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This Weekend

• Thursday 5/23 to Sunday 5/26 — Festival in the Park at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke) and the Berglund Performing Arts Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Features family activities, artists, vendors, performers, and food trucks at Elmwood Park with movies shown on the big screen at night. Live music performances will be held indoors at the Berglund Center every evening. Find a live music schedule in the special section below. More information can be found at this link. Buy concert tickets here. ($)
• Thursday 5/23 to Sunday 5/26 — William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). Time is of the essence as plots abound to overthrow the king, to overthrow the magician Prospero, and to wreak revenge on the treacherous Duke of Milan. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• Friday 5/24 to Sunday 5/26 — 4th Annual Salem Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)

Wednesday, May 22

• 1 p.m. — Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission meeting at the Jefferson Boardroom of the Conference Center of Roanoke (106 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Mercy Creek 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. No dance partner necessary. Find more information, including a schedule of lessons and practices at this link. ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Bark in the Park) at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Christian Mcbride & Inside Straight at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Late Night Stumblers at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, May 23

• 11 a.m. — Food Truck Thursday presented by Roanoke County Parks at Green Hill Park (2500 Green Hill Park Rd., Salem). Attendees can expect a wide range of food options at these events, from Puerto Rican or Asian cuisines to seafood and hot-pressed sandwiches, alongside American classics like BBQ and cheeseburgers. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: IréSon at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Blackwater Band presented by Delta Dental’s Party in Elmwood at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). This week’s food vendors are Schult's Dogs and Chris' Coffee and Custard. Lawn chairs are welcome. No outside food, drink or coolers. Kids under 12 are free. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Sanctuary and Meditation Gardens presented by Carilion Clinic at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Yoga and kids activities begin at 6 p.m., with the workshop to follow at 6:45. Community nights are free and open to all ages. Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Reels and Wheels: A Bike Film Festival presented by PedalSafe Roanoke at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Features short films, videos, and conversations about safe cycling, including a screening of The Street Project, an essential documentary examining the history of street use in the United States and exploring a future with better alternatives in which cars, pedestrians, and cyclists can coexist. Visit this link for more information. RSVP here.
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Marie-Clair Evans at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem BeerMongers vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Country Night) at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to reserve your tickets. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Noah Spencer – Live on the Rooftop at Corned Beef & Co., Inc. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Alex Cano at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Friday, May 24

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: JoJo Stockton & Solacoustix at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Josh Turner – Greatest Hits Tour at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: $2 Shake at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Terry Brown Ascension Project at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs at the 3rd Street Coffeehouse (305 Mountain Ave. SW). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: The Oddfellows at The Village Grill (1802 Memorial Ave., Roanoke). 
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Grateful Dead Night) at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Student Bands Live presented by the Jefferson Center Music Lab at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Talented music lab students are eager to display their abilities for the community. This event goes beyond just music, it's about fostering skills in collaboration, leadership, and business. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — The Creatives’ Social Hour presented by Cirqulation Studio at The Aurora Studio Center (110 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). The goal of these events is to provide creatives a space to network and to raise funds to provide microgrants for selected creatives each month. Find more information at this link. ($) 
• 9 to 11:59 p.m. — Live music: Eggs with Legs at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, May 25

• 6:15 a.m. — 14th Annual Conquer the Cove 25K & Marathon presented by Virginia’s Blue Ridge starting at Sherwood Archers (2720 Timberview Rd., Roanoke). No dogs are allowed on the property. Find more information at this link. ($)
• 9 a.m. to noon — Wildflower Sale at Roanoke Council Garden Clubs (3640 Colonial Ave., Roanoke). Volunteers will help customers pick the right plants for their needs, based on the desire for flower color, plant height, bloom season, and whether the growing spot is in shade, sun or something in-between. Find more information at this link.
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Healing-Centered Engagement and Community Arts Summit presented by Roanoke Valley Youth Advocate Programs at Center in the Square (1 Market Square, Roanoke). The day will be filled with inspiring discussions, interactive workshops, and creative activities. This event is all about exploring the intersection of healing, community engagement, and the arts. Discover new ways to incorporate healing practices into your community arts projects. Find more information at this link.
• 11 a.m. — 2nd Annual Latinas Dream BIG presented by Latinas Network at Thrasher Park (930 Old Vinton Mill Rd. NE, Roanoke). Features activities for the entire family. Find more information at this link.
• Noon to 2 p.m. — Downtown Daddies Brunch at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). 'Oops! All Kings' drag brunch at Ursula's Cafe. Find more information at this link. 
• 1 p.m. — Shaken or Stirred: The Hands-on Craft Cocktail Adventure presented by Roanoke Food Tours at Lucky Restaurant (18 Kirk Ave., Roanoke). Learn to make four elemental craft cocktails with the expert Lucky bartenders and find out when and how you can improvise. Space is limited. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 5:30 p.m. — Live music: The Ambassador and The Chosen Few at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Hairball at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Goodtime Alibi at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Bryan Toney Duo at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 6:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Arts in the Ballpark) at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Frequency ROCKS at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Gak! (90s Tribute) 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.

