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here's plenty to do around the Kanawha Valley this weekend. Here's a look at what's happening now through Sunday around the region.

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Friday, April 10

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• DETERIOROT: 5 p.m. $13 per person. All ages death metal show with Deteriorot, Crown Vic, Dark Druid, Awakening the Revenant, and Septic Womb. Live at the Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar.

• DRUM CIRCLE: 7-9 p.m. Free. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston.

• TRAVIS VANDAL: 7-9 p.m. Free. Coal River Coffee Co., 66 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

• VB4: 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

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

• MOUNTAIN STATE MUSIC: 8 p.m. Free, but donations highly encouraged. Featuring Farnsworth and Becks. Folklore Music Exchange, 191 Summers St., Charleston.

• KARAOKE WITH DJ MINGLE: 10 p.m.-1 a.m. The Blue Parrot, 14 ½ Capitol St., Charleston.

• NU METAL NIGHT: 10 p.m. $7 cover, ages 21+. Featuring , DJ Josh Kyle and hosted by CokeAndRedrum. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Dance

• COUNTRY TWO-STEP LESSONS & DANCE: 7-10 p.m. $12 per person, cash only. Includes beginner lesson (7-7:30 p.m.), Beyond the Basics lesson (7:30-8 p.m.) and social dance (8-10 p.m.). Bottled water and finger foods provided. St. Albans American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans.

• FOOTMAD COMMUNITY DANCE: 7-10 p.m. $7 adults, children under 13 free. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• PILLION: 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.

Etc.

• KOTC OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Dunbar Recreation Center 2601 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar.

• USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Featuring books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board. Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.

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

• 56TH ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA HOME SHOW: Noon-8 p.m. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• AMERICA 250 – VOICES OF FREEDOM: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Registration required. Learn from transcription experts at the Smithsonian and contribute to real, ongoing research about post-Civil War American history.  Kanawha County Public Library, Room 311A, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• DUNBAR CHESS CLUB: 2-4 p.m. Free. Dunbar Branch Library, 305 12th St., Dunbar.

• ”I HAVE NO WHERE TO WEAR THIS” PARTY: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St, Clendenin.

• KALEIDOSCOPE COLLECTIVE MEETING: 7 p.m. Free. An all-ages LGBTQIA2S+ social and support group associated with the UUC of Charleston. Allies are welcome to attend. Unitarian Universalist Congeregation, 520 Kanawha Blvd. W., Charleston.

Saturday, April 11

Music

• WALKER WHITE: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Clendenin Brewing Co., 2 Main St, Clendenin.

• TELL ME LIES – A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD MAC: 7 p.m. $40+ per person. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• FOOTMAD PRESENTS JOE JENCKS: 7:30 p.m. $30 adults, $10 students. Culture Center Theater, WV State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

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

• LADY D & MI$$ION: 8-11 p.m. No cover. The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• EMPTY GLASS LIVE: 9:30 p.m. $7 cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Static Fur, The Dooges, and Midnight Medicine. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

• LATE NIGHT KARAOKE: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Free. The Volstead Room, Hale Street Center, 209 Dickinson St., Charleston.

Dance

• HOMESCHOOL PROM: 7 p.m. $54 per person. A special prom night created just for homeschool high school students ages 14 and up (including super seniors). Inspired by “The Wizard of OZ” and “Wicked.” India Center, 800 Green Road, South Charleston.

• WHITE OUT DANCE PARTY: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mardi Gras Casino, Louie’s Lounge, 1 Greyhound Drive, Cross Lanes.

Stage/Theater

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

• A PRIVATE LIFE: 5 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• PILLION: 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.

Etc.

• RGT YOUTH YARD SALE: 8 a.m. Featuring seasonal/holiday items, baby items, clothes, shoes, toys, games, puzzles, books, kitchen items, furniture, crafting items, sporting goods, household items, electronics and more. Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle, 2011 Roxalana Road, Dunbar.

• KOTC OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Dunbar Recreation Center 2601 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar.

• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 9 a.m. Free. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd.W., Charleston.

• NATURE’S WONDERS HIKES: 9 a.m. Free. Family-oriented event featuring nature hikes, special programs, displays, door prizes and gifts, children's obstacle course, Three Rivers Avian Center Birds of Prey, crafts, activities for all age groups, rain barrels, food, and more. St. Albans City Park, 931 Observatory Drive, St. Albans.

• COMMUNITY YARD SALE & VENDOR MARKET: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cross Lanes Recreation Association, 5447 Big Tyler Road, Cross Lanes.

• MAKE IT SHINE CLEANUP: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Volunteers needed to help clear trash from Kanawha State Forest Drive between Connell Road and the entrance of the forest. Meet in the parking lot of the former convenience store located at the bottom of Connell Road for pickers, bags, gloves, vests, water and snacks. 7182 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

• MOUNTAINEER LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY: 10 a.m. Mountaineer Little League, 1239 Sand Plant Road, Alum Creek.

