Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 11/8 to 11/15.

A street party and grand opening of the exhibition Swoon, featuring the work of contemporary artist Caledonia Curry/Swoon at the Taubman Museum of Art on Saturday, Nov. 4. PHOTO BY LINDSEY HULL. 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. 8 through 17 — “Reading into Art” exhibition at Art on 1st (300 1st St., Roanoke). This exhibition is a collaboration between Art on 1st and Book No Further and has been inspired by Roanoke authors. It is a heartfelt tribute to Roanoke's incredible creativity, the magic of storytelling, and the inspiration it sparks. Find more information at this link.
Nov. 10 through 12 — 35th Annual Stocked Market presented by the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information including open times and admission fees, visit this link.
Nov. 10 through 12 — The Gravel Gathering at Jamison Mill Park (2000 Jamison Mill Rd., Henry). A weekend of camping, gravel bike riding, food, and music in Franklin County. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
Nov. 12 through 13 — Edmunds Lecture Series 2023: “When Your Faith Takes Turns You Never Saw Coming” featuring Peter Enns at Second Presbyterian Church (214 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information including a detailed schedule at this link.
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.

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. — Roanoke City 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 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — “The Grinch” presented by Spirit FM at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Nick Lowe featuring Los Strait Jackets at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
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.

Thursday, November 9

5 p.m. — Roanoke City Architectural Review Board committee meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Elonzo Wesley at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — “Nothing’s For Free: The History of Freeride Mountain Biking” presented by Cardinal Bicycle at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — Soul Sessions open mic at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). This week’s theme is Sweet memories/ I should have said. Find more information at this link.
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Albert Castiglia at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 to 10 p.m. — The R.E.A.L. Funny Comedy Show at All Sports Cafe Salem (152 E. Main St., Salem). Find more information at this link.
8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Melissa McSherry at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
9:30 p.m. — Live music: Timewave Zero at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, November 10

10 a.m. — Gun Violence Prevention Commission Education and Research Committee virtual meeting. For more information, contact Angie O’Brien at (540) 853-5309 or by email at angela.o'brien@roanokeva.gov or gvpc@roanokeva.gov.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Opening Day: Swoon at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Striking, contemplative, and inspirational, this work is a powerful reminder of the potential for transformation that lies within us all. Find more information at this link. The Taubman Museum of Art’s presentation of Swoon is a 20-year retrospective of the artist’s work, highlighting her journey from a street and installation artist to her most recent work as a filmmaker.($)
6 p.m. — Music on the Corner: All Saints Concert at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave.) The St. John’s Choir and chamber orchestra will perform Handel’s four coronation anthems under the direction of Dr. Larry Wyatt. Find more information at this link.
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Jordan Harman & Chris Blankenship at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Jive Exchange at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: The Young Sinclairs, The Stray Lions, Rikki Rakki, and The Jangles at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Kendall Street Company at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Elvis in Concert — The Story of The King at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Murder Wagon at Crescent City Bourbon & BBQ (19 Salem Ave., Roanoke).
8 p.m. — Stand-up comedy: Theo Von — Return of the Rat at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). 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: Liv Sloan & The Diehards at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, November 11

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Holiday Craft and Gift Show at Lord Botetourt High School (1435 Roanoke Rd., Daleville). Over 80 local vendors and crafters come together to put on this community favorite.
11 a.m. — Author event: Book Signing with Shane Simmons and Melody Blackwell-West, authors of “Legends & Lore of Southwest Virginia,” at Book No Further (112 Market St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
11 a.m. to noon — Virginia Veterans Parade starting at the corner of Elm and Jefferson and proceeding north into downtown Roanoke. For more information, visit this link.
3 p.m. – Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Football Championship at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Fall into Fun Carnival at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke). This event is designed for individuals with developmental disabilities. For more information, visit this link. ($)
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Bryan Toney Duo at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
6:30 p.m. — Sequoia Maner on Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” at War on Books (425 Campbell Ave. SW B4 – Entrance on 5th St., Roanoke). Listen to a few tracks from the album as Sequoia digs deep into the music, lyrics, and politics behind Kendrick’s landmark album. Visit this link for more information and to reserve your place.
7 p.m. — Live music: Mike Oregano at All Sports Cafe Salem (152 E. Main St., Salem).
7:05 p.m. (Gates open at 6) — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Macon Mayhem at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: A Night with Wrabel at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Sarai Sibéal Album Release Party at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 to 10 p.m. — The R.E.A.L. Funny Comedy Show at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
8 to 11 p.m. — Get Tilted! at Roanoke Pinball Museum (1 Market Square, Roanoke). This is a 21+ event. Visit this link for details. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Glam’r Kitti 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 12

1 p.m. — Live music: Mike Oregano at All Sports Cafe Salem (152 E. Main St., Salem).
2 to 4 p.m. — Art opening: “Reading into Art” exhibition at Art on 1st (300 1st St., Roanoke). This exhibition is a collaboration between Art on 1st and Book No Further and has been inspired by Roanoke authors. It is a heartfelt tribute to Roanoke's incredible creativity, the magic of storytelling, and the inspiration it sparks. Find more information at this link.
3 p.m. — Live music: Ndlovu at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Leonard Blush Trio at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — WWE Supershow at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)

Monday, November 13

1:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Planning Commission meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
4:30 p.m. — Melrose Plaza Advisory Committee meeting. Location TBD. For more information, visit this link.
5 p.m. — Lecture: “The Fragile Elegance of Truth: The Trials Against Genocides in Argentina” by community-based artist, printmaker, and installation artist Claudia Bernardi at Hollins University’s Frances Niederer Auditorium, Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
6:30 p.m. — Roanoke City School Board meeting at Patrick Henry High School (2102 Grandin Rd., Roanoke).
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — International Fly Fishing Film Festival at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Tuesday, November 14

10 a.m. — Towing Advisory Board meeting in the Roanoke City police department’s third floor line-up room (348 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke).
11 a.m. to noon — Melrose Plaza official groundbreaking at Roanoke Jobs Campus (2502 Melrose Ave. NW., Roanoke).
3 to 6 p.m. — Regional Shred Event presented by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). A free event for Small Business Owners in the Greater Roanoke & NRV. Find more information at this link.
3:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Arts Commission meeting at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave., SW Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Lecture: "Octagon House" with Derek Orr at Christ Lutheran Church (2011 Brandon Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Graham Nash – Sixty Years of Songs and Stories at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
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: JSB Variety Show at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, November 15

7:30 p.m. — Live music: Rufus Wainwright 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: Dirk Quinn Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.