Sunday, May 26

• 1 p.m. — Baby Goat Snuggle at Twin Creeks Brewpub at Explore Park(1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Chris Anderson at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 3:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 5 p.m. — Live music: Troublesome Blues Band at The Village Grill (1802 Memorial Ave., Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8 p.m. Live music: Foster Burton at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 

Monday, May 27 — Memorial Day

• 11 a.m. to noon — Memorial Day 2024 at the National D-Day Memorial (3 Overlord Circle, Bedford). Free admission until noon. Find more information at this link.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Star City Secret Cinema at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). What's the film? You won't know until you take your seat and the lights go down. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($) 

Tuesday, May 28

• 4:30 p.m. — Youth Services Citizens Board meeting at the Gainsboro Branch Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
• 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City School Board meeting at the School Administration Building (40 Douglass Ave. NW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Lecture: “The Roanoke Valley in the 1950s” with Nelson Harris as part of the Kegley Lecture Series presented by the Historical Society of Western Virginia at Christ Lutheran Church (2011 Brandon Rd., Roanoke). The book, not officially available until July, will be sold at the event for a reduced price with proceeds benefiting the historical society. Find more information at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Stand-up comedy: The R.E.A.L. Funny at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 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. Purchase tickets here.

Wednesday, May 29

• 5:15 p.m. — Landsdowne Plawk presented by Roanoke Plawkers at Roanoke EnVision Center (2607 Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Plawk (verb): To pick up litter while walking. Take a 45ish minute walk together and collect litter along the way. Anyone/everyone is invited to show up and pitch in. All cleanup supplies will be provided.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Mercy Creek at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Ongoing

• Through May 24 — Reading into Art presented by Book No Further and Art on 1st at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Artists from throughout Western Virginia have created art inspired by one of five books written by local authors. Visit this link for a list of this year’s celebrated artists and authors. 
• Through July 28 — All She Surveys exhibit at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). highlights 16 mid- to late-career women artists based in Roanoke or a contiguous county. This intimate group exhibition gives a taste of the work these artists have made and are creating. Find more information at this link.
• Through August 25 — Rimer Cardillo exhibit at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Through graphic work, sculptural objects, and large-scale installations, Cardillo presents viewers with his searching inquiry into relations across national borders and his rigorous investigation of continuities between historical epochs. Find more information at this link. 
• Saturdays through December 28 — Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour starting at 11:15 a.m. from Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). A walking tour that connects Roanoke's local food scene with the city's colorful history. Visit six food-tasting locations within the historic and vibrant downtown historic district. Delicious samplings, enough for a hearty meal for most, are served from locally-owned eateries at iconic historic locations. Find more information and reserve your spot at this link.

Festival in the Park

Thursday 5/23

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke).

• 6 p.m. — Concert Pre-Party 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Corey Hunley 
• 7:45 p.m. — Live music: Kylie Frey 
• 8:45 p.m. — Live music: Logan Crosby

Friday 5/24

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke).

• 6 p.m. — Concert Pre-Party 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Eyes of Silver
• 8:15 p.m. — Live music: Pure Prairie League

Saturday 5/25

Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

• Noon — Southwest Virginia Ballet
• 1:30 p.m. — Live music: Sarai Sibéal
• 3 p.m. — Live music: Jimothy
• 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Faded Travelers
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Harvest Blaque & Squad Soul
• 7 p.m. — Live music: PanJammers

Hall Associates Stage (Corner of Jefferson St. and Elm Ave.).

• 1 p.m. — Live music: One Eye Open
• 2:30 p.m. — Live music: Limbers 
• 4 p.m. — Live music: Egan Green
• 5:30 p.m. — Live music: The Live Rehearsal

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke).

• 6 p.m. — Concert Pre-Party 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Galaxia!
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Johnny Lex and the Allies
• 9 p.m. — Live music: Allman Betts Band

Sunday 5/26

Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke)

• 2 p.m. — Live music: The Joy Bells
• 3 p.m. — Live music: The Flip Phones
• 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Gasoline Alley
• 6 p.m. — Live music: In the Meantime

Hall Associates Stage (Corner of Jefferson St. and Elm Ave.)

• 2:30 p.m. — Live music: LouD
• 4 p.m. — Live music: Egan Green
• 5:30 p.m. — Live music: Hutcheson Drive

Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke).

• 6 p.m. — Concert Pre-Party 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Sessions Band
• 8:15 p.m. — Live music: 1964 The Tribute