It's a busy second weekend of November. From fundraisers and seasonal events, to live music, an international film showcase, cooking competitions, a beer fest and more, the events run the gamut. Here's a look at what's happening now through Sunday around the Kanawha Valley.

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Friday, Nov. 13

Music

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

  • BOBBY-OKE KARAOKE & DJ: 6 p.m. DJ Bob is back at Phat Daddy's on Da Tracks on Nov. 13, hosting an evening of karaoke, dancing, and great food. Call 304-699-8391 or visit bobbyoke.com for more. Phat Daddy’s on Da Tracks, 1634 Sixth Ave., Charleston.

  • LIVE AT THE NEW BRICKHOUSE: 6-11 p.m. $23 per person. All-ages show featuring  Carly Cosgrove, Sweetheart Grip and Title Wave. The New BrickHouse, 7101 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., Jefferson.

  • OPEN MIC NIGHT: 6:30 p.m. Free. Cledenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • DUO FIELDS: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

  • JAMES TOWNSEND: 7-9 p.m. No cover. Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • TWO ROOMATES: 7-9 p.m. The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.

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

  • STOLEN MOMENTS: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Capitol Social, 201 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC: 8-9 p.m. Free, but donations highly encouraged. Featuring the Holler Generals. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

  • LARRY KEEL EXPERIENCE: 8-11:30 p.m. $30 per person. Also featuring Bronco Junction. Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

  • APPALACHIAN BASS COMMUNITY: 9 p.m. Featuring Sovlss, Salty Crankbait, Nephos and Badspell. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THE EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9:30 p.m. Cash only. Ages 21+. Featuring The Coffee Shop Cats, Matt Green and Gavin Mounts. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

  • BALLET ON BROADWAY: 7 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Presented by River City Youth Ballet and the Appalachian Children’s Chorus. Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • FOOTMAD COMMUNITY DANCE: 7-10 p.m. $7 adults, children under age 13 free. Featuring music by Dan Carney and Bryan Roberts and friends. Calling by FOOTMAD Caller Coop. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

  • FRIDAY THE 13TH: 5 p.m. Free. Sponsored by  St. Albans Parks & Recreation. Featuring trivia, photos with Jason and a screening of Friday the 13th. McKinley Rec Center, 3000 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

  • WELCOME SPACE BROTHERS: 6 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL: 7-9 p.m. Alban Arts Center, 65 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • CHRONOVISOR: 9 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring The Static Room. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

Seasonal

  • 2026 SALANGO LAW LIGHT THE NIGHT KICKOFF: 5-10 p.m. Prices vary. Featuring more than 2.5 million dazzling lights choreographed to holiday music, plus carnival rides, games, family activities, festive attractions, holiday shopping, food and more. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

  • POINSETTIA PAINT PARTY: 6:30-8:30 p.m. $37 plus additional fees per person. Create your own poinsettia canvas painting. No experience is necessary. Uncork & Create, 901 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • FRIENDSGIVING MOVIE NIGHT: 7 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Kaleidoscope Collective, an all-ages LGBTQIA2S+ social and support group. Featuring a showing of “Home For The Holidays” and a potluck. UUC of Charleston, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

Etc.

  • CROSS LANES BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP: 11 a.m.-noon. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

  • DUNBAR LIBRARY CHESS CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Dunbar Branch Library, 301 12th St., Dunbar.

  • ST. ALBANS ENTREPRENEUR MEET & GREET: 2-4 p.m. Free. An informal get-together for entrepreneurs and service providers. Drop in for a minute or stay and chat the whole time. Coal River Coffee Co., 64 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

  • KANAWHA VALLEY NOW PRE-CONFERENCE KICKOFF EVENT: 5 p.m. Free. Meet fellow feminists, catch up with old friends, make new connections, and get energized for the day-long conference on Saturday. Featuring refreshments, good company, and plenty of opportunities to connect with people who care about feminism and building a more equitable future for West Virginia. First Baptist Church, 432 Shrewsbury St., Charleston.

  • YOUTH GAME NIGHT: 6-8 p.m. Free. Featuring a variety of activities, including board games, kickball, dodgeball, life-sized tic-tac-toe, musical chairs, and other competitive games. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 314 Donally St., Charleston.

