Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/19 to 4/26.

Roanoke Rambler -
The Roanoke River as seen over the Walnut Avenue bridge in April 2023. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com for a chance to be featured in this space. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU

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.

Have a Happening? Does your business want to sponsor a newsletter? Reach out to us at news@roanokerambler.com with “Happening” in the subject line. Have fun!

Ongoing

  • Through Sunday, 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 April 21st (540-525-0709).

Don't miss out on what's happening!

Get our weekly Happenings calendar to your inbox by signing up for our FREE weekly newsletter

Great! Check your inbox and click the link.
Sorry, something went wrong. Please try again.

Or become a member for full access

Wednesday, April 19

  • 11:05 a.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Brew-ha-ha Open Mic Comedy Night at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30) — Live music: Easton Corbin at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 Campbell Ave. SE. Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Peoria Rivermen at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 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.

Thursday, April 20

  • 3 to 6 p.m. — Wine tasting by Virginia Mountain Vineyards at chocolatepaper (308 Market St. SE #3, Roanoke).
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Music Road Co. and The Ambassador at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Down By Downtown 2023 Presents: Her Majesty, Seneca Burns, American Theory, & Bolo 1037 at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Higher Education at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, April 21

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Garden Club of Virginia tours, hosted by the Mill Mountain Garden Club and Roanoke Valley Garden Club, featuring six properties across the city. Tour headquarters at South Roanoke United Methodist Church (2330 Jefferson St. SE). More information can be found at this link. ($)
  • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Opening receptions, 2023 Studio Art exhibition and Sean and Alison W. Hatter - Along the Way: A Shared Life of Painting at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St., Salem). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 to 8 p.m. — Roanoke Fashion Week: The Tattoo Experience show in Century Plaza (14 Church Ave. SE. Roanoke), featuring local tattoo studios and artists. After party at Txtur (13 Church Ave. SE. Roanoke) from 8 to 10 p.m.
  • 6:30 p.m. — Novelist Amanda Cockrell will launch her new novel Coyote Weather, the story of four young people entering the adult world in tumultuous Vietnam era, at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). For information and seat registration, visit this link.
  • 7 p.m. — There Is No Theme In Spring - City Modern Ensembles Spring Performance at William Fleming High School (3649 Ferncliff Ave. NW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Dear Nannie, a play by Sally Miller presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Meshell Ndegeocello at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Down By Downtown 2023 Presents: Big Lick Conspiracy improv comedy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays dance party at Leonore Restaurant (128 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers Headline Elmwood Park for Down by Downtown 2023. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with Liv Sloan and the Die Hards, and Kentucky Ruckus at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for full lineup and ticket details. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live Music: Urban Soil and Pressing Strings at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, April 22

  • 7:35 a.m. — Start time for the 2022 Blue Ridge Marathon Foot Levelers race at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit https://blueridgemarathon.com/ for full lineup and details.
  • 10 a.m. — Earth Day program at the Salem Museum featuring talk and foraging for edible weeds at the Salem Museum and HIstorical Society (801 E. Main St., Salem). For more information, visit this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Angels of Assisi’s Pet Health Fair at the Berglund Center Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Fair includes vaccinations, microchips, nail trims, heartworm tests, and most importantly, the ability to treat sick pets. Animals will be seen on a first-come, first-serve basis. No appointments necessary.
  • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Earth Day celebration featuring arts, crafts and information on recycling and Earth Day on Grandin Road between Memorial and Westover Avenues in Roanoke.
  • 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. ($)
  • 2:30 p.m. — Dear Nannie, a play by Sally Miller presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — There Is No Theme In Spring - City Modern Ensembles Spring Performance at William Fleming High School (3649 Ferncliff Ave. NW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — Roanoke Valley Children's Choir takes the stage for their 36th Annual Spring Concert, “A Little Spring Music” at the Church of the Holy spirit (6011 Merriman Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Dear Nannie, a play by Sally Miller presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — BlackHawk at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. to midnight — Roanoke Fashion Week presents Queen of the Runway Fashion Competition 2023 at Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood (4469 Starkey Rd., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Latin dance party at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live Music: Bring Out Yer Dead at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, April 23

  • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Roanoke Diversity Center 10-Year Anniversary Brunch Gala at The Penthouse at Center in the Square (1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). 21 and up only. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — Roanoke Fashion Week presents Designer and Boutique Fashion Show Finale at Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood (4469 Starkey Rd., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — Spring Woodcraft Paint Party at Twin Creeks Brewpub inside Explore Park (1 Olde Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2:30 p.m. — Dear Nannie, a play by Sally Miller presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 3:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 4 p.m. — Opera Roanoke presents War Requiem at Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — North Mississippi Allstars at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)

Monday, April 24

  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (break from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.) — DMV2Go at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). This full-service office is ready to help with all of your Virginia DMV needs. No appointments needed.
  • 3 to 6 p.m. — Job fair hosted by Roanoke City at the Melrose Branch Library (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Suite D). Meet with local employers who are hiring for a range of positions.
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 6 p.m. (Doors open at 4) — Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.

Tuesday, April 25

  • 6 p.m. — Line dance night at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 Campbell Ave. SE. Roanoke).
  • 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30) — Film screening of Howl (2010) about poet Allen Ginsberg with a short introduction by local poet Amanda J. McGee, author of the Marquee in Verse project. War on Books will be present selling a curated list of poetry books for attendees to add to their libraries. Information and seat reservations can be found at this link. Free.
  • 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.
  • 7:30 p.m. — Legally Blonde - The Musical at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Tickets and information can be found at this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Funk You featuring Datrian Johnson at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, April 26

  • 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — NY NY Dueling Pianos at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). A night of piano party madness, as these internationally renowned performers take all of your song requests in a clap-along, dance-along fiesta where anything can happen. For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Little Feat at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). The “Boogie” tour will mix things up, taking songs from all corners of their enormous repertoire, from hits to rarities, and Feat Fans will soon resume boogie-ing. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.) — Brett Young headlines the Budweiser Summer Series at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Show openers Crawford & Power at 7 p.m. and Jordan Fletcher at 8 p.m. For tickets and information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.