It's officially the last weekend of summer — though the weather may not have noticed. Whether you're looking for one last summer celebration or ready to kickstart fall, there are plenty of things to choose from. Here's what's happening now through Sunday around the region.

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Friday, Sept. 18

Music

  • HAPPY HOURS JAZZ: 5 p.m. With Timmy Courts and Friends. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

  • JERKS: 5 p.m. Free. Part of Slam Plaza. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • DUSTIN MOSTELLER: 5-6 p.m. & 7:30-8 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • RINGWORM: 6 p.m. $20 per person. All-ages show. With Violent Convictions, Bad Terms and Uga Buga. Also featuring the debut of hardcore punk band Scrapyard. The New Brickhouse, 7101 MacCorkle Ave., Jefferson.

  • NON-FRICTION: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • CHARLESTON OPEN MIC: 6-8 p.m. Hosted by Jacob Hall. Open to comedians, musicians, poets, dancers and more. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

  • CLENDENIN OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6:30 p.m. Free entrance. Hosted by Chet Lowther. Bring your instruments. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • BROOKS & DUNN: 7 p.m. Tickets $49-$235. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • HOT JAZZ: 7-9 p.m. Free. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

  • ANDY SPRADLING: 7-9:30 p.m. The Tap, 75 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

  • TWO ROOMMATES: 8-11 p.m. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • THE CHAIN: 8:30 p.m. Free. A Fleetwood Mac tribute band. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • WILLY BLAZE & THE BAD NEWS CREW: 9:30 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 21+. With special guest Dr. Bacon. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

  • THE BIG BAD: 10 p.m. $10 cover. With special guest Pumpkin Guts. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • JUNIE B. JONES JR. THE MUSICAL: 7 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA: 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. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

Etc.

  • DUNBAR LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 11 a.m-3 p.m. Free entrance. Part of the Dunbar Fall Fest. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

  • MOUNTAIN STATE COLLECTORS CONVENTION: 1-7 p.m. Admission $8 adults, free for children age 6 and under. One of the region’s largest experiential hobby events. Traverse rows of exhibits with dealers buying and selling sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, autographed items, merchandise and more. Nearly 200 collectible and memorabilia tables, media and celebrity appearances, family-friendly activities and more. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • PIRATE CRAFT: 2-4 p.m. Free. Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.

  • ADULT COLORING: 3-5 p.m. Free. Montgomery Public Library, 507 Ferry St., Montgomery.

  • SLAM PLAZA: 5 p.m. Free. Featuring live music (5 p.m.) and independent wrestling (bell time 6 p.m.). City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • DUNBAR FALL FEST: 4-10 p.m. Free entrance. Craft vendors, food vendors, music, children’s activities and more. Opening ceremony at 5 p.m. The Chain, a Fleetwood Mac cover band, headlines at 8:30 p.m. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • DOG SWIM: 6-8 p.m. Free. Bring your pup out for a supervised swim and some tail-wagging fun. Dogs can splash, exercise and socialize while owners enjoy time with other animal lovers in the community. Owners must supervise dogs and clean up after them. North Charleston Community Center Pool, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

Saturday, Sept. 19

Music

  • STALNAKER HILL: 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Part of St. Albans Train Day. C&O Train Depot, 400 Fourth Ave, St. Albans.

  • THE HILLBILLY BISCUITS: Noon-2 p.m. Free. Part of St. Albans Train Day. C&O Train Depot, 400 Fourth Ave, St. Albans.

  • DUSTIN MOSTELLER: 5-6 p.m. & 7:30-8 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • HAIR SUPPLY: 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • STARRY NIGHT SERENADE: 7-9 p.m. Free. Featuring Tai Ray. City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.

  • THE 11:11: 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

  • FOOTMAD PRESENTS JERRON PAXTON: 7:30-9:30 p.m. $25 adults, $10 students. Capitol Theater (Resurrection Church), 123 Summers St., Charleston.

