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We went through the valley's community calendars so you don't have to. This week, Weird Al plays Salem, the Taubman opens a big American art show, the Vinton Fall Festival and the Salem Half Marathon happen on the same Saturday, and the Roanoke County supervisors and the city School Board both meet Tuesday. Plans can change, so check with the venue before you go.

Want the regular weekly stuff, like trivia, line dancing and the Midweek Market? It's in the recurring list at the bottom.

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Weird Al Yankovic, Wed. 10/7, at the Salem Civic Center. It's the Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour, with Puddles Pity Party opening.

Taubman Museum of Art's big weekend, Sat. 10/10 to Sun. 10/11. A 1950s founding-decade VIP party, an opening party Saturday night, then a member preview of "American Made" on Sunday.

Vinton Fall Festival, Sat. 10/10, in downtown Vinton.

John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell, Sun. 10/11, at the Jefferson Center.

Food Insecurity Roundtable with Senator Mark Warner, October 13th, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Salem Distribution Center.

This weekend

• Thursday, 10/8 to Sunday, 10/18 —
  "The Revolutionists" at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd. SW, Roanoke). It's Paris, 1793, during the Terror, and four women plot and argue their way through a dark comedy. Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Box office: 540-774-2660. For tickets, visit Showtimers. ($)
• Thursday, 10/8 and Friday, 10/9 — 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  Downtown Roanoke Ghost Tour, starting from Olde Salem Brewing Company downtown. Also runs Thursday, 10/15. More at Downtown Roanoke. ($)
• Friday, 10/9 and Saturday, 10/10 —
  "Encore: A Broadway Celebration" at Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). MMT alumni put together a show of Broadway favorites after one week of rehearsal. Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. Tickets at Mill Mountain Theatre. ($)
• Friday, 10/9 to Sunday, 10/11 —
  Sinkland Farms 35th Annual Pumpkin Festival at Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg (a short drive). Friday 4 to 8 p.m. with fewer activities; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with everything open. Details at Sinkland Farms. ($)
• Saturday, 10/10 and Sunday, 10/11 —
  Salem Gun & Knife Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). Dates are from the Salem Civic Center calendar. ($)

Wednesday, October 7

• 12 to 1 p.m. — Health and wellness:
  Brain Injury Arts Group at the Carilion Clinic Institute for Orthopaedics and Neurosciences, Conference Room 5 (2331 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). This monthly music-and-art group is for stroke and brain-injury survivors, caregivers and family. It's led by Carilion's Brain Injury Center and the Keeley Healing Arts Program. Free. More at the Carilion Community Outreach Calendar.
• 5:30 to 8 p.m. — Parenting class:
  Parenting the Love and Logic Way (session 1 of 4) at Carilion Children's Pediatric Medicine – Tanglewood (Roanoke). The class is for parents and guardians of kids of any age and is taught by a Carilion Children's pediatric therapist. The four sessions are 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 and 10/28. $15 covers all four sessions for one person or a couple, workbook included. The free childcare is full. Register through the Carilion Community Outreach Calendar or call 800-422-8482. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Comedy rock:
  Weird Al Yankovic: The Bigger & Weirder 2026 Tour, with Puddles Pity Party, at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). It's a full multimedia show with his longtime band plus four more players. Tickets are $34.50 to $179.50 at the box office (weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or on Ticketmaster. More at the Salem Civic Center. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music:
  Full Cord (bluegrass) at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). $15 general admission. Tickets at The Spot on Kirk. ($)

Thursday, October 8

• 6 p.m. — Art talk:
  Mallory Zondag: Artist Lecture & Reception at the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum, Hollins University. Zondag is an award-winning artist whose work deals with the natural world. More at Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge.
• 7 p.m. — Conversation:
  Behind the Scream: A Live Conversation with David Arquette at the Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). It marks the 30th anniversary of "Scream." Tickets at the Berglund Center. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music:
  Maggie Rose, Half Moon Tour, with Organ Fairchild at The Exchange Music Hall (South Jefferson St., Roanoke). All ages. Tickets at The Exchange. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music:
  Solacoustix at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). $15.83 in advance, $18.99 day of show, plus a $2 fee. Tickets at the Grandin Theatre. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music:
  M&M Collective (Mona Raza and Mirna Hosny), presented by Latinas Network, at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). $10. Tickets at The Spot on Kirk. ($)
• 8 p.m. (doors 6:30) — Live music:
  Steely Dead, a Grateful Dead and Steely Dan tribute, at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). All ages. Tickets at See Tickets. ($)

