Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 5/3 to 5/10.

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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, May 3

  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) with instructor Bonny Branch. For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 to 8 p.m. (Check-in at 5:45) — Wednesday Night Disco “The Last Boogie” Mountain Bike Series at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center (2000 J.P. Fishburn Pkwy, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 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. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Karaoke night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, May 4

  • 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Explore Southeast community night at Morningside Urban Farm at Morningside Park (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Featuring yoga, gardening and kids activities. For more information, visit this link.
  • 6:30 p.m. — Charlotte’s Web, based on the book by E.B. White, at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
  • 6:30 p.m. — Front Quad Concert at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd. Front Quad, Roanoke). Bring your blanket or lawn chair and join the Hollins University Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and Talmadge Singers for a lively performance on Front Quad. Rain location: duPont Chapel. Free.
  • 7 p.m. — R&B Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Jamie McLean Band with William Seymour at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for tickets and information. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Join this ensemble cast of outrageous characters for a peek into the lives and power struggles of women in 1960s New York. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — My Fair Lady from Lincoln Center Theater at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co. (107 Jefferson St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

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Friday, May 5

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Community School’s Strawberry Festival at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Homemade strawberrysShortcake, artisan and local business vendors, musical entertainment and more. For more information, visit this link.
  • Noon to 2 p.m. — Closing 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.
  • 2 to 10 p.m. — Cinco de Drinko, featuring specials, bands and Big Lick’ss first Tortilla Challenge at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 5 to 9 p.m. — First Fridays featuring band 80z Nation in downtown Roanoke on Franklin Road between Jefferson Street and Williamson Road. Proceeds benefit area nonprofits. Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 5 to 9 p.m. — Art By Night featuring downtown Roanoke art galleries open late. Learn more at this link.
  • 6:30 p.m. (Limited seating available) — Charlotte’s Web, based on the book by E.B. White, at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 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. ($)
  • 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Roanoke College Choir final concert “Songs of Farewell” at Olin Hall Theater at Roanoke College (221 College Ave., Salem). Final concert under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Sandborg. For complimentary tickets and information, visit this link.
  • 8 p.m. — Cinco de Mayo Street Party featuring SUSTO, Lady Couch, Cinémathèque. Ellis Bullard and Star City Soul Club at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Spring Dance Performance at Hollins University Theatre (8004 Hill House Ct., Roanoke). Evening of dance performances featuring creative work of students, faculty, and guest artists. Free.
  • 8 p.m. — Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Tina and Her Pony with The Last Arizona & Designated Survivor at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for tickets and information. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays dance party at Leonore Restaurant (128 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)

Saturday, May 6

  • 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Roanoke Kiwanis Club pancake and auction day at Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Proceeds from Roanoke’s largest breakfast will go to local charities. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 to 11 a.m. — 71st Annual Ernest "Pig" Robertson Fishing Rodeo at Lake Spring Park (corner of West Main Street and Green Street, Salem). Children aged 9-12 may catch up to six trout. Participants must provide their own fishing equipment and adults may not fish for the children. Participants must keep the fish they catch. For more information, visit this link.
  • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 8th Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Show, featuring more than 240 vendors, at Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Community School’s Strawberry Festival at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Homemade strawberry shortcake, artisan and local business vendors, musical entertainment and more. For more information, visit this link.
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Buchanan Garden Festival, featuring handmade crafts, local and regional artists, as well as home and outdoor living vendors, at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). For more information, visit this link.
  • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Downtown Food and Cultural Tour hosted by Tour Roanoke. Meet at the Hotel Roanoke, main lobby (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Accompanied by local tour guides, visit six iconic restaurants in downtown Roanoke, while learning about our city’s rich cultural history. For more information and to book in advance, visit this link. ($)
  • 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.
  • 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. ($)
  • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Sidecar’s Kentucky Derby Street Party at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke), featuring fancy hat contest, charity raffle, live jazz-funk from “The What Four” and more. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 p.m. — Charlotte’s Web, based on the book by E.B. White, at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
  • 7:30 p.m. — “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Join this ensemble cast of outrageous characters for a peek into the lives and power struggles of women in 1960s New York. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Kendell Marvel and A Thousand Horses at The Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for tickets and information. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Spring Dance Performance at Hollins University Theatre (8004 Hill House Ct., Roanoke). Evening of dance performances featuring creative work of students, faculty, and guest artists. Free.
  • 8 p.m. — Folk and Bluegrass Street Party featuring Dark Moon Hollow, The Wilson Springs Hotel, Airshow and Colby Helms & the Virginia Creepers at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Latin dance party at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). ($)

Sunday, May 7

  • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • Noon to 5 p.m. — TacoRitas! festival at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Celebrate with us on Cinco de Mayo weekend with live Latin music, salsa dancing, taco eating contest, tacos from local Roanoke restaurants and margaritas. More information can be found at this link.
  • 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. — Spring Bling at The Hotel Roanoke & ConferenceCenter (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Brunch, fashion show, silent auction, and raffle for Greg Osterhaus painting with all proceeds benefiting West End Center for Youth. For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 1 p.m. — Charlotte’s Web, based on the book by E.B. White, at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Tickets are pay-what-you-can.
  • 1 to 5 p.m. — Puzzles in the Park: The Highland Expedition. All-ages treasure hunt at Highland Park (502 Washington Ave. SW, Roanoke). Register by May 5. For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2 p.m. — “The Women” by Clare Boothe Luce at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Join this ensemble cast of outrageous characters for a peek into the lives and power struggles of women in 1960s New York. For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 3 p.m. — Roanoke Ballet Theatre presents Sleeping Beauty and a student recital at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 3 to 4:30 p.m. — Roanoke Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 3 to 5 p.m. — First Draft: A Generative Writing Workshop and Community Potluck Dinner, by War on Books and Ursula’s Cafe at Ursula’s (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 3:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fayetteville Woodpeckers at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Melissa Carper at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for tickets and information. ($)

Monday, May 8

  • 1:30  p.m. — Roanoke City Planning Commission meeting in the EOC Conference Room at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council adoption of the fiscal year 2024 budget in City Council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 6:30 p.m. (date change) — 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.

Tuesday, May 9

  • 6 p.m. — Line dance night at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 Campbell Ave. SE. Roanoke).
  • 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. — Salem Red Sox vs. Columbia Fireflies at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 10 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 10

  • 1 p.m. — Roanoke City Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in City Council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting, Room 309 at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke) with instructor Bonny Branch. For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 to 8 p.m. (Check-in at 5:45) — Wednesday Night Disco “The Last Boogie” Mountain Bike Series at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center (2000 J.P. Fishburn Pkwy, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 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. Columbia Fireflies at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Creamery Station at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.