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Charleston /'cha:rlstən/ is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is the seat of Kanawha County and is at the …

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Charleston /'cha:rlstən/ is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of West Virginia. It is the seat of Kanawha County and is at the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha rivers. The population was 48,864 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city has a population of 46,838. The Charleston metropolitan area had 203,164 residents in 2023.

Country: United States
State: West Virginia
County: Kanawha
Founded: 1788
Incorporated: 1794
Elevation: 597 ft (182 m)
Area code(s): 304 and 681

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Empty Bowls 2025

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3:00 PM

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Charleston WV - Southern Marylan…

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GoMart Ballpark

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Healing for America Tent Rev…

Today · 7 PM – 1 AM

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Cameron Boggs "Give It All To Jes…

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Historic Fayette Theater

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Cruise Avenue Car Show

May 4 · 3 PM

Downtown Huntington

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Eli Lev @ The Outpost New Riv…

May 3 · 7:30 PM

The Outpost New River Gorge

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Lee Gantt @ Drinx

May 4 · 2 PM

Drinx

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Bryan Bielanski Live

May 5 · 2:30 – 10:30 PM

Brookdale Charleston Gardens

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Charleston WV - Lexington Legen…

May 6 · 6:35 PM

GoMart Ballpark

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Live Music Wednesdays at T…

May 7 · 5:30 – 7:30 PM

The Gaines Estate

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Parking Ball State Cardinals at Ohio …

May 9 · 6 PM

Bob Wren Stadium

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The Lore Family

May 11 – 12

Rubyville Community Church

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The Courtney Jo Band LIVE At: Bo…

May 10 · 8 PM – 3 AM

Bobby G's

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Mountain Stage Radio Show (live …

May 11 · 7 – 10 PM

Culture Center Theater

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Culture Center Theater

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11th Hour

May 12 · 7 PM – 3 AM

Rubyville Community Church

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East End Ghouls

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Charleston WV - Staten Island Ferr…

May 13 · 6:35 PM

GoMart Ballpark

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The Courtney Jo Band LIVE At: Pat…

May 15 · 6:30 PM – 1:30 AM

Patties & Pints - Ironton

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Parking Georgia Southern Eagles …

Thu, May 15

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Jay Humphreys Trio

May 18 · 11 AM – 7 PM

Lighthouse Baptist Church

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Jason Lovins Band @ Rose Hill Bapti…

May 18 · 10:30 AM

Rose Hill Baptist Church

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The Courtney Jo Band LIVE At: Th…

May 17 · 8 PM – 3:59 AM

Ironton Moose Lodge 701

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May 18 · 7 – 10 PM

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May 20 · 6:35 PM

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Dustin Lambert

May 22 · 7 PM – 3 AM

Cornerstone Baptist Church

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Mountaineer Opry

May 23 · 6:30 PM – 2:30 AM

Mountaineer Opry

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Corey Hager

May 23 · 9 PM – 5 AM

Frank’s Place

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David Parmley Music @ Mike Ph…

May 25 · 12 PM

Mike Phillips Memorial Bluegrass Show

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Charlie West Music Fest 2025

May 31 – Jun 1

University of Charleston

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