Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 10/4 to 10/11.

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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’s 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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Ongoing

October 6 through 8 — “Goodnight Moon: The Magical Musical” presented by the Hollins University Theatre Department at the Hollins University Theatre (8004 Hill House Rd.) Imbued with theatre magic, the Great Green Room comes to life before our eyes - the kittens, the mittens, the red balloon, and the cow jumping over the moon, tucked in with a few surprises. Although the book was written for the preschool set, ages three to 103 will be moonstruck by this joyous musical theatre treat. Find more information at this link. ($)
October 6 through 8 — Craftsmen’s Fall Classic Art & Craft Festival at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Hundreds of talented artisans, with unique finds for every style, taste and budget. Find more information including festival hours at this link. ($)
Through Oct. 8 — “Something Rotten” presented by Showtimers (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). In 1595 London, the Bottom brothers, Nick and Nigel, are trying to find success by writing plays. No matter how hard they try, they’re always upstaged by the rock star playwright of the Renaissance, that odious and pompous fellow, William Shakespeare. Find more information, including dates and times, and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
Through Oct. 29 — “Stellaluna” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre at various locations throughout the Roanoke Valley. Find more information including specific dates, locations, and times at this link.

Halloween 2023

Oct. 5 through Oct. 7 — Ghost Walk at The Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). Tour the historic graveyard and meet notable characters from Salem’s past. These walking tours are family-friendly, fun and informative, but not scary. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
October 7— Halloween Murder Mystery from 1 to 4 p.m. at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
October 8 — Halloween Murder Mystery from 1 to 4 p.m. at Twin Creeks Brew Pub (Explore Park’s Brugh Tavern) (1 Old Salem Turnpike Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
Through October 29 — Blue Ridge Nightmares Not-So-Scary Matinee & Behind the Scenes Tour presented by Center in the Square at the Center on 9th (1910 9th St. SE, Roanoke). Don't miss this unique opportunity to tour and explore the set and backstage areas, all with the lights on! No scare actors will be present for this event, so take your time as you stroll through 60,000 sq. ft. of vintage vehicles, antique signage and collectables, Roanoke memorabilia and more. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
Through Oct. 29 — Blue Ridge Nightmares presented by Center in the Square at the Center on 9th (1910 9th St. SE, Roanoke). Immerse yourself in this uniquely terrifying theatrical experience featuring some of Roanoke's most iconic landmarks pulled from the history books. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
Through Oct. 29 — Sinkland Farms 32nd Annual Pumpkin Festival (3060 Riner Rd., Christiansburg). Each weekend is jam-packed with activities, live music, food, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a 5 acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland's farm animals. Find more information, including specific dates and times, at this link. ($)
Through Oct. 29 — Jeter Farm Fall Festival & Country Store (181 Blue Ridge Blvd., Roanoke). Features a corn maze, farm animals, produce, and crafts. Find more information, including specific dates and times, at this link. ($)
Through Nov. 4 — Terror Manor 2023 (805 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information, including dates and times, and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Wednesday, October 4

8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Women Impact Virginia Summit presented by Virginia Tech’s Department of Outreach & International Affairs at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Features a range of women speakers sharing stories of personal success and struggle along with tips and tools for building confidence and influence at work. Attendees should expect to learn about ways leadership impacts the larger collective, effective communication strategies, how to better address work/life balance, the changing landscape, and transferable skills that can help in any challenge. For tickets and information and to register, visit this link. ($)
11 a.m. — Henrietta Lacks Statue Unveiling at Henrietta Lacks Plaza (410 3rd St. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Live music: The Jared Stout Band with Corey Hunley at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — Live music: Shovels & Rope at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Ln., Union Hall). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
10 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, October 5

9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5 p.m. — Lecture: “What is Cuban Literature? An Approach to Mediatization in the 21st Century” by Dainerys Machado Vento at Hollins University’s Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center, Room 119. Find more information at this link.
5:30 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theatre’s 2024 Season Announcement at Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen & Brewery (24 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). The evening will kick off with a reception at Three Notch’d and then move across the street for the announcement at the Trinkle Main Stage at 6:30. For more information, visit this link.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Farm to School Food Tasting and Workshop presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
6 to 9 p.m. — Campaign 2023: Conversations with the Candidates presented by Cardinal News at the Roanoke Public Library – Main Branch (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). A conversation with editor Dwayne Yancey & SD-4 candidates David Sutterlein and Trish White-Boyd. Find more information and hold your place at this link.
6 to 9 p.m. — Kick the Keg at the Salem Red Sox (1004 Texas St., Salem). Visit this link for more information.
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Old Dominion featuring special guests Tyler Hubbard & Kylie Morgan at the Berglund Center Coliseium (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Moonshine Bandits at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8:30 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
9:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, October 6