  • RED SHOE GALA 2026: ROAD TRIP: 6-11 p.m. Event sold out, but online silent auction items still available. Fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House. Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • LOVE, LINDA: THE LIFE OF MRS. COLE PORTER: 7 p.m. Free, but donations accepted. In this tour-de-force one-woman show, Linda Lee Thomas (Mrs. Cole Porter) candidly recounts, through song and story, her life's journey with Cole Porter. Starring Lindsay Marchio as Linda Lee Porter, this production is a part of the Music at First Presby Fall 2026 Concert Series. First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

  • DRUM CIRCLE: 7-10 p.m. All ages. Bring your own percussion instrument if you have one. Outside food permitted. Dog friendly; pets must be on leash. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Saturday, Nov. 14

Music

  • ROGER RABALAIS: 6:30 p.m. Free. Cledenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St., Clendenin.

  • REVERÓN PIANO TRIO: 7-9 p.m. $20 adults, $10 college students, ages 18 and under free. A Charleston Chamber Music Society production. The Reverón Piano Trio returns to our series with a delicious mélange of new and old, European and Latin American. Highlights include Fanny Mendelssohn’s Piano Trio in D minor and Barroqueada by living American composer Miguel del Aguila. Christ Church United Methodist, 1221 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • SILAS POUND BAND: 7:30 p.m. Pumzi’s, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.

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

  • THE ROCK ORCHESTRA: ARENA OF FIRE: 8 p.m. $71.45+ per person. Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • THE EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9 p.m. $10 cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Ghost in Me, Black Hole Zion, and Viscera Doom. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

  • DJ MATT MURPHY: 9 p.m. Sam’s Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • EDM NIGHT: 9 p.m.-Midnight. With DJ Tibbs. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

Dance

  • BALLET ON BROADWAY: 7 p.m. Tickets $20 per person. Presented by River City Youth Ballet and the Appalachian Children’s Chorus. Culture Center Theater, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

  • BALLROOM DANCE & LESSON: 7-10 p.m. $10 members, $15 non-members. Hansford Center, 500 Washington St., St. Albans.

Stage/Theater

  • FILMMAKING WORKSHOP WITH CHET PANCAKE: 10 a.m. Free admission. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

  • FILMAKING WORKSHOP WITH JEN DAVIS: 11 a.m. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

  • ELEPHANTS IN THE FOG: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring Ahyoka. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • YESTERDAY ISLAND: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring The Lady Widow. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • CHRONOVISOR: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring The Static Room. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THE FISHERMAN: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • GUGU'S WORLD: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring Hello Maggie. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • WELCOME SPACE BROTHERS: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring Marra. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • YELLOW LETTERS: 7 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • LEE STREET DRAG SHOW: 11 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. The Lee Street Lounge, 222 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

Seasonal

  • CLOTHING & TOY DRIVE: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. A special morning of giving, serving, and caring for the St. Albans community. Featuring free clothing for all ages, free toys for children, breakfast to go, children’s ornament decorating craft, and more. Gateway Christian Church, 422 B St., St. Albans.

  • ALMOST HEAVEN WINTER MARKET: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission. Support West Virginia makers, creators, artisans and crafters while shopping for your holiday list. Holiday Inn & Suites Charleston West, 400 Second Ave., South Charleston.

  • GALLERY AT THE MOUND HOLIDAY KICKOFF RECEPTION: 3-6 p.m. Featuring refreshments, new art, holiday specials and more. Guest artists include Jeri Topp, Brandon Howard and Michael Teel. Gallery at the Mound, 610 D St., South Charleston.

  • 2026 SALANGO LAW LIGHT THE NIGHT: 5-10 p.m. Prices vary. Featuring more than 2.5 million dazzling lights choreographed to holiday music, plus carnival rides, games, family activities, festive attractions, holiday shopping, food and more. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

  • STARRY NIGHT SNOWMAN PAINT PARTY: 6:30-8:30 p.m. $37 plus additional fees per person. Create your own Starry Night Snowman painting on a 16x20 canvas. No experience is necessary. Uncork & Create, 901 Quarrier St., Charleston.

