Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/12 to 6/19.

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We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) 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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This Weekend

Friday, 6/24 through Saturday, 6/15 — Live music: Who’s Your Daddy Weekend at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). Wasted Repetition performs both nights at 9 p.m., with special guest DJ Tash joining them on Friday night. This is a 21+ event. Find more information at this link. ($)
Friday, 6/14 through Sunday, 6/16 — Blue Ridge Mountain Summer Series Jet Ski Racing at various locations on Smith Mountain Lake. For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, June 12

10 to 11 a.m. — Cupcakes with City Employees: Doug Jackson, Roanoke’s Arts and Culture Coordinator at the Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Learn more about the work Doug does supporting Roanoke's vibrant art scene.
Noon — 2024 LeadHERship Series: Women, Wealth and Wisdom with Erin Mills & Ashley Mills presented by the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce at the South County Library (6303 Merriman Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register. ($)
1 p.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5 to 8 p.m. — Pride Mid-Week Market at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke).
5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates at the Melrose Library STEAM Lab (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke).
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Abbey & Andy at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
7 p.m. — Hoot and Holler: Animal Kingdom at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). (Sold out show). Find more information and join a waitlist for tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Abby Hamilton with Ella Folk at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, June 13

5 p.m. — Architectural Review Board committee meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Entertainers presented by Delta Dental’s Party in Elmwood at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). This week’s food vendor is Copper Dog & Co. Lawn chairs are welcome. No outside food, drink or coolers. Kids under 12 are free. Visit this link for more information. ($)
6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Companion Planting for Edible Gardens presented by Carilion Clinic at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Yoga and kids activities begin at 6 p.m., with the workshop to follow at 6:45. Community nights are free and open to all ages. Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
6 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Daniel Rylander at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke).
7 to 8 p.m. — Book Talk & Signing: The Roanoke Valley in the 1950s by Nelson Harris at the Salem Museum & Historical Society (801 East Main St., Salem). By searching every edition of the Roanoke Times and the Roanoke Tribune from January 1950 through December 1959, Harris documents the decade in his newest book, which features over 700 pages and 300 archival photos. Proceeds from book sales at this event will benefit the Salem Museum. Find more information at this link.
7 to 9 p.m. — Comedy Night featuring The Unteachables: Stephen Taylor, Lou Pharis, and Joe McKenna, a nationally touring comedy trio at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Regaling their experiences as educators and comedians, The Unteachables leave crowds holding their sides for an evening of hilarity. Visit this link for more information. ($)
8 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Comedy featuring Neil Hoover and Mike Mullen at Allsports Cafe (152 E. Main St., Salem). Donations and tips accepted. Find more information at this link.
9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
9:30 p.m. — Live music: Jack Marion & The Pearl Snap Prophets at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, June 14

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
6 p.m. — Live music: Chase Matthew at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6 p.m. — Live music: TJ Ellis at Sweet Donkey Coffee (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke) as part of Friday Food Truck and Tunes. This week’s food truck is the Hangry Bulldog.
6 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Floorboards at the Tavern Stage at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
6:30 p.m. — Live music: His and Hers presented by Concerts by Canoe at Twin Ridge recreation area on Philpott Lake (1052 Twin Ridge Marina Rd., Henry). Bring your canoe, kayak, SUP, tube or float and paddle your way to a front row seat. Life jackets are required for all watercraft per DWR regulations. Motorboats should launch from Salthouse Branch Recreation area. Donations accepted. Visit this link for more information.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Becki and The Boom Booms at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Bros. Movie at Kiwanis Field (731 Indiana St., Salem). Bring a blanket and chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars! Gates open at 7:00 p.m., the movie starts at dusk.
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Pops performs The Who at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
9 to 11 p.m. (Doors open at 8) — Brews and Burlesque: Midsummer Night’s Fantasies at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Become part of the magic of the night: Dress in thy most splendid costume from the fantasy realm. Whether you transform into a majestic dragon, a mischievous pixie, or a valiant knight, let thy imagination soar as you become part of the enchanted night. 21+ only. Visit this link for more information. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Abby Bryant & The Echoes at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, June 15

7 a.m. — Monster Indoor Flea Market at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). This event offers free admission and free parking. For information, visit this link.
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Mega Market Match presented by Downtown Roanoke Inc. at Roanoke’s Historic City Market (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). When users purchase EBT/SNAP tokens, they will receive a dollar-to-dollar match, up to $100 per person. Read the Rambler’s article here or find more information at this link.
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Juneteenth 2024 Celebration of Freedom at Booker T. Washington National Monument (12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy). Featuring a gospel concert and food venders. Find more information at this link.
Noon — 2024 Juneteenth Family Reunion at Eureka Park (1598 Carroll Ave. NW, Roanoke). Features live music, a talent showcase, and vendors. Find more information at this link.
Noon — Second Annual Backyard Olympics at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Jesse Ray Carter (solo) at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
2 to 6 p.m. — Live music: Larnell Starkey & The Spiritual Seven Gospel Singers at Booker T. Washington National Monument (12130 Booker T. Washington Highway, Hardy). Find more information at this link.
3 to 9 p.m. — BOCO Food Truck Rodeo with live music from Five Dollar Shake (3 to 5 p.m.) and Fuzzy Logic (5 to 9 p.m.) at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Jordan Harman & the Humble Brags at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
6 p.m. — Live music: Badfish – Sublime Tribute at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6:30 p.m. — Live music: Glam’r Kitti at Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton).
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Billingsley at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 to 10 p.m. — Glitz & Gloom Drag Night at Blindhouse Beer Company (534 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). This is an 18+ event. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Comedy featuring Angie Schultz and Craig Collin with a special appearance by Michael Mullin at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase tickets at this link. ($)
8 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Steve Earl at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 to 11 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Latin Dance with Salsa Noke at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). A 30 minute group lesson starts at 8, followed by a dance party at 8:30. Find more information at this link. ($)
10 p.m. — Star City Secret Cinema: Edge presented by Justin Smith at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). What's the film? You won't know until you take your seat and the lights go down, and these films are darker and dirtier, grittier and grosser, scarier and sexier, weirder and wilder. At SCSC Edge, it's always midnight. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Appalachian Space Train + ZG Smith 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, June 16

