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 2 through Sunday, 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. ($)
• Through Sunday, August 6: “Matilda the Musical” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Showing weekly, Wednesday through Sunday. Visit this link for specific dates and times and to purchase your tickets. ($).
• Through Sunday, 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. ($)
• Monday, August 7 through August 11: Pollinator Promenade presented by Clean Valley Council at 10 a.m. daily. Visit a different garden daily. Gardens to be visited are as follows: Mill Mountain Wildflower Garden (8/7), Kiwanis Nature Park at Lower Horton Park (8/8), Brown Robertson Park (8/9), Mountain View Community Garden (8/10), Washington Park (8/11). Visit this link for more information and to register to attend. Pre-registration is required.
• Through August 13: The Art of Louis Comfort Tiffany: From the Nassau County Museum of Art with the Collection of Susan S. and David R. Goode and The Neustadt Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke)
• Through August 31 — Lantern Tours at Natural Bridge (6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge). Follow a guide along the trail to the Bridge and uncover stories from its past, all by lantern light. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 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, 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. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Open Mic Night with the Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, August 3

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Jim Quick & Coastline with food vendor KEFI. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Edible Birdhouses presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Phat Anchovies at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6:30 p.m. — Creek Freaks Skills Session at Rotary Park (1705 Electric Rd., Salem). Bring your kayaks or canoes and plan to practice your paddling skills. This is not a formal class. Find more information at this link.
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 9 p.m. (Doors open at 8) — Brews & Burlesque: Our Universe Kick-off show presented by Dusk/Dawn Productions at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 5th St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE with Luna & the Mountain Jets at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, August 4

• 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.
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Photography show: Murmur – a visual exclamation of a quiet moment at Art on 1st (300 1st St., Roanoke). 21 artists will exhibit a total of over 50 photographs. Visit this link for more information.
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Fuzzy Logic presented by First and Third Fridays (Downtown Roanoke, Franklin Road between S. Jefferson St. and Williamson Rd.) This is a 21+ event. For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Celebrating Art and All Abilities with John Bramblitt at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Rumors— The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Kevin Daniel & The Bottom Line at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Stand-up Comedy: Fortune Feimster at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — “Our Universe” Burlesque and Drag performance presented by Dusk/Dawn productions at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ‍With a focus on highlighting and uplifting performers of color and the Southwest Virginia performing arts scene, the weekend will feature entertainers from around the country as well as local favorites! Top industry performers headline the weekend's line-up: Mecca Mwah from Charlotte, NC; Scarlet Vixen from Atlanta, GA; Ricky Rosé from Washington DC; and the sensational GiGi Holliday. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9 to 11:50 p.m. — Live music: Big Lick Tonic at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Rebekah Todd at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, August 5

• 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. to 3 p.m. — Intro to Paddling Class at Alleghany Outdoors (1903 Dressler Dr., Covington). Learn the skills necessary to take a paddling trip. This class combines a 2 hour classroom portion with 3 hours on the Upper James River. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Big Lick Comic Con at the Berglund Special Events Center and Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 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. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Author event: Phillip Gibbs, author of Murder and Mountain Justice will discuss his book at Book No Further (112 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to pre-order your book.
• 5 p.m. — Live music: The Kings presented by Salem After Five at the Salem Farmers Market (3 East Main St., Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Ben Trout Party Band presented by the Daleville Summer Concert Series at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Shot Thru the Heart– Bon Jovi Tribute at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Sweet Union Baptist Church celebrates 113 years with a pre-anniversary organ concert at 521 Madison Ave. NW, Roanoke. For more information, visit sweetunionbc.com.
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Eric Wayne Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — “Our Universe” Burlesque and Drag performance presented by Dusk/Dawn productions at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). With a focus on highlighting and uplifting performers of color and the Southwest Virginia performing arts scene, the weekend will feature entertainers from around the country as well as local favorites! Top industry performers headline the weekend's line-up: Mecca Mwah from Charlotte, NC; Scarlet Vixen from Atlanta, GA; Ricky Rosé from Washington DC; and the sensational GiGi Holliday. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Shakedown Street Party featuring The Dead Reckoning, Lady Couch and The Kind at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 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, August 6

• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Big Lick Comic Con at the Berglund Special Events Center and Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Sunday Funday with FREESPIRITS at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Candlebox at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Dustbowl Revival at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Trubblegum with Ranger Maid & The Wearing Hands at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, August 7

• 9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal session and legislative committee meeting in City 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 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).

Tuesday, August 8

• 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City school board meeting at William Fleming High School. (3649 Ferncliff 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. Augusta GreenJackets 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 9

• 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 City Council chambers 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 and to register in advance, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
• 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting in City Council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Augusta GreenJackets at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Woody & Sunshine at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.