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he annual Celtic Calling festival has arrived in Charleston. With it comes music, dance, theater, sports, and other cultural programming celebrating Gaelic culture and heritage. But that's not the only thing going on this weekend around the Kanawha Valley. There's also a new fly fishing documentary premiering in South Charleston, the Winter Blues Farmers Market at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, a FestivALL fundraiser at the University of Charleston, a Creole pop-up restaurant in St. Albans, and more. Here is a sampling of local happenings between Friday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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Friday, Feb. 28

Music

• SINGSTEIN AND ROBIN: 5-7 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Celtic jazz, swing and song. Irish beers are available. Fife Street Brewing 180 Summers St., Charleston.

• TIMMY COURTS & FRIENDS: 5-8 p.m. No cover. The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St. in Charleston. More info on Facebook.

• THE CHARLESTON ROGUES: 7 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Short Story Brewing Charleston, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

Dance

• COUNTRY TWO-STEP: 7 p.m. $12 per person. No partner necessary. Includes both workshop and social dance. St. Albans American Legion Post 73, 1011 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Albans. More info on Facebook.

• CELTIC CEILIDH FOR ALL AGES: 7-10 p.m. Tickets $10, children 10 and under free. Part of Celtic Calling. Music by the Mudlarks from Morgantown presented by FOOTMAD. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall, 1009 Virginia St. East, Charleston.

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.

Etc.

• SCOTTISH ATTIRE POP-UP SHOP: 2-6 p.m. Part of Celtic Calling. A full range of tartan kilts, sport, specialty and utility kilts, and quality custom jackets and Irish regalia. Rock City Cake Company, 205 Capitol St., Charleston.

• SHAKESPEAREAOKE: 7 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Featuring The Rustic Mechanicals. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

Saturday, March 1

Music

• CELTIC MUSIC & MORE: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Various performances and demonstrations throughout the day, featuring Aubrey Cale, Faire May, Almost Heaven Dulcimer Group, Appalachian Lads and Lassies and more. Rock City Cake Company, 205 Capitol St., Charleston.

• THE CHARLESTON ROGUES HAPPY HOUR: 5 p.m. $5 cover. Part of Celtic Calling. The Blue Parrot, 14 ½ Capitol Street, Charleston.

• THE JEREMIAHS: 7:30 p.m. Tickets $30 adults, $10 students. Part of Celtic Calling. Presented by FOOTMAD. Capitol Theater, 123 Summers St., Charleston.

• TIM & MAGGIE MUSIC: 7:30 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Taylor Books, 226 Capitol St., Charleston.

• TRADITIONAL CELTIC MUSIC SESSION: 10 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Hosted by Garrett Maner. Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille, 218 Capitol St., Charleston.

Dance

• CHILDREN’S DANCE WORKSHOP: Noon. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. For elementary-age students. Presented by Appalachian Lads and Lassies. Kanawha County Public Library, Fourth Floor, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• TALL TALES CONTEST: 1 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Cash prizes are available. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

• 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.

• FLY FISHING FILM TOUR: 6:30 p.m. Tickets $5 per person. LaBelle Theatre, 311 D St., South Charleston. More info on Facebook.

• SING SING: 7:30 p.m. $12 adults, $7 students. Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St, Charleston. More info online.

Etc.

• DUNBAR SENIOR CENTER FLEA MARKET: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free entrance. Dunbar Rec Center, 2601 Fairlawn Ave., Dunbar. More info on Facebook.

• 5K KILT RUN & 2K WALK: 9 a.m. $25-$30. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park & Arboretum. Part of Celtic Calling. Spring Hill Cemetery, 1555 Farnsworth Dr., Charleston. More info and registration online.

• CHARLESTON PARKRUN: 9 a.m. Free timed 5K run or walk. Magic Island, 181 Kanawha Blvd. West, Charleston. More info 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.

• HISTORY OF THE ANCIENT CELTS: 10 a.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Presentation by Professor Laura Michele Diener. Kanawha County Public Library, Room 311B, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• CELTIC VILLAGE: 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Includes Highland Games, live music and dance performances throughout the day. Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. Full list of performers at this link.

• CLAN TENTS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Part of Celtic Calling. Over 20 craft and civic organizations, food vendors, demonstrations and more. Summers Street, Charleston.

• CELTIC BRUNCH: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Part of Celtic Calling. Menu varies yearly, but may include Scotch eggs, bangers and mash, Guinness stew and more. Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

• WINTER BLUES FARMERS MARKET: Noon to 5 p.m. Free entrance. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Dr., Charleston. More info online.

• CELTIC CALLING PAGEANT:  1 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Wear your best Celtic attire to be selected for the Chieftains Court. Cash prizes and more. Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. 

• CELTIC STORY TIME: 2 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Kanawha County Public Library, Fourth Floor, 123 Capitol St., Charleston. More info online.

• DOG SHOW: 2 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston. More info on Facebook.

• CHILDREN’S TUG-O-WAR: 2:30 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Slack Plaza, 169 Summers St., Charleston.

• CELTIC CALLING PARADE: 4 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Lee Street Triangle to Kanawha Boulevard, Charleston.

• FESTIVALL FUNDRAISER: 5:30 p.m. Tickets start at $130 per person. University of Charleston, 2300 Maccorkle Ave., Charleston. More info online.

Sunday, March 2

Music

• MOUNTAIN THYME: 2:30 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. With special guest fiddler Jenny Allinder. Folklore Music Exchange, 91 Summers St., Charleston.

Stage/Theater

• ‘FROM SCOTLAND, WITH LOVE’ DOCUMENTARY: 1 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Kanawha County Public Library, Room 311A, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.

• 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.

• CELTIC THEATER: 4 p.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Five plays, including a bonus reading by local thespians. Short Story Brewing, 186 Summers St., Charleston.

Etc.

• KIRKIN’ OF THE TARTANS: 11 a.m. Free. Part of Celtic Calling. Kanawha United Presbyterian Church, 1009 Virginia St. East, Charleston. More info on Facebook.

• CELTIC BRUNCH: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Part of Celtic Calling. Menu varies yearly, but may include Scotch eggs, bangers and mash, Guinness stew and more. Sam's Uptown Cafe, 28 Capitol St., Charleston.

• GNOME & BABY HIGHLANDER PAINT PARTY: 2 p.m. $35 per person. Part of Celtic Calling. Charleston Nano Brewery, 320 Washington St. West, Charleston. More info and registration online.

• IRISH ROAD BOWLING: 2 p.m. Free, with a $5 ball deposit. Part of Celtic Calling. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. Kanawha State Forest, 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr., Charleston.

• CHEF’S POP UP: 5-8 p.m. Prices vary. Featuring modern Creole cuisine. No ticket necessary. Mea Cuppa Coffee, 715 Bigley Ave., Charleston.More info on Facebook.

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.