Big Boy Toy Show
2025-02-08 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-09 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Appalachian Wireless Arena, 126 Main Street, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Dates are Feb 7,8,9
Hours are:
Friday 3p-9p
Saturday 9a-9p
Sunday Noon-6p

$5 admission
12 and under FREE

Cost is:
$ 500 for 10×10,
$1,000 for 10×20,
$1,500 for 10×30

Creative Play (ages 5-8)​
2025-02-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 18th – February 13th | $100 for semester
Meets Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am
Taught by Daniela Velasquez and Claudia Dahlman

This class is for our younger students! This class is designed to get young actors on their feet and explore the vast nature of acting. This class will be dedicated to learning how to explore our imaginations, create characters, and move in space with intention.
Come explore with us.

Story Time
2025-02-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
tory Time is for children ages 5 and under and features books, action/movement, songs, and a craft. Story Time is held Thursdays at 11:00 and 2:00 and Saturdays at 11:00.

Besides being fun, Story Time also helps develop early literacy and school readiness skills through reading, singing, listening, playing, and social interaction. This program lasts approximately 30 minutes, and caregivers and children are encouraged to linger in the library afterwards to further socialize and choose books to take home.

Love your Downtown
2025-02-08 11:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Pikeville, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
We are all about downtown.

If This Were My Story (ages 18+)
2025-02-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 18th-February 8th | $100 for semester
Meets Saturdays, 12:00-4:00 pm
Performance: February 13th, 2025
Taught by Mark Hatfield

You have a story to tell! Learn the creative processes involved in devised theatre where the actors become playwrights and tell the stories most relevant to them. Collaborate with other theatre artists as you learn embodied poetics inspired by the pedagogy of the French theatre director Jacques Lecoq. Participants will use movement, music, materials, masks, and improvisation to develop a show based on the topic of their choosing.
Mark Hatfield is an Eastern Kentucky native who trained at the London International School of Performing Arts and School of Embodied Poetics, and has completed an MFA in Actor Created Physical Theatre at Naropa University. He’s also completed graduate degrees in musical composition, counseling, and a clinical training program with the Jung Institute of Chicago.
Mark Hatfield has been a member of Artists Collaborative Theatre since 2021 and has played roles in The Little Miss Firecracker Contest, Puffs, Bright Star, The Thin Place, Misery, 9 to 5, Southern Fried Funeral, Bloodsong, Inherit the Wind, Mamma Mia, Southern Fried Nuptials, Wait Until Dark, and A Bluegrass Christmas Carol.
As part of the Octopus League theatre company in Boulder, CO, Mark has devised, co-directed, and performed in musicals, plays, story adaptations, and clown shows. He’s also performed as a company member in Square Product Theatre productions of Boulder and as a community player with UPike’s theatre troupe.
Mark lives in Pikeville, KY, works as a mental health counselor in private practice, is a doctoral student in clinical psychology, and is a drama therapist in training. He has basically never stopped going to school and perhaps never will.

CSI Forensics: Crime Scene Challenge
2025-02-08 14:00 - 16:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Step into the role of a crime scene investigator with the Challenger Learning Center!
Tweens and teens will explore DNA testing, analyze clues, and use forensic science to solve a mystery in this hands-on, interactive program. Don’t miss this chance to crack the case!
Registration required. To register, click here: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/12768315

Valentine Hugs
2025-02-08 15:00 - 17:00 | 2 Broke Art Teachers, 4505 Weddington Square,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
$30

Chess Group
2025-02-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Chess Group meets alternating Saturdays at 4:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue).
All ages are welcome and no experience is required. Learn how to play chess or play against other enthusiasts.

Jar of Flowers
2025-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 | 2 Broke Art Teachers, 4505 Weddington Square,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States

Live Music at Bank 253
2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:30 | Bank 253, 253 2nd St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Special Performance
Brody Birchfield
Free Entry

Winter Weekend Party
2025-02-08 21:00 - 2025-02-09 00:00 | Pearse’s Place, 224 2nd St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
The Swagtones and Exit 23

Septic Installer Classes
2025-02-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Pike County Health Department, 119 River Drive,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
For more information call: 606-437-5500

Adult Acting (ages 18+)
2025-02-10 17:15 - 18:30, 2025-02-12 17:15 - 18:30 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 13th-February 13th | $100 for semester
Meets Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30 pm
Performance: February 13th, 2025
Taught by Claudia Dahlman

Adult Acting: Scene Study- In this class, actors of all levels will sharpen their craft by diving deep into scene work, character development, and creating an honest and multidimensional character based on the text. We’ll delve into techniques for understanding the dynamics of relationships within a scene and how to portray intentions and actions in a performance. We will be covering numerous scenes to present to the community at the end of the semester

Visual Arts Club
2025-02-10 17:15 - 18:30 | Pike County Extension Office, 148 Trivette Dr, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Calling all art lovers! We will be hosting a Visual Arts Club in partnership with our Community Arts agent and our FCS Agent. This club is targeted for ages 9-18. We will be focusing on different art techniques that can enhance your fair projects. Give us a call at the Pike County Extension Office to register. Spots are limited.
606-432-2534

City Commission Meeting
2025-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Pikeville City Hall, 243 Main St #1786,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
6pm @ City Hall

Musical Theatre Ensembles (ages 9-18)
2025-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 13th – February 13th | $100 for semester
Meets Mondays-Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm
Performance: February 13th, 2025?
Taught by Brian Bush and Daniela Velasquez

This class is dedicated to developing key ensemble skills for musical theatre performance. Musical theatre, by nature, combines three key elements: acting, singing, and dance. This class aims to explore all these aspects through the performance of an iconic musical theatre ensemble number. In this piece, students will learn music, choreography, and dig into the storytelling that the song requires. This semester, the class will also feature an audition focus. Students will be asked to prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a musical theatre song to be used for an audition. This piece will be worked on during class with the instructors. Ultimately, these pieces will be shown to the community on a final “sharing” day. Join us for a fantastic dive into the world of group work in musical theatre!

