Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 8/30 to 9/6.

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 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. ($)
• September 2 through 11 — Poppy Peace Garden at the National D-Day Memorial (3 Overlord Circle, Bedford). Visit this link for more details. ($)
• 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 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Art show opening and reception: “Our World Village: The Global Impact of a Personal Connection” at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke). Items in the show include the works from 13 local artists as well as borrowed pieces from Roanoke Valley Sister Cities, which was recently recognized by Sister Cities International for its Artist-in-Residence program. These works explore the profound influence of personal connections in bridging cultures, transcending borders, and fostering unity across the globe.

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.

Thursday, August 31

• 5 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke Night at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring The Embers ft. Craig Woolard. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Artist talk: Maggie Perrin-Key at Hollins University’s Eleanor D. Wilson Museum (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Sound Immersion presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
• 6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6:30 p.m. — The Journey Within: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Live in Roanoke at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Gurudev will lead a powerful meditation experience and guide us on a Journey Within to access an inner source of joy and wonder. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 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. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Willie De at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, September 1

• 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 p.m. — Live music: The Kings 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. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Artemis Journal Launch at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Featuring artist Bob Rotche; poetry by the late Roanoke College professor, Dr. Sandee McGlaun; and music by singer/songwriter Lara Taubman. Find more information and register in advance at this link. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays Social at Inka Grille (611 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). The evening starts with a dance lesson, with a dance party after. Find more information at this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, September 2

• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — 36th Annual Roanoke Valley Mopar Car Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). 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.
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Colonial Living History Day at the Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). Features costumed interpreters and colonial living historians from the Fincastle Company. Visit this link for more information.
• 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Live music: Charissa Joy at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 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. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: SML Live Music Festival at The Coves Amphitheatre at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Lane., Union Hall). Featuring local bands on three stages, craft vendors, food trucks, and children’s activities.
• Noon to 1 p.m. — Labor Day Parade presented by America Works Committee in Downtown Roanoke (Campbell Avenue between 3rd St. and Williamson).
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: The Bogey’s presented by the Daleville Summer Concert Series at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Twin Valleys Roller Derby vs. Fayetteville Roller Derby at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: DJ Williams at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 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, September 3

• 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: SML Live Music Festival at The Coves Amphitheatre at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Lane., Union Hall). Featuring local bands on three stages, craft vendors, food trucks, and children’s activities.

Monday, September 4 (Happy Labor Day!)

• 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, September 5

• 8:30 to 10 a.m. — Dog Walking at Angel of Assisi (415 Campbell Ave., Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center . Learn more and sign up to be a dog walker at this link.
• 9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal meeting, including join session with planning commission, and legislative session in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting in City Council Chambers 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.
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Carolina Mudcats 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, September 6

• 8:30 a.m. — Hustle Haven Yoga Class with Potions and De-Stressing/Anti-Anxiety Techniques (355 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center . Find more information and reserve your place at this link.
• 8:30 to 10 a.m. — Dog Walking at Angel of Assisi (415 Campbell Ave., Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Learn more and sign up to be a dog walker at this link.
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Coworking Day at Starr Hill (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. Find more information at this link
• 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Lecture: Innovative Problem Identification and Problem Solving Session with Katie Beach at Starr Hill (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center . Find more information at this link.
• 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.
• 4 p.m. — Roanoke City audit committee meeting in the City Council conference room at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Bio Takeover at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. 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. ($)
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Lecture: Exploring AI in the Workplace and Cyber Security at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center . Find more information at this link.
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Carolina Mudcats at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.