Events

Coverage of upcoming and past events across Appalachia, including festivals, fairs, cultural gatherings, and events specific to Black and minority communities. This category keeps readers informed about local happenings and ways to get involved in their communities.

City Center Live presents Edward Albee’s ‘The Zoo Story,’ featuring Stuart Frazier and Jeff Bukovinsky, Saturday

“You fight, you miserable bastard; fight for that bench; fight for your parakeets; fight for your cats; fight for your two daughters; fight for your wife; fight for your manhood, […]

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Black horror legends and emerging filmmakers take center stage at St. Albans’ ‘Deadhead Film Festival’

Black Horror legends Ken Foree & Bill Moseley head to St. Albans for the 2nd Annual Deadhead Film Festival, celebrating independent Appalachian filmmakers.

Bluefield State University Alumni Association to Host 2026 Homecoming

Bluefield State University hosts Homecoming 2026 on Oct. 2–3 featuring Hall of Fame inductions, tailgating, Big Blue football, and a Sneaker Ball.

WV-native and former American Medical Association President to speak at Marshall

Dr. Patrice Harris, former AMA President, keynotes the Marshall Minority Health Institute’s Youth Early Diversion Conference at Marshall University.

A Black Charleston church born during the Civil War celebrates 160 years

Simpson Memorial UMC’s fall celebration will feature faith, history and two-time James Beard Award winner Adrian Miller

‘Save a Life Day’ sets out to blanket US with Naloxone

On Sept. 24, 2026, Save A Life Day coordinates hundreds of free naloxone distribution events nationwide under the theme 'Elevate Harm Reduction.'

Ditch The Vape: Community Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth and Adult Vaping Set for September 8

Mayor Amy Goodwin proclaims Sept. 8 'Ditch The Vape Day' in Kanawha County, led by Dr. Robert L. Haley, III and community partners to promote youth cessation.

‘I never saw a banker in my neighborhood’ – Former Obama advisor John Hope Bryant discusses new book, ‘Capitalism For All’
‘I don’t have to worry if they think I’m weird for my sexuality” – Appalachian Queer Youth Summit lets kids be kids

Inside the Appalachian Queer Youth Summit: A safe haven hosted by ACLU-WV where West Virginia LGBTQ+ youth build community, organizing skills, and joy.