Looking for something to do? Here's what's happening today (Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026) around the Kanawha Valley, as well as a bonus peek at some other upcoming local events.
Editor's Note: An earlier version of the community calendar mistakenly listed Bark in the Park happening tonight at GoMart Ballpark. That was incorrect. Tonight is Dollar Beer Night. Bark in the Park takes place tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 28). My apologies for the error.
Today
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9 a.m.-Noon — North Charleston Pickleball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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10-10:45 a.m. — Little Explorers Storytime, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St., Charleston.
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10 a.m.-1 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Library, 9303 Oregon Ave., Marmet
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Noon-2 p.m. — Downtown Pickleball, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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Noon-2 p.m. — East End Resource Center Senior Day, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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2-3 p.m. — Moments of Calm, Elk Valley Branch Library, 313 The Crossings Mall, Elkview.
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2:30-4 p.m. — KCPL Bookmobile, Marmet Rec Center, 8515 McCorkle Ave., Marmet.
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4:30-5:30 p.m. — Story Time: Galaxy, Glasgow Branch Library, Glasgow Town Hall, 129 Fourth Ave., Glasgow.
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5-6 p.m. — Karate Class, Roosevelt Neighborhood Center, 502 Ruffner Ave., Charleston.
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5:30-7 p.m. — Adult Craft: Fairy Door Painting (Part 1), Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St, Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Clay Worry Stone Craft, Sissonville Branch Library, 1 Tinney Lane, Sissonville.
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6-7 p.m. — Power Up Excercise Class, South Charleston Public Library, 312 Fourth Avenue, South Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — Line Dance Class, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-7 p.m. — SCI Talk: Black Holes - Beyond the Event Horizon, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Free Matsubayashi Ryu Karate Martial Arts Class, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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6-7:30 p.m. — Youth Boxing, MLK Jr. Community Center, 314 Donnally St, Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — Men's Basketball, North Charleston Community Center, 2009 Seventh Ave., Charleston.
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6-8 p.m. — Jordan Dyer, The Wine Down, 114 Washington St. W., Suite 101, Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Paint the Capital City Green, Bill Noe Flight School, 600 Eagle Mountain Road, Charleston.
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6-9 p.m. — Union Arena: Weekly Tournament, The Board Room, 1116 Fledderjohn Road, Charleston.
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6:35 p.m. — Dollar Beer Night, GoMart Ballpark, 601 Morris St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Film: "Summer Tour," Floralee Hark Cohen Cinema, 230 Capitol St., Charleston.
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7 p.m. — Pumzi's Live Featuring Slow Teeth, Spontaneous Human Combustion & Two Roomates, Pumzi's, 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston.
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7-8:30 p.m. — Co-Ed Volley Ball, Kanawha City Community Center, 3511 Venable Ave., Charleston.
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7-9 p.m. — Open Sky Open Mic with Folklore Music Exchange, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.
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7-10 p.m. — Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies with Hello June, Elk River Community Center, 1078 Main St., Elkview.
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7:30 p.m. — "The Legacy": A New Ballet From the Music of Mark Scarpelli, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
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7:30 p.m.-Midnight — Charleston Salsa Club Class & Dance, The ROQ, 1022 Quarrier St., Charleston.
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8-11 p.m. — Karaoke Night, Prime 101, 101 Capitol St., Charleston.
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9 p.m. — Abbie McCallister and Becks, The Empty Glass, 410 Elizabeth St., Charleston.
Today's Public Meetings
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2 p.m. — Charleston Opioid Community Council, Charleston City Hall, 501 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
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4 p.m. — Kanawha County Commission, Commission Courtroom, 407 Virginia St. E., Charleston.
Upcoming
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Friday, Aug. 28 — 6 p.m.: Marmet Town Council Special Meeting, Marmet Town Hall, 9403 MacCorkle Ave. S.E., Marmet.
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Saturday, Aug. 29 — 7-9 p.m.: A Tribute To Jimmy Buffett, City Center at Slack Plaza, 182 Summers St., Charleston.
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Saturday, Aug. 29 — 7-9 p.m.: The Esquires, Roadside Park, MacCorkle Avenue, St. Albans.
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Sunday, Aug. 30 — 3 p.m.: Kickoff to Recovery, Magic Island, 101 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston.
