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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Ongoing Adventures

• Thursday, May 25 to June 4: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, adapted by Ken Ludwig, and presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). Recurs weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• Saturday, May 27 to June 4— VA Blue Ridge Yarn Crawl at various locations. Visit each shop and submit a completed event passport to be eligible to win one of two grand prizes. All shops will be open at least Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. during the event. Find more information at this link.
• Sunday, May 28 to August 6 — T-Rex Trail at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke). Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The short walking trail features 19 animatronic dinosaurs, a dino dig-pit and photo ops for family members of all ages. Check the website for times and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 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 24

• 11 am to noon — Zumba at the Williamson Road Branch Library (3837 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information call (540) 853-2340.
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Brewery by Bike Tour presented by Get2KnowNoke and Roanoke Outside, starting at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke) and continuing to Olde Salem in Downtown Roanoke, and ending at Golden Cactus. Learn the basics of riding with traffic and spend 45 minutes at each brewery. Tour led by talent ambassador and local food celeb John Park (aka thehungryasianrke). Visit this link for more information and to register.
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. Arrive at least ten minutes early. ($)
• 6 to 9 p.m. — ParTEE for Kids presented by Delta Dental at Roanoke Country Club (3360 Country Club Dr., Roanoke) to benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. This cocktail party and auction will feature games, live and silent auctions, hor d’oeuvres and drinks, impact stories, and fun. You do not need to participate in the golf tournament to attend, but RSVPs are requested. Find more information and RSVP at this link.
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Soul Sessions Wednesday Night Poetry Show at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring local poets and musicians.
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals (Mardi Gras in May promotion) at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 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.

Thursday, May 25

• 8 to 9 a.m. — Networking event: Coffee Talk presented by the Central Virginia Business Coalition and Building Beloved Communities at CoLab Roanoke (1327 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Legacy Motown Revue with food vendor Empanada Nirvana. Visit this link for more information.
• 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Root Vegetables 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 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Charissa Joy at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 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. ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals (Mardi Gras in May promotion) at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Mountain Walrus at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Friday, May 26

• 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.
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Salem Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Roanoke’s Festival in the Park at Elmwood Park. (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). See special section below for details or click this link.
• 3 to 8 p.m. — Jimmyfest 2023 presented by AWS1 James Buriak Foundation at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke) to benefit Gold Star families. Find more information at this link.
• 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30) — Grandin Chillage featuring music from Music Road Co., food and beer trucks, and Lib’s Lab Entertainment at CoLab Roanoke (1327 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Enter through the Pinnacle Bank drive-through. Visit this link for more information.
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Warren Zeiders at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Midnight Blue at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Low Low Chariot with special guest Charlie Brown at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, May 27

• 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. — Keystone Community Center 5k starting in Fallon Park (2116 Dale Ave. SE, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Fallen Defenders: Past to Present presented by the 24th Virginia Infantry Living Historians at the Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). The display will feature representations of almost every major conflict in American history from the Revolutionary War through Operation Inherent Resolve. For more information, visit this link.
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Salem Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 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. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Author event: Jeff Dunne, author of Nexus, will meet and greet readers at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke).
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Roanoke’s Festival in the Park at Elmwood Park. (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). See special section below for details.
• 1 to 9 p.m. — Star City Rockabilly Fest at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Features music, moonshine cocktails, beer & wine sales, a pin-up contest, a car show, local vendors, and food trucks. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 3 to 11 p.m. — SML Kickoff to Summer 2023 Field Party presented by Los Amigos Bar & Grill at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Features food, drink, and live music. Visit this link for complete information, including the live music schedule. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Summer Kick Off Party at Salt Pond Pub at Mountain Lake Lodge (115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke). Features food, live music, and giveaways. Find more information at this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Cinémathèque at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Kix at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: JoJo Stockton & Solacoustix at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Music Road Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, May 28

• 6:15 a.m. — Conquer the Cove 25k & Marathon presented by Virginia’s Blue Ridge, starting at Sherwood Archers (2720 Timberview Rd., Roanoke). The course will run the reverse course this year. There are no dogs allowed at Sherwood Archers for this event. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Salem Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. — Roanoke’s Festival in the Park at Elmwood Park. (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). See special section below for details or click this link.
• 3:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 4 to 6 p.m. — Live music: Ash Devine as part of the Sunday Mountain Music Series at the Salt Pub at Mountain Lake Lodge (115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke). For more information, visit this link.
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day)

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Gainsboro Branch Public Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke).
• 11 a.m. to noon — Memorial Day Commemoration at the National D-Day Memorial (3 Overlord Circle, Bedford). Guided tours will begin following the program, at 1 p.m. Visit this link for more information.
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Military Appreciation Night at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, 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 30

• 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.
• 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 31

• 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 (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Jackson Dean at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic with the Comedy Lab at Big Lig Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information 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: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Special section: Roanoke’s Festival in the Park schedule

Friday, May 26 through Sunday, May 28. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke), with arts and market vendors until 5 p.m. For more information, visit this link.

Live music and performances:

Regional bands will be featured on the Berglund Center Stage, located at the corner of Jefferson and Elm. Performances will be on the hour beginning at noon each day. Check in with your favorite regional and local bands to find out if and when they will play!

Other performances as listed below. Daytime activities and performances do not require paid admission. Evening performances require tickets. Evening and weekend passes can be purchased at this link. ($)

Friday, May 26

7 p.m. — Gypsy Nix at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). ($)

8:30 p.m. — Leonid & Friends at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). ($)

Saturday, May 27

1 p.m. — Faded Travelers at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

2 p.m. — Her Majesty at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

2 p.m. — Yeah Yeah Ninja performance at the Carol Williams stage (front of main library at 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

3 p.m. — Harvest Blaque & Squad Soul at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

3:45 p.m. — Egan Green at the Fret Mill Gazebo (Elmwood Park, corner of Elm Ave. and Jefferson St.)

4 p.m. — Andy Burnette Trio at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

5 p.m. — Midnight Envy at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

7 p.m. — Panjammers at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

8 p.m. — Led Head at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

Sunday, May 28

2 p.m. — Steve Henderson and Roanoke Voices at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

3 p.m. — zoom kid at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

4 p.m. — The Flip Phones at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

5 p.m. — Johnny Lex and the Allies at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

6 p.m. — Shaolin Dragons KUNGFU at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

7 p.m. — Sessions Band at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).

8:15 p.m. — 1964 The Tribute at the Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).