
Spring Break Camp - Tech Titans
Learning doesn’t stop during Spring Break! Students ages 7–9 will merge technology and engineering in this hands-on camp! Code a robot, expand your world with Lego challenges, and gain a deeper understanding of technology all around you!

Spring Break Camp - Starship Academy: Navigating the Cosmos
Learning doesn’t stop during during Spring Break! Students ages 10 & up will enlist in the Starship Academy this Spring Break and prepare to navigate the cosmos! This immersive camp invites students to engage in captivating lessons on astrophysics, planetary science, and space technology.

LowDown Brass Band | Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)


David Mayfield Parade presented by Woody Hawley Concert Series
Anyone who has seen David Mayfield perform has caught the charisma, the heart, and the comedy, and will be coming back for more.

Beauty Runs Free: A Rooted Rhapsody Closing
Beauty Runs Free: A Rooted Rhapsody closes on March 30, 2025.


Little Mermaid Jr. presented by the Children’s Theatre of Charleston
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Little Mermaid Jr. presented by the Children’s Theatre of Charleston
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

Little Mermaid Jr. presented by the Children’s Theatre of Charleston
In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

ZMM Architects & Engineers Pops Series presents Superheroes vs. Supervillains
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.

The Temptations and The Four Tops
Get ready for a night of unforgettable music and timeless classics as two of Motown’s most iconic groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, take the stage together for an epic concert event on April 15, 2025!

The Great Gatsby Ballet presented by the World Ballet Company
Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties with this new production of the World Ballet Company.

Bob Thompson Unit | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Jazz pianist Bob Thompson has enjoyed a long and active career as a performer, composer, arranger, and teacher. Join us on April 27 to take in the talent of this local artist.


Psychology of Dogs
Unlock the secrets of your furry friend at our groundbreaking live show, The Psychology of Dogs!

Homeschool Days: Artistic Inspirations
Put on your apron today as we draw inspiration from various artists throughout history. We'll learn about the expressive work of Vincent Van Gogh, Helen Frankenthaler, and Wassily Kandinsky and recreate the techniques of these masters.

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
ATC The Concert continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world.

Michael Minelli | Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)

Superhero Training Day | Family Fun Day
The Clay Center is transforming into a top-secret Superhero Academy, where young heroes-in-training will test their strength, agility, and quick thinking in a series of exciting challenges.

Collecting and Recollecting: Contemporary Quilts in Western India Closing
Collecting and Recollecting closes April 27, 2025.

Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Season Finale!
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.

Mindscapes: A Journey Through the Brain Exhibit Closing
Step into the fascinating world of the human mind with Mindscapes: A Journey Through the Brain. This interactive exhibit invites visitors to journey through the inner workings of our most complex organ.

Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through 'The Change'®
The hysterical sequel to the smash-hit Menopause The Musical® is finally here!

CHICAGO THE MUSICAL
CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo with The Vindys
In a pop culture world defined by its perpetual changes, the partnership of singer songwriter Pat Benatar and producer-musician Neil Giraldo has been a potent, steadfast union that has soared to the top of the charts and into fans’ hearts on their own terms.

Ron Sowell Album Release presented by Woody Hawley Concert Series
Ron Sowell Album Release concert on May 10th at 7:30 at the Clay Center

SCI Talk: Asteroid Detection & Defense
Join us for a thrilling deep dive into the fascinating world of asteroid tracking and detection in the Caperton Planetarium & Theater.

Ben Sollee | Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series
Get up close and personal with the band at the Roger L. Nicholson Emerging Artist Series at the Clay Center. (Formerly known as Sound Checks)

Jazz & Jambalaya
Enjoy an electrifying performance by the King Cabbage Brass Band (touring brass section for Country Music star Zach Bryan)!

Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown
The British Invasion brought us the two most popular rock groups of all time, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, as well as the liveliest debate in rock history - which band is the greatest?

Brandon Woody Upendo | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Brandon Woody is a New York Times-featured trumpeter, composer, and educator who began his musical journey at the age of 7. Join us on May 27 for a show you won’t forget.

Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure
Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates, known for Discovery Channel’s hit series “Expedition Unknown" and “Josh Gates Tonight”, for an unforgettable evening of adventure with "Josh Gates Live! An Evening of Legends, Mysteries, and Tales of Adventure."

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Pirates & Mermaids: Ocean Explorers
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

Summer Camps - Make It Work: Fashion
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Space Mysteries
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

Summer Camps - Battle of the Bands
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Junior Superheroes
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Secret Agents: A Mission Through Time
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

Summer Camps - Zombie Apocalypse: Will You Survive?
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Junior Explorers
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Cryptid Puppetry
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Mini Art Museum
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Junior Scientist
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

Summer Camps - VEX Academy
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

(SOLD OUT) Summer Camps - Animation 101
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

Summer Camps - Fast & Furious
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) has redefined classical crossover, captivating global audiences with their signature string renditions of contemporary hits. Featured in Bridgerton and praised by Variety and Nylon, VSQ has brought classical interpretations of pop music into the mainstream. With over 2 billion streams and multiple Billboard-charting albums, their latest tour showcases fresh takes on Taylor Swift’s music, alongside hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, The Weeknd, and Daft Punk.

