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Adult Improv (ages 18+)
2026-03-20 20:15 - 21:30, 2026-03-23 20:15 - 21:30 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
February 16th – March 27th, 2026
Meets: Monday / Friday | 8:15 – 9:30pm
Community Sharing: March 27th, 2026
Instructor: Crockett J. Ward
This improv class offers a unique opportunity to combine creativity, spontaneity, and performance in a thrilling, interactive environment. 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 improv competition — a night of nonsense, 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 improvised competition. There will be a performance-based aspect to this class. Community sharing is March 27th, 2026.

KYCOM 5K
2026-03-21 06:00 - 13:00 | Downtown Pikeville, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
College Street closed from 6:00am – 1:00pm

Puppet Building Workshop
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
March 21st, 2026 | 10:00 am – 2:00pm
Instructor: Shannon Daniels
Ticket: $45 (per puppet being made)
Who’s ready for a super fun, creative Saturday? Shannon is teaching a puppet making workshop!
What you’ll learn: How to create something from a sewing pattern, 2 basic hand stitches, the magic effects that a pair of googly eyes can have on a piece of fabric, oh yes, and how to make this adorable puppet! No experience necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun! Adults are welcome to accompany their child to help them create their creature, or sign up for the class and make a puppet of their own! This workshop is great for ages 10-110! All supplies will be provided and at the end, you get to take home your puppet.
Shannon Daniels is honored to serve as the Executive Director of The Appalachian Center for the Arts. She has also been a props designer for almost 20 years. One of her favorite things to make for the stage is puppets. And now she’d like to share that joy with you!

Story Time
2026-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Story 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.

Story Time begins the first week of September and ends the first week of May.

Embodied Poetics
2026-03-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
February 16th – March 27th, 2026
Meets: Saturdays | 12:00 – 4:00pm
Instructor: Mark Hatfield
Discover the power of devised theatre — a collaborative, actor-driven approach to creating original performance. In this six-week Saturday course, you’ll learn how to build theatre from the ground up using improvisation, physical exploration, storytelling, and ensemble techniques. No prior experience with devising is needed: you’ll gain practical acting skills such as presence, imagination, adaptability, and embodied expression while contributing to the creation of a brand-new piece. The course culminates in a final showing of the work developed together, giving you hands-on experience in the creative process from first spark to performance.

FAMILY PAINT CLASS
2026-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | 2 Broke Art Teachers, 4505 Weddington Square,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend? Join us for our Family Paint Class at 2 Broke Art Teachers! Saturday, March 21 1:00 PM $20 per painter 11×14 CanvasChoose your favoriteOptions include cute ducks, a sweet lamb, bunnies, or even a fun alien friend! This class is perfect for families, kids, and beginners. Paint at your own pace and enjoy creating together! Private message us to reserve your seats.Please include:• Name• Number of painters• Painting choice (A–F)Seats are limited, so grab your spot early!

RPG Day
2026-03-21 13:00 - 17:00 | The Gaming Co., 265 Hambley Boulevard,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Join us for an afternoon of tabletop fun at RPG Day with Steven, happening from 1:00–5:00 PM! Whether you’re brand new to RPGs or a seasoned adventurer, Steven will be running games, teaching rules, and helping players jump into exciting worlds. Come roll some dice, meet fellow players, and enjoy a laid-back, welcoming RPG session at the shop

Pokémon TCG Standard Tournament
2026-03-21 15:00 - 20:00 | The Gaming Co., 265 Hambley Boulevard,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Get your decks ready, Trainers! Join us for our Pokémon TCG Standard Tournament starting at 3:00 PM every Saturday! Entry is $8, and for every round you win, you’ll earn $4 in store credit, so every match counts! This is the perfect way to sharpen your skills and enjoy some competitive Pokémon fun in a friendly environment.

