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. Especially with pandemic uncertainty, we strongly encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.

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Upcoming

• May 26 to 28 — Roanoke’s Festival in the Park at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for all the details.

Ongoing

• Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. — Star City Cruise E-Bike Tour presented by Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). This 13 mile tour will highlight tons of cool Roanoke sights and shops. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Wednesday, May 17

• 11 a.m. to noon — Zumba at the Williamson Road Branch Library (3837 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information call (540) 853-2340.
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art. For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. Arrive at least ten minutes early. ($)
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Disco Mountain Bike Race Series starting at the Star Trail Head parking lot on Riverland Rd SE. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Soul Sessions Wednesday Night Poetry Show at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring local poets and musicians.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q & the Groove at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, May 18

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Blackwater Rhythm and Blues with food vendor Mountain Grille. Visit this link for more information.
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Edible Landscape presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic Night at Living Proof Beer Company (50 West Court St., Rocky Mount) featuring live music.
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Write Now! Writing Group at Bower Center for the Arts (305 N. Bridge St., Bedford). Take something you’ve written to read/share and discuss with the group. Find more information at this link.
• 7 to 10 p.m. — R&B Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke), band TBA. For more information, visit this link. ($)

Friday, May 19

• 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free Yoga for the People at the main Roanoke Public Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke.) More information can be found at this link.
• 9 a.m. — Friday Coffee Club Ride starting at Sweet Donkey Coffee (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke). Meet local road cyclists at this weekly coffee club ride.
• Noon to 11 p.m. — Camp Reckoning at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (11176 Peaceful Valley Road, New Castle) featuring live music from The Dead Reckoning. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Van Halen Tribute: The 84 & Def Leppard Tribute: Excitable at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Performance: The Day the Past is Dead and Gone presented at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Jive Exchange at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Julian Taylor with Bill Hudson & Vladimir Espinosa at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Marie Anderson on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, May 20

• 7 to 11 a.m. — Hustle for the Homeless 5k to benefit The Least of These Ministry, starting at 602 Marshall Ave SW. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Roll Over Cancer Bike Ride starting at Chaos Mountain Brewing Co. (3135 Dillons Mill Road, Callaway) to benefit Carilion Clinic Cancer Center. 25 and 50 mile rides depart at 9 a.m. Find more information at this link.
• 10 a.m. to noon — Sustainable Roanoke will hold a recycling event at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church (2505 Electric Rd, Roanoke). A Sycamore Snack Food Truck will be on site. Please refer to sustainableroanoke.org for an updated list of recyclables.
• 11 a.m. — Downtown Roanoke food and cultural tour, starting at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Gainsboro Block Party featuring free entertainment, food, and fun in front of the Gainsboro Branch Library (15 Patton Ave. NW). For more information, please call (540) 853-2540.
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Local Colors Festival in Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). The opening ceremony kicks off the event at 11:00 with a Procession of Nations and speeches from dignitaries. Features food, craft, and artisan vendors, performances, and a children’s area. For more information, visit this link.
• Noon to 5 p.m. — Brewridge Music Festival at Mountain Lake Lodge (115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• Noon to 6 p.m. — Wine & Roses Festival at Virginia Mountain Vineyards (4204 Old Fincastle Road). Find more information at this link.
• Noon to 11 p.m. — Camp Reckoning at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (11176 Peaceful Valley Road, New Castle) featuring live music, food, and activities. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 1 to 6 p.m. — Vinton Palooza at the Vinton War Memorial (814 East Washington Avenue). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Lecture: Clearing Up Misconceptions about Forest Management presented by the Clean Valley Council as part of the Star City Sustainability Series. Meet in the Virginia Western Community College parking lots 14-15, located near McNeil Drive at the southeast edge of the park. The speaker will talk about what foresters do, address preconceptions and misconceptions about things like clear cutting, and other forest management practices.Find more information at this link.
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: The Worx presented by Daleville Town Center as part of the Daleville Summer Concert Series at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 5 p.m. to midnight — Second Chance Prom at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Missed your high school prom? Want to re-live the glory days? Well now you can! Our second chance prom is the perfect way to spend the evening with your sweetheart or group of close friends! *Prom attire is required to attend this exclusive event* We will have our large private room set up for prom night only! Dinner specials (check back for details) will be served from 5pm-8pm and a live DJ will be performing from 9pm-midnight! Best dressed will be crowned prom king and queen, photo wall backdrop with props and spiked punch! For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Jo Dee Messina at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Performance: The Day the Past is Dead and Gone presented at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). Drawn from real-life experiences of the men and women who were enslaved at Poplar Forest, the trilogy explores the complexity of their lives and their struggles to survive. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Joey’s Van at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 to 10 p.m. — Live music: The Gibson Brothers at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Half Moon & Special Guests at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, May 21

• Noon to 2 p.m. — Camp Reckoning at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (11176 Peaceful Valley Road, New Castle) featuring live music, food, and activities. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Foreigner: The Greatest Hits Tour at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Sierra Hull at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Monday, May 22

• 11 a.m. to noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Gainsboro Branch Public Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke).
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free Yoga for the People at the main Roanoke Public Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke.) More information can be found at this link.
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Golden Cactus Pub Run starting at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 5th St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Tuesday, May 23

• 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City School Board meeting at the school administration building (40 Douglass Avenue NW, Roanoke).
• 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. — L’eroica (Roanoke’s Friendliest Group Road Ride) starting at Cardinal Bicycle’s Grandin Village Location (1312 Winbourne St., Roanoke). All levels of cyclists are welcome. If you’re new to group road riding please feel welcome to let an experienced rider know so they can give you some guidance and tips! The “seasoned” riders enjoy and look forward to bringing new riders in! Visit this link for more information.
• 6 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Run & Walk at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Walk or run with the Fleet Feet family; 1, 3, and 5 mile routes are available, and participants can scale the distance or pace to their own needs. Check in at the Fleet Feet tent when you arrive. Visit this link for more details.
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dance Night at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6:20 p.m. — Pub Run presented by The Original Pub Run starting at The Village Grill (1802 Memorial Ave., Roanoke). Courses are suggested for multiple speeds and/or distances. Meet, run/jog/walk, then drink and eat. Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. — Author Event: Virginia's Lost Appalachian Trail with Dr. Mills Kelly as part of the Kegley Lecture Series at Christ Lutheran Church (2011 Brandon Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: JSB Variety Show at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, May 24

• 11 a.m. to noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Williamson Road Branch Public Library (3837 Williamson Rd. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art. For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Soul Sessions Wednesday Night Poetry Show at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring local poets and musicians.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: In The Pocket at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.