Friday, October 9

• 5:30 p.m. — Community:
  William Fleming High School Homecoming Parade. The route starts at the bottom of the old Burlington Coat Factory parking lot, goes up Ferncliff Avenue into the William Fleming parking lot and ends at the football field. Listed on the City of Roanoke special events calendar. Free.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music:
  Joel McGlothlin & Mitch Chandler at Parkway Brewing, Campbell Avenue (Roanoke). Hoppie Vaughan is at Parkway Brewing in Salem (739 Kessler Mill Rd.) at the same time.
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Arts:
  The Eye presents Sight + Sound: DREAMS at the Science Museum of Western Virginia (Center in the Square, 1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). More at Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge.
• 8 p.m. — Dance party:
  Latin Dance Party with Jstop Latin Soul & BLLU at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave. SW, Roanoke). It's a dance party, so there won't be many seats. Tickets at the Jefferson Center. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Stand-up:
  The R.E.A.L. Funny Comedy Festival, hosted by L.A. Preston, at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). $15 in advance plus a fee, $20 at the door. Tickets at The Spot on Kirk. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music:
  Checkered Past at Martin's Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). ($)

Saturday, October 10

• 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Shopping:
  Monster Flea Market at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). More than 200 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, home goods, clothing and tools. Free admission and parking. More at the Berglund Center.
• 8 a.m. — Race:
  LewisGale Salem Half Marathon, Virginia's Blue Ridge 8K and Kids Fun Run, at the Salem Farmers Market. The half and the 8K both start at 8 a.m. Register or see course info at Salem Half Marathon. ($)
• 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Charity walk:
  2026 Roanoke Heart Walk at Rivers Edge Park (Roanoke). Routes of 1, 2, 3 or 4 miles. Listed on the City of Roanoke special events calendar.
• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Free stuff:
  Free Firewood Giveaway from the Roanoke Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry Office. It's self-serve, while supplies last. Details at Play Roanoke.
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Festival:
  Vinton Fall Festival in downtown Vinton. Live entertainment, food, local vendors, kids' activities and seasonal treats. More at Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge. Free to attend.
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Family:
  Spooky Sweets & Treats at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). More at Downtown Roanoke. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Art sale:
  O. Winston Link Photo Sale and Fundraiser at LinDor Arts (downtown Roanoke), with the Historical Society of Western Virginia. Free to attend. More at Downtown Roanoke.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Community:
  Faith and Blue kickball game at the Huff Lane Park kickball field (Roanoke). Listed on the City of Roanoke calendar.
• 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Food:
  Egyptian Food Festival at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church. Egyptian food and a look at the culture. More at Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge. The date and time come from the SupNoke listing.
• 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Shopping:
  Fall Craft & Vendor Show at Valley View Mall (Roanoke), run by Savvy Events.
• 4 p.m. — College football:
  Roanoke College Maroons vs. Hampden-Sydney at Salem Stadium (1008 Texas St., Salem). It's the Breast Cancer Awareness Game. Kickoff is 4 p.m. according to the ODAC schedule and the Salem Civic Center calendar, but ESPN says 1 p.m. Check before you head out. ($)
• Gates 5 p.m., show 6:15 p.m. — Day trip:
  Michael Franti with The Wheeland Brothers at the Coves Amphitheater at Smith Mountain Lake. More at Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge. ($)
• 6:30 to 11 p.m. — Gala:
  The Fabulous 50s: Our Founding Decade VIP Party at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Cocktails and some mid-century glamour. Tickets at the Taubman. ($)
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Party:
  American Made Opening Celebration: Glowback Party at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Tickets at the Taubman. ($)
• 8 p.m. (doors 6:30) — Live music:
  Poldoore with Wax Future (DJ and dance) at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). All ages, $16 to $38. Tickets at See Tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Film:
  "Kiki's Delivery Service" at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Details at the Grandin. ($)
• 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. — DJ night:
  Vinyl & Vibes with Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). More at Sidecar.

Sunday, October 11

• 12 to 5 p.m. — Museum:
  Member Preview Day: "American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection" at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Members only. More at the Taubman.
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Music:
  Guitars Under the Star, an acoustic guitar pull and song circle at the Mill Mountain Star. Bring an instrument or just come listen. Free.
• 3 p.m. — Neighborhood party:
  Crystal Spring Block Party outside The River and Rail, Crystal Spring Grocery and Yard Bull Meats (South Roanoke). The Red Ferns play, there's food and drinks, and WeeWheel Roanoke runs a kids' bike area. Cover is $7 in advance, $10 at the door, and food add-ons sell out. More at Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge. ($)
• 4 p.m. — Music:
  Jazz Vespers at Covenant Presbyterian Church: jazz, spoken word and readings. More at Covenant Presbyterian.
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Live music:
  Music on the Mountain: Mudpuppy (folk rock and Americana) at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center (2000 J.P. Fishburn Pkwy., Roanoke). More at Play Roanoke.
• 7 p.m. — Jazz:
  John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell: "Ella, Joe & Oscar" at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave. SW, Roanoke). Tickets at the Jefferson Center. ($)
• 7 to 9:30 p.m. — Jazz:
  Speakeasy Jazz Nights at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). More at Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge. ($)

Monday, October 12

• 12 to 12:45 p.m. — Faith and music:
  Declaration of Dependence Tour with Will Graham at the Elmwood Park Amphitheater (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is holding these events for America's 250th. Free. Listed on the City of Roanoke calendar.
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Music session:
  Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Bring an instrument or just listen.

