The Weelunk Weekender – The Dragons are Coming

Summer is winding down, but the fun certainly isn’t slowing down for a second.  Get out there and Do Something this weekend

FRIDAY

Oglebay Institute Board Benefit
Wheeling’s premier social event! Gourmet food and refreshments, beer garden, dessert and coffee bar. Proceeds support the programs and activities of Oglebay Institute. Event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Mansion Museum, Oglebay.

$70 per person. Register online or contact any board member for tickets.

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Museums of Oglebay Institute
465 Lodge Drive Wheeling, W.Va. 26003
304-242-7700

#OriginalMusicShowcase @ Wheeling Brewing Company
Featuring Ezra John with special guest Zane Run

The ‪#‎OriginalMusicShowcase‬ is back at Wheeling Brewing Company in Centre Market! The show will get started around 8pm with Zane Run opening. Ezra goes on at 9:30 p.m. and closes out the show. DO NOT MISS this great night of homegrown ORIGINAL MUSIC!

8 p.m.-Midnight
Wheeling Brewing Company
2247 Market St., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003

SATURDAY
King’s Daughters Dragon Boat Races
Traditional Hong Kong style dragon boats are 46-feet long, with 10 seats and 20 people. A drum seat in front of the first two paddlers (seated beside each other) holds a drummer. Come down to the Wheeling Heritage Port to watch the competition and support King’s Daughters Child Care Center.

Racing begins at 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Wheeling Heritage Port

I Ain’t Afraid A No Pants
80s Dance Party at the Wheeling Brewing Company. No cover. Good tunes, good beer. Spread the word. Three sweaty hours of pop and rock brought to you by Mr. Fancy Pants.

9 a.m.-12 a.m.
Wheeling Brewing Company
2247 Market St., Wheeling, W.Va. 26003