Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/27 to 4/3.

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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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This Weekend

  • Wednesday 3/27 through Saturday 3/30 — “Escape to Margaritaville” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). This musical comedy features the most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including “Cheeseburger in Paradise”, “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Volcano,” and many more. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • Wednesday 3/27 through Saturday 3/30 — David Ramey: Gainsboro Road and Beyond (final weekend) at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture (1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke) and the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). On view at each museum are approximately 100 drawings with 75 accompanying stories that record the artist’s youthful memories of Roanoke’s thriving Black communities of Gainsboro and Northeast from the mid-1940s through the late 1960s. Find more information at this link.

Wednesday, March 27

  • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Jack Marion and friends at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 6 to 8 p.m. — Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3 to 10 presented by Glo Fiber and the Kiwanis Club of Salem at the Salem Civic Center softball fields (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Hunts for the two younger age groups (3-6) will be on the back field with the two older age groups (7-10) using the front field. Hunts will be run approximately every 15 minutes with roughly 25 participants per hunt. Find more information at this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — “Stories from an Abandoned Virginia” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Falllift and Liam Pendergrass with special guest Marie-Claire Evans  at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Thursday, March 28

  • 4 p.m. — Opening reception: Artistic Encounters with Rudy Saunders presented by Blue Ridge PBS at 1215 McNeil Dr. SW, Roanoke. Following the reception, Mr. Saunders’ exhibit will be on display April 1-12, 1 to 4 p.m. Visit this link for more information. 
  • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 6 p.m — MAKE Roanoke general meeting at the South County Library (6303 Merriman Rd., Roanoke). Get inside information and help contribute to the creation of a shared maker space initiative here in Roanoke. Find more information at this link. 
  • 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Author event: Leading from the Margins — A talk with Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D. at Hollins University’s duPont Chapel with a book signing to follow in the Botetourt Reading Room (7980 E. Campus Dr., Roanoke). A highly respected and sought-after advocate for the liberal arts and inclusion, President Hinton’s leadership reflects a deep commitment to educational equity and the education of women. For more information call (540) 362-6287 or email bakersl@hollins.edu. 
  • 7 and 9 p.m. — Live music: Cyrille Aimée at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 8 to 11:45 p.m. — Latin Nights presented by Kizomba Roanoke at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Join Zoukumi Roanoke instructor Ophelia’s beginner zouk dance lesson during happy hour. Her lessons are a great opportunity for anyone wishing to learn a new dance role (lead/follow). Find more information at this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Lua Flora at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

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Friday, March 29

  • 4:30 to 7 p.m. — Networking: Final Friday presented by the Botetourt Chamber, COBI Group, and Ambassadors at Rodeo Chico (200 Town Center St., Daleville). 
  • 5:30 p.m. — Grandin Chillage Kickoff featuring live music from Solacoustix at 1328 Grandin Ave., Roanoke. The block between Westover Ave. and Memorial Ave. will be closed with a stage at the stoplight. Entrance location is Westover Ave. & Grandin Rd. Find more information at this link. ($)
  • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Thrillbillyz at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 6 p.m. — Live music: Dan Carrell at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
  • 6 p.m. — Live music: Eli Lev at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
  • 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Kenny George Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
  • 7 p.m. — Live music: Bach’s The Passion According to St. John presented by the Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church (2101 Jefferson St. Roanoke). This masterpiece will be presented with musical ensembles of the Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra and Choir, The Roanoke Valley Choral Society, and choirs of St. John Lutheran and First Evangelical Presbyterian Churches. Find more information at this link. Admission free or with suggested donation. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Fayetteville Marksmen at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Live music: James Brickey at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). 
  • 7:30 p.m. — Networking: The Creatives Social Hour at Cirqulation, downstairs in the Aurora Building (110 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). Two artists will be featured at this event, which occurs on the last Friday of every month; these two artists will split 50% of the donations received at the event. Find more information at the social hour, including how to apply for creative community microgrants and volunteer opportunities by visiting this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Lespecial with Litz at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Live music: Stop Light Observations with Dante Elephant at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to reserve tickets. 
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Mountain Walrus at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, March 30