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

  • 7 BRIDGES – THE ULTIMATE EAGLES EXPERIENCE: 8:30 p.m. Free. Part of Dunbar Fall Fest. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • EAST END GHOULS PRESENTS LEZZIN OUT: 10 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 21+. Featuring drag shows, games and more. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • COOKIE QUEENS: 2:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • TEENAGE SEX AND DEATH AT CAMP MIASMA: 5 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • JUNIE B. JONES JR. THE MUSICAL: 7 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • THE SAMURAI AND THE PRISONER: 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

  • BUSH LEAGUE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Various times. An 18+ men’s league tournament. Umpires provided. Shawnee Sports Complex, 1 Salango Way, Dunbar.

  • THUNDER IN THE MOUNTAINS TENNIS TOURNAMENT: Various times. Annual women's tennis tournament. Schoenbaum Tennis Courts, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.

  • CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 8 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

  • TEE OFF FOR KIDS CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT: 8 a.m. $500 per team of four. Sponsored by The Spark of Love Foundation. Includes green fee, cart, lunch and welcome kit. Mulligans available for $40 per team. Includes 50/50 contest and giveaways. Little Creek Golf Course, 99 Fairway Drive, South Charleston.

  • WINE CELLAR RACE: 8 a.m. Wine Cellar Park, 1101 Dutch Hollow Road, Dunbar.

Etc.

  • FREE SHRED & E-CYCLE EVENT: 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. The  Better Business Bureau’s annual identity theft and fraud prevention event. Bring any papers with personal identifying information to be commercially shredded onsite. E-cycling available for electronics. This event is free, but donations for the BBB’s charitable fund will be accepted. Marquee Cinemas, 331 Southridge Blvd., South Charleston.

  • GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. All ages welcome. A free, family-friendly event celebrating the exciting world of aviation. Enjoy flight simulators, hands-on STEM activities, interactive exhibits, giveaways and more. Bill Noe Flight School, West Virginia International Yeager Airport, 600 Eagle Mountain Road, Charleston.

  • GOOD MORNING GROOVE: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A non-alcoholic breakfast club open to the public. Grab some brunch, enjoy the music, and dance your way through Saturday morning. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

  • ST. ALBANS TRAIN DAY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Includes free train rides, live music, craft vendors, food vendors, children’s activities and more. C&O Train Depot, 400 Fourth Ave, St. Albans.

  • BASE CAMP MOVING SALE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Many items for sale, including furniture, fixtures, décor, letterpress supplies, prints, carvings and clothes. Also includes several free items (art supplies, puzzles, board games, baby items, books and more). Stone House Coffee on site from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Base Camp Printing Co., 1314 Hansford St., Charleston.

  • TALK LIKE A PIRATE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day with a fun library program featuring pirate talk, themed crafts, and a treasure hunt.  Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.

  • APPLE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free entrance. Includes apple samples, a caramel apple making station, face painting, hay rides, a Kids Zone, local vendors, food trucks and more. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

  • MOUNTAIN STATE COLLECTORS CONVENTION: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission $8 adults, free for children age 6 and under. One of the region’s largest experiential hobby events. Traverse rows of exhibits with dealers buying and selling sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, autographed items, merchandise and more. Nearly 200 collectible and memorabilia tables, media and celebrity appearances, family-friendly activities and more. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • CRYPTID CRAZY: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. A celebration of all things cryptid. Yetti games, cryptid trivia, Bigfoot coloring sheets and more. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • DUNBAR LIBRARY BOOK SALE: 11 a.m-3 p.m. Free entrance. Part of the Dunbar Fall Fest. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

  • EGYPTIAN FESTIVAL 2026: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. $20 adults, $10 children ages 4-12, children 3 and under free. Includes authentic Egyptian cuisine, church tours, choir performances, children’s games, photos with the Pharaohs and more. St. Mary & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church, 309 Beauregard St., Charleston.

  • DUNBAR FALL FEST: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Free entrance. Craft vendors, food vendors, music, children’s activities and more. Seven Bridges, The Ultimate Eagles Experience headlines at 8:30 p.m. 12th Street Plaza, Dunbar.