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  • RGT LADIES AIDE FLEA MARKET: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop great items at great prices at the annual RGT Ladies Aide Flea Market. Food and baked goods also will be available for purchase. Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, Activity Building, 2011 Roxalana Road, Dunbar.

  • LIBERATION BREAKFAST: 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. Includes a free hot breakfast, groceries, hygiene supplies, clothing, pet supplies, and community resources for individuals and families. St. Christopher Episcopal Church, 821 Edgewood Drive, Charleston.

  • COFFEE BAR PAINT & SIP FUNDRAISER: 10 a.m. $30 per person, ticket required and can be purchased online. Fundraiser for Girl Scout Troop 10365. Your ticket price includes your first specialty beverage. The Cottage at Northgate, 400 Patterson Lane, Charleston.

  • BISCUIT & GRAVY BOWL: 10 a.m.-Noon. $15 adults, $5 children ages 12 and under. Fundraiser event hosted by Southridge Church. Featuring food tastings from different vendors, live entertainment with DJ EJ and Jim Strawn, and more. Capitol Market, 800 Smith St., Charleston.

  • CLAY CREATURES: PINCH POT PETS WORKSHOP: 10 a.m.-Noon. $30 per person. Workshop for children ages 7-15. Make a little clay magic and take home a creature all your own. All supplies included. Echo-Lit, 427 Washington St. W., Charleston.

  • WAGGING TAILS & NITRO ALES BEERFEST & CHILI COOK-OFF: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. An International Chili Society-sanctioned event featuring food, beer vendors, family fun and more. Proceeds benefit local animal rescue programs. Living Memorial Park, Nitro.

  • WILD & WIRED 2.0: WEST VIRGINIA’S LINUX & OPEN SOURCE FESTIVAL: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. A community-centered event designed to introduce students, families, and tech enthusiasts to the world of open-source computing. Featuring talks, demonstrations, Q&A sessions, hands-on labs and more. UC Ballroom, Geary Auditorium, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

  • SILENT BOOK CLUB: 9-11 a.m. Join fellow book lovers for some silent reading time. Read whatever you want in any format you want. Prefer to craft? Bring your current work in progress. Daily Dose Cafe, 5206 1/2 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

  • CHILI COOK-OFF AT THE MARKET: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $1 per tasting ticket, or a donation of canned foods. Featuring delicious chili, friendly competition, and a canned food drive benefiting Heart and Hand Thrift Store. South Charleston Farmers Market, 4006 MacCorkle Ave., South Charleston.

  • STEM FEST: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Included in the price of museum entrance. Build, test, experiment, and put your problem-solving skills to the test with engaging activities. Special guest Emily Calandrelli will join us at 3:00 PM for a 60-minute talk and demonstration. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

  • KANAWHA COUNTY IEP/504 CIRCLE: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.  A parent-led community 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. Online registration for this meeting is requested. Mountain State Justice, 1217 Quarrier St., Charleston.

  • CERAMIC CHARCUTERIE DESIGN WORKSHOP: 1-2:30 p.m. $49 per person. For ages 16+. Join local artist Meghann Ferguson for a hands-on pottery workshop where you'll design and handcraft your very own charcuterie platter. Echo-Lit, 427 Washington St. W., Charleston.

  • SUPER SATURDAY: KINDNESS CLUB STORYTIME AND CHALLENGE: 2-3 p.m. Main Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • AUTHOR BOOK SIGNING: 2-4 p.m. Featuring  local author Ky Owen, who will celebrate his new release, "The Millennial Lawyer." Owen will also have copies of his first book, "None Call Me Dad," available for signing. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • POWER OF ONE: LEGENDS OF PRIDE: 6-10 p.m. $40 per person. A special night dedicated to celebrating the incredible impact individuals can make in the LGBTQ+ community. Featuring a 6 p.m. cocktail hour featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar, catered by 1010 Bridge, followed by a 7 p.m. awards show.