• OWL PELLET DISSECTION LAB: 10 a.m. Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center, 301 Forks of Coal Way, Alum Creek.

• YOUTH FISHING RODEO: 10 a.m.-Noon. Free. For children ages three to 10. Accessible to holders of a Class Q permit. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and parents should provide their children with equipment (one rod with a single hook per angler). Minnows are not permitted. Prizes will be awarded by a committee. Coonskin Park, Herscher Lake, 2000 Coonskin Drive, Charleston.

• USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Featuring books, DVDs, magazines and children's books. Sponsored by the Elk Valley Advisory Board. Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 Crossings Mall Road, Elkview.

• 56TH ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA HOME SHOW: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• CATS & MATS: 11 a.m. $30 per person. Cups & Cats Cafe, 187 Summers St., Charleston.

• ROCK PAINTING WORKSHOP: 11 a.m. Free. Cross Lanes Branch Library, 5449 Big Tyler Road, Charleston.

• MATERNAL HEALTH FAIR: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Featuring free food and drinks, Kona Ice truck, community resource vendors, kids inflatables, giveaways and more. FamilyCare Health Centers OB/GYN & Birth Center, 108 Washington St. W., Charleston.

• WONDER LAB – WATERCOLOR RESIST: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Included in price of museum admission. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• SEEING WITH NEW EYES – A NATURE JOURNALING WORKSHOP: 1 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Supplies will be provided, or participants may bring their own journal and favorite pens or pencils. Kanawha State Forest Nature Center, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston.

• CARFIT: 1:30-3:30 p.m. A free, interactive and educational program designed to improve older driver safety. Trained volunteers provide information to ensure the safest “fit” for older drivers and their vehicles. University of Charleston Innovation Center, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Charleston.

• THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS 100 YEAR TOUR: 2 p.m. $34+ per person. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

• SALT RISING BREAD CLASS: 2 p.m. $75 per person. J.Q. Dickinson Salt-Works, 4797 Midland Drive, Charleston.

• BRIDGEVALLEY FOUNDATION 3RD ANNUAL FOUNDER’S DAY GALA: 6 p.m. $100 per person. Berry Hills Country Club, 1 Berry Hills Drive, Charleston.

• SISSONVILLE FFA BANQUET: 6 p.m. RSVP to pataylor@mail.kana.k12.wv.us or 304-531-8397. Sissonville High School, 6100 Sissonville Drive, Charleston.

• JAZZ & JAMBALAYA: 7 p.m. $90+ per person. An age 21+ event featuring music, food, and community. Proceeds support  the Clay Center’s arts and education programs. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.

• SUMTHIN’ FUNNY COMEDY SHOW: 7:30 p.m. $30 per person. Sumthin’ Good Soul Food, 4837 MacCorkle Ave. S.W., South Charleston.

• COSPLAY TALENT SHOWCASE: 8-10 p.m. $10 per person. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. W., Charleston.

Sunday, April 12

Music

• KANAWHA VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND SPRING CONCERT: 2 p.m. St. Albans High School Auditorium, 2100 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans.

• WV YOUTH SYMPHONY CHAMBER CONCERT: 2 p.m. $5 adults, $2 students/seniors. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• CHARLIE MURPHY: 2-4 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• CONCERTS AT ST. JOHN’S: 4 p.m. Free. Featuring flutist Lindsey Goodman and Clare Longendyke. Complimentary reception following concert. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1105 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• MOUNTAIN STAGE: 7 p.m. $35 per person. Featuring The Band of Heathens, Donna the Buffalo, Della Mae, and Billie Marten. Culture Center Theater, WV Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston.

• THE CARPENTER ANTS: 10 p.m. $7 cover. Ages 21+. Featuring Static Fur, The Dooges, and Midnight Medicine. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

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

• A PRIVATE LIFE: 3 p.m. $12 general admission, $7 students with valid ID. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

Etc.

• UC MARATHON & HALF MARATHON: 7 a.m. UC Downtown Innovation Hub, 240 Capitol St., Charleston.

• UC MARATHON DRUM & CHEER WATCH PARTY: 7 a.m. Free. Mea Cuppa Coffee Lounge, 715 Bigley Ave., Charleston.

• KOTC OBEDIENCE & RALLY TRIALS: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Dunbar Recreation Center 2601 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar.

• 56TH ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA HOME SHOW: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $12 for adults, $10 for seniors. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston.

Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. For events beyond the Kanawha Valley, please see the Arts Amplified website. Know of something happening in Kanawha County that you’d like to share with readers? Send event info and contact details to ramsburgreports@gmail.com to be featured in a future calendar.