Friday, July 22
Wheeling Movie Nights – “Encanto” – Grandview Pool, Wheeling Heights
9:00 pm Evening Swim
9:30 pm Movie Begins
In conjunction with Wheeling’s Parks & Rec Department, free evening swims will be held until 9 p.m. in June, July and August. Movies will begin at 9:30 p.m. Sponsored by the City of Wheeling. No alcohol permitted, by law, at any of these events. No smoking permitted, by orders of the Wheeling-Ohio County Health Board. All programs subject to change without notice. For additional information visit www.WheelingWV.gov/summerevents or call the City of Wheeling at 304-234-6432 or 304-234-3617.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – An additional Movie Night will be held on Third Friday, AUG 19 at Bridge Park Pool, Wheeling Island featuring “Playing with Fire.”
Ohio Valley Pride Festival
Friday 22 kick-off events at McLure Hotel (Wheeling) & Rainbow Unicorn (Follansbee) start at 8pm
Saturday 23 OV Pride Festival, Wheeling Heritage Port Noon-10pm
After party events at McLure Hotel (Wheeling) & Rainbow Unicorn (Follansbee) start at 9pm
Sunday 24 OV Pride Festival, Wheeling Heritage Port Noon-4pm.
On Friday there will be Drag On The Rox 8 pm at the McLure Hotel in Wheeling and there will also be a Pre-Pride Party Rainbow Unicorn 8 pm in Follansbee.
On Saturday we kick off the Ohio Valley Pride Festival at noon till 10:00pm with our Pride March at 1pm. Then at 3pm we have a drag show and other events though out the day. Then Saturday Night we have the OV Pride After Party at McLure House Bar & Grill in Wheeling and in Follansbee we have Pride After Party at the Rainbow Unicorn.
On Sunday we have another fun day at the Ohio Valley Pride Festival.
Please check out Ohio Valley Pride Facebook page and OhioValleyPride.org for more info.
Music at the Market— Sponsored by Visit Wheeling, WV
11:30am– 1:30pm
1401 Main Street
Join the Public Market every Friday from 11:30am-1:30pm to enjoy live music during lunch. This week features Michelle Anne Fincham. Come early and purchase lunch from one of the hottest spots in town, The Public Market. The market is a year-round grocery store and kitchen that puts farmers first. From the pimento cheese laden Market Burger to the perfectly spiced Vegan Banh Mi (deliciously, the messiest sandwich in town) to the sweet potato fries and Comeback Sauce, you can rest assured the ingredients are fresh and made with passion. Daily Specials too.
Get the sauce. They call it Comeback for a reason.
FUNFEST FRIDAYS
6:00-9:00pm
1801 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
FunFest is a summer long celebration held at Wheeling Park with live entertainment, local vendors, food trucks, games, and much more every Friday night from 6 – 9 p.m. Concerts begin at 7pm. This Friday’s concert features The Muddle.
*FunFest Fridays will be hosted rain or shine. In case of inclement weather, entertainment, beer garden, food vendors and family activities will be moved inside Wheeling Park’s J.B. Chambers Memorial Ice Rink.*
FREE TIP FRIDAYS
Oglebay Park Par 3 Driving Range
5:30-6:30pm
Take some tips from Oglebay’s Golf Pro at Par 3 Driving Range every Friday at 5:30 p.m. While you’re here, enjoy live music and delicious BBQ next door at Oglebay’s Route 88 BBQ & Brew
Event is free and open to the public!
Learn More > https://bit.ly/3GKU5ZE
Route 88 BBQ & Brew > https://bit.ly/3zm2BwJ
FIREPIT FRIDAYS
Every Friday 7:00-10:00pm
Route 88 Brew & BBQ (Oglebay Ski Lodge)
Gather around the fire pit at Route 88 BBQ & Brew Friday night from 7 – 10 p.m. for an evening complete with free live music with The New Age Adenas and delicious smoked BBQ.
PAR 3 NIGHT GOLF
Experience night life on the links as you golf under the stars during our Par 3 Night Golf!
Admission: $10 per person
Night golf balls available for purchase at the golf shop. Call 304-243-4049 for more details.
Learn More > https://bit.ly/3GKU5ZE
POOLIN’ AROUND LATE
Crispin Center Outdoor Pool at Oglebay 6-8pm
Enjoy some fun at Crispin Center outdoor pool with extended hours, discounted admission, live entertainment and pool games!
Pool Admission after 5 p.m.: Adults (13+) $3.50; Children $1.50
Pool admission is also included with activity wristbands!