  • KANAWHA COUNTY IEP CIRCLE: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A parent-led group where families of exceptional learners come together to find support, build knowledge, and create change. If you're navigating an IEP, 504 Plan, evaluations, school communication, or accessing services, these gatherings are designed to help you feel informed, connected, and supported. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • DOG SWIM: Noon-4 p.m. Free. Bring your pup out for a supervised swim and some tail-wagging fun. Dogs can splash, exercise and socialize while owners enjoy time with other animal lovers in the community. Owners must supervise dogs and clean up after them. North Charleston Community Center Pool, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

  • AFTERNOON RELAXATION: 1-2 p.m. Free. Drop in for an afternoon of relaxation at the library. Enjoy a relaxation activity and bring some friends to share in the zen. Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

  • ST. ALBANS STORYWALK CELEBRATION: 1-4 p.m. Free. Includes crafts, prizes, Blenko mobile glass unit, face painting and more. St. Albans City Park, Nature Trail, 931 Observatory Drive, St. Albans.

  • ANGELS WINGS HOSPICE RIDE: 2 p.m. $30 per bike. Proceeds benefit Hubbard Hospice House. Includes hot dog lunch, door prizes and t-shirt. Route takes riders through Gauley Bridge, Summersville, Hico, Montgomery and Marmet. Riders may join at Gauley Bridge GoMart, Hico Exxon or Smither’s McDonald's. Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston.

  • AUTHOR EVENT: 2 p.m. Free. Featuring David Mould, author of the biography “Arthur Conolly: Victorian Spy.” Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • CRYPTID CREATIONS: 2-3 p.m. Free. Discover cryptid legends. Browse great books on Mothman, Bigfoot, and other mysterious creatures — then stick around to make your own cryptid crafts. Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • WINGS OF WONDER – WV BIRDS OF PREY: 2-3 p.m. Free. Meet six native West Virginia wild bird ambassadors close up, including live owls, falcons, a raven, hawk and a bald eagle. Learn about the habitats they live in, the foods they eat, their unique abilities and the dangers they face.  Kanawha State Forest Nature Center, 7420 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

  • PEACEFUL READING CLUB: 2-4 p.m.  Bring your own book – any format, from anywhere. Read at your own pace in a quiet, inviting environment. Each session opens with 15 minutes of settling in and ignoring fellow introverts before the 90-minute quiet reading time is observed. The last 15 minutes are set aside for announcements for future club meetings and leaving without saying goodbye. Bring your own clean mug; some Keurig-style beverages will be available. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

  • BEER MILE & GUYS NIGHT OUT: 4:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets no longer available. Includes Netranom Beer Mile, a tailgate buffet, and WVU vs. Virginia football watch party. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

  • CANVAS PAINTING CLASS: 5-7 p.m. Come eat, paint and have fun. Grab a friend, get creative, and enjoy a relaxed night out while creating something of your own to take home. No experience necessary. Cafe Appalachia Downtown, 110 McFarland St., Charleston.

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

  • ALL ELITE WRESTLING COLLISION: 7:30 p.m. $30-$57 per person. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

Sunday, Sept. 20

Music

  • LIZ HOGG: 1-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

Stage/Theater

  • COOKIE QUEENS: 1 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • JUNIE B. JONES JR. THE MUSICAL: 2 p.m. $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

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

Etc.

  • MOUNTAIN STATE COLLECTORS CONVENTION: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission $8 adults, free for children age 6 and under. One of the region’s largest experiential hobby events. Traverse rows of exhibits with dealers buying and selling sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, autographed items, merchandise and more. Nearly 200 collectible and memorabilia tables, media and celebrity appearances, family-friendly activities and more. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • NEWCOMER’S COFFEE WITH THE CLERGY: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Informal gathering for newcomers, visitors, and anyone curious about St. John’s to meet with clergy, other newcomers, and church members in a relaxed setting. Enjoy conversation, ask questions, learn more about the life and ministry of the parish, and get to know others in our community. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • DRAG BRUNCH: 1 p.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

  • A TOUCH OF WHIMSY PAINT PARTY: 2-4 p.m. $30 per person. All supplies provided. Full food and drink menu is available during the event. Kita Modern Japanese, 2815 Mountaineer Blvd., Charleston.