We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) 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 Oct. 25 — “Menopause the Musical: Cruising through ‘The Change’” presented by GFour Productions at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($) Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• Oct. 27 through 28 — “Seventy Years of Beautiful Orchids” presented by the Blue Ridge Orchid Society at Center in the Square’s atrium (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Beautiful orchids will be on display from across Virginia and North Carolina at this show and sale. Find more information at this link.
• Oct. 27 through 28, 7:30 p.m. — First Year Reading: Celebrate Our New Students at Hollins presented by the Hollins University Theatre Department in the Botetourt Reading Room (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). A staged reading of The Seven Loves of Audrey Munson: A Mostly True Story, Except for the Parts We Made Up, written by J. Harvey Stone. This one-act play imagines the career of America’s first supermodel, Audrey Munson. For more information, visit this link. 
• Through Oct. 29 — “Stellaluna” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre at various locations throughout the Roanoke Valley. Find more information including specific dates, locations, and times at this link.
• Through Nov. 11 — Helicopter Tours at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport at Signature Flight Support (22 N. Waypoint Dr., Roanoke). Find more information including dates and times and register at this link. ($)

Halloween 2023

• Oct. 27 through 28 — Historic Fincastle Ghost Walk presented by the Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce, starting at 23 Roanoke St., Fincastle. Visit this link for more information, including specific times, and to purchase tickets. ($)
• Through Oct. 29 — Blue Ridge Nightmares Not-So-Scary Matinee & Behind the Scenes Tour presented by Center in the Square at the Center on 9th (1910 9th St. SE, Roanoke). Don't miss this unique opportunity to tour and explore the set and backstage areas, all with the lights on!  No scare actors will be present for this event, so take your time as you stroll through 60,000 sq. ft. of vintage vehicles, antique signage and collectables, Roanoke memorabilia and more. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• Through Oct. 29 — Blue Ridge Nightmares presented by Center in the Square at the Center on 9th (1910 9th St. SE, Roanoke). Immerse yourself in this uniquely terrifying theatrical experience featuring some of Roanoke's most iconic landmarks pulled from the history books. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• Through Oct. 29 — Sinkland Farms 32nd Annual Pumpkin Festival (3060 Riner Rd., Christiansburg). Each weekend is jam-packed with activities, live music, food, and fun for the whole family. Hayrides to the pumpkin patch, make your way through a 5 acre corn maze, and visit with Sinkland's farm animals. Find more information, including specific dates and times, at this link. ($)
• Through Oct. 29 — Jeter Farm Fall Festival & Country Store (181 Blue Ridge Blvd., Roanoke). Features a corn maze, farm animals, produce, and crafts. Find more information, including specific dates and times, at this link. ($)
• Through Nov. 4 — Terror Manor 2023 (805 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information, including dates and times, and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Wednesday, October 25

• Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Luncheon and Panel Discussion: “Using Healthy Habits and Nutrition to Lower Cancer Risk” presented by Virginia Tech Roanoke Center, Roanoke Higher Education Center, Carilion Clinic, and Blue Ridge Cancer Care in room 709 at the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke). A healthy lunch will be provided for each attendee, as well as giveaways and take-home information about nutrition and cancer prevention. Attendees are encouraged to interact and ask questions of the panel. Find more information and hold your place at this link. 
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Live music: Palmyra at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Nicole Yun’s Vinyl Release Party with special guests Carlos Truly Solo and Nathan Bajar at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, October 26

• 7 p.m. — Hoot and Holler: Spooked! at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8:30 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Jeremy Short at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Friday, October 27

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — 23rd Annual Pumpkinfest at the Salem Farmers Market (3 E. Main St., Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 6 to 11:45 p.m. — Boo Bash 2023 presented by Awful Arthur’s and K92 (Market St. between Campbell Ave. and Salem Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Night of the Lifting Dead at The Noke (711 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Weightlifting in costume! Featuring 3 non-conventional deadlifts: Double overhand axle with NO straps, Hex bar, and Silver dollar. For more information and to register, visit this link. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Leonard Blush & the Camelcas at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: The Darkside Experience – A Pink Floyd Tribute at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Ln., Union Hall). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Runaway Gin: A Tribute to Phish at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:30 to 11 p.m. — “The Sounds of Sinatra” presented by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Albert Cummings at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 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. ($)
• 9 and 11:59 p.m. — “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Chad Nickell & The Loose Change at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, October 28

