest, Joe Sawyers Field, 6100 Sissonville Drive, Charleston.

• Saturday, Aug. 22 — 7-9 p.m.: Theater in the Park with Black Empire Productions, City Center at Slack Plaza, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• Sunday, Aug. 23 — 7 p.m.: Matt Stone as Elvis, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.