Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 9/13 to 9/20.

Apples from vendor Monkey Business, staffed by Mike Kenny and his daughter, Abby Kenny, at the West End Farmers Market in early May. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Want to see your photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably-Roanoke shots to editor@roanokerambler.com.

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

September 15 through 17 — Roanoke Greek Festival at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (30 Huntington Blvd. NE, Roanoke). For more information, including times of operation, visit this link.
Through September 17 — Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival at 13561 Lee Highway, Buchanan. Open Saturdays and Sundays and some weeknights. Find more information at this link. ($)
Through October 1 — “Brightstar” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony®-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. Find more information including dates and times, and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
Through December 2 — “ULTRAVIOLET, A Life of Purpose” by Simone Paterson at Olin Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St., Salem). Find more information 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

Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. — “Virginia Blend” (formerly Virginia Gentlemen) holds a guest night for men and women interested in singing a cappella music in the Roanoke Valley, at Grace Church (2731 Edgewood St. SW, Roanoke). Light refreshments will be served after rehearsal. Please RSVP by Sept. 20 to Larry Shepherd at 540.525.0709.

Wednesday, September 13

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 — Roanoke City Tax Auction at the Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register.
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. ($)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Jim Quick & Coastline. The featured food truck will be KEFI. Visit this link for more information about this special Wednesday night performance. ($)
5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City neighborhood advocates meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
6:30 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy with the Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Everyone is welcome to perform or spectate. Sign-ups start at 6:30, and the mic runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) Live music: The Dead Reckoning at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 to 8 p.m. — Lecture: “My American Dream” with Ben Carson at Roanoke College’s Colket Student Center (219 College Ln., Salem). Visit this link for more information.
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Cimarrón at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Mama Fuma at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, September 14

3 to 4 p.m. — Market Gallery 20th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting (22 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke.) Visit this link for more information.
4 p.m. — Gainsboro Library Historical Marker Unveiling at 15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke. The Gainsboro Library has a profound historical significance to the community and the state. Join Mayor Sherman Lea, Director of Roanoke Public Libraries Sheila Umberger, and Rev. Nelson Harris (historian) as they share key points of the library’s rich history. For further information, please contact The Office of Community Engagement, communityengagement@roanokeva.gov.
4 to 7 p.m. — Gaymer Night at the Roanoke Diversity Center (425 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). Young adults are invited to hang out, watch the latest music videos, play board games, chat, and mingle. Bring your controllers and play your friends with our Nintendo Switch on the big screen, or start an RPG, card games and board games. Visit this link for more details.
5 p.m. — Roanoke City architectural review committee meeting in the city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke Night at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke).
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.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring Part Time Party Time Band. The featured food truck will be Countryman Jamaican Grill. Visit this link for more information. ($)
6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
6 to 7:30 p.m. — Random Rocks of Kindness presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
6:30 p.m. — Creek Freaks Skills Session at Rotary Park (1705 Electric Rd., Salem). Bring your kayaks or canoes and plan to practice your paddling skills. This is not a formal class. Find more information at this link.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Author event: Martin Clark, author of The Plinko Bounce at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
7 p.m. — Amy Bruni — Life with the Afterlife: True tales of the Paranormal at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 and 9 p.m. — Live music: The Brandee Younger Trio at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Live music: The King of Mars at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, September 15

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.
11 a.m. — Naturalization Ceremony at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). A luncheon for the new citizens and their families will be served following the ceremony. Admission to the ceremony is included with general admission to Poplar Forest. Find more information at this link. ($)
5 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Morgan Myles presented by the Daleville Summer Music Concert Series at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($)
5 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Domino presented by Salem After Five at the Salem Farmers Market (3 E. Main St., Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
6 p.m. — Live music: Billy Joel & Elton John Tributes: Face 2 Face at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke) to celebrate the brewery’s 6th Birthday.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Cameron Moore at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
8 p.m. — Live music: Tumbao and Cinémathèque at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 to 11 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays Social at Inka Grille (611 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). The evening starts with a dance lesson, with a dance party after. Find more information at this link. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, September 16

