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

• Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27 — WA Fest at Wilderness Adventure (11176 Peaceful Valley Rd., New Castle). Live music starting at 3:15 on Friday and continuing through 4 p.m. on Sunday. Camping, food, and guided adventures will be offered on site. 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

• September 1 — Late Nights: Artemis Book Launch at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Featuring artist Bob Rotche; poetry by the late Roanoke College professor, Dr. Sandee McGlaun; and music by singer/songwriter Lara Taubman. Find more information and register in advance at 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.

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).
• 4 p.m. — Hungry Asian Smashburger Pop-up at Food Hut (214 5th St. SW, Roanoke). A portion of the proceeds will benefit LEAP (Local Environmental Agricultural Project. Find more information at this link.
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Not Your Average Block Party: The Collective Grand Opening (601 11th St. NW, Roanoke). During this grand opening, local community members will have the opportunity to join The Collective memberships, tour The Collective, and enjoy food and beverages. Find more information at this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Band of Oz with food vendor Mountain Grille. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6:30 p.m. — Creek Freaks Skills Session at Rotary Park (1705 Electric Rd., Salem). Bring your kayaks or canoes and plan to practice your paddling skills. This is not a formal class. Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Live music: Jared James Nichols at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7 p.m. to dark — Guitars Under the Star Guitar Pull at the lower Mill Mountain Star observation deck (2000 JB Fishburn Parkway SE, Roanoke). Gather together outdoors with acoustic instruments in hand and celebrate music on the grassy area opposite the lower observation deck at Mill Mountain. Originals or covers are fine. Everyone is welcome; you don’t have to play an instrument to join in, just go and listen. Find more information and stay up to date on weather related challenges 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. ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Old Heavy Hands at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, August 25

• 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.
• 1 to 3 p.m. — Community Conversations at One Valley Roanoke (802 Loudon Ave., Roanoke). Featuring an update on Melrose Plaza.
• 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30) — Live music: The Jared Stout Band at The Grandin Chillage (1327 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Food trucks will be on site, including Chef Claytor’s Dream on a Plate, Paper Dragon, Two Rooster’s, and Rookies. Enter through the Pinnacle Bank drive through. Find more information at this link. ($)
• 6:30 to 11 p.m. — 90s DJ Dance Party at Living Proof Beer Co. (50 West Court St., Rocky Mount).
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Brett Michaels and Warrant at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Goldpine with Charissa Joy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Half Moon at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, August 26

• 8:30 to 11 a.m. — Fort Lewis Baptist Church 5th Quarter 5k Run and 3k Walk (4215 W. Main St., Salem). Visit this link for more information and to register. ($)
• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — GO NOKE! Roanoke College XC MTB Race at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke). Both open and collegiate categories are available. See this link for more details and to register. ($)
• 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 9 p.m. — Celts at the Creeks festival at Twin Creeks Brewpub at Explore Park (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Twin Creeks is proud to partner with the Roanoke Regional Emerald Society to host a mini Celtic Festival on the front lawn of the Twin Creeks Brewpub. Features live music, Highland Athletics demos, and food and drink specials. Find more information at this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. — Downtown Roanoke food and cultural tour, starting at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Annual Virginia Vintage Comic Book Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• Noon — 14th Annual Roanoke Wing Fest presented by Northwest Ace Hardware at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6 to 9:30 p.m. — Symphony Under the Stars presented by Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 6:05 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. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Shadwick Wilde & Quiet Hollers with Lacey Guthrie at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Five Dollar Shake as part of Mingle at the Market at the Vinton Farmers Market (204 W. Lee Ave., Vinton). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: The Barefoot Movement at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Natalie Brooke at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 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 27

• 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Live music: Tyler Parrish at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• Noon to 2 p.m. — Drag Brunch at Three Notch’d Brewing (24 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Tickets are not required, but reservations are recommended due to limited seating. Call 540.492.5005 or email rke@threenb.com to save your spot. Find more information at this link.
• Noon to 4 p.m. — Roanoke Bridal Expo at the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Register in advance and learn more at this link. ($)
• 2:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Fredericksburg Nationals at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Colby Helms at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Monday, August 28

• 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 29

• 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.
• 8 p.m. (Open Mic starts at 7:30, Doors open at 7) — Stand-up Comedy: The R.E.A.L. Funny at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 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 30

• 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.
• Noon to 1 p.m. — Lecture: “Using Expressive Arts as a Daily Self-Care Practice” presented by Virginia Tech’s Outreach and International Affairs Taste of Tech series at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center in room 709 (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke). This interactive wellness session will explore the use of expressive arts as a daily self-care practice. Come learn simple, creative ways to integrate daily self-care into your life through the use of expressive arts. Find more information and register at 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. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.