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Wednesday, November 13

• 10 a.m. — Market on Melrose Ribbon Cutting (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
• 1 p.m. — Board of Zoning appeals meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 1 p.m. — Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission Meeting in the Jefferson Boardroom at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Find more information about how to request the meeting agenda and minutes, as well as how to submit questions and commentary to Commission Executive Director Brian Mann at this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout & Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Sesame Street Live at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.   

Thursday, November 14 

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — National Emerging Technology Conference at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• Noon — 2024 LeadHERship Luncheon Series featuring Kim Blair presented by the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber at the South County Library (6303 Merriman Rd, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• Noon to 1 p.m. — Developing Your Personal Brand with Dr. Rebecca R. Pauly presented by Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (4 Riverside Dr., Room G101). Want to make yourself more memorable? Want to position yourself in a way that aligns with your goals? Want to intentionally shape how others perceive you? Dr. Pauly has given Personal Branding workshops for over ten years from local to international venues. Bring a lunch, and learn how to craft your own narrative. For more information, contact Catherine Doss at cdoss@vt.edu. 
• 1 p.m. — Architectural Review Board Committee meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Classical Pages & the Silver Screen Review in room 411 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center (108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke). Day one of a free two day class. The second class meets on December 15. Those who attend will read classical books as a group. Then once we meet again, we will watch a movie adaptation of the book. Registration required. Find more information at this link.
• 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: The Carlisle Family Band at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 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.
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Live music: Sam Burchfield & the Scoundrels at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Lecture: Readjusting the Old Dominion — Virginia’s Forgotten Readjuster Movement by Hunter Haskins at Salem Museum and Historical Society (801 E. Main St., Salem). Find more information at this link.
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Urban Kiz Dance Social at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). We'll start with a urban kiz basics lesson for newcomers, from 7 to 7:30 p.m., a practice from 7:30 to 8 p.m., and then have an open social dance floor until closing at 10pm. We'll play a mixed playlist of traditional kizomba, urban kiz, ghetto zouk and other great music for dancing.
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Line Dancing with Angela at Los Amigos Bar & Grill (3424 Orange Ave. NE, Roanoke). Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to learn, Angela’s got the moves to get everyone out on the floor, so dust off your best western wear, round up your crew, and come on down for a boot-scootin’ good time.
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Sarah Shook & the Disarmers with Chloe Kimes at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Pale Blue Dot, The Stray Lions, Limbers, Dover & the Elevators at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Jack Stepanian 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, November 15

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — National Emerging Technology Conference at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Ripejive at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Karlee Raye Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Live music: TJ Ellis at Living Proof Beer Company (50 West Court St., Rocky Mount).
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Quad City Storm at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: An Evening with Stanley Jordan at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Luca Neil with opener Dan and Adonna at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pay-what-you-can. 
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Michael & the Pentecost with Allan Dale Sizemore and Bill Hudson at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Bonnie Raitt with special guest James Hunter at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: The Wood Brothers with special guest Lindsay Lou at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Dueling Pianos at Corned Beef & Co., Inc. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link. This is a pre sale event only. Call 540-342-6935 ext. 2 to purchase your tickets. $20 each. *this event is non refundable*
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Paul Rosewood at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Seven Teller at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Purchase tickets here. ($) 

Saturday, November 16

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Fall Poker Run at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke) to benefit the Ronald McDonald House. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Market on Melrose Family Fun Day at Market on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Celebrate NW Roanoke’s full-service grocer’s grand opening with a day full of free family activities. 
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Low Low Chariot Duo at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 3 p.m. — Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Championship football game at Salem Stadium (1008 Texas St., Salem). The nation's oldest historically Black athletic conference will return to the region to play its championship game at Salem Stadium. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Live music: Taking Cover Fest Vol. 2 at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Bands include: The Jangles, Saint Simon’s Sanctuary, Klean, Dylan Dent, and Doc McClintock. Find more information at this link. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Billingsley at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Quad City Storm at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Dueling Pianos at Corned Beef & Co., Inc. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link. This is a pre sale event only. Call 540-342-6935 ext. 2 to purchase your tickets. $20 each. *this event is non refundable*
• 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Live music: The Backyard Band at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). An Evening Celebrating HBCU History & Sports. Music provided by DJ 808 & Hosted By Kapri Monique. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Paul Rosewood at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 10 p.m.  — Star City Secret Cinema EDGE presented by Justin Smith at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Darker and dirtier, grittier and grosser, scarier and sexier, weirder and wilder than the usual closely-held films. At SCSC Edge, it's always midnight. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($) 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: The Thrillbillyz at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)
• 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, November 17

