Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 9/6 to 9/13.

Participants in Roanoke's Labor Day parade march down Campbell Avenue on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. 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 2 through 11 — Poppy Peace Garden at the National D-Day Memorial (3 Overlord Circle, Bedford). Visit this link for more details. ($)
September 8 through 17 — Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival at 13561 Lee Highway, Buchanan. Open Saturdays and Sundays and some weeknights. Find more information at this link. ($)
September 8 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.
September 13 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. ($)
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays — Star City Cruise E-Bike Tour presented by Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). This 13 mile tour will highlight tons of cool Roanoke sights and shops. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

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, 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. ($)
6 to 8 p.m. — Lecture: Exploring AI in the Workplace and Cyber Security at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke) as part of Game Changer Week presented by the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center . Find more information at this link.
7 p.m. — Free viewing of the 20-minute documentary FALLOUT at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW). The film is about the ongoing burning of toxic military waste at the Radford Army Arsenal and its impact on the local community and environment. The director and Alyssa Carpenter with Citizens for Arsenal Accountability will be on hand for a Q&A following the viewing.
7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Carolina Mudcats at Haley Toyota Field at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). For more information and to purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, September 7

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.
5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City equity and empowerment advisory board meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood presented by Delta Dental featuring The Entertainers. The featured food truck will be Bootleg BBQ. Visit this link for more information. ($)
6 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
6 to 7:30 p.m. — DIY Backyard Aromatherapy presented by Carilion Clinic as part of their Community Night series at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link.
6:30 p.m. — Creek Freaks Skills Session at Rotary Park (1705 Electric Rd., Salem). Bring your kayaks or canoes and plan to practice your paddling skills. This is not a formal class. Find more information at this link.
7 to 8 p.m. — Lecture: Why Living in a Habitat for Humanity House is Different: A Conversation with Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat in 70 Countries” at Roanoke College’s Olin Theatre (240 High St., Salem).
7:30 p.m. — Author event: Readings by Kelley Shinn and Jennifer A. Sutherland in Hollins University’s Green Drawing Room (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — Lecture Lecture: American Studies Scholar and Author Roosevelt Montás at Hollins University’s Talmadge Recital Hall (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Montás, who is director of the Center for American Studies' Freedom and Citizenship Program at Columbia University, specializes in antebellum American literature and culture, with a particular interest in American citizenship.
7 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. 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. — Live music: Virginia Electric at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, September 8

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. — Opening reception: Simone Patterson at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St., Salem) with an artist talk at 6:30 p.m. in Smoyer Gallery. Visit this link for more information. Visit this link for more information.
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Tyler Parrish at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
6 p.m. — Roanoke Run for Refugees 5K starting at Wasena Park (1001 Winchester Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — Live music: Gospel Explosion 2023 featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q & The Groove at the Tavern Stage at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke).
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. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Tand at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Brent Cobb w/ Josh Morningstar at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount) as part of The Harvester’s free concert series. Find more information 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. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, September 9

9 a.m. to noon — 2023 Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the Roanoke Wells Fargo Tower (10 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Participants will climb the tower’s stairs five times, equaling the 110 stories of the World Trade Centers. Registration fees go to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Olde Salem Days on Main Street in Salem. Featuring over 275 arts and crafts exhibitors from across the United States. Also featuring food trucks, live music, and a car show. Find more information at this link.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. — But First, Coffee Ride starting at Cardinal Bicycle’s Grandin Village Location (1312 Winbourne St., Roanoke). This is a no-drop ride, but cyclists should be able to maintain a speed of 15 mph.
10 a.m. — Chessie’s 90th Birthday Celebration at The Chesapeake and Ohio Historical Society Railway Center (705 Main St., Clifton Forge). Find more information at this link.
11 a.m. — Downtown Roanoke food and cultural tour, starting at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Author event: Kelly Shin, author of The Wounds that Bind Us at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Taco Fest presented by Huddle Up Moms at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Features food and artisan vendors, children’s activities, and live music. Find more information at this link. ($)
2 p.m. — Buchanan Tri – Run, Ride, River Race starting at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
3 p.m. — 2023 OkraFest at Lick Run Farm (1626 10th St. NW, Roanoke). Features guided farm tours, yard games, food vendors, community arts projects, live music, and recipe demonstrations. Find more information at this link. ($)
4 to 6 p.m. — Conversations over Coffee with Susan presented by Real Women Real Talk at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
6 p.m. — Live music: The Mavericks with Paul Thorn Band at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Ln., Union Hall). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6:05 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. ($)
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Kyle Forry & Matt Powell at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
7 p.m. — “Sunday Morning (The Stage Play)” at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Fuzzy Logic as part of Mingle at the Market at the Vinton Farmers Market (204 W. Lee Ave., Vinton). Find more information at this link.
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — DJ Airwolf at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Stand-up comedy: The R.E.A.L. Funny at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: War Chile 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 10

10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Live music: Melissa McSherry at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
Noon to 7 p.m. — Dog Days of Summer at Twin Creeks Brewpub (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Featuring food vendors and an adoption event with Angels of Assisi. Visit this link for more information.
2:05 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. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: James McMurtry at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, September 11

11 a.m. to noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Gainsboro Branch Public Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke).
1:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Planning Commission 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.
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 12

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 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.
6:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Public Schools board meeting at Patrick Henry High School (2102 Grandin Rd., Roanoke).
8 p.m. — Live music: Eric Johnson at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
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, 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 Neighborhood Advocates meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
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. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Cimarrón at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Mama Fuma at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.