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

• Wednesday, August 16 through August 19 — Franklin County Agricultural Fair at Franklin County Recreation Park (2150 Sontag Rd., Rocky Mount). Features a midway with rides and games, food trucks, and nightly musical talent. Find more information at this link. ($)
• Thursday, August 17 through September 3 — “Oliver!” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Visit this link for more information, including showtimes. ($)
• 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. ($)
• Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays — Star City Cruise E-Bike Tour presented by Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). This 13 mile tour will highlight tons of cool Roanoke sights and shops. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Upcoming Events

• Thursday, August 24, 7:30 to 10 a.m. — Roanoke City Mayor’s Annual State of the City Address at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke).

Wednesday, August 16

• 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. ($)
• 5:30 p.m. — “Hidden in Plain Site” documentary screening at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Engage with the team that has created this original and innovative format that uncovers the truth of what happened to vibrant Black communities under a pretense of urban renewal. Find more information and RSVP at this link.
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Jimmy Vaughan & the Tilt-a-Whirl Band at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Big Lick Tonic at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Baked Shrimp at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, August 17

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). The following artists will be honored during this event: Daniel Smith and Richard Maxham, violin makers; Bernadette Lark and Alanjha Harris, who have been practicing Gullah Geechee-style gospel singing; Elizabeth LaPrelle and Elsa Howell, Appalachian ballad singers; and Betty Vornbrock and Sharon Andreucci, who have been playing old time fiddle, especially repertoire played by women fiddlers of the region. For more information and to register in advance, visit this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring North Tower with food vendor Empanada Nirvana. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Fresh from the Farm presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Live music and game night at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Sasha will be bringing a funky fusion of all things folk!! They will keep your toes tapping all night long. Paired with Game Night featuring Giant Cup pong, giant Jenga and giant Connect 4,  Shuffle toss, and some big table games like giant Uno and large playing cards.
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6:30 p.m. — Creek Freaks Skills Session at Rotary Park (1705 Electric Rd., Salem). Bring your kayaks or canoes and plan to practice your paddling skills. This is not a formal class. Find more information at this link.
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Kyle Walker at Three Notch’d Brewing Co. (24 Campbell Ave., Roanoke).
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 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: Appalachian Space Train at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, August 18

• 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.
• 6 to 8 p.m. — SE Summer Social at Chillin’ Shaved Ice (1318 Riverland Rd., Roanoke). Enjoy games, music, and more. At 6:30pm, SE community partners will share announcements about upcoming SE events and activities. Find more information at this link
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Mason Creek at The Creekbank behind Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton).
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Let’s Go! at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Big Lick Conspiracy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Features hilarious, improvisational comedy based entirely on audience suggestions along with sketch comedy. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Taylor Scott Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, August 19

• 8 a.m. — 27th Annual Fab 5k at Green Hill Park (2501 Parkside Dr., Salem). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 32nd Annual Car, Truck & Cycle Show presented by Star City Cruisers at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information.
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Botetourt Honey Festival at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Find more information at this link.
• 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — But First, Coffee Ride starting at Cardinal Bicycle’s Grandin Village Location (1312 Winbourne St., Roanoke). This is a no-drop ride, but cyclists should be able to maintain a speed of 15 mph.
• 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Author event: Read, Love, Repeat, Bookstore Romance Day at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Featuring local novelists Lisa Gay (9:30 to 10:30 a.m.) and Jane Fenton (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.). For more information, visit this link.
• 11 a.m. — Downtown Roanoke food and cultural tour, starting at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. — Author event: Mills Kelly, author of “Virginia’s Lost Appalachian Trail” at the Salem Museum and Historical Society (801 E. Main St., Salem). Kelly will present a lecture regarding the trail’s rerouted miles. Following the event, he will sign copies of his book. Find more information at this link.
• Noon to 10 p.m. — Live music: Creekfest 2023 at Twin Creeks Brewpub (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke).. Held at the Twin Creeks Brewpub inside Explore Park, this afternoon of music will feature the following performers: Dan Fox (2 to 4 p.m.), Charissa Joy Trio, and Seph Custer & The Flatbreaks (7 to 10 p.m.). Find more information at this link.
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Oakey’s Dog Days of Summer at Lancerlot Sports Complex (1110 Vineyard Rd., Vinton). Features a cool dog park on the ice rink, dog swimming in the outdoor pool, vendors, and dog adoption events. For more information, visit this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Bluegrass Pickin’ in the Park at Longwood Park (601 E. Main St., Salem). Featuring music from New Standard (5:30), Wound Tight (6:30), and Junior Sisk (7:30). For more information, visit this link.
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Ace Frehley at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Annalise Marie at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Charles Esten (of Outer Banks and Nashville) at The Coves Amphitheatre at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Lane, Union Hall). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Phat Anchovies with Harvest Blaque & The Trouble Band. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Dirty Blanket at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Stand-up Comedy: The R.E.A.L. Funny at Bellacino’s (1176 Roanoke Rd., Daleville). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Spank the 80s! at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 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, August 20

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Elote Alebrije Turns One at LEAP Kitchen (1210 Patterson Ave., Roanoke). After, join the Elote Alebrije team as they celebrate their first birthday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Blindhouse Beer Co. (534 Salem Ave. SW., Roanoke).
• 4 to 5 p.m. — Preservation Pub Talk with Assistant Roanoke County Administrator Doug Blount presented by the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation at Twin Creeks Brewpub (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke). Learn about the past and future of Explore Park. Find more information by contacting lynseyallie@gmail.com.
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: The Barrett Davis Trio at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Live music: ARRIVAL from Sweden – The Music of ABBA at The Coves Amphitheatre at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Lane, Union Hall). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, August 21

• 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 meeting 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.
• 5:30 to 8 p.m. — Roanoke Valley Sports Club: Lauren Sisler at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information and to register no later than August 18. ($)
• 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).

Tuesday, August 22

• 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City school board meeting at the school administration building (40 Douglass Ave. NW, 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.
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals 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: JSB Variety Show at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, August 23

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