Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 4/26 to 5/3.

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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 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. ($)
  • Through May 6 — “The Art of Place” featuring work by Susan Egbert, Angie Patton Poe, Nan Mahone Wellborn, and Brett LaGue at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). This exhibit captures idyllic scenes and the natural beauty of the greater Roanoke region. Find more information at this link. ($)

Wednesday, April 26

  • 6:30 p.m. — Open Mic with The Comedy Lab, Roanoke’s original comedy open mic, at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke)
  • 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.

Thursday, April 27

  • 5:30 p.m. — Artist reception and painted violins viewing hosted by Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at Hotel Roanoke's Bar 1882 (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). There will be a cash bar, local artists and musicians, 12 painted violins, and two prizes for happy hour attendees. Violins will be raffled. All proceeds from this fundraiser go directly to the RSO's Education Department. For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 p.m. — The Darkside Experience, featuring classic studio albums of Pink Floyd, at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — Public hearing on Roanoke’s proposed budget and tax rates in Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 7:30 p.m. — “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Join this ensemble cast of outrageous characters for a peek into the lives and power struggles of women in 1960s New York. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — The Machine performs Pink Floyd at The Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Sisters & Brothers at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, April 28

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 11 a.m. — Dedication of Estelle H. McCadden Park, formerly known as Kennedy Park (1616 19th St. NW, Roanoke).
  • 5 to 10 p.m. — District 66 Toastmasters Annual Conference, Day 1, at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For full agenda and more information, visit this link.
  • 6 p.m. — Grandin Chillage, featuring food, live music and entertainment. Entrance at Pinnacle Financial Partners (1323 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 p.m. — Virginia Children’s Theatre Presents James and The Giant Peach at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 to 11 p.m. — Roanoke Pride 31st anniversary weekend at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke), featuring Brooke Lynn Hytes and others. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Best of Broadway at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Main Stage (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presents The Music of John Denver at Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Mill Mountain Ringers Spring Concert at Raleigh Court United Methodist Church (1706 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7:30 p.m. — “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Join this ensemble cast of outrageous characters for a peek into the lives and power struggles of women in 1960s New York. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays dance party at Leonore Restaurant (128 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: The Kind Thieves at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

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Saturday, April 29

  • 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — District 66 Toastmasters Annual Conference, Day 2, at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For full agenda and more information, visit this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Love Thy Neighbor Walk, a two-mile walk around Roanoke neighborhoods, with registration starting at Loudon Avenue Christian Church (730 Loudon Ave.). For more information, visit this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Little Kids Balance Bike Rodeo at Vic Thomas Park (1234 Midvale Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 68th annual Vinton Dogwood Festival, featuring a parade, more than 90 vendors and entertainment, at the Vinton Farmers Market (204 W. Lee Ave., Vinton). For more information, visit this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 2023 Open Studios Tour of Roanoke, featuring 38 artists and 12 locations across the city. For more information, visit this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Roanoke Valley Holistic Expo at Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). For information, visit this link.
  • 11 a.m. — Virginia Children’s Theatre Presents James and The Giant Peach at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Blacksburg author Matthew Vollmer will sign his new book All of Us Together in the End during Independent Bookstore Day at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Mimosas at the Mansion, a brunch event and tour at the Fishburn Mansion / Mountain View Recreation Center (714 13th St. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Downtown Food and Cultural Tour hosted by Tour Roanoke. Meet at the Hotel Roanoke, main lobby (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Accompanied by local tour guides, visit six iconic restaurants in downtown Roanoke, while learning about our city’s rich cultural history. For more information and to book in advance, visit this link. ($)
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Artist pop ups at La De Da (102 Church AVe. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Party for the Planet at Mill Mountain Zoo (Mill Mountain Spur, Roanoke). Come celebrate Earth Day with Mill Mountain Zoo and Clean Valley Council.  Chat with zookeepers and participate in neat earth friendly art activities for the whole family. Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 1 to 4 p.m. — Resin art class at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 2 p.m. — Best of Broadway at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Main Stage (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 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. ($)
  • 3 p.m. — Virginia Children’s Theatre Presents James and The Giant Peach at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 p.m. — Roanoke Rampage vs. LAPD Centurions, a police and fire football team raising money for local charities, at the Salem Football Stadium (1002 Texas St.). More information can be found at this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Mason Creek at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 7 to 11 p.m. — Roanoke Pride 31st anniversary weekend at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke), featuring Heidi N Closet, Kameron Michaels and others. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Best of Broadway at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Trinkle Main Stage (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Join this ensemble cast of outrageous characters for a peek into the lives and power struggles of women in 1960s New York. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Spring Fling hosted by Southwest Virginia Pride at Elephant Walk Restaurant and Lounge (4468 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: Charissa Joy and The High Frequency at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, April 30

  • 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 2023 Open Studios Tour of Roanoke, featuring 38 artists and 12 locations across the city. For more information, visit this link.
  • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 12:30 p.m. — 31st annual Pride Festival at Elmwood Park (505 Williamson Rd. SE, Roanoke) from Roanoke Pride.
  • 2 p.m. — “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Join this ensemble cast of outrageous characters for a peek into the lives and power struggles of women in 1960s New York. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Roanoke Pride 31st anniversary weekend at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke), featuring RuPaul’s Jorgeous. For tickets and information, visit this link.

Monday, May 1

  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 6:30 p.m. — Books & Beans Book Club, featuring the May selection Mr. Owita’s Guide to Gardening by the late local author Carol Wall, at Little Green Hive (1402 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Club meets the first Monday of each month. Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Roanoke Pinball League spring 2023 season at the Roanoke Pinball Museum (1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 p.m. — Roanoke Valley Choral Society spring concert at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church (2101 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Birmingham Bulls at Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)

Tuesday, May 2

  • 8 to 9 a.m. — Wake Up, Roanoke, a networking event from the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce at Woodland Hills Independent Living (3365 Ogden Rd., Roanoke). Free members-only event. For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 p.m. — Line dance night at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 Campbell Ave. SE. Roanoke).
  • 6 to 8 p.m. — The Art of Place closing reception and gallery talk with artist-in-residence Brett LaGue at the History Museum of Western Virginia (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Walk and Run at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Music Bingo at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7:05 p.m. — IF NECESSARY: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Birmingham Bulls at Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Game Four of the SPHL President's Cup Final Series against the Birmingham Bulls. This series is best three out of five; if Game Four is not necessary your purchase will be refunded immediately and automatically. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Eggs with Legs at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, May 3

  • 6:30 p.m. — Open Mic with The Comedy Lab, Roanoke’s original comedy open mic, at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Karaoke night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.