• 7 a.m. — Monster Flea Market at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). This event features over 200 vendors. 
• 8 a.m. — Bird Walk presented by the Roanoke Valley Bird Club at Evergreen Burial Park (1307 Summit Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 8:30 a.m. to Noon — Spooky Sprint 5k starting at Wasena Park (1001 Winchester Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register.
• 10 a.m. to Noon — College Essay Workshop at the Roanoke Higher Education Center Student Success Center, room 408 (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register.
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Monster Motor Mash at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 50th Blue Ridge Folklife Festival at Ferrum College (20 Museum Dr., Ferrum). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. — Book signing: Phillip Martin, author of the “Adventures of Cassandra Rho” series. Find more information at this link. 
• 2 and 7 p.m. — “Dracula” presented by Roanoke Ballet Theatre at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 4 p.m. — The MJ Experience: A Halloween Celebration of Thriller at Tajzmahs Lounge (434 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 5 to 10 p.m. — Nightmare on Salem Ave. Halloween Party at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). featuring the Jared Stout Band from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 
• 5 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Festival of the Green Demon at Blindhouse Beer Co. (534 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Featuring music from The Electric Pickle Co. Find more information at this link.
• 6:30 to 10 p.m. — Halloween Bash at Twin Creeks Brewing Co. (111 South Pollard St., Vinton). Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. — Into the Darkness Trail Run at Explore Park (Blue Ridge Parkway, Milepost 115). The course consists of 2 miles of twisty rolling single track and 2 miles of grass and gravel roads. Visit this link for more information and to register. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra at St. John Lutheran Church (4608 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke), featuring Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 and No. 2, Telemann Cantata “Soll ich nicht von Jammer sagen,” Fasch Overture and special finale with local young guest artists.
• 7 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. — Halloween at The Park (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Cryptid Halloween Party with The Dead Reckoning Grateful Dead Tribute  at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9 p.m. — Spooky Skelebration at 202 Social House (202 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Vinyl & Vibes with Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Halloween Street Party featuring The Kind Thieves, Dr. Bacon, Soul Patch, and the Star City Soul Club at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Halloween Party at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Halloween Invasion at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 5th St. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Sunday, October 29

• 1 to 4 p.m. — Halloween Murder Mystery at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. 
• 3 p.m. — Valley Chamber Orchestra Concert at Hollins University’s duPont Chapel (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). 
• 3 p.m. — Samhain Gathering presented by Roanoke Church of the Wild at Happy Hollow Garden Park (6697 Mt. Chestnut Rd., Roanoke). This gathering is outside and will include contemplative practices, song, silent wandering, and fellowship. All are welcome and respected at Roanoke Church of the Wild. For more information and to RSVP, visit this link
• 3 p.m. — Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church (2101 Jefferson St. SW, Roanoke), featuring Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 and No. 2, Telemann Cantata “Soll ich nicht von Jammer sagen,” Fasch Overture and special finale with local young guest artists.
• 4 p.m. — Live music: Sunday Funday with Adam Markham & Wyatt Allen at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Geoff White at Three Notch’d Brewing Co. (24 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). 
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: The Country Creep Show featuring: Erin Lunsford, Jesse Ray Carter, Jaded Ravins, Sally Rose, and Rebecca Porter at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke).Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre “A Brief History of Tull” at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Monday, October 30

• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Halloween classics: “Practical Magic” at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Tuesday, October 31 (Happy Halloween! 🎃)

• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Paw Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure” at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Pimps of Joytime — Halloween Funkfest at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8:30 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon – College Night (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. 
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout Band Halloween Show at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Wednesday, November 1

• 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night with The Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Beyond the Dark Paranormal at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Join us as we welcome the experts from Beyond the Dark Paranormal back to the Link Museum. They will discuss their findings from their investigation of the O. Winston Link Museum as well as talk about encounters they've had with the paranormal. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Sam Grisman Project at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.