(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Mad for Science Camp
Campers will experiment, build, and explore!
Vince Gill’s 50 Years From Home Tour
One of the most popular and most recorded singers of the past thirty years, music icon Vince Gill today announced a portion of his upcoming tour dates.
Wonder Lab: Build a Better Building Challenge
Put your engineering skills to the test as you design, build, and improve your own building! Experiment with different materials and discover what makes structures strong enough to stand up to exciting engineering challenges.
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters
Get ready for an unforgettable night of rock and roll as Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters bring their “2026 Morro Rock Tour” to the Clay Center on July 25, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Where the Wild Things Should Be - Lil' Performing Arts Camp
Campers will roar, dance, and act their way through a playful performing arts adventure!
Nederlander Presents Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® awardwinning children’s television series.
Nederlander Presents Bluey’s Big Play
Bluey’s Big Play is a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® awardwinning children’s television series.
The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is delighted to welcome fans of adventure, romance, and sheer cinematic magic to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Pretendology: Storytelling Camp
Campers will become master storytellers!
Wonder Lab: Glow Lab: Slime & Light
Mix up a glowing batch of slime and discover the fascinating science of light! Explore ultraviolet light, fluorescent materials, and glowing objects as you uncover why some things shine in the dark.
Homeschool Days: Cosmic Explorers: Blast Off & Beyond!
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Wonder Lab: Sew a Microbe Plushie
Stitch your very own plush microorganism while learning about the tiny cells that make up all living things. Add organelles and create a soft scientific model to take home.
The Legacy: A New Ballet from the music of Mark Scarpelli
Mark Scarpelli’s music lives again in The Legacy: A New Ballet from the Music of Mark Scarpelli.
The Legacy: A New Ballet from the music of Mark Scarpelli
Mark Scarpelli’s music lives again in The Legacy: A New Ballet from the Music of Mark Scarpelli.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
Wonder Lab: Berry Lab: Taste & DNA
Experience the surprising science of miracle berries as they transform the way your taste buds experience sour foods, then extract real DNA from strawberries to discover the building blocks found inside every living thing.
Infinite Bounds Exhibit Closing
Infinite Bounds: Women in Art through the Decades closes September 13, 2026 in the Juliet Art Museum. This exhibition invites visitors on a journey through time, celebrating the vision, innovation, and impact of women artists across generations. Drawing from the Juliet Art Museum’s permanent collection alongside select featured works, this exhibition highlights the evolving voices, styles, and stories that have shaped the art world.
Homeschool Days: Wild Builders & Beastly Blueprints
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Finding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home.
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Finding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home.
Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Finding Nemo Jr. follows the heartwarming journey of a young clownfish, Nemo, who is captured on his first day of school and taken far from home.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
Wonder Lab: Fossil Detectives
Become a junior paleontologist as you excavate fossils, examine ancient clues, and create your own fossil impressions. Learn how scientists uncover Earth's prehistoric past one discovery at a time.
JERSEY BOYS
The original Broadway sensation returns to the road! Celebrating 20 years - Jersey style!
Homeschool Days: Dinosaur / Fossils
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Old Crow Medicine Show
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is proud to announce that acclaimed Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show will perform live on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:30 PM.
Wonder Lab: Chem Lab: Reactions
Watch chemistry come alive as bubbling, fizzing, and colorful reactions reveal the difference between physical and chemical changes. You'll make predictions, perform experiments, and discover the clues scientists use every day.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
Wonder Lab: Extreme Art Challenges
Can you create amazing art under unusual conditions? Put your creativity to the test with fun engineering-inspired art challenges that encourage problem-solving, experimentation, and imagination.
Homeschool Days: Good Vibrations: Booms, Buzzes, & Banjos!
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
THE BODYGUARD
Based on the 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, THE BODYGUARD is a thrilling, romantic musical that combines high-stakes suspense with unforgettable music.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
Homeschool Days: Glow Crazy: The Science of Light & Color
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL
Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon.
Homeschool Days: Think It, Tinker It, Build It!
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Joe Bonamassa
Blues-rock titan Joe Bonamassa has announced a new run of Spring 2027 U.S. tour dates, bringing one of today’s most celebrated live guitarists back to theaters and performing arts centers across the country.
Homeschool Days: Wild, Wacky Weather Works!
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
BEETLEJUICE
He earned his stripes on Broadway… now the ghost-with-the-most is coming to Charleston, WV.
Homeschool Days: Our Amazing World!
Join us for Homeschool Days, an experience where students and parents partake in a series of educational programming designed to spark creativity and imagination.
Disney’s Newsies Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
Disney’s Newsies Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
Disney’s Newsies Jr. presented by Children’s Theatre of Charleston
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film.
THE WIZ
Everybody look around, there’s reason to rejoice! The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back.
WAITRESS
“WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly, and is “sweet, sassy and passionate,” according to New York Magazine.
Paper Pilots
A high-flying afternoon of design, testing, and friendly competition centered on the art and science of paper airplanes.
Summer Camp - The Camp Necessities - Lil' Bio Camp
Little explorers will discover plants, animals, and tiny creatures all around them!
Artist In Residence: Kimberly Joy Trathen - Exhibit Closing
Based in Thomas, West Virginia, Kimberly Joy Trathen is a visual artist working primarily in textile and fiber mediums.
Summer Camp - Shark Week - Natural Science
Dive into the world of sharks and ocean life!
Science Unleashed: Fireworks Explored
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
Science Unleashed: Fireworks Explored
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Straw Rockets
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Fireworks Explored
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Straw Rockets
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Magnolia Boulevard with Woodbine | Emerging Artist Series
Experience one night of powerful Appalachian soul on June 26 as Magnolia Boulevard blends rock, blues, and soul with deep-rooted storytelling, joined by Charleston’s own Woodbine.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Music Explorers - Journey Through Sound
Campers will discover the magic of music!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Fairytales of Oz - Lil' Art Camp
Follow the yellow brick road into creativity!
Chicago
Multi-Grammy award-winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago announced today that they will be performing in Charleston, WV, at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia on June 20, 2026.
Fairytales & Fables
Step into a world of magic, adventure, and imagination at Fairytales & Fables, a storybook-inspired museum experience designed for families of all ages.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Full STEAM Ahead: Sports Edition
Get ready to play, invent, and explore!
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Culinary Chemists
Campers will cook up science in the kitchen!
POSTPONED - The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is delighted to welcome fans of adventure, romance, and sheer cinematic magic to The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes.
The Lao Tizer Band | Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series
“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee The Lao Tizer Band makes their debut in the Cecil I. Walker Jazz Series on June 11. Celebrating their new album AMPLIFY, the group delivers a high-energy, all-star performance you won’t want to miss.
(SOLD OUT) Summer Camp - Lassos and Labcoats: Science in the Wild West
Saddle up for hands-on science adventures!
$2 Admission for SNAP & WIC Participants
Enjoy admission to the Clay Center for just $2 per person on the first Sunday of each month with a valid SNAP or WIC card and photo ID.
CLUE
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget!
Science Unleashed: Under Pressure
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Under Pressure
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
Science Unleashed: Under Pressure
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.
BookBuds Storytime - Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
BookBuds Storytime - Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin
Read. Create. Grow. Join us for BookBuds Storytime, a weekly story-and-craft adventure ideal for ages 1–6, but all are welcome. Each session features a new tale and a fun, take-home craft to spark imagination and learning.
Science Unleashed: Under Pressure
Drop in for a live science demo packed with bold experiments, colorful reactions, and big discoveries. Science Unleashed! runs weekends on the museum floor and is perfect for curious kids ages 4–12.