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oking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.

Today

• 9 a.m. — "Take the Power Back" AEP Rate Hike Rally, Public Service Commission of West Virginia, 201 Brooks St., Charleston.

• 9 a.m. — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.

• 10-10:30 a.m. — Baby and Me Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 10:30-11 a.m. — Baby Playgroup, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 11 a.m.-Noon — Senior Silver Sneakers, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• Noon — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 2-3 p.m. — Afternoon Relaxation, Clendenin Branch Library, 107 Koontz Ave., Suite 100, Clendenin.

• 2-3 p.m. — Elk Valley Book Group Featuring "Starter Villain" by John Scalzi, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.

• 4-6 p.m. — Free Community Dinner, Green Valley Church of God, 518 Green Valley Drive, St. Albans.

• 5 p.m. — Line Dance, Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.

• 5-7 p.m. — Teen Kandi Club, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 5:30 p.m. — Weekly Cemetery Walk & Run, Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Drive, Charleston.

• 5:30-6:30 p.m. — Tuesday Cruiseday Group Bike Ride, Lee Street Triangle, 805 Lee St. East, Charleston.

• 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Kanawha County Democratic Women Monthly Meeting, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Rhythm & Release Yoga, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.

• 6-8 p.m. — Almost Heaven Canvas Painting Workshop, The Bucket, 4030 Washington St. W., Dunbar.

• 7 p.m. — Bob Thompson Band, The ROQ, 1022 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 7 p.m. — Trivia Night, Fife Street Brewing, 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• 7-9 p.m. — Gary Hays, The Tap, 75 Olde Main Plaza, St. Albans.

Today's Public Meetings

• 2 p.m. — Charleston Land Reuse Agency Meeting, City Hall, AV Room, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Charleston City Center Business Improvement District Board Meeting, 600 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 4 p.m. — Charleston Coliseum/Municipal Auditorium Board Meeting, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, Jordan Board Room, 600 Quarrier St., Charleston.

• 5 p.m. — St. Albans MS4/MUC Board Meeting, MUC Conference Room, 1499 MacCorkle Ave, St. Albans.

• 7 p.m. — Belle Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, 1100 East Dupont Ave., Belle.

• 7 p.m. — Nitro City Council Meeting, Council Chambers, 497 First Ave. South, Nitro.

Upcoming

• Friday,  May 22-Sunday, May 31 — Various times: FestivALL 2026, various locations, Charleston..

• Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24 — Various times: Vandalia Gathering 2026, West Virginia State Capitol Complex, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Charleston. 

• Friday, May 22-Sunday, May 24  — Various times: West Virginia Fashion Week, various locations, Charleston.

Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to organizers. 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.