MEAN GIRLS
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and original director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon).

Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents Opera Returns! Carmen in Concert
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.

Spring Fling | Family Fun Day
Celebrate the changing seasons with hands-on fun at Spring Fling! This family-friendly event is packed with colorful creativity, bouncy experiments, and blooming discoveries for all ages.

Homeschool Days: Make things Move!
We're getting things moving and rolling in our Homeschool Days this month as we jump into the world of Forces and Motion!

I Got Life - The Music of Nina Simone ft. Carol Riddick & Gerald Veasley | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
“I Got Life: The Music of Nina Simone” pairs two legends of jazz and soul music to celebrate an iconic artist. Vocalist Carol Riddick and bassist Gerald Veasley lead an ensemble that re-imagines Nina Simone’s work with inventive energy.

Beauty Runs Free: A Rooted Rhapsody Closing Reception
Beauty Runs Free: A Rooted Rhapsody closes on March 30, 2025.

RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles
RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is an electrifying concert experience celebrating the timeless music of the legendary fab four.

Small Town Universe
Small Town Universe paints an intimate and captivating portrait of life in Green Bank, West Virginia, home the world's most sensitive radio telescope and the only town in the United States where Wi-Fi and cell phones are banned.


Summer Camp Registration Opens
School may be out, but camp is in session and lasts all summer long!

ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents The Broadway/Hollywood Songbook
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.

Joe Bonamassa
Joe Bonamassa is one of today's top live performers. His enthusiastic shows are one of the biggest parts of his career, and a favorite for music lovers worldwide.

CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: CHASING THE UNBELIEVABLE
Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the Champions Of Magic team are back with an explosive ALL NEW show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions.

Sammy Miller & The Congregation | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
Kick off our first performance of our Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series with Sammy Miller and The Congregation! Who are on a mission to put the generosity back into jazz and bring art back to the people. Juilliard trained and drummer on a Grammy® nominated album, Sammy Miller has been hailed as "the perfect player scholar” (The Wall Street Journal).

Homeschool Days: Out of this World
What does it take for a planet to hold life in our solar system? Fly with us as we delve into this topic more.

(SOLD OUT) HADESTOWN
HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.

Elliot Foundation Symphonic Series presents A Night with Nakamatsu
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.


Harmonies for Hope: John Prine & Other Love Songs
Harmonies for Hope returns for its second year with headliner SARAH JAROSZ!
This year’s event, produced by John Inghram, will celebrate the timeless music of John Prine and the heartfelt love songs made popular by similar artists. With an incredible lineup including Amythyst Kiah, Nolan Taylor, John Inghram, Chance and Tessa McCoy, The Hill Country Devil, Holly Forbes, Mike Pushkin, Julie Adams, Rory Isaac, Bud Carroll, Bryan Roberts, and Chris Hudson, it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Proceeds from Harmonies for Hope support the mission of Recovery Point West Virginia, providing hope and healing to individuals and families impacted by addiction.

Discover Engineering Day
Explore the world of engineering and STEM with a special family fun day for all ages! Discover Engineering Day will showcase STEM education and the many branches of engineering with fun, interactive activities and displays by a variety of local engineering firms, colleges and universities.
Presented by West Virginia American Water, Arclin, Dow, and TOYOTA.

Member Event: Sweethearts & Sweet Treats
Join us for an evening of family fun at "Discovery After Dark," our exclusive monthly event series designed just for Clay Center members!

ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series presents: Love Notes with the Bob Thompson Unit
The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra has grown tremendously from when it started in 1939 as a partnership with local chemical plants in Charleston, WV.

Member Event: Opening Reception for Collecting and Recollecting: Contemporary Quilts in Western India
Join us for our first-ever opening reception in the Juliet Art Museum, an exclusive member event that spotlights our newest traveling art exhibit!

Collecting and Recollecting: Contemporary Quilts in Western India Opening
Collecting and Recollecting opens February 4, 2025.

(SOLD OUT) Carnaval 2025: Utopia presented by The Ruth & J O Stone Foundation
Experience a world where dreams of a brilliant, limitless future come to life!

Mindscapes: A Journey Through the Brain Exhibit Opening
Step into the fascinating world of the human mind with Mindscapes: A Journey Through the Brain. This interactive exhibit invites visitors to journey through the inner workings of our most complex organ.

Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series: Subscription On Sale Now!
Swing into the season! The Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series season subscription is on sale now—secure your seat for every show for only $99! 🎷

Member Event: Family Game Night
Join us for an evening of family fun at "Discovery After Dark," our exclusive monthly event series designed just for Clay Center members! This January, get ready for Family Game Night! Gather your loved ones for a night filled with playful competition, creativity, and discovery.

Homeschool Days: Nature's Building Blocks
Learn about botanical science and biology in this engaging lab about the ever-growing world of plants!
