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fter a week of wacky winter weather, meterologists with the National Weather Service in Charleston predict the weekend will be sunny and warm (in terms of the season, anyway). If you’re looking to get out this weekend, there's plenty to enjoy around the Kanawha Valley. Here is a sampling of local happenings taking place between Friday, Feb. 21, and Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.

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Friday, Feb. 21

Music

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St. in Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• LIVE PIANO KARAOKE: 6:30 p.m. $5 cover. Wandering Wind Meadery, 422 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• STRING CHIEFS: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• DINOSAUR BURPS & MORE: 9:30 p.m. $5 cover. Performances by Mediogres, Pepper Fandango & The Bombshelters, Dinosaur Burps and Bugsworld. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• 2025 OSCAR NOMINATED LIVE ACTION SHORTS: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHT: 8 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• THE CHANGELING: 9:45 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Part of the “Beyond the Back Row” film series. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• DISNEY ON ICE FROZEN & ENCANTO: 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15 and up. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. More info and tickets online.
• BLACK HISTORY MONTH DINNER: 5:30 p.m. Tickets $85 per person. Four-course dinner hosted by Chef Ke with live music from The Jordan Dyer Trio and poetry selection by Ilene Evans. All proceeds benefit the West Virginia Center for African American Art & Culture. J.Q. Dickinson Salt Works, 4797 Midland Drive, Charleston.More info and link to tickets on Facebook.
• DEAF COFFEE CHAT: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. ASL activities, Deaf culture, games, snacks, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome. Habitat ReStore, 912 Young St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Saturday, Feb. 22

Music

• THE STEVE HIMES CONNECTION: 7:30 p.m. Free. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WVSO PRESENTS A NIGHT WITH NAKAMATSU: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $14 to $74. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• HYRYDER: 8 p.m. Tickets $30. Live at The Shop, 1233 Ohio Ave., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.

Dance

• WEST COAST SWING WORKSHOP & DANCE: 7 p.m. $10 per person. St. Albans American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Avenue, St. Albans. More info on Facebook.

Stage/Theater

• 2025 OSCAR NOMINATED ANIMATED SHORTS: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• 2025 OSCAR NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY SHORTS: 4:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• SING SING: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHT: 8 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.

Etc.

• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 9 a.m. Free timed 5K run or walk. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• WINTER FUN CRAFT & DANCE CAMP: 9 a.m. $60 per child. For children ages 3 to 7 years old. ABC Dance, 308 Patrick St. Plaza, Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• CLENDENIN RUNNING GROUP: 9:45 a.m. Free. Run begins promptly at 10 a.m. Fox Coffee, 14 Main St., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free entrance. Fundraiser for the Clendenin Public Library. KCPL Clendenin Branch, 107 Koontz Ave., Clendenin. More info on Facebook.
• DISNEY ON ICE FROZEN & ENCANTO: 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $15 and up. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. More info and tickets online.
• HEART & SOUL DIP DINNER: 11 a.m. Prices vary. Proceeds benefit the senior program at the East End Resource Center. Roosevelt Community Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• SCPL MOVIE MATINEE: Noon. Free. Featuring David Lynch’s movie “The Straight Story.” Free drinks and candy provided. South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston. More info on Facebook.
• KCHA RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K: 2 p.m. Entrance fee $25-$35. Proceeds benefit the Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association. Nitro High School, 1300 Park Ave., Nitro. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• GRANNY SQUARE CROCHET WORKSHOP: 3 p.m. $40 per person. Echo-Lit, 427 West Washington St. Charleston. More info and link to registration on Facebook.
• DESIGNER PURSE BINGO: 4 p.m. $30 per person. Proceeds benefit Meow Cat Rescue WV. West Virginia State University, Wilson Student Union, 301 Washington Ave., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.
• FAMILY PICASSO PARTY: 4 p.m. $25 per person. Kula Yoga, 50 Old Main, St. Albans. More info and link to register on Facebook.
• PINK PONY CLUB PARTY: 7 p.m. $80 per person. Must be 21+ to enter. Fundraiser for United Way Central West Virginia. Rock City Cake Company, 205 Capitol St., Charleston. More info and link to tickets online.

Sunday, Feb. 23

Music

• THE FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE: 1 p.m. Tickets $33 and up. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. More info and tickets online.

Stage/Theater

• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S TWELFTH NIGHT: 2 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students/seniors. Alban Arts Center, 2121 Kanawha Terrace, St. Albans. More info and link to tickets online.
• SING SING: 2:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.
• HADESTOWN: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $113.50. Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• DISNEY ON ICE FROZEN & ENCANTO: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets $15 and up. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston. More info and tickets online.

Events are subject to change. If you have questions, please reach out to event organizers. Know of a public event happening in Kanawha County that you’d like to share with readers? Email me to be featured in a future calendar.