Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Aug. 27, 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.-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 a.m.-1 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Library, 9303 Oregon Ave., Marmet
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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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2-3 p.m. — Moments of Calm, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.
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4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Galaxy, Glasgow Branch Library, Glasgow 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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5:30-7 p.m. — Adult Craft: Fairy Door Painting (Part 1), Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St, Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Clay Worry Stone Craft, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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6-7 p.m. — Power Up Excercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston.
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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 p.m. — SCI Talk: Black Holes - Beyond the Event Horizon, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate 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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6-8 p.m. — Jordan Dyer, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Paint the Capital City Green, Bill Noe Flight School, 600 Eagle Mountain Road, Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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6:35 p.m. — Bark in the Park, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Film: "Summer Tour," Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Pumzi's Live Featuring Slow Teeth, Spontaneous Human Combustion & Two Roomates, Pumzi's, 813 Hunt Ave., 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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7-9 p.m. — Open Sky Open Mic with Folklore Music Exchange, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies with Hello June, Elk River Community Center, 1078 Main St., Elkview.
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7:30 p.m. — "The Legacy": A New Ballet From the Music of Mark Scarpelli, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, 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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8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Abbie McCallister and Becks, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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2 p.m. — Charleston Opioid Community Council, Charleston City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission, Commission Courtroom, 407 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, Aug. 28 — 6 p.m.: Marmet Town Council Special Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet.
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Saturday, Aug. 29 — 7-9 p.m.: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.
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Saturday, Aug. 29 — 7-9 p.m.: The Esquires, Roadside Park, MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans.
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Sunday, Aug. 30 — 3 p.m.: Kickoff to Recovery, Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston.
