Events

Come out for the kick-off of the Huntington Music and Arts Festival and join us at the Old Central City for a square dance. Beginners are welcome. No partner needed. Live music by Stony Point String Band with Caller Abby Huggins. This is a free event, open to the public. Hope to see you there!... View Article

The Huntington Music and Arts Festival is partnering with the Huntington Museum of Art for Art on the Edge! They'll be displaying a collection of art from across the region, as well as vendors in the studio space behind the museum while DJ Feminasty brings the grooves from 6pm-9pm. Tuesdays are also FREE days at... View Article

Please join the Huntington Museum of Art for the August Tuesday Tour on August 28, 2018, at 7 p.m. when we take a closer look at the exhibit titled “Natural Beauties: Exploring the Botanical World” with a presentation by HMA Conservatory Director Dr. Mike Beck. Following the presentation, join us for refreshments inspired by the... View Article

The Huntington Music and Arts Festival is hosting a 72 Hour Film Challenge at 4th Ave Arts August 29th from 6-8pm. Over 25 teams registered for a mad scramble of a film sprint to produce original short films between Thursday and Sunday. At this event, we're screening the results. An evening celebrating the skill, creativity,... View Article

The Huntington Music and Art Festival rolls on with a pre-party at Pullman Square Thursday August 30th at 7pm Bring a chair and come ready to dance! Music by: Tony Harrah & the Fly-over States & Sean Whiting & the Handsome Bastards The Huntington Music and Arts Festival is a week of art, music, and... View Article

The Huntington Music and Arts Festival rolls into the station (hah) as the week continues at Heritage Station Friday the 31st from 7pm to 10pm. Bridge 19 and Joslyn & The Sweet Compression will be providing the entertainment. The Huntington Music and Arts Festival is a week of art, music, and culture events around the... View Article

Doors open at 8pm with show starting at 10pm Admission is $7 at the door Ages 18+. For full band bios, visit www.vclublive.com.

The Huntington Music and Arts Festival is bringing back the Open Mic night with Honky Tonk Heroes at the Lantern. Last year was a blast and we expect the same this year, just don't forget to be ready for Saturday! Sign Ups open at 10pm, so head down and get on the list! Music: Bryan... View Article

The Huntington Music and Arts Festival is a week of art, music, and culture events around the City of Huntington culminating in eleven hours of continuous music at the Ritter Park Amphitheater. The event starts at 10 and rolls all day with food trucks, a beer tent, artisans, and more! Tickets are $17 in advance... View Article

Bring anything that floats and join us for a regatta on the lake!  Giant rubber duck, air mattress, whatever, just not motorized vehicles! Life Jackets are required; we have a limited supply. Beech Fork State Park offers some of the best recreational opportunities in West Virginia’s southwestern region. Visitors to this 3,144-acre park can hike... View Article

A nationally renowned storyteller and five time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, Bill’s outrageous, humorous tall-tales and witty stories have earned the appreciation of listeners of all ages and from all walks of life.  Bill Lepp explains that while his stories may not be completely true, they are always honest. Beech Fork State Park... View Article

Doors open at 6pm with show starting at 7pm Admission is $19 in advance and $23 at the door All ages, under 18 requires guardian accompaniment.  For full band bios, visit www.vclublive.com.

The Paramount Arts Center is hosting Old Crow Medicine Show with Charley Crockett as opener September 6 at 8pm. Old Crow Medicine Show is an Americana string band based in Nashville, Tennessee, that has been recording since 1998. They were inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on September 17, 2013. Their ninth album, Remedy, released... View Article

This Jockey Club Jazz Night will double as a fundraiser for Rhythm & Rescue, which benefits neglected horses in the area. So come out for a night of live jazz, tapas, signature cocktails, and wine this THURSDAY night in downtown Huntington, WV!

First Congregational UCC is hosting a screening of "Won't You Be My Nighbor" September 7 at 6:30pm. This Event is free and open to ALL. Popcorn refreshments are provided and a brief discussion will be held afterwards. You are our neighbor: we love you and you are invited to join us! Synopsis: Charmingly soft-spoken and... View Article

The Marshall University Men's Soccer team takes on FIUI! Game starts at 7pm at Hoops Family Field at Veterans Memorial Soccer Complex. Visit www.herdzone.com for additional information.

Doors open at 8pm with show starting at 10pm Admission is $8 at the door All ages, under 18 requires guardian accompaniment. For full band bios, visit www.vclublive.com.

The Huntington Museum of Art is hosts the opening reception for Emil Carlsen's Quiet Harmonies on September 9, 2018, from 2 to 4 p.m. Dr. Jody Lamb of Ohio University will speak. Admission is free. This exhibition is organized by the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, Montana. For questions about the museum and more information... View Article

The Greater Huntington Symphonic Band will perform a free concert at the 14th St W Gazebo, September 9th at 6pm. Marches, Patriotic, Show Tunes, and Pop Music.

