Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/14 to 6/21.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

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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. 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

  • Thursday, June 15 through August 31 — Lantern Tours at Natural Bridge (6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge). Follow a guide along the trail to the Bridge and uncover stories from its past, all by lantern light. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
  • Through August 6 — T-Rex Trail at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke). Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The short walking trail features 19 animatronic dinosaurs, a dino dig-pit and photo ops for family members of all ages. Check the website for times and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • Through August 13: The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany: From the Nassau County Museum of Art with the Collection of Susan S. and David R. Goode and The Neustadt Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke)
  • 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, June 14

  • 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. ($)
  • 5 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting at the Melrose Library (2502 Melrose Ave. NW Suite D).
  • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Too Much Sylvia with food vendor Mountain Grille. This is a special Wednesday show. Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 p.m. — Dinner in the Dark at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — “Milk” as part of the Grandin Theatre’s PRIDE month celebration (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Melissa Mesko at Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke).
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Delmarva Shorebirds 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. — Adwela & The Uprising at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

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Thursday, June 15

  • 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. — 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships Criterium at Waid Park (701 Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information.
  • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Birdies fore Birdies at Hidden Valley Country Club (2500 Romar Rd., Salem). Fundraiser for Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
  • 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Cocktail Connections presented by First Bank (1245 Roanoke Rd., Daleville). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Planting for Pollinators presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: The Rarely Available at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7 to 10 p.m. — R&B Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Heevahava at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Friday, June 16

  • 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. — 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships Criterium at Waid Park (701 Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information.
  • 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.
  • 6 p.m. — Live music: Badfish with Red Not Chili Peppers at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Live music: The Connells at The Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Stimulator Jones with Graybles, Dylan Dent, & Eva Cassel at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Ripejive at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, June 17

  • 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. — 2023 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships Criterium in downtown Roanoke. Roads impacted include: 2nd St., 3rd St., 5th St., Franklin Rd., Marshall Ave., Day Ave., and Luck Ave. This is a lapped, closed circuit, bicycle race. Visit this link for more information.
  • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — But First, Coffee Ride starting at Cardinal Bicycle’s Grandin Village Location (1312 Winbourne St., Roanoke). This is a no-drop ride, but cyclists should be able to maintain a speed of 15 mph.
  • 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. ($)
  • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Juneteenth 2023: Celebration of Freedom Event at Booker T Washington National Monument (12130 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Hardy). Take your own chair, umbrellas, and canopies for shade. Find more information at this link.
  • Noon — Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event at Tinker Creek Transfer Station (1020 Hollins Rd. NE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • Noon to 5 p.m. — Juneteenth Family Reunion 2023 at Eureka Park (1529 Carroll Ave. NW, Roanoke).
  • 1 p.m. — For the Love of Wine Drag Show with the Downtown Divas at Blacksburg Wine Lab (223 Gilbert St., Blacksburg). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Fuzzy Shake and Fuzzy Logic at the BOCO Food Truck Rodeo at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
  • 5 p.m. — “These Labored Hills,” a dance collaboration between Star City Ballet and local farmers, at Lick Run Farm (1626 10th St. NW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 6:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — Live music: We the Kingdom at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Will Farmer EP Release with Catherine the Great at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Darkside Experience: A Tribute to Pink Floyd at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase your ticket. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Filthy Souls at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

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Sunday, June 18

  • 3:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Delmarva Shorebirds (Bark in the Park) at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 p.m. — Live music: Cinderella’s Tom Keifer Band with Winger and John Corabi at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Monday, June 19

  • 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, June 20

  • 1:45 p.m. — Greater Roanoke Transit Company board of directors meeting in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular session in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 3:30 p.m. — Roanoke Arts Commission meeting at the Economic Development conference room (117 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 4 p.m. — Roanoke Fair Housing Board meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal building (215 Church Ave. SW, 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. Visit this link for more information.
  • 6 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Run & Walk at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).1, 3, and 5 mile routes are available. 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). Meet, run/jog/walk, then drink and eat. Find more information at this link.
  • 7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council public hearings meeting in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Down East Wood Ducks 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: Eggs with Legs at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, June 21

  • 10 to 11 a.m. — Grief Greenway Walk presented by Carilion starting at the Healing Garden at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (1906 Belleview Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 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. ($)
  • 6 to 8 p.m. — BUZZ Watch Party: The Arts and Economic Development in Roanoke at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). BUZZ shines the spotlight on this often minor character’s importance in recruiting, building and investing in economic projects. Find more information and hold your place at this link.
  • 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — “Brokeback Mountain” as part of the Grandin Theatre’s PRIDE month celebration (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Down East Wood Ducks at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Into the Fog at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

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