11 a.m. to noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Father’s Day Vinyl Market and Record Swap at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke).
1 to 3 p.m. — Silent Book Club Roanoke at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Mason Creek at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
4 to 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Steve Kessler, Brian Mesko, Logan & Casey Valleroy at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5 to 8 p.m. Live music: Rachel Hester & the Tennessee Walkers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
6 p.m. — Summer Solstice Gathering presented by Roanoke Church of the Wild at Happy Hollow Gardens Park (6697 Mount Chestnut Rd., Roanoke). This gathering is outside and will include contemplative practices, song, silent wandering, and fellowship. All are welcome. Wear what you need to be comfortable, have something to sit on, and bring a food or drink to share (optional). Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.

Monday, June 17

1:30 p.m. — Greater Roanoke Transit Company stakeholders’ annual meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
1:45 p.m. — Greater Roanoke Transit Company board of directors meeting in the council conference room at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
6 p.m. — Third-Monday Gallery Talk presented by Arts Roanoke and the Roanoke Cultural Endowment at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). Monthly conversations with the It's Here portrait artists and their subjects in hour-long gallery talks prior to the third-Monday City Council meetings. Find more information at this link.
7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting – public hearings in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 to 10 p.m. — Live music: The Jude Brothers, Creekbed Carter, Ramona Martinez, and Laurel Hells Ramblers at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke).

Tuesday, June 18

11:05 a.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Augusta GreenJackets (Camp Day) at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
5 p.m. — Happy Hour for All: Pride Potluck at A Few Old Goats Brewing (515 8th St. SW, Roanoke – inside the West End Flats). Bring a dish, bring a friend, or just bring yourself but come on out and celebrate diversity and pride. Find more information at this link.
6 p.m. — Special showing: “The Watermelon Woman” in recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
6 to 8 p.m. — Fourth Annual Queer Community Picnic at Wasena Park (916 Winchester Ave., Roanoke). Co-hosted by the Southwest Virginia LGBTQ+ History Project, Roanoke Diversity Center, Ursula's Cafe, Second Friday, and Ladies and Gents of the Blue Ridge. This is a fairly DIY event: bring food and drinks (to share if you'd like!), blankets, chairs, your friends and loved ones, and anything else you want to contribute. Find more information at this link.
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Mono Means One with Threesound at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: The Beach Boys Endless Summer Tour with special guest John Stamos at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Taylor Ashton with Jacob Ritter (of the Wilson Springs Hotel) at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Special showing: “Monica” in recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
10 p.m. — Live music: Charissa Joy Jam. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Purchase tickets here.

Wednesday, June 19 – Juneteenth

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Juneteenth Celebration presented by the Virginia Education Association, Roanoke Education Association, and Standing for Equity in the Roanoke Valley at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture (1 Market Sq. 2nd floor, Roanoke). A tour of the historic Gainsboro area in the morning, followed by a tour of the Harrison museum in the afternoon. Find more information at this link.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Leonard Blush & the Camelcals at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
6 to 8 p.m. — Rainy Day Reads + Roanoke’s Silent Book Club Evening at Sycamore Station (1900 Dutch Oven Rd., Roanoke). Bring your books and hang out (quietly) with other book*ish friends for the evening. Find more information at this link.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Augusta GreenJackets at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: The Darkside Experience at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Band Paul hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Ongoing

Through June 23 — “Cabaret” at Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Daring and exuberantly entertaining, ‘Cabaret’ immerses you in the lively yet dark world of 1920s Berlin as it transitions toward the Third Reich. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
Through June 28 — “Place” at Art on 1st (300 1st St., Roanoke). Through a diverse array of media and techniques, this exhibition offers a window into the varying landscapes of human experience—both real and imagined. Open through June 28. Visit this link for more information.
Through June 28 — “Manufactured: An Exploration of the Modern Landscape” by contemporary artists David Christian Rehor and Amy McCuen Rehor at Alexander/Heath Contemporary (109 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
Wednesdays through July 10, 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Creative Expressions for Recovery presented by Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach at On Our Own (429 Elm Ave., Roanoke). Express yourself through art in these free guided workshops designed for adults 18+ who are working to recover from mental health or substance abuse struggles. Occurring Wednesdays through July 10. Find more information and hold your place at this link.
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.