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 23 — “Baby” presented by Showtimers (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). Showing on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Visit this link for specific dates and times and to purchase your tickets. ($).
• Through July 23 — Pete’s RV Roadshow at the Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• Through July 30 — Sinkland Farms 3rd Annual Sunflower Festival (3060 Riner Rd., Christiansburg). Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekly. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 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. ($)
• Through August 13: The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany: From the Nassau County Museum of Art with the Collection of Susan S. and David R. Goode and The Neustadt Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke)
• Through August 31 — Lantern Tours at Natural Bridge (6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge). Follow a guide along the trail to the Bridge and uncover stories from its past, all by lantern light. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 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, July 12

• 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.
• 1 p.m. — Roanoke City Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in the City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 4:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting in room 309 at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 5 p.m. — Summer Floatilla to Star Hill presented by Get2KnowNoke and Roanoke Outside Foundation starting at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). Bring a float or rent one from Roanoke Mountain Adventures. For more information, visit this link.
• 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). For more information and to register in advance, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Thompson Square at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Rossdafareye at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, July 13

• 5 p.m. — Roanoke City 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. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Gary Lowder & Smokin’ Hot with food vendor Schult’s Dogs. Visit this link for more information.
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: DIY Green Cleaning and Care Products 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 8:30 p.m. — Lecture: “Hunter’s Campaign and the Battle at Hanging Rock” with Civil War historian Alex Burke at the Salem Museum (801 E Main St., Salem). For more information, visit this link.
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Neverfail, Fall of Babylon, Trainwrecked, and Caduceus presented by Maiden & Crow Tattoo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: The Weight Band at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 to 10 p.m. — Stand-up Comedy: The R.E.A.L. Funny Comedy show presented by LA Preston at Allsports Cafe (152 E Main St., Salem). For more information, 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: Virginia Electric at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, July 14

• 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 9 p.m. — Live Music: Bottom of the Barrel presented by the Daleville Summer Concert Series at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Five Dollar Shake as part of Salem After Five at the Salem Farmers Market (3 East Main St., Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Colt Ford with Creed Fisher at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Jazz in July presented by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Goodwill asks everyone to please bring a canned food item to be donated to the Community Solutions Center Feeding SW VA. Attendees should bring their own chair to enjoy the event. There will be live music and food trucks. Visit this link for more information.
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Thomas Hines at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 6 to 10 p.m. — Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake. See special section below for details.
• 6 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band on the Tavern Stage at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Gypsy Reign at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Essential Soul: My Life “Write” Now presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Healing Arts series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). The public is invited to share original work, including visual art, creative writing, poetry, movement or music. Events will be facilitated by Carilion artist-in-residence, Bryan "Harvest Blaque" Hancock. Find more information and register at this link.
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Author Event: Children’s Literature Author Lesléa Newman at Hollins University (7619 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information, contact Kathy Rucker at krucker@hollins.edu.
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Willi Carlisle with special guest Jobi Riccio at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Liv Sloan & The Diehards at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 11 p.m. — No Shame Theatre at Hollins Theatre  (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 15

• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake. See special section below for details.
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Salem Gun & Knife Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — But First, Coffee Ride starting at Cardinal Bicycle’s Grandin Village Location (1312 Winbourne St., Roanoke). This is a no-drop ride, but cyclists should be able to maintain a speed of 15 mph.
• 10 a.m. — N&W Architectural Walking Tour presented by the Historical Society of Western Virginia, starting at 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. — Author Event: Polly Stewart, author of The Good Ones will sign copies of her new book at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at 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. ($)
• Noon — Fifth Anniversary Celebration at A Few Old Goats Brewing (515 8th St. SW Ste 228, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• Noon to 10 p.m. — Live music: West Station Block Party (400 block of Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Beamer's 25, Tuco's Taqueria and Big Lick Brewing Co. team up to bring you a full day of music, food, beverages, and vendors. Featuring music from: JoJo Stockton & Solacoustix (1 p.m.), Low Low Chariot (3 p.m.), Chad Nickel & the Loose Change (5:30 p.m.), and Big Daddy Love (7:30 p.m.). All patrons must have ID, and no outside drinks. Visit this link for more details.
• Noon— Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Tinker Creek Transfer Station (1020 Hollins Rd. NE, Roanoke). Registration required. Visit this link to register in advance.
• 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Jazz in July at Longwood Park (611 E. Main Street, Salem). Featuring music from: Roscoe McFadden & Friends (3:45 p.m.), Jay Ware Quintet Featuring Gracelyn Hedrick (5:20 p.m.),  Michael Hawkins & The Brotherhood (6:45 p.m.), and Hoppie Vaughan & The Ministers of Soul (8:10 p.m.). Find more information at this link.
• 4 p.m. — Luau party on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Features a DJ from 4 to 9 p.m. and karaoke from 9 to 11 p.m. Find more information at this link.
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Slaughter & Vixen at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Marie Anderson at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 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. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Christmas in July at Twin Creeks Brewing (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton). Features tacky sweaters, summer Christmas songs, lights, holiday cookies, and a release of Santa’s Helper golden gingerbread stout. Visit this link for more information.
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5) — Live music: Rodney Cromwell: The Chicago Sessions Tour at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Ln., Union Hall). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Omegawolfe at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, July 16

• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Salem Gun & Knife Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake. See special section below for details.
• 5 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix– Jojo’s Birthday at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke.)
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5) — Live music: Tommy Emmanuel, C.G.P. w. Richard Smith at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Ln., Union Hall). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, July 17

• 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 session 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 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).
• 7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council public hearings in City Council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Lecture: Keiko Carreiro as part of the Monday Night Guest Speaker Series presented by the Playwright’s Lab at Hollins University and Mill Mountain Theatre at Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke).

Tuesday, July 18

• 3:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Arts Commission meeting in the economic development conference room at 117 Church Ave SW, Roanoke.
• 4 p.m. — Roanoke City 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.
• 6:30 p.m. — Stand-up Comedy: Brady’s Comedy Night presented by Taylor Reschka at Brady’s Distillery (711 Pocahontas Ave. NE, Roanoke). Features performances by five local comedians, handcrafted cocktails, and food vendors. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Eggs with Legs at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, July 19

• 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 and to register in advance, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Band of Oz. Visit this link for more information.
• 9:30 p.m. — Joint Operation at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Pirate Days at Smith Mountain Lake (July 14-16)

July 14

• 6 p.m. — Live music: Annalyse Marie and Tim Rowlett Band at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 6-10 p.m. — Family-friendly activities at SML Pavilion (1123 Celebration Ave., Moneta). Features temporary tattoos, petting zoo, wagon rides, and food and drink vendors. The Goonies will be shown at dusk. Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. — The Pirate’s Ball at Mango’s (16430 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta). Features live music by Vinyl Nation. Costumes are highly encouraged. Find more information at this link. ($)

July 15

• 8 to 10 a.m. — Pancakes with Pirates at Mexico Viejo at Bridgewater Plaza (16440 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 9:30 a.m. — Shadow Players Sword Fighting Show at Bridgewater Plaza (16440 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Moneta). Find more information at this link.
• Noon — Live music: Knuckleheadz at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at  this link. ($)
• 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. — Black powder and cannon demonstration at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at  this link. ($)
• 1 to 3 p.m. — Legendary Boat Water Fights at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at  this link. ($)
• 3 p.m. — Live music: Motley Tones at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at  this link. ($)
• 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Five Dollar Shake at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at  this link. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Axis Five at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at  this link. ($)

July 16

• 9 a.m. — Paddle Sports Poker Run at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 1 to 3 p.m. — Legendary Boat Water Fights at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 5 p.m. — Live music: Liv Sloan & The Diehards at Crazy Horse Marina (400 Crazy Horse Dr., Moneta). Find more information at this link. ($)