We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there is to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.

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Wednesday, January 1

• 8 a.m. — New Year’s Day Annual Star Run presented by Fleet Feet. Start wherever you please. Hike up, walk up, run up, whichever mode of movement you choose. Make sure you are at the Star Overlook by 9am for the group pic. 
• 11 a.m. — Hangover Brunch at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Recovery Brunch at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made at this link.
• Noon — Creek Freaks New Year’s Day Float starting at the intersection of New Plant Rd (Rt. 904) and Grassy Hill Rd (Rt. 919) near the William Lee Cooper bridge. The float lasts for about an hour on the river. The backup plan is Philpott Lake. Participants must wear weather-appropriate paddling gear; this means avoid cotton clothing. Check this link for more information.

Thursday, January 2

• 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Holiday Ice Skating presented by the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and Star Country at Lancerlot Sports Complex (1110 Vinyard Rd., Vinton). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center (425 Campbell Ave. SW., Roanoke). Hang out with other local young adults in the lounge, watch the latest music videos, play board games, chat and mingle. Bring your controllers and play your friends with our Nintendo Switch or Playstation, or start an RPG, card games and board games.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Seph Custer & Charissa Joy at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Line Dancing with Angela at Los Amigos Bar & Grill (3424 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to learn, Angela’s got the moves to get everyone out on the floor, so dust off your best western wear, round up your crew, and come on down for a boot-scootin’ good time.
• 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 
• 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Late Night Karaoke with DJ Marshall (AKA ParMar) at Los Amigos Bar & Grill (3424 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke). Grab that mic and sing your heart out.

Friday, January 3

• 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Holiday Ice Skating presented by the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and Star Country at Lancerlot Sports Complex (1110 Vinyard Rd., Vinton). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Nouveau Art, Nouveau You at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). This evening will be filled with opportunities to learn how various art forms can help you achieve your New Year resolutions and cultivate habits that will inspire growth throughout the year. Visit this link for more information. 
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Living with Grief: Happy HeARTS Meetup presented by Carilion Clinic at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Take part in art-inspired activities on First Fridays at the Taubman Museum. These are safe spaces to unwind and express your creativity. All events involve visiting museum pieces and the opportunity to reflect and create. Find more information and register at this link. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Adam Hill Trio at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: TJ Ellis at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Guys Night Out presented by Ladies and Gents of the Blue Ridge at Roanoke Diversity Center (425 Campbell Ave. SW., Roanoke). An evening for transmen and transmasculine individuals. Pizza and soda provided. Find more information at this link.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Kinnfolk at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Bob Chew at Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Michael Wayne Dill at The Hangout (7717 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Mark Taylor at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Five Mile Mountain Road at Holly Jo’s Creekside Grill (25174 Virgil H. Goode Hwy, Boones Mill). 
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Huntsville Havoc at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Sashimi Brothers at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pay what you can. 
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Abbey & Andy at Pollard 107 South (107 S. Pollard St., Vinton). 
• 9 p.m. to midnight — Karaoke at Corned Beef and Co. Bar and Grill (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Caleb Carpenter at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). ($)

Saturday, January 4

• 9 a.m. — Frozen Toe 10k presented by Mountain Junkies starting at New Hope Christian Church (4229 Welcome Valley Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register. ($)
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Robert Chew at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Seph Custer at Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Mark Taylor at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Huntsville Havoc at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Lucid Evolution at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Vinyl & Vibes with the Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

Sunday, January 5

• 11 a.m. — Yoga with Blacie at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Holiday Ice Skating presented by the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and Star Country at Lancerlot Sports Complex (1110 Vinyard Rd., Vinton). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Brad Collier at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 2 to 5 p.m. — Live music: Star City Ceili Band in the historic tavern cellar at Twin Creeks Brewpub at Explore Park (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Minor Strings at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)

Monday, January 6

• 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Pollard 107 South (107 S. Pollard St., Vinton). No assigned reading! Just show up, grab a snack, silently read for a bit, and then catch up with friends. Visit this link for more information. 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 

Tuesday, January 7 

• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Living with Grief: Soul Collage for the New Year presented by Carilion Clinic at Star City Ballet (1005 Industry Ave., Roanoke). Enjoy an intuitive process using collage for self-discovery led by Stephanie Pratola. Find more information and register at this link. 
• 9:30 p.m.  — Live music: Christian Q. & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Wednesday, January 8 

• 8 to 9 a.m. — Free Yoga for the People at the Grandin CoLab (1327 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Bring Your Own Mat. All non-member attendees will receive a free Day Pass to explore our coworking space. Space is limited so please RSVP. Arrive early so we can let you in the front doors. Find more information at this link.
• 3 p.m. — Board of Trustees, City of Roanoke Pension Plan meeting in council conference room 451 at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — An Evening with Author Heath Hardage Lee at North Cross School’s Fishburn Auditorium (4254 Colonial Ave., Roanoke). Award-winning historian, biographer, and curator Heath Hardage Lee will discuss her new book, The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon at this engagement. A local author, Lee writes about history and politics for publications such as Time, The Hill, The Atlantic, and White House History Quarterly. Find more information by emailing mbhammond@northcross.org
• 6:30 p.m. — Wild World of Animals Live starring Grant Kemmering & Friends at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  — Live music: Adam Hill Trio at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Looking for more Holiday Spirit?

• Through January 1 — Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce Tinsel Trail in downtown Fincastle. Walk the Tinsel Trail to view the beauty of the trees in this historic setting. Visit this link for more information.
• Through January 1 — Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Step into a world of creativity at this tree-decorating contest. Families come together to snap cheerful photos and vote (with dollars) for their favorite dazzling tree, to benefit United Way of Roanoke Valley. Continues until New Year’s Day.
• Through January 2 — Deck the Rails at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Enjoy the magic of the holiday season by viewing over 15 unique Christmas tree displays provided by local businesses, clubs and non profits while you also visit your favorite exhibits. Additional holiday decor provided by VMT. General Admission rates apply. Find more information at this link. ($)
• Through January 4 — Magical Christmas Village & Marketplace at Mountain Lake Lodge (115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke). A festive holiday experience with twinkling lights, charming village shops, ice skating, and seasonal activities, perfect for creating unforgettable holiday memories. New & Special events happening every week. Find more information at this link.
• Through January 6 — Bedford Festival of Trees at the Bedford Area Welcome Center (816 Burks Hill Rd., Bedford). 40 beautifully decorated trees come to life under the theme “A Christmas to Remember,” each showcasing the creativity of local businesses and organizations. Visit this link for more information.