• 11 a.m. — Yoga with Blacie at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Bluegrass with Mason Creek at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 4 p.m. — Live music: Ramona and the Holy Smokes at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Dirt Church with Trek Roanoke at Carvins Cove – Bennett Springs (4300 Carvins Cove Road Salem). A fun-filled day of mountain biking at the cove; all levels welcome. Two rides will take place — one of around 15 miles and another of around 10. Pace will be for all riders and skill levels. Find more information at this link.
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Rachael Hester & the Tennessee Walkers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Compress & Shock: Clase de RCP y Primeros Auxilios / CPR & AED Training presented by Casa Latinas & Latinas Network at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Absolutamente gratis. ¡Aprenda que hacer durante una emergencia! Visita este enlace para más información. / Absolutely free. Learn what to do during an emergency. Visit this link for more information.
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7). — Live music: Larry & Joe at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)

Monday, November 18

• 12:30 p.m. — Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board of Directors meeting in the first floor EOC conference room 159 at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting – public hearings in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Tuesday, November 19

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Foster Burton at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Star City Poets Society Open Mic Night at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Sign-ups start at 6 p.m.
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Raphaël Feuillâtre at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7). — Live music: Kee Avil, Gaffer Project, and Naked Movie Star at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Karaoke Night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Sky Dolphin at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Wednesday, November 20

• 7 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Montano’s International Gourmet (7813, 3733 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Open Mic Night featuring Charissa Joy at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: The Band Paul with Cosmic Gorilla at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Ongoing

• Through December 8 — Johnny Floyd “Child Be Free” exhibit at Roanoke College’s Olin Hall Galleries, Upper Smoyer Gallery (240 High St., Salem). The exhibit explores our relationship with time and how we define ourselves within its bounds delving into questions of purpose and identity, often through the lens of recursion theory, where repetition leads to revelation. Includes experimentation with paper, sewing, and digital manipulation, to intertwine archival imagery with themes of ancestry and connection, drawing inspiration from The Center for Studying Structures of Race’s project on naming unnamed enslaved individuals who contributed to Roanoke College's history. Find more information at this link.
• Through December 8 — Sandy Williams IV “Freedom is Not a Metaphor” at Roanoke College’s Olin Hall Galleries, Olin Gallery (240 High St., Salem). The exhibition invites viewers to reconsider the construction and contestation of memory, intertwining family portraits with discussions on public space, while challenging conventional narratives and encouraging dialogue on agency and historical injustices. Williams prompts us to confront our shared consciousness and envision a more inclusive and just society built upon a deeper understanding of our history and identity. Find more information at this link.
• Through December 13 — Altered Art – Making Art Your Own at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (2 Riverside Cir., Roanoke). Local artists have joined with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine students, faculty, and staff to present their visions of creativity with discarded art by altering existing pieces to tell new stories.The exhibition is up until Friday, Dec. 13. To arrange for a visit, contact Courtney Powell (cbrakes@vt.edu).
• Saturdays through December 28 — Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour starting at 11:15 a.m. from Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). A walking tour that connects Roanoke's local food scene with the city's colorful history. Visit six food-tasting locations within the historic and vibrant downtown historic district. Delicious samplings, enough for a hearty meal for most, are served from locally-owned eateries at iconic historic locations. Find more information and reserve your spot at this link. ($)
• Through the end of December — WNC Art Relief Project at Left of Center Art Space (24 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). We're dedicating our gallery to western North Carolina artists displaced by Hurricane Helene, providing them a place to sell their work at no cost. This initiative runs through the end of December 2024, with all sales proceeds going directly to the artists. Find more information at this link.