Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/1 to 11/8.

A spooky fall display outside a house in Roanoke's Old Southwest neighborhood from last year. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a fun image for Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com for a chance to be featured in this space.

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

Nov. 2 through 5 — Cirque Italia: Water Circus located under the blue and white tent in the Salem Civic Center’s parking lot (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information, including showtimes, and purchase your tickets at this link. Tickets will not be available at the civic center box office or through ticketmaster. ($)
Nov. 3 through 5 — Muddy Squirrel Fall Frenzy 2023 at Camp Bethel (328 Bethel Rd., Fincastle). Solo competitors and/or teams will use a map and compass to search for up to 20 control points placed in the woods and fields around Camp Bethel. Competitors have up to 6 hours to find as many points as possible and return to the start/finish. Total length of the entire course is approximately 10-12 miles, but that will vary widely based on how many points you find and how you find them! Points will be marked on the map and can be found in any order. For more information, visit this link.
Through Nov. 11 — Helicopter Tours at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport at Signature Flight Support (22 N. Waypoint Dr., Roanoke). Find more information including dates and times and register at this link. ($)
Nov. 3 through Dec. 3 — Art exhibit: “Out of Hollow Green Stuff Woven” by Amelia Salisbury and Derek Mueller at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St., Salem). “Out of Hollow Green Stuff Woven” is an exhibition reflecting two artists’ relationship with a place called Wonder Hollow. Their images document and trace the daily edges of weather, chart a pollinator’s carousel, and frame as placemats a dream soup of domestic and land-based rituals and wanderings. For more information, visit this link.

Halloween 2023

Through Nov. 4 — Terror Manor 2023 Blackout Nights (805 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information, including dates and times, and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Wednesday, November 1

5:30 to 7 p.m. — Chocolate and Sustainability at chocolatepaper (308 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Space is limited and preregistration is required. Visit this link for more information and to register. Visit this link for more information and to register.
6:30 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night with The Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Beyond the Dark Paranormal at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Join us as we welcome the experts from Beyond the Dark Paranormal back to the Link Museum. They will discuss their findings from their investigation of the O. Winston Link Museum as well as talk about encounters they've had with the paranormal. Visit this link for more information. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Sam Grisman Project at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, November 2

3 to 4 p.m. — Grand Opening of the Career & Workforce Training Center at the Roanoke Higher Education Center (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
4 to 6 p.m. — Roanoke Higher Education Center Fall Open House (108 N Jefferson St., Roanoke, room 212). Drop in and learn about the more than 150 degree, licensure, and certificate programs currently offered at the Center. Visit this link to register. For more information, contact Carla Jackson at carla.jackson@education.edu or call 540-767-6010.
5:30 p.m. — Equity and Empowerment advisory board meeting. Meeting location varies. For more information, contact Kathryn Hedrick, (540) 853-1283; Kathryn.Hedrick@roanokeva.gov.
6 p.m. — “Encanto: The Sing-along Film Concert” National Tour presented by Disney Concerts at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — Live music: Blue Ridge Jamboree: On the Rise presented by Friends of the Blue Ridge at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — Live music: Cole Swindell — Twelve Tour at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Author reading: Julian Talamantez Brolaski, author of "Of Mongrelitude,” at Hollins University’s Green Drawing Room (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: In the Pocket at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
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, November 3

8:30 a.m. to noon — Roanoke City Council strategic planning retreat at the Melrose Branch Library (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Suite D, Roanoke).
5 to 9 p.m. — Late nights: It’s a pARTy! at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Try out your art-making skills at any of the free activity tables designed to appeal to all ages and skill levels, including intricate coloring images by the artist David Ramey, friendship bracelets, infinity paper folding and more. Salsa Noke will be onsite to get you on the dance floor with some amazing music throughout the evening and a free pop-up salsa lesson at 6pm. Find more information at this link.
6 to 8 p.m. — Art opening: “Out of Hollow Green Stuff Woven” by Amelia Salisbury and Derek Mueller at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St., Salem). “Out of Hollow Green Stuff Woven” is an exhibition reflecting two artists’ relationship with a place called Wonder Hollow. Their images document and trace the daily edges of weather, chart a pollinator’s carousel, and frame as placemats a dream soup of domestic and land-based rituals and wanderings. For more information, visit this link.
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Elonzo Wesley at Starr Hill Roanoke Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
6 to 10 p.m. — Renovation Alliance Benefit Gala at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
6:30 p.m. — Author event: Bessie Flores Zaldívar at War On Books (425 Campbell Avenue Southwest B4, Entrance on 5th Street, Roanoke). Zaldívar will read from their debut collection, Rain Revolutions, as well as some poetry. Featuring local poet, Michelle Acker, opening, this is sure to be a fantastic night of poetry and prose from two exceptional writers. Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Kenny George Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Live music: Maverick City Music — The Maverick Way Tour at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6) — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Shadowgrass + Dirty Grass Players at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Kemistry at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium (1135 Vinyard Rd., Vinton).
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Cinema Stare, Lost in Space Camp, and Times Tables at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Rocky Horror Picture Show 48th Anniversary at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Join the original Magenta, Patricia Quinn, for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation. There will also be a costume contest. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
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. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Tin Can Locomotive at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, November 4