Oglebay Outdoor Pool > https://bit.ly/3Mf3iuw
Activity Wristbands > https://bit.ly/3aoaabu
BOTANICAL RESURGENCE ART EXHIBITION— Sponsored by United Bank.
Regular gallery hours are 9am-5pm Monday through Friday and 10am-4pm Saturday. Admission is FREE.
Botanical Resurgence at Stifel Fine Arts Center features 100 drawings and paintings in a variety of media by 12 members of the Allegheny Highlands Botanical Art Society (AHBAS).
Artists blend classical artistic techniques and scientific (botanical) details to create beautiful and realistic botanical images. Works of art capture the aesthetic beauty and personality of plants as well as details of anatomy.
This exhibit aims to increase appreciation and understanding of plant diversity, native plant ecology and conservation of our natural resources.
Exhibiting Artists
Marian Atkins, Holly R. Dobkin, Weldon Doran, Melissa Fabian, Raana Flemm, James Hansotte, Anita Jones, Stephanie Lind, Brenda Nemeth, Catherine Park, Sue Ralston and lisa Rasmussen.
Saturday. July 23
WHEELING FARMERS MARKET
1225 National Road
8:00am – Noon
https://www.facebook.com/WheelingFarmersMarket/
Stop out and visit us on Saturdays from 8-12 in the St. Michael’s parking lot. We have a variety of vendors that set up, including produce, meats, etc.
Buy fresh, buy local and keep your food dollars in the Ohio Valley by joining farmers and entrepreneurs from throughout the Wheeling area at the Wheeling Farmers Market Saturdays 8-12 in the St. Michael’s parking lot, 1225 National Rd. Wheeling, Wv 26003.
HIGHLANDS TOSS FOR A CAUSE CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT
Adult Doubles (16 yrs+)
Double Elimination
$50 per team (+tax)
(Email fieldhouse@highlandssports.com for help registering)
Youth Doubles (10-16yrs)
Single Elimination
$50 per team (+tax)
https://member.daysmartrecreation.com/#/online/highlands/programs/35/level?&
PLANET 23 STUDIOS PRESENTS THE 15 MINUTE FILM FESTIVAL
6-9pm Saturday, July 23 at Towngate Theatre.
Fifteen selected films from more than 200 entries from around the world. Genres include comedy, drama, science fiction, animation, experimental films and documentaries. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top four finishers. An Audience Choice for best film will also be awarded.
The Festival’s director and curator, Jeff Madzia, himself a local filmmaker, says this year’s selections are some of the best that he’s seen in the six-year history of the Festival.
“I think people got really creative after being stuck inside over the last couple years and it shows in the high quality of the films that were submitted.”
Guests will be treated to free popcorn and have a chance to win a special movie-themed basket.
Tickets are just $10. Purchase online, by calling 304-242-7700 or at the door, if available.
SATURDAY ON WAX WITH STEALTH-1
9:00 pm-1:00 am
43 15th Street, Wheeling
Come dance to some soul, funk, and hip-hop music curated by Stealth-1 every third Saturday of the month at Clientele Art Studio in East Wheeling, WV.
OGLEBAY’S WILSON LODGE PATIO PARTY
465 Lodge Drive
Wheeling, WV
7:00pm-10:00pm
FREE
Stop by Wilson Lodge’s Lakeview Patio, overlooking the beautiful hills of Oglebay for live music with Jeff Suddoth from 7 – 10 p.m.
Sunday, July 24
Drop N’ Tennis
8am-Noon
Grab your gear and head over to Oglebay’s Tennis Center for a friendly drop-in round robin.
Admission: $12 per person
Rental equipment available.
Drop ‘N Tennis admission is included with season tennis passes and activity wristbands!
Oglebay Tennis Center > https://bit.ly/3GNCQa8
Activity Wristbands > https://bit.ly/3aoaabu
PAR 3 FAMILY PLAY DAYS
2pm-8pm Oglebay Park
Bundle the family fun at Par 3 Driving Range!
$25 per family includes unlimited golf and one bucket of balls after 2 p.m. every Sunday and the rental equipment is included!!!
Learn more at https://bit.ly/3GKU5ZE
SUNDAY FUNDAY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV
7:00 pm Free
Join us at Oglebay’s Anne Kuchinka Amphitheater for an evening of family fun and live music with Hoard & Jones (Country/Contemporary).
The fun kicks off at 6 p.m. with concessions, food trucks, an ice cream sundae bar, and kids activities in the Formal Gardens. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m.
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be relocated to Glessner Auditorium in Wilson Lodge.