  • 10 a.m. to noon — Town of Buchanan Easter Egg Hunt at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Easter Egg Hunt Starts at 10.30 a.m.; 4 age groups for hunt, 2 special golden eggs per group. Find more information at this link.
  • 10 a.m. to noon — Easter Egg Hunt presented by Southwest Fellowship Community Church at Starkey Park South (6551 Merriman Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link. Families can sign up to participate at this link. 
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Eggscellent Adventure at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Featuring an Easter egg scavenger hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, family activities and crafts, free face painting; food and local vendor wares will be available for purchase. Find more information at this link. ($)
  • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Community Easter Egg Hunt at Clearbrook Baptist Church (5219 Singing Hills Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register.
  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Author event: Meet Brook Allen, author of “West of Santillane” at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • Noon — Grown Up Easter Egg Hunt presented by Garden Variety Harvests at Lick Run Farm (1626 10th St. NW, Roanoke). $100's in prizes include offerings from Wyrd Kitchen, Edible Goose Creek, Golden Cactus, Food Hut, Crystal Spring Grocery, LEAP and more. All proceeds from egg hunt tickets support our on-farm internship program, Take Root. For more information and to buy tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Chris Anderson at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 5 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Fork in Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). 
  • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Becki and the Boom Booms at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 6 p.m. — Live music: Justin Prillaman Duo at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
  • 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Karlee Raye Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Fayetteville Marksmen at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Billy Steele at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). 
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: The Dogwood Drive Songwriter Showcase at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Featuring Colin Cutler, Rebecca Porter, Amanda Bocchi, and Jaded Ravins. Visit this link to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Stand-up comedy: The R.E.A.L. Funny at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Keith Allen Circus + 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 the Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

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Sunday, March 31

  • 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Gary John at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: String Shine at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 

Monday, April 1

  • 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 meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6 p.m. — CSG Book Club: “Let Us Descend” by Jesmyn Ward presented by Rainy Day Reads at Crystal Spring Grocery Co. (2205 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). Want to read ahead? The May 6 selection is “The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig. Find more information at this link. 
  • 6:30 p.m. — Books & Beans Book Club presented by Book No Further at Little Green Hive (1402 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). This month’s selection is “Coyote Weather” by Amanda Cockerell. Want to read ahead? The May 6 selection is “The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle” by Stuart Turton. RSVP to attend at this link. Purchase your books here.
  • 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 

Tuesday, April 2

  • 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Sideshow Runaways at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 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: Christian Q & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Wednesday, April 3

  • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Circus Mutt at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
  • 6:30 p.m. — Queer Tango Lessons & Practice presented by Queer Dance Roanoke and Dance with Lane at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Join in this spring to learn Argentine Tango, a gender-norm defying dance where anyone can lead or follow. You do not need to have a dance partner to participate, we will all be dancing and learning together. Find more information, including a schedule of lessons and practices at this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — Live music: Tim Martin and Brian Wheeling at the Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). 
  • 7:30 p.m. — Community Iftaar hosted by Delegate Sam Rasoul at Basil Pizza (3403 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Break fast together and enjoy an evening of spiritual fellowship, kindness, and reflection. All are welcome to participate. Visit this link for more information. 
  • 9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Ongoing

  • April 1 through April 12 — Featured Artist Rudy Saunders display at Blue Ridge PBS (1215 McNeil Dr. SW, Roanoke). If you find yourself strolling down Roanoke’s Crystal Spring Avenue you might just find our featured artist, Rudy Saunders, creating one of his signature birdhouses while whistling with the neighborhood birds. See his work on display from 1 to 4 p.m. daily. Find more information at this link. 
  • Through April 7 — Birds, Beasts, and Roots: A Selection of Works by Joe Kelley at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.