Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Today
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Various times — 2026 WVSSAC Volleyball Championships, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
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9 a.m.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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10-11 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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10:30-11 a.m. — Lil' Bookworms Storytime, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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11-11:30 a.m. — Lil' Tinkers Playgroup, Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.
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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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2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.
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4-6:30 p.m. — Adulting 101: Hand-Sewing Basics, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.
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5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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5-7 p.m. — Business After Hours at Light the Night, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St, Charleston.
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5-7:30 p.m. — Sewing Essentials: Intro to Sewing Machines, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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5:30-7:30 p.m. — Vex Robotics Series with WVSU Extension, Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.
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6 p.m. — 10th Annual Charleston Urban Works Urbanite Awards, Woman’s Club of Charleston, 1600 Virginia St. E., 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. — The Sci-Fi/Fantasy Hour, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
- 6-7:30 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts, 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. — Crafter Evening: Seashell Ornament, Marmet Women's Club, 9411 MacCorkle Ave., Marmet.
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6-8 p.m. — Josh Pantry & Daniel Ferrell, The Wine Down, 218 Hale 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. — SCPL Movie Night Featuring "Backrooms," South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Ave., South Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — STEM Speaker Series Emerging Technologies: Quantum Computing, Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Art Uncorked, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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6:30 p.m. — WV International Film Festival Opening Reception, Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., 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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7-10 p.m. — Open Mic Night, Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.
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7:30-9:30 p.m. — Lou Harris: Tribute to Usher & Justin Timberlake, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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8:30 a.m. — Charleston Board of Zoning Appeals, City Service Center, Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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9 a.m. — Charleston Sanitary Board, via Zoom Teleconference
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4 p.m. — Charleston Public Art Commission, City Service Center, Conference Room, 915 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Spring Hill Cemetery Park Commission, Spring Hill Cemetery Park, Administrative Building Conference Room, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.
Upcoming
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Saturday, Nov. 14 — 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Chili Cook-Off at the Market, South Charleston Farmer's Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave., South Charleston.
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Saturday, Nov. 14 — 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: STEM Fest, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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Saturday, Nov. 14 — 7 p.m.: Justin Willman: One for the Ages Tour, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
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Saturday, Nov. 14 — 8 p.m.: The Rock Orchestra: Arena of Fire, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
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Saturday, Nov. 14 — 8 p.m.-Midnight: Day of Giving After Hours Event, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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Sunday, Nov. 15 — 3 p.m.: The Rustic Mechanicals Present William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” Gateway Center, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers.
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Sunday, Nov. 15 — 5-8 p.m.: Modern Mountain Measures Prix Fixe Dinner, Ristorante Abruzzi, 601 Morrist St., Charleston.
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Sunday Nov. 15 — 7 p.m.: Mountain Stage Featuring Greensky Bluegrass & More, Charleston Theater, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.