5 p.m. — Live music: The WORX presented by First and Third Fridays (Downtown Roanoke, Franklin Road between S. Jefferson St. and Williamson Rd.). This is a 21+ event. For more information, visit this link. ($)
5 to 8 p.m. — Art show opening: LinDor Arts (306 1st St., Roanoke). Three shows will open during this time: “The Classical Nude with a Twist,” “Loving and Living in the Blue Ridge,” and “Signature 9.” Find more information at this link.
5 to 8 p.m — Art show opening: “Colors” at Art on 1st (300 1st St., Roanoke). 50 artists submitted over 70 pieces of artwork for this exhibition. See a broad range of mediums from oil and acrylic painting, collage, photography, and so much more. For more information, visit this link.
5 to 9 p.m. — Art show opening: “Art About You” by Dan Kuehl at the Alexander/Heath Contemporary Gallery (109 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Dan Kuehl's art show opening invites attendees to embark on a journey. Through Kuehl's use of color, texture, and layers, viewers can discover aspects of themselves and explore the intricacies of the human experience. Find more information at this link.
5 to 9 p.m. — Late nights: Gainsboro Road and Beyond at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Learn more about Roanoke’s storied Henry Street, Gainsboro Road, and Northeast with this Late Night event honoring the work of late local artist David Ramey, Sr. Visit this link for more information.
5:15 p.m. — “Phantom of the Opera” the 1929 silent movie, presented by Music on the Corner at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Jazz artist and nationally renowned concert organist Dorothy Papadakos shakes the rafters as she improvises live accompaniment on the St John's pipe organ for a screening of the 1929 silent film masterpiece "The Phantom of the Opera" starring screen legend Lon Chaney. This concert is family friendly for children ages 9 and up. The reception begins at 5:15 p.m., with film screening to follow at 6. For more information, visit this link.
6:30 p.m. — Live music: Clay Johnson & The Hard Promise at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — A Night of Comedy at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Kike, Miguel, and Vladimir of Solazo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: An Evening with Brandy Clark & Lori McKenna at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8 to 11 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays Social at Inka Grille (611 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). The evening starts with a dance lesson, with a dance party after. Find more information at this link. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Low Low Chariot at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, October 7

8 to 10 a.m. — Jaunt for Justice 5k starting at Fallon Park and continuing along the greenway (2116 Dale Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — 45th Annual Boones Mill Apple Festival (Main St., Boones Mill). Visit this link for more information.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Mountain Magic in Fall Bluegrass, Antiques, & Crafts Festival at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Bringing pets is discouraged. Visit this link for more information.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Vinton Fall Festival presented by the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce in Downtown Vinton. Visit this link for more information.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Saturdays on the Lawn at Two and a Half Sisters (1405 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Vendor event. Find more information at this link.
Noon to 6 p.m. — Roanoke Beer & Wine Festival presented by Center in the Square at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring over a dozen craft breweries, plus assorted wines, craft spirits, great food, live music and artisan vendors. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
1 to 4 p.m. — Halloween Murder Mystery at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
5 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Big Daddy Ray at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
6 p.m. — Live music: Randy Houser at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Gypsy Nix & Shattered Glass presented by Mingle at the Market at the Vinton Farmers Market (204 W. Lee Ave., Vinton). Find more information at this link. ($)
6:30 p.m. — Live music: Kevin Daniel & The Bottom Line at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus & Lenny Marcus Trio at Montano’s International Gourmet (3733 Franklin Rd., Roanoke).
10 p.m. — Live music: Disco Risque 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 Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

Sunday, October 8

8 a.m. — VBR Gran Fondo starting at 1 Courthouse Square in Fincastle. A partner event in the Gran Fondo National Series, Virginia's Blue Ridge Gran Fondo will feature three different routes -- 33, 45, and 75 miles. For more information and to register, visit this link. ($)
10 a.m. & 2 p.m. — 90s House Party Drag Brunch presented by The Roanoke Royals at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link to purchase your tickets. ($)
1 to 4 p.m. — Faith & Blue at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). This event serves as the thirty-day marker for the Cease Fire initiative launched by the Sheriff's Office, Police Department, City of Roanoke (Mayor, Council Members), and faith based organizations. Find more information at this link.
1 to 4 p.m. — Halloween Murder Mystery at Twin Creeks Brew Pub (Explore Park’s Brugh Tavern) (1 Old Salem Turnpike Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
2 to 4 p.m. — Roanoke Valley CROP Hunger Walk, starting and ending from First Evangelical Presbyterian Church (2101 Jefferson St., Roanoke). This is a 4 mile walk to raise awareness about hunger issues and to raise money to fight hunger in the Valley, in our nation, and in the world. Find more information at this link. ($)
4 p.m. — Live music: Brother & The Hayes at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5:30 to 7 p.m. — Learn to Curl presented by the Roanoke Valley Curling Club at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). All equipment is provided. Participants must register in advance at this link.

Monday, October 9

1:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Planning Commission meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Tuesday, October 10

2 p.m. — Roanoke City Towing Advisory Board meeting in the community room at the Roanoke City police department (348 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke).
4 to 8 p.m. — Happy Hour for All at A Few Old Goats Brewing (515 8th St. SW, Roanoke). Features a safe and inclusive space for all people to get together. Visit this link for more details.
5:30 p.m. — The Power of Moments Experience presented by P1 Technologies to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and RSVP at this link.
6:30 p.m. — Roanoke City school board meeting at William Fleming High School (3649 Ferncliff Ave. NW, Roanoke).
6:30 p.m. — National Coming Out Day Event: “Queer & Spiritual” at Hollins University’s Wyndham Robertson Library, in the 3rd Floor Hollins Room (7950 East Campus Dr., Roanoke). "Queer and Spiritual" is part of Crossroads, a series of community and student-led events about what interfaith understanding looks like today. It is a safe place to learn about all belief and non-belief systems without judgment, pressure, or expectation. Find more information by contacting hackleyhuntdm@hollins.edu.
8:30 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon – College Night (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
10 p.m. — Live music: Appalachian Spacetrain at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, October 11

1 p.m. — Roanoke City Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting at the Belmont Branch Library (1101 Morningside St. SE, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Live music: JStop Latin Soul at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Daniel Champagne at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Nick Carter featuring Maddie Poppe 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: Great Big Hug at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.