  • JUSTIN WILLMAN: ONE FOR THE AGES TOUR: 7 p.m. $30+ per person. Comedic magic show with the star and creator of Netflix’s “Magic for Humans” and “Magic Prank Show.” Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

  • DAY OF GIVING AFTER HOURS GAME EVENT: 8 p.m.-Midnight. $20 donation. All donations and a portion of sales proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.

Sunday, Nov. 15

Music

  • RAY + JON: 2-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • MOUNTAIN STAGE: 7 p.m. $35 per person. Featuring Greensky Bluegrass, Hiss Golden Messenger, Sam Amidon, and Sasha Colette & The Magnolias. Charleston Theater, Vandalia Health Center (formerly Charleston Coliseum), 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

Athletics & Outdoors

Stage/Theater

  • FILMMAKERS BRUNCH: 10:30 a.m. Free for full festival or Sunday pass holders; $15 for brunch-only admission. Advance registration requested. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Ursus Brew Works, 207 Hale St., Charleston.

  • YESTERDAY ISLAND: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring The Lady Widow. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • YELLOW LETTERS: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • DOUGLAS IMBROGNO'S SHORT FILM SHOWCASE: 1 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • GUGU'S WORLD: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring Maple Leaves. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • ELEPHANTS IN THE FOG: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Also featuring Ahyoka. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

  • THE FISHERMAN: 4 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • GUESS WHO'S CALLING?: 7 p.m. $15 per person. Part of the 2026 West Virginia International Film Festival. Park Place Stadium Cinemas, 600 Washington St. E., Charleston.

Seasonal

  • FRIENDSGIVING POTLUCK: Noon. Free. Bring a dish and a friend, or just bring yourself for this community potluck. All are welcome. Harper Memorial Gospel Tabernacle, 4431 Big Tyler Road, Charleston.

  • 2026 SALANGO LAW LIGHT THE NIGHT: 5-9 p.m. Prices vary. Featuring more than 2.5 million dazzling lights choreographed to holiday music, plus carnival rides, games, family activities, festive attractions, holiday shopping, food and more. GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.

Etc.

  • NEWCOMER’S COFFEE WITH THE CLERGY: 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Interested in learning more about St. John’s Episcopal Church or the Episcopal tradition?  Held in the Mollie Warwick Room (Room 208) on the second floor, this informal gathering provides an opportunity 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.

  • BILL OF RIGHTS BRUNCH: Noon-4 p.m. $150 per person. Annual event hosted by ACLU West Virginia. Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E., Charleston.

  • TAROT ONE-ROOM SCHOOLHOUSE: 1-3 p.m. Free. A free beginner-friendly tarot class. Exercises available for those looking to improve their skills or gain insights. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • THREE YEARS OF SHENANIGANS CELEBRATION: 1-6 p.m. Join Sugar Shenanigans as they celebrate their third year in Nitro. Sugar Shenanigans LLC, 14 Bank St., Nitro.

  • TECH TAKE-APART: 2-4 p.m. Give non-working tech items a second life by dropping into the IDEA Lab to take them apart piece by piece. All tech and tools provided. Kanawha County Public Library, IDEA Lab, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

  • JOHN’S CYCLERY MONTHLY MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: 2-4 p.m. Helmets are required. You must sign a waiver to participate. Bike with 2" wide tires or wider and front suspension recommended. Hybrid, road, and gravel bikes are not suitable for these trails. E-bikes are permitted, but only class one e-bikes (no throttle, pedal assist to 20 mph). The ride starts from the trailhead beside the Dynamite Bike Skills Park pump track. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. Ridenour Lake, 570 Ridenour Park, Nitro.

  • PAINT & SIP: 3-5 p.m. $20 entry. Create a special gift for your loved one this holiday season. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

  • THE TAMING OF THE SHREW: 3 p.m. $25 per person, prepaid. (Prepayment period now closed.) Presented by the Rustic Mechanicals. Gateway Center, 2 Greyhound Lane, Smithers.

  • MODERN MOUNTAIN MEASURES PRIX FIXE DINNER: 5-8 p.m. $100 per person. Benefit dinner hosted by Chef Chase Collier, the staff at Ristorante Abruzzi, and the Junior League of Charleston. Proceeds benefit the Junior League. Ristorante Abruzzi, 601 Morris St., Charleston.