9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. — Run for Donuts 5k and Fun Run presented at Sherwood Memorial Park (1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem) to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities. Visit this link for more information and to register.
9:30 a.m. — Youth Mountain Bike Race presented by the Franklin County Mountain Bike Club at Waid Park (701 Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount). This noncompetitive race will offer finisher prizes and is a perfect course for the first time racer. Day of registration onsite. Find more information at this link.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Blue Ridge Chocolate Festival presented by Center in the Square at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Featuring a curated collection of candy connoisseurs, plus vendors, exhibitors, huge kids zone and photo ops for an incredible day of fun for the entire family. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Smith Mountain Lake Chili Festival at Bridgewater Plaza (16410 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta.) Tastings from noon to 2 p.m. Find more information at this link. ($)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 2nd Annual Gingko Festival presented by Roanoke Valley Sister Cities at Century Plaza (12 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). Learn more about each of Roanoke’s Sister Cities from our board members and about the ginkgo tree from Roanoke Tree Stewards and Master Gardeners. There will be live music, children and adult art and cultural activities and treats from our sister cities. Find more information at this link.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Yuletide Market at Virginia Mountain Vineyards (4204 Old Fincastle Rd., Fincastle). Find more information at this link.
Noon — Salem Red Sox Chili Cook-off at the Salem Red Sox Stadium (1004 Texas St., Salem). Visit this link for more information and to register.
1 p.m. — Author event: Book Signing with Amanda Cockrell, author of “Coyote Weather” at Book No Further (112 Market St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
1 to 2:30 p.m. — Downtown Roanoke Architectural History Tour presented by the Virginia History Museum, starting at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). The tour will illuminate the architectural changes and history of Roanoke's downtown. Space is limited; pre-registration is required. Call 540-982-5465 or email (info@vahistorymuseum.org) to reserve your place.
1 to 6 p.m. — The Great Roanoke Pinball Pub Crawl held simultaneously at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 5th St. SW, Roanoke) and Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke) followed by a playoff round at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). It’s the Roanoke Pinball League’s first off-site tournament — at not one, not two, but three different breweries! Have a drink, socialize, play some pinball, and win some cash. Visit this link for more information. ($)
1 to 10 p.m. — Twin Creeks Brewery’s 7th Anniversary Party (111 South Pollard St., Vinton). Featuring live music with Becki and Bob (2-5 p.m.) and the Karlee Raye Band (6:30-9:30 p.m.)
6 p.m. — Live music: Ryan Ward at Starr Hill Roanoke Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Shipwrecked Mind at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 to 11 p.m. — Art opening: Swoon at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Live music, street performers, dancers, open galleries, food trucks, drinks, and red carpet photo opps. Featuring the work of internationally renowned street artist and printmaker Caledonia Curry/Swoon. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6) — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Copycat Syndrome, The Red Ferns, and Terrakosma at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Adrenaline 6 at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium (1135 Vinyard Rd., Vinton).
8 p.m. — Live music: Matt Kearney at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Bearly Dead at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
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, November 5

2 to 5 p.m. — Traditional Irish Music at Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 South Pollard St., Vinton).
2 to 9 p.m. — Chili Bean-efit Show featuring live music with Foster & Friends, Jared Stout Band, Disco Risque, and Funk Punch to benefit Chris Eanes at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
3 p.m. — Opening Night Fireworks with Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Mike Conner at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
8 p.m. — Live music: Grace Potter with Rett Madison at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, November 6

9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular session in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — VOICe of the Valley meeting at the Grandin CoLab (1327 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). A meeting to advocate for area parks, trails & natural areas. Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Tuesday, November 7

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. & 5 to 7 p.m. — 17th Annual SPAYghetti Lunch and Supper at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (30 Huntington Blvd. NE, Roanoke) to benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA. Dine-in and take-out options are available. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6 p.m. — Tails & Ales presented by Fleet Feet and Angels of Assisi at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Grab your walking shoes and come out to walk an Angels of Assisi dog. Visit this link to fill out adoption paperwork in advance.
6 to 7:30 p.m. — The Ins and Outs of Applying to College at the Roanoke Higher Education Student Success Center, room 408 (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke). For more information contact Carla Jackson at carla.jackson@education.edu or call 540-767-6010.
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Celtic Thunder at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
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, November 8

Noon to 1 p.m. — Lunch & Learn with Debbie Custer presented by the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
1 p.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting at Melrose Library STEAM Lab (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Suite D, Roanoke).
7 p.m. ( Doors open at 5:30) — Live music: Dillon Carmichael at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Nick Lowe featuring Los Strait Jackets at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Lecture: “Do Values Matter?” with Mark Quiner at Roanoke College’s Colket Center – Wortmann Ballroom (221 College Ln., Salem). Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
9:30 p.m. — Live music: Lord Nelson at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.