Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 1/4 to 1/11.
We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.
We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there’s to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. Especially with pandemic uncertainty, we strongly encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.
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Ongoing
- Through Jan. 29 — Elmwood on Ice, presented by WDBJ (Channel 7) comes to Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find hours and ticket information at this link. ($)
Wednesday, January 4
- 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art. For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
- 10 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
Thursday, January 5
- 3 to 4 p.m. — Architectural Review Board meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
- 6 to 7 p.m. — Free Haircuts presented by Feel Good Nation Barbershop at the Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
- 7 to 10 p.m. — R&B Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Chasing Fall at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
Friday, January 6
- 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free Yoga for the People at the main Roanoke Public Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke.) More information can be found at this link.
- 9 a.m. — Friday Coffee Club Ride starting at Sweet Donkey Coffee (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke). Meet local road cyclists at this weekly coffee club ride.
- 5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Transform Masquerade Ball at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Guests are invited to dress in their finest masquerade attire and enjoy music from DJ Stimulator Jones and performances by Downtown Divas. Includes a guided tour of From Titian to Monet: Paintings from Joslyn Art Museum. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — The Legend of the Tuskegee Airmen with Gordon Luther Smith at Center in the Square, second floor (1 Market Sq., Roanoke) to benefit the Harrison Museum of African American Culture. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
- 5:30 to 9 p.m. — Freeze Your Glass Off Friday at Mountain Lake Lodge (115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke). Features live music from Jonah Carden and From the Sea, a themed buffet, and drink specials. Visit this link for more information and to make a reservation. ($)
- 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Macon Mayhem at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
- 7:30 p.m. — Stampede Championship Rodeo at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Lost in Space Camp / No More Waffles / Foster Burton & Landon Carder at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
- 10 p.m. — Live music: Dance Candy at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
Saturday, January 7
- 9 a.m. — 14th Annual Frozen Toe 10k on Chestnut Ridge Trail starting at New Hope Christian Church (4229 Welcome Valley Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
- 2 to 9 p.m. — Taste of Virginia Expo & Market presented by the 23rd Annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference in the Crystal Ballroom at Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Virginia small businesses and vendors will showcase local products at this show. The event will conclude with a social at 7:30 p.m. Visit this link for more information.
- 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Macon Mayhem at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
- 7:30 p.m. — Stampede Championship Rodeo at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 8 p.m. — Live music: Five Shades of Gray at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium (1135 Vineyard Rd., Vinton).
- 10 p.m. — Live music: Laid Back Country Picker at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
Sunday, January 8
- Noon to 3 p.m. — Public Ice Skating at Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 2 p.m. — Stampede Championship Rodeo at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 3 to 6 p.m. — Star City Cruise E-Bike Tour presented by Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). This 13 mile tour will highlight tons of cool Roanoke sights and shops. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
- 5 p.m. Open Mic Coffey Jams at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
Monday, January 9
- 2 to 3 p.m. — Free Haircuts presented by Feel Good Nation Barbershop at the Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free Yoga for the People at the main Roanoke Public Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke.) More information can be found at this link.
Tuesday, January 10
- 6 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Run & Walk at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Walk or run with the Fleet Feet family; 1, 3, and 5 mile routes are available, and participants can scale the distance or pace to their own needs. Check in at the Fleet Feet tent when you arrive. Visit this link for more details.
- 6:30 p.m. — Roanoke City School Board meeting at Patrick Henry High School (2102 Grandin Rd., Roanoke).
- 9:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
Wednesday, January 11
- 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Shuttle to Snowshoe with Roanoke Mountain Adventures. The shuttle leaves from their Roanoke shop (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke) at 6:30 a.m. and does not include food or gear rental. Participants must be age 18 or older or 8 and up with an adult. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
- 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art. For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
- 6:30 p.m. — Brew-HA-HA open mic at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
- 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Joint Operation at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.