Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 6/7 to 6/14.

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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:

  • Through Sunday, 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. ($)
  • Through August 6 — T-Rex Trail at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke). Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The short walking trail features 19 animatronic dinosaurs, a dino dig-pit and photo ops for family members of all ages. Check the website for times and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 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 7

  • 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.
  • 4 p.m. — Roanoke City Audit Committee meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 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 8:30 p.m. — The Big Run Roanoke 5k presented by Fleet Feet Roanoke at Fallon Park (2116 Dale Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
  • 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.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

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Thursday, June 8

  • 5 to 8 p.m. — Networking: Q2 Social presented by the Roanoke Region Professional Network at Mill Mountain Star (2000 JB Fishburn Parkway SE, Roanoke). Please carpool. There’s very limited parking available. Find more information at this link.
  • 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring The Entertainers with food vendor KEFI. Visit this link for more information.
  • 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Sound Immersion 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 8 p.m. — Lecture: “Protecting the Lands and Waters We Love” presented by the Salem Speaker Series at The Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). 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. ($)
  • 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Mojohand at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Friday, June 9

  • 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 p.m. — Live music: The Worx presented by Salem After Five at the Salem Farmers Market (3 East Main St., Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 5 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: No Fences Garth Brooks Tribute presented by Daleville Summer Concert Series at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
  • 5 to 9 p.m. — Body Mind Spirit Fest at Unity of Roanoke Valley (3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6 p.m. — Live music: The Dave Matthews Tribute Band at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 6 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Empty Bottles presented by The Tavern Stage Summer Music Series at Twin Creeks Brewpub’s Explore Park location (56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Karlee Raye Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 7:30 p.m. — Green Film Festival at Clean Valley Council (2014 Memorial Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: The Travelin’ McCourys w. Colby Helms and The VA Creepers at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase your ticket. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Crescent City Bourbon and Barbeque (19 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke).
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Sneezy at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, June 10

  • 9 a.m. — Daylily sale presented by the Blue Ridge Area Daylily Society at the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs (3640 Colonial Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Boco Wild at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Features a celebration and expo of outdoor recreation. For more information, visit this link.
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — The inVisible Load of Motherhood presented by Huddle Up Moms at the Fralin Biomedical Research Center (2 Riverside Cir, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
  • 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.
  • 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — CFA Allbreed Cat Show at Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Body Mind Spirit Fest at Unity of Roanoke Valley (3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 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. ($)
  • 11 to 11:45 a.m. — N&W Architectural Walking Tour starting at 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
  • 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — The Peaks Wine and Art Festival at the Peaks Retreat and Adventure Center (1336 Simmons Mill Rd., Thaxton). Features live music from Hunter Overstreet, Palmyra, and Surrender Dorothy. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 2 p.m. — Film release: Fallout at The Lyric Theatre (135 College Ave., Blacksburg). Fallout follows three individuals experiencing illnesses after exposure to environmental contamination from a nearby United States Army Ammunition Plant. Fallout examines how the United States Military, in collusion with the private manufacturing industry, perpetuates the cycle of exploitation and environmental contamination that has inundated the Appalachian region for decades. Find more information and reserve your tickets at this link.
  • 2 and 7 p.m. — “Giselle” presented by Roanoke Ballet Theatre at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 5 p.m. — “These Labored Hills,” a dance collaboration between Star City Ballet and local farmers, at Heritage Point (2051 Blue Hills Dr., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 6 to 10 p.m. — Olde Salem Backyard Olympics on Market St. (between Campbell and Church). 1 year anniversary party for the brewery. It will include a DJ, food trucks and multiple backyard style games such as cornhole, putt putt, basketball and others. Visit this link for more information.
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Palmyra w. Liv Greene, Jobi Riccio: Queer Folk Showcase at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase your ticket. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Drew Foust at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Smokey Soul Bash with Pokey Bear at Tajzmah’s Lounge (434 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Muskrat Flats at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

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Sunday, June 11

  • 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — CFA Allbreed Cat Show at Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. — PRIDE Drag Brunch at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 1 to 5 p.m. — Body Mind Spirit Fest at Unity of Roanoke Valley (3300 Green Ridge Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5) — Open Mic Coffey Jams at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 6 p.m. — Live music: Emmet Cahill at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Monday, June 12

  • 11 a.m. to noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Gainsboro Branch Public Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke).
  • 1:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Planning Commission meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building in city council chambers (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 8:30 p.m. — “Swallow THIS: A Documentary about Methadone and Covid-19” (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to reserve your tickets.
  • 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 13

  • 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. — Live music: Trombone Shorty and Ziggy Marley presented by Virginia Cultivars at Elmwood Park. (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 7 to 10 p.m. — Brady’s Comedy with Harrison Tweed and Trish Smart at Brady’s Distillery (711 Pocahontas Ave. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 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 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.