Riftbound Night
2026-03-21 17:30 - 21:00 | The Gaming Co., 265 Hambley Boulevard,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Blitz into the Rift!
Riftbound Night at The Gaming Co.! Join us at 5:30 PM for fast-paced, competitive League of Legends card battles. Whether you’re climbing the ranks or just spinning up fun decks, it’s your chance to test strategies, meet other players, and claim victories!

Mountain Superstars
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Mountain Superstars, formerly known as Hillbilly Superstars, returns for its third year with its biggest show yet. Produced by Mountain Top Media and presented by Bluegrass Precision Wellness, this live singing competition features talented vocalists ages 13 and up from across the mountains competing for the title of Mountain Superstar and exciting prizes. Enjoy unforgettable performances celebrating local talent, with winners crowned at the end of the night.
Tickets: $10 All Tickets + Fee

Ethan Allen
2026-03-21 20:00 - 22:00 | Brothers Wright Distilling Co., 2nd Street, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
@Brother’s Wright Distillery

Pokémon VGC Tournament
2026-03-22 14:00 - 16:00 | The Gaming Co., 265 Hambley Boulevard,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Calling all VGC Trainers! Our Pokémon VGC Tournaments happen every Sunday at 2:00 PM. Entry is $8, and you’ll earn $4 in store credit for every round you win. This weekly tournament is a great way to test your team, learn the meta, and play in a fun, welcoming environment.

Scene Study Techniques
2026-03-23 05:15 - 18:45 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
February 16th – March 27th, 2026
Meets: Mondays / Fridays | 5:15 – 6:45pm
Performance: March 27th, 2026
Instructor: Audrey Kuykendall
This class will emphasize immediate connection to material and scene partners using cold reads from published works, Sanford Meisner’s Repetition Exercise, and Uta Hagen’s “Respect for Acting.” With engaging exercises, any student can improve their listening, observation, empathy, and deductive reasoning skills. A scene will be performed in an evening of sharing open to the community March 27th, 2026.

Softball vs Johnson University
2026-03-23 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-03-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Paul Butcher Field, 134 Bank St,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Game Day!

Music Theory Class
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Understanding how music works will give you the tools you need to write riffs, songs, and solos, and learn to improvise in a friendly hands-on environment.

Class is held every Monday at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Ave) at 2:00.
No previous knowledge of music theory or reading music is necessary, but this class is for students who already know how to play a little bit.

Teen Time
2026-03-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Teens ages 13-17 are invited to hang out, get creative, and have fun at Teen Time, meeting alternating Mondays at 4:00.

Join us in the Teen Room for a mix of crafts, games, video game tournaments, snacks, and more. It’s a great chance to relax, meet new friends, and try something new each week. No registration needed.

Adult Guitar Class 1
2026-03-23 16:30 - 17:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Beginner guitar lessons for patrons ages 18+. This class meets weekly on Mondays at 4:30. Please bring your own instrument.

City Commission Meeting
2026-03-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Pikeville City Hall, 243 Main St #1786,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
6pm @ City Hall

Gundam TCG Nights at The Gaming Co.
2026-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Gaming Co., 265 Hambley Boulevard,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Test your skills and strategies every week in Gundam TCG battles! Whether you’re a veteran pilot or new to the game, join us for a fun and competitive night of card dueling.
Entry Fee: $8 Prize: $4 Store Credit per round won When: Every Monday starting @6:00PM
Bring your deck, make new friends, and show off your Gundam knowledge, each round is a chance to win store credit!

Teen Improv (ages 12-18)
2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
February 16th – March 27th, 2026
Meets: Monday / Friday | 7:00 – 8:00pm
Community Sharing: March 27th, 2026
Instructor: Crockett J. Ward
This class is dedicated to forming the foundation of improvisation. Whether you are an experienced actor or just looking to grow out of your comfort zone, you will fit in. We will be covering a number of games and experiences to better hone the ideas of “yes, and”, “never no”, and a host of other intricacies. The culmination of this class is an improv competition between the Teen Improvisers and the Adult Improvisers. If you are looking to have fun and make lifelong friends, you have found the right class! There will be a performance-based aspect to this class. Community sharing is March 27th, 2026.

