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How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Friday, Dec 19, 2025 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Clay Center For The Arts And Sciences Of West Virginia

Charleston, WV

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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Charleston, WV

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

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Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 7:00pm

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Charleston, WV

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Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 at 6:00pm

Beni Kedem Shriners

Charleston, WV

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Saturday, Dec 27, 2025 from 6:00pm to 11:30pm

Sacred Heart Pavillion

Charleston, WV

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Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour 2026

Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 at 7:30pm

Charleston Coliseum

Charleston, WV

Dusty Slay: The Neighborhood Guy

Friday, Jan 30, 2026 at 7:00pm

Charleston Theater

Charleston, WV

Treaty Oak Revival - West Texas Degenerate Tour

Friday, Feb 13, 2026 at 7:00pm

Charleston Coliseum

Charleston, WV

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Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 at 7:00pm

Charleston Theater

Charleston, WV

Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026 at 9:30pm

Charleston Theater

Charleston, WV

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Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 at 7:00pm

Mountain Stage

Charleston, WV

Brandon Lake and Pat Barrett

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Charleston, WV

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Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Charleston, WV

Tig Notaro: Out Of Nowhere

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Charleston Theater

Charleston, WV

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