Tuesday, October 13 — Civic night

• 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. — Health and wellness:
  Food Smarts (week 2 of 5) at Melrose Plaza (Roanoke). It's a free workshop on eating healthy on a budget, with cooking demos and food samples, run by Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach. Online registration for the series is closed. For questions, contact Nicolle Palicas at npalicas@carilionclinic.org. More at the Carilion Community Outreach Calendar.
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Art:
  Open Art Studio at Wellness on Melrose, Small Fitness Room (Melrose Plaza, Roanoke). Drop in and use the free art studio. This week's featured artist is Lynn Donihe, who does visible mending. All skill levels are welcome, and you can use their supplies or bring your own. Free. More at the Carilion Community Outreach Calendar.
• 2 p.m. — Government:
  Roanoke County Board of Supervisors regular meeting at the Roanoke County Administration Center, Board Room (5204 Bernard Dr., Roanoke). Meetings are shown on RVTV. Schedule from Roanoke County. Rambler note: a developer has a purchase agreement on a Roanoke County site it's considering for a data center, Virginia Business reported. We haven't confirmed whether that's on this agenda, so watch the posted agenda.
• Time TBA — Government:
  Roanoke City Planning Commission. The city has posted applications filed for the October 13 meeting. Check the city calendar for the time and agenda.
• 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Food Insecurity Roundtable with Senator Mark Warner, Feeding Southwest Virginia, Salem Distribution Center 1025 Electric Rd, Salem, VA 24153
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Open Art Studio, free drop-in hours at Wellness on Melrose, in the Small Fitness Room. This week's featured artist is Lynn Donihe, who does visible mending.
• 6:30 p.m. — Schools:
  Roanoke City School Board regular meeting at the William B. Robertson Administration Building (201 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). The board meets the second Tuesday of each month unless it posts otherwise, per RCPS. Confirm on the posted agenda.
• 7 p.m. — History talk:
  Roanoke Civil War Round Table: "Justifying Surrender: Col. Gabriel C. Wharton at Fort Donelson" at the Chapel of the Residents' Center, Friendship North.
• 7 p.m. — Film:
  "La Bamba" at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke), part of the Grandin's Hispanic Heritage Month programming. Details at the Grandin. ($)

Wednesday, October 14

• 5:30 to 8 p.m. — Parenting class:
  Parenting the Love and Logic Way (session 2 of 4) at Carilion Children's Pediatric Medicine – Tanglewood (Roanoke). It's the same series that started 10/7. Details at the Carilion Community Outreach Calendar. ($)
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music:
  Ambassador Duo at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 7 p.m. — Film:
  "Demons" (1985 Italian horror) at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Details at the Grandin. ($)
• 8:30 p.m. — Live music:
  Dan & DK at Martin's Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke).

The recurring list

• Wednesdays, 10/7 and 10/14: Midweek Market at Golden Cactus Brewing, 5 to 7 p.m. Yoga at the Taubman, 5:30 p.m. Name That Tune with Dan Carrell at Big Lick Brewing, 6 to 8 p.m. Trivia at Starr Hill Roanoke Pilot Brewery, 7 p.m. Line Dancing Night with Hometown Line Dancing at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St.), 8 to 11 p.m., $10 cover.
• Thursday, 10/8: Live Music on the Rooftop at Corned Beef & Co., 7 to 10 p.m., free. RMBA Thursday Mountain Bike Ride from Starr Hill, 6 p.m. Reggae Night at Martin's Downtown, 9:30 p.m.
• Friday, 10/9: Fiesta Fridays dance social at Inka Grill (downtown), 9 p.m.
• Saturday, 10/10: Historian-guided downtown tour from the Roanoke Higher Education Center, 2 p.m. Roanoke True Crime Tour from Corned Beef & Co., 4 p.m. ($)
• Tuesday, 10/13: Teen Game Club at the Roanoke Public Library, 4:15 to 8 p.m. Move and Mingle Pub Run from Big Lick Brewing, 6 p.m.

Coming up

• Thursday, 10/15: "The Vampire Circus" at the Berglund Center.
• Friday, 10/16: Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs home opener against the Fayetteville Marksmen at the Berglund Center.
• Friday, 10/16 to Sunday, 10/18: The GO Outside Festival in Elmwood Park and at Explore Park.
• Monday, 10/19, 2 p.m.: The next Roanoke City Council meeting, per the city's agenda page. Council's last meeting was 10/5, so it doesn't meet this week.
• Friday, 10/23: Last day to register to vote and still cast a regular ballot in the Nov. 3 general election. Early voting started Sept. 18, per the Virginia Department of Elections.