Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/28 to 7/5.

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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 July 8 — Buchanan Community Carnival at 485 Lowe Street, Buchanan. Operates 6 to 11 p.m. daily, closed July 2. Find more information at this link.
Through July 9 — The Salem Fair at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Monday through Friday: 4 to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m. For complete details, visit 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. ($)
Through August 13 — The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany: From the Nassau County Museum of Art with the Collection of Susan S. and David R. Goode and The Neustadt Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke)
Through August 31 — Lantern Tours at Natural Bridge (6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge). Follow a guide along the trail to the Bridge and uncover stories from its past, all by lantern light. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
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 28

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. ($)
6:30 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic with the Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Live Music: Isaac Hadden Organ Trio at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
7:30 p.m. — Children’s Literature Lecture by Amanda Cockerell in the Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center, room 119, at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
8 p.m. — Karaoke at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
9:30 p.m. — Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, June 29

5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring The Tonez with food vendor Mountain Grille. Visit this link for more information.
6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Southeast Artist-in-Residence Bash 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 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. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Miss Virginia 2023 at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — “1776 The Musical” at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to enjoy the show. Find more information at this link. ($)
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: Balkun Brothers at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Friday, June 30

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.
5 to 11 p.m. — Vinyl Vault Concert Series at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
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 to 11 p.m. — Buchanan Community Carnival at 485 Lowe Street, Buchanan.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Live music: Ashley McBryde with Boy Named Banjo at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Miss Virginia 2023 at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — “1776 The Musical” at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to enjoy the show. Find more information at this link. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: The Dead Reckoning– A Tribute to The Grateful Dead at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase your tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Kinnfolk presents Star above the Mountain at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8 p.m. — Pride Month Finale Friday at The Park (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke), in honor and support of Roanoke County teachers. Find more information at this link.
10 p.m. — Live music: Flip Flop Republic at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
11 p.m. — No Shame Theatre on the front steps of Main at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). No Shame Theatre is an experiential performance lab where writers, performers, and audience are constantly changing roles. Bring your best work; the first fifteen performances through the door will be showcased. Find more information at this link.

Saturday, July 1

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. ($)
5 p.m. — Live music: LITZ + The Kind Thieves presented by the 5PTS Outdoors’s Dog Bowl Concert Series at The Dog Bowl (902 13th St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
6:30 p.m. — Author event: Danny Caine Discussion and Book Signing at War on Books (425 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and hold your place at this link.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Kyle Forry at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Miss Virginia 2023 at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — “1776 The Musical” at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). Bring a blanket or a lawn chair to enjoy the show. Find more information at this link. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Soul Patch at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, July 2

Noon to 3 p.m. — Drag Brunch with the Downtown Divas at Status Restaurant and Lounge (213 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
5 to 10 p.m. — Live music: The Dead Reckoning and Jared Stout Band as part of the Freedom Fest and Fireworks presented by Roanoke City Parks and Recreation at River’s Edge (302 Wiley Dr. SW, Roanoke). River’s Edge North will feature fireworks, while River’s Edge South will feature music, food trucks, and a beer garden. Visit this link for more information.

Monday, July 3

9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal agenda and legislative committee meeting in Council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
11 a.m. to noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Gainsboro Branch Public Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke).
2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular agenda meeting in Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church 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). For more information, contact kidlit@hollins.edu.
7:30 p.m. — Children’s Literature Lecture by Cristina Rhodesin the Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center, room 119, at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Lost in Space Camp, Times Tables, Ultra Deluxe (NYC), & Mirrorxlake (NYC) at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Tuesday, July 4 (Happy Fourth!)

8 a.m. — Four on the Fourth presented by American National Bank, starting at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). This four-mile race will support Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia. Visit this link for more information and to register.
5 p.m. — Buchanan 4th of July Parade, along Main Street in the Town of Buchanan. Find more information at this link.
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 to 10 p.m. — July 4th Celebration at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). Visit this link for more information.
10 p.m. — Town of Buchanan Fireworks at 485 Lowe St., Buchanan. Visit this link for more information.

Wednesday, July 5

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. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.