Teen Acting (ages 12-18)
2025-02-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 13th-February 13th | $100 for semester
Meets Mondays & Wednesdays, 8:00-9:00 pm
Performance: February 13th, 2025
Taught by Daniela Velasquez and Claudia Dahlman

Whether you hope to pursue a career on stage or just want to have fun working with other teens who love theatre, this class is for you.
On stage, we will learn essential acting techniques and apply them towards monologues and scenes. We will learn how to analyze a script, and develop an honest, multi-dimensional character based on the text.
Whether you are an experienced actor, or just looking to grow out of your comfort zone, you will fit in and build your confidence in performing.

Lunch & Learn with UPIKE's Tyler Syck
2025-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Garfield House, 178 College Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Free for members!
Future-members: $20

Valentine Card Making
2025-02-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Make Valentine’s Day cards for loved ones or for Kindness Unfolded to send to the hospital and other places of need.

Franklin's Valentines Happy Valentine's Day Mouse
2025-02-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Faith Life Market, 130 Division St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon of book reading, crafts, and snacks! We’ll be reading two Valentine’s Day childhood favorites: Franklin’s Valentines and Happy Valentine’s Day Mouse!

Adult Guitar Class
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 18+. This class will be for 8 weeks, meeting weekly in February and March. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Meets every Tuesday at 5:00 Feb 4 – March 25.

Book Talks
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Book Talks is a book club that meets for discussion the first Tuesday of the month at 5:00 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration required.

Teen Improv (ages 13-18)
2025-02-11 17:15 - 18:15 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 14-February 13, 2025 | $100 for semester
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Performance: February 13, 2025
Taught by John Code with Teaching Assistant Brian Bush

In this class, we will explore the foundations of improv acting and comedy for new students as well as sharpen the skills of those with previous experience and combine them into a strong team of improv performers! Students of all levels are encouraged to join, whether it is simply to try something new and fun or to improve on past improv experience.
We will be working on a wide arrange of improv games that will eventually be incorporated into a public class sharing on February 13th, which family and friends of all participants are highly encouraged to attend!It is very important that students attend each class to get the fullest experience of the course and develop the most effective teamwork with their classmates.

Behind the Yellow Tape: Crime Scene Investigation
2025-02-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Ever wondered how detectives solve crimes? Join us for an engaging presentation by a local detective as we explore the fascinating world of crime scene investigation.
Learn about the different roles in law enforcement, the step-by-step CSI process, and see tools and techniques used to uncover crucial evidence. This program offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the science and skills that help crack the case.
No registration required.

Adult Improv (ages 18+)
2025-02-11 18:30 - 19:45 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 14th-February 13th | $100 for semester
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-7:45 pm
Performance: February 14th, 2025
Taught by Crockett J. Ward with Teaching Assistant Brian Bush

Are you ready to dive into a world of mystery, romance, and intrigue? This improv class offers a unique opportunity to combine creativity, spontaneity, and performance in a thrilling, interactive environment. In this course, you’ll train in Interactive and Immersive Improvisation. The culmination of your training will be an unforgettable Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner. The audience will be invited to become “detectives,” uncovering clues, questioning suspects, and attempting to solve the crime—all while navigating the romance-filled, suspenseful atmosphere of the dinner.
By the end of the class, you’ll not only have an array of new improvisation techniques, but you’ll also have the thrilling experience of performing in a fun, high-energy murder mystery event at The Appalachian Center for the Arts. This will be a night of suspense, laughter, and unforgettable moments.
Whether you’re a seasoned performer or new to improv, this class is designed for all skill levels who are ready to embrace the thrill of interactive and immersive storytelling!

Adult Stage Combat (ages 18+)
2025-02-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
January 14th-February 13th | $100 for semester
Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00-10:00 pm
Performance: February 13th, 2025
Taught by Crockett J. Ward with Teaching Assistant Claudia Dahlman

Congratulations on taking your first steps to becoming a fighter or continuing your fight training. This class is centered around a variety of attacks, evasions, parries, and reactions dealing with the Quarterstaff. We will begin with basics and build up to scripted fights. Get ready to fight your friends for fun!

SOAR Innovation: Inspirational Speaker Series
2025-02-12 11:00 - 11:50 | Record Memorial & Booth Auditorium, 147 Sycamore Street,, KY, 41501, United States
Date: Wednesday, February 12, 2025Location: Booth Auditorium, University of PikevilleTime: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AMCost: Free
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Don’t miss this chance to be inspired, get connected, and take action. Secure your seat for this free event and be part of the movement shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Eastern Kentucky.

Teen Guitar Class
2025-02-12 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 13-17. This class will be for 8 weeks, meeting weekly in February and March. Please bring your own instrument. Registration required.

Meets every Wednesday at 4:30 Feb 5 – March 26.