DIY Beaded Plant Class
2026-03-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Pike County Extension Office, 148 Trivette Dr, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
New Class Alert!

Join us for a DIY Beaded Plant Class on Tuesday, March 24th at 10am at the Pike County Extension Office! Space is limited, call 606-432-2534 to reserve your spot!

Baseball vs Midway University
2026-03-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Johnnie LeMaster Field, 118 W River Dr,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States

From the Page to the Stage
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
February 17th-March 27th, 2026
Meets: Tuesday / Thursday | 5:00 – 6:00pm
Community Sharing: March 27th, 2026
Instructor: Crockett J. Ward
This class is perfect for those individuals who want MORE out of a script. In this class, actors, writers, directors, literary enthusiasts, all will learn how to dissect a script to the core and build a world full of life. Whether your desire is to be a better actor, or you just want something to investigate, we have space for you. The purpose will be developing their own method for analysis through the work of Michael Shurtleff and the 12 guideposts. There will be a performance-based aspect to this class. Community sharing is March 27th, 2026.

Book Talks Book Club
2026-03-24 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 at the Pike County Public Library (Lee Avenue). No registration required.

Intermediate ASL course
2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
This 6-week Intermediate ASL course is designed for those who have completed our Beginner ASL class (or have equivalent experience) and want to continue building confidence and fluency.
Participants will expand their vocabulary, practice more complex sentence structures, and engage in conversational signing through interactive activities and real-world scenarios.
Classes will meet every Tuesday from 5:00–6:30 PM, March 3 through April 7. This course builds directly on the concepts introduced in the Beginner ASL class, which will be offered again in the fall.
Registration is required. Click here to register: https://informationplace.libnet.info/event/15772159

Portraits with Peter Rabbit
2026-03-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Pike County Public Library, 126 Lee Avenue, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Hop into spring with a special photo opportunity at the library! Bring the whole family to snap a sweet springtime portrait with Peter Rabbit, perfect for sharing and celebrating the season together.Photos will be uploaded online for unlimited free downloads, so you can print and share your favorites with friends and family.Don’t miss this egg-stra special way to welcome spring at the library! No registration required.Portraits with Peter Rabbit will be held at the following times:March 17 | 5:00 – Belfry Public LibraryMarch 19 | 5:00 – Elkhorn City Public LibraryMarch 24 | 5:00 – Pike County Public LibraryMarch 26 | 5:00 – Phelps Public LibraryMarch 31 | 5:00 – Vesta Roberts Johnson Memorial Library

Jazz Hands with Jen! (Grades 1-6)
2026-03-24 17:30 - 18:45 | Appalachian Center for the Arts, 218 2nd St,, Pikeville, Ky, 41501
Feb 17th – Mar 27th, 2026
INSTRUCTOR: JENNIFER HARTSOCK

✨ Get ready to sing, dance, and shine in Jazz Hands with Jen — a high-energy musical theatre workshop at the Appalachian Center for the Arts Academy!
This spring, we’re bringing the magic of Disney’s High School Musical to life with the anthem “We’re All in This Together.” Students will learn a full production number to perform in our end-of-session Show & Tell Showcase — a celebration of teamwork, creativity, and confidence on stage.
No experience required — just bring your enthusiasm, your voice, your moves, and your team spirit! 🎶✨

Open Wargaming Nights
2026-03-24 17:30 - 19:30 | The Gaming Co., 265 Hambley Boulevard,, Pikeville, KY, 41501, United States
Miniatures ready? Dice in hand? Join us for our Open Wargaming Nights every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 5:30PM! Where the tables are open and all armies are welcome! Whether you’re deep into a campaign or just learning the ropes, it’s the perfect night to roll dice, meet fellow generals, and get some games in. Casual, friendly, and always a good time, come wage war with us!
