Artist Eddie Spaghetti of Morgantown (background) and Dan Carlisle (at right) of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä look over some woodcuts on display for sale by Spaghetti at the Capitol Street Art Fair during FestivALL Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Artwork of FestivALL icons are displayed in front of the Kanawha County Public Library on Capitol Street in ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä May 29, 2025.
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FestivALL is celebrating 21 years of art, community and creativity in the ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä area. This year, FestivALL is going back to the basics with community collaborations, live music, visual art, dance and theater. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Find more information at festivallcharleston.com.
Friday
1 p.m.: Art and Architecture Walking Tour, beginning at Lee Street triangle at the corner of Capitol and Lee streets. A guided walk highlighting ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä's history, architecture and art.
5:30-7:30 p.m.:ÌýLiterary Roundtable, Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St. Panel discussion on fiction writing featuring the works of Marie Manilla, Natalie Sypolt and Glenn Taylor. Hosted by West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman.Â
6 p.m.:ÌýWest Side Mural Bike Tour, beginning at the West Side Wonder Mural, 210 Washington St. W. A 90-minute beginner-friendly group ride exploring the hidden murals around ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä's West Side.
6 p.m.:Ìý"What's Next" with Attack Theatre, beginning at the ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Arch at the Post Office, 1006 Lee St. E. Join Attack Theatre as they perform alongside some of the city's public art.Â
6:30-9:30 p.m.:ÌýLive on the Levee, Schoenbaum Stage, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E. Kentucky bluegrass band Magnolia Boulevard will open for No BS! Brass Band.ÌýÌý
Saturday
9-10 a.m.:ÌýYoga on the River, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. E. A 60-minute all-levels yoga class.Â
10 a.m.-3 p.m.:ÌýAnnual Kanawha County Public Library Used Book Sale, Main Library, room 311, 123 Capitol St. All proceeds help fund library programs and services.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.:ÌýChildren's Art Fair, in front of Main Library, 123 Capitol St. Free make-and-take art activities and kid-friendly performances.Â
Artist Eddie Spaghetti of Morgantown (background) and Dan Carlisle (at right) of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä look over some woodcuts on display for sale by Spaghetti at the Capitol Street Art Fair during FestivALL Saturday, June 22, 2024.
CHRIS DORST | Gazette-Mail
10 a.m.-6 p.m.:ÌýCapitol Street Art Fair, Capitol St., from Quarrier Street to Lee Street. More than 60 local and regional artisans show their works. Products include bath and body, books, fine art, jewelry, pottery, photography, printmaking, woodwork, textiles and more. Live music stages, roaming performers and other entertainment.Â
11 a.m.-2 p.m.:ÌýSummer Library Club Saturday: Color Our World Kick-Off, Kanawha County Public Library Plaza, 123 Capitol Street. Register to read in the annual Summer Library Club Challenge, play lawn games and make rainbow sand art.
Noon-2 p.m.:ÌýPoems While You Wait, Taylor Books Annex Gallery, 226 Capitol St. $5 donation. West Virginia Poet Laureate Marc Harshman, along with poets Kirk Judd and Sara Henning will create original poems for customers.
3-10 p.m.:ÌýCharlie West Music Fest, University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä lawn, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE. $35. Live bands and a wide selection of food, beer and wine. Proceeds go toward supporting 11 local arts groups.
6 p.m.:ÌýAttack Theatre Performance with The ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Office of Public Art: "Some Assembly Required," Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St. Attack Theatre will interact with the audience and a temporary public art piece in this 45-minute performance.Â
Sunday
11 a.m.-4 p.m.:ÌýChildren's Art Fair, Capitol Street, from Virginia Street to Quarrier Street (See Saturday for details).
11 a.m.-4 p.m.:ÌýCapitol Street Art Fair, Capitol Street, from Quarrier Street to Lee Street (See Saturday for details).
1-4 p.m.:ÌýCarriage Trail Walk with Music Art and Dance, Sunrise Carriage Trail, 746 Myrtle Road. Performances include Musical Easels with music by Minor Swing, dance performances by Carli Mareneck and Friends, vignettes by the Vintage Theatre, Jukebox Shakespeare by the Rustic Mechanicals, music by Emmy Davis and more.
7-8:15 p.m.:ÌýSunset Yoga and Sound, Haddad Riverfront Park, 600 Kanawha Blvd. A 60-minute all-levels yoga practice. Class will end with a 15-minute sound healing savasana.Â
2-10 p.m.:ÌýSymphony Sunday, University of ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä lawn, 2300 MacCorkle Ave. SE. Performances by Kanawha Valley Community Band, Brass Band of the Tri-State, ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä Metro Band, womanSong, Greater Huntington Symphonic Band, WV youth Symphony Ensembles, Kanawha Valley Pipes and Drums, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra. The event will conclude with fireworks.
A balloon sculpture of the Mothman made by Aaron "Dizzy Doc" Hay hangs inside the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
CHRIS DORST | Gazette-Mail
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon-Sat, noon-5 p.m., Sun. May 20-June 1:Â Dizzy Doc's Amazing Balloon Sculpture, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square.
9 a.m.-5 p.m., May 28-31:Â KCPL StoryWalk, Kanawha County Public Library, 123 Capitol St. Reading of "Mrs. Honey's Hat" in The Library Walkway.
All day, May 29-June 22: Downtown Open, Downtown ÂÒÂ×ÄÚÉä sidewalks. A pop-up miniature golf course that features more than 20 holes. Putters and balls are available at Taylor Books, Adelphia Sports Bar and Grille, Art Emporium and Tony the Tailor.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m., Sunday, May 28-June 7:Â Art-For-ALL Juried Art Exhibition, Clay Center, 1 Clay Square. A juried art exhibition open to children in grades Pre-K through sixth grade from 13 West Virginia counties.
Olivia Haught is a general news reporter. Reach her at 681-888-9109 or ohaught@hdmediallc.com.