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross at Fallon Park (2216 Dale Ave., Roanoke). Features the Beer Mile Relay, and food trucks for spectators.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Fall Plant Sale presented by Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs (3640 Colonial Ave., Roanoke). 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 2 p.m. — Preparathon presented by Roanoke City at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). This event provides participants knowledge about risks of local hazards, opportunities to practice preparedness actions, the confidence to help everyone stay safe during a disaster, and access to FEMA preparedness resources. For more information, visit this link.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Used Book Sale at O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
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. ($)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Author event: Pauline Kaldas, author of The Measure of Distance at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
Noon — Southwest Virginia Pride Fest 2023 at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
Noon— Household Hazardous Waste Collection at Tinker Creek Transfer Station (1020 Hollins Rd. NE, Roanoke). Registration required. Visit this link to register in advance.
1 to 10 p.m. — Live music at the 9th Anniversary Part-ae at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Attendees are invited to “dress to the nines” for this party. Live music schedule is as follows: The Frequency, 1:30 to 3:45 p.m.; Virginia Sweet, 4:15 to 6:30 p.m.; and Billingsley, 7:00 to 9:45 p.m. There will be no on-site parking for the event. Find more information at this link.
1 p.m. to 10 p.m. — Henry Street Heritage Festival at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Features performing arts, crafts, cuisines, customs, and merchandise. En Vogue will play at 7 p.m. Admission is free until 5 p.m. Visit this link for more details. ($)
4 to 7 p.m. — New England Lobster Bake & Wine Tasting at Virginia Mountain Vineyards (4204 Old Fincastle Rd., Fincastle). Find more information at this link. ($)
5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Jordan Harman Band at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke) to celebrate the brewery’s 6th Birthday.
7 to 8 p.m. — A Goatsinger Approaches at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Features a theatrical showcase that weaves together elements of storytelling, music, and puppetry.   Find more information at this link.
8 p.m. — Live music: Sister Hazel at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8 p.m. — Spot on Comedy with Melissa Douty, Blaire Postman & Griefcat at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Deeohgee at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
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 17

7 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross at Fallon Park (2216 Dale Ave., Roanoke). Features the Beer Mile Relay, and food trucks for spectators.
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Live music: Lindsay Bella at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
11 a.m. — Southwest Virginia Pride Inc. 2024 Kickoff Drag Brunch at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood (4468 Starkey Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
11 a.m. & 3 p.m. — Country Themed Drag Brunch at Crescent City Bourbon & BBQ (19 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout Trio at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke) to celebrate the brewery’s 6th Birthday.
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Night Idea with Puppy Doll and The Bronzed Chorus at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: The Gatlin Brothers at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, September 18

11 a.m. to noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Gainsboro Branch Public Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke).
12:30 p.m. — Greater Roanoke Transit Company meeting in room 159 at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular agenda 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: Roanoke College’s Curtis Campbell at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information 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).
7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting public hearings in City Council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Tuesday, September 19

3:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Arts Commission meeting in the economic development conference room (117 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
4 p.m. — Roanoke City Fair Housing Board meeting in room 309 at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
4 to 8 p.m. — Happy Hour for All at A Few Old Goats Brewing (515 8th St. SW, Roanoke). Features a safe and inclusive space for all people to get together. Visit this link for more details.
5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Gun Violence Prevention Commission meeting. The meeting location will be posted the Friday prior to each meeting. For more information, visit this link.
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.
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Patty Griffin at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
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 20

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. ($)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — 16th Annual Star B-Q featuring Dalton Dover at the Salem Farmers Market (3 E. Main St., Salem). Visit this link for more information. ($)
7 p.m. — Repertoir presented by Southwest Virginia Ballet at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q and The Groove at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.