Join MU Reads and MU Libraries and Online Learning in hosting author and decorated Vietnam War veteran, Danny Lane. Danny will speak on the following: Inspiration behind his new book "Some Gave It All", recollections from his time in Vietnam, and PTSD and other issues many veterans face. Following the presentation, the author will host... View Article

Huntington's Kitchen is hosting a spices workshop September 11 from 6-8pm. Knowing how to use spices can greatly enhance the flavor of all your dishes. Spices can transform a meal by adding a range of flavors, from a hint of sweetness to a kick of heat. In this class you can learn how to make... View Article

The Big River Dance Festival is a five day festival celebrating Art through movement in the Huntington Area with master classes, performances, and a film festival. For a full list and schedule of events please visit https://www.4thavenuearts.org/big-river-dance-festival Join the in house modern dance company, JDG, at 4th Avenue Arts for a one of a kind, TOTALLY FREE, interactive... View Article

Kountry in the City is celebrating their grand opening September 13th 10am-8pm. Handcrafted products created by local artists.

One of the key constitution week activities at Marshall is the Robert C. Byrd Forum set for 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Don Morris Room at the Memorial Student Center.  Special guest speaker is United States Fourth Circuit Judge and Marshall graduate Stephanie Thacker, who will present “Civility Matters: The Lessons of Kindergarten... View Article

Home School Day offers you and your children the opportunity to visit West Virginia’s first Smithsonian-affiliated museum and experience its hands-on, educational activities. The focus of Home School Day will be the Revolutionary War. SCHEDULE: 10:30 a.m. Patrick Henry (15 minutes) 11:00 a.m. Tea in Boston Harbor (approx. 30 minutes) Participate in a readers theater... View Article

Sanctioned by the International Chili Society and sponsored by WSAZ and Advantage Toyota, the 35th year of ChiliFest in Huntington, West Virginia, benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Huntington. Since its beginnings at Ritter Park in 1983, the event has grown to well over 20,000 people jamming into Pullman Square in search of their favorite... View Article

Each month Empire Books and News hosts Writers Can Read, bringing together authors, aspiring authors and those who just enjoy reading to share their works. Refreshments will be provided. The readings will begin at 7pm. Featured readers this month are Meredith Sue Willis and Ginny Savage Ayers. Meredith Sue Willis teaches novel writing at New... View Article

In recognition of National Hunger Action Month, the A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series at Marshall University will kick off the 2018 fall semester with its annual Writers Harvest, a literary event to support the Facing Hunger Foodbank. The event is planned for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, in the Shawkey Room of the Memorial Student... View Article

The Greater Huntington Park & Recreation District (GHPRD) is excited to be participating in PARK(ing) Day on Friday, September 21, 2018. PARK(ing) Day is an annual open-source global event where citizens, artists and activists collaborate to temporarily transform metered parking spaces into “PARK(ing)” spaces: temporary public places. The project began in 2005 when Rebar, a... View Article

It’s time for Party On The Patio! Join your friends for a free concert and an evening of great music, food, and your favorite beverages at Heritage Station located at 210 11th Street in beautiful downtown Huntington from 7 pm until 11 pm. Over the years Party On The Patio has become one of Huntington’s... View Article

Doors open at 8pm with show starting at 10pm Admission is $5 at the door Ages 18+. For full band bios, visit www.vclublive.com. Our 4th Annual Huntington Blues Society Challenge $5 cover at the door - $20 entry fee Starting time is tentative- to be announced We are looking for bands and solo/duo acts to... View Article

The Village Becomes A Gallery during Art Walk! September's Art Walk will include a live performance by Cabell Midland's Rhythm in Red Show Choir, performances by Alchemy Theatre Troupe, a kids art project in the community garden, and a wide variety of local art including pottery, drawings, photography, pastel paintings, portrait work, and more! Grab... View Article

Doors open at 8pm with show starting at 10pm Admission is $12 in advance and $15 at the door All ages, under 18 requires guardian accompaniment. For full band bios, visit www.vclublive.com.

Join Blenko Glass Friday, September 28 from 6:30-8:30pm for September Sip ‘N’ Such in our Design Studio. Enjoy finger foods, wine and other refreshments with Blenko enthusiasts. Enter for door prize drawings and glass giveaways. We are offering 18 tickets to join us for this event – Tickets cost $30 per person. Available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/september-sip-n-such-event-tickets-50454390440

Duathlon will take place Saturday, Sept. 29, at Barboursville Park. It will include a combined 5K run and bike race, or you can opt for the 5K run/walk. Single-entry, run and ride: $40 Team entry: $40 5K only: $25 To register and learn more about the duathlon please visit billhillduathlon.com

It’s time once again to take to the skies and experience the excitement of aviation with the Tri State Pilots Association! Saturday Sept 29 beginning at 10 am at the Lawrence County airport they will provide plane rides! Food and drink will be available until 5pm. An air evac helicopter will be on display. In... View Article