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 Saturday, 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. ($)
• August 2 through August 6 — Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show presented by the Roanoke Kennel Club at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• Through August 6: “Matilda the Musical” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Showing weekly, Wednesday through Sunday. Visit this link for specific dates and times and to purchase your tickets. ($).
• Through August 6 — T-Rex Trail at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway, Roanoke). Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. The short walking trail features 19 animatronic dinosaurs, a dino dig-pit and photo ops for family members of all ages. Check the website for times and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 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. ($)
• Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays — Star City Cruise E-Bike Tour presented by Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). This 13 mile tour will highlight tons of cool Roanoke sights and shops. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Coming Soon

• “Our Universe” Burlesque and Drag Weekend — August 3-5, Roanoke. The weekend will kick off on August 3 with a Brews and Burlesque show featuring the Downtown Divas at Golden Cactus Brewing. Then, see the “Our Universe” show presented by Dusk/Dawn Productions at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke) on August 4 and 5. Buy your tickets early and find more information at this link.
• Sweet Union Baptist Church, celebrating 113 years — August 5. Pre-anniversary organ concert at 6 p.m. at 521 Madison Ave. NW, Roanoke. For more information, visit sweetunionbc.com.

Wednesday, July 26

• 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. ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Mountain Grass Unit at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, July 27

• 8 a.m. — Coffee Talk Networking Event presented by Central Virginia Business Coalition at the Grandin CoLab (1327 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring The Pizazz Band with food vendor Empanada Nivana. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: A Practical Guide to Basic Herbal Infusions presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6:30 p.m. — Creek Freaks Skills Session at Rotary Park (1705 Electric Rd., Salem). Bring your kayaks or canoes and plan to practice your paddling skills. This is not a formal class. Find more information at this link.
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Electrify Roanoke presented by Appalachian Voices and Chesapeake Climate Action Network at Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Community members and elected officials are invited to a free informational event to learn how new federal investments could benefit the Roanoke community, and how community members and leaders can access them. Our goal is to provide information about new federal programs for clean energy and community development initiatives which resulted from the Inflation Reduction Act. Find more information at this link.
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Town Mountain w. Logan Halstead at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to reserve your ticket. ($)
• 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: Laid Back Country Picker with Luna & the Mountain Jets at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, July 28

• 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.
• 8:30 a.m. —  Ribbon Cutting Greenway Ride presented by the Friday Coffee Club starting at Sweet Donkey Coffee (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke). Meet local road cyclists at this weekly coffee club ride. The group will have coffee at 8:30 a.m. and then leave at 9 a.m. to lead a Greenway ride to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the beautiful new section connecting Roanoke and Salem.
• 9 a.m. — Lecture: Agent Chad W. Beckerman presented by the graduate program in children’s literature at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
• 10 a.m. — Roanoke River Greenway Ribbon Cutting at the Bridge Street Trailhead (592 Bridge St. SW, Roanoke). The parking lot at Bridge Street will be closed to all except ADA parking and official vehicles. Attendees are instructed to park at Norwich Park and ride a shuttle (provided by Parks & Rec staff) to Bridge Street, or to park at the large lot in Wasena Park if they would like to walk/bike along the greenway to attend the event.
• 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30) — Grandin Chillage featuring music from Hoppie Vaughan and the Ministers of Soul., 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. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Gabby Barrett at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: The Settlement at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 11 p.m. — No Shame Theatre at Hollins Theatre (8004 Hill House Ct., 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 29

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Botetourt Tomato Festival at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Features vendors, food trucks, and tomato-themed activities. Find more information at this link.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — National Roanoke Community Beautification Day presented by VASH Developers at Strauss Park (644 Westside Blvd. NW., Roanoke). For more information, visit 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.
• 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. ($)
• 4 to 8 p.m. — Summer Makers Market at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 5th St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 5 p.m. — Second Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction to benefit Southwest Virginia Pride at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). The evening will feature a drag show by the Downtown Divas. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Eric Turner at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 6:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: The Galm’R Kitti at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Vinyl & Vibes with Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

Sunday, July 30

• 3:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Pop 2000 Tour with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, OTown, BBMak, Ryan Cabrera, & LFO at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Roanoke Church of the Wild invites you to Lughnasadh, a gathering to celebrate First Harvest at Happy Hollow Gardens Park (6697 Mt Chestnut Rd., Roanoke). This gathering is outside and will include contemplative practices, song, silent wandering, and fellowship. All are welcome and respected at Roanoke Church of the Wild. For more information, and to RSVP, please follow this link.

Monday, July 31

• 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, August 1

• 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. — Live music: Melissa Etheridge at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dance Night at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6:20 p.m. — Pub Run presented by The Original Pub Run starting at The Village Grill (1802 Memorial Ave., Roanoke). Meet, run/jog/walk, then drink and eat. Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 5) — The Summer Music Games of Southwest Virginia presented by Drum Corps International to benefit the the Pride of Salem Marching Band at the Salem Football Stadium (1008 Texas St., Salem). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 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, August 2

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