Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/12 to 4/19.

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A train hauling boxcars for Amazon Prime rolls past the Hotel Roanoke, O. Winston Link & History Museum of Western Virginia and St. Andrew's Catholic Church in April 2023. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) 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

  • Through April 23 — “A Marriage of Art and Math – Artwork Inspired by Dual Platonic Solids” featuring artwork by Mark A. Reynolds presented in part by the City of Roanoke through the Roanoke Arts Commission at Hollins University’s Eleanor D. Wilson Museum (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). Find more information, including museum hours, at this link.
  • Through May 6 — “The Railroad and the Art of Place,” a photography exhibit featuring the work of David Kahler at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Daid Kahler photographed trains along the Pocahontas Division of the Norfolk Southern Railway to explore his own aesthetic of “place.” Find more information at this link. ($)
  • Through May 6 — “The Art of Place” featuring work by Susan Egbert, Angie Patton Poe, Nan Mahone Wellborn, and Brett LaGue at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). This exhibit captures idyllic scenes and the natural beauty of the greater Roanoke region. Find more information at this link. ($)

Upcoming

  • May 1 — Virginia Gentleman Acapella Chorus at Grace Church (2731 Edgewood St., Roanoke). Call to RSVP by Friday, April 21 (540-525-0709).

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Wednesday, April 12

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 21st Annual Senior Fun & Health Fair Day at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). For more information, visit this link.
  • 1 p.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals meeting at City Council Chambers in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Last Real Circus at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, April 13

  • 4 p.m. — Roanoke City audit committee meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 5 p.m. — Architectural Review Board meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 p.m. — Joe Gatto Comedy Show at Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — Conversation with author Rachel Beanland at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) — Live Music: Bangladeafy, Swamp Serpent, and Gatter Project at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Uncle Muscle at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Comedy Night at Three Notch’d Craft Kitchen and Brewery (24 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, April 14

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 6:30 p.m. — Live Music: The Wilson Springs Hotel with The Floorboards at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live Music: Kerosene Willy at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live Music: Yarn with special guest Brock William Butler at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live Music: Tin Can Locomotive at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, April 15

  • 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Flea Market at Berglund Center's Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Salem Holiday Market at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). For more information, visit this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Blue Ridge Kite Festival at Green Hill Park (2501 Parkside Dr., Salem).
  • 10 a.m. to noon — Kids’ Fishing Day at Woody Lake (2150 Sontag Rd., Rocky Mount). For more information, visit this link.
  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — The Daisy Art Parade on Henry Street (MLK Bridge, 1st St., Campbell Ave., John Nolen Plaza). For more information, visit this link.
  • 1 to 3 p.m. — Book Signing with authors Debbie Seagle and Dan Smith at The Soup Shop (7360 Floyd Hwy., Copper Hill).
  • 2 to 5 p.m. — Views and Brews E-Bike Tours at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 7 to 8:30 p.m. — The Old Maid and the Thief at the Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live Music: Del McCoury Band at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live Music: Dylan Dent, TyTylerTy, and Tay The Truth at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live Music: Tumbao at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, April 16

  • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • Noon to 4 p.m. — JDRF One Walk at Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information, visit this link.
  • 12:15 to 3 p.m. — Spring Family Festival at CommUNITY Church (1923 E. Main St., Salem). For more information, visit this link.
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — Hands on Herbal Tea Workshop at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 4 to 7 p.m. — Live Music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Monday, April 17

  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Salem Holiday Market at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). For more information, visit this link.
  • 4 to 9 p.m. — Education Appreciation Night at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 5:30 to 8 p.m. — Roanoke Valley Sports Club: Roger Ayers at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Live Music: Father John Misty at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 8:30 to 5 p.m. — Food Safety Class at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). For more information, visit this link.

Tuesday, April 18

  • 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Roanoke Arts Commission meeting in the Economic Development Office conference room (117 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 5:30 p.m. — Author reading with Cathryn Hankla at Market Gallery (22 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 p.m. — Local author and poet Amanda J. McGee will be facilitating The Poetry in Place Workshop, an official Year of the Artist event, at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin St., Roanoke). Participants will learn about the use of place in poetry via examples from famous poets from around the world. They will then be invited to take part in a writing exercise and voluntary open mic. Registration information and further details can be found at this link.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Walk and Run at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Music Bingo at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: JSB Variety Show at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, April 19

  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Brew-ha-ha Open Mic Comedy Night at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live Music: Langhorne Slim & John Craigie at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Sam Burchfield at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.