We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, 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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This weekend

• Friday, 11/13 to Sunday, 11/16 — “On Golden Pond” presented by Exit, Pursued by A Bear Theatre at Community High School (302 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). ($)
• Friday, 11/13 to Saturday, 11/14 — Live music: Dueling Pianos at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Pre-sale event with assigned tables. Call 540-342-6935 ext. 2 to purchase your tickets. ($)
• Saturday, 11/14 to Sunday, 11/15 — Stocked Market at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). The 37th Annual Stocked Market, the signature fundraiser of the Junior League of Roanoke Valley, boasts over a hundred vendors from across the country. ($)

Wednesday, Nov. 12

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Mercy Creek at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Screening: “We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C.” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Created to commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi’s last live appearance (November 4, 2002, at The Forum in London)... This unique archival assemblage celebrates the fans and their cameras, as much as the band itself — a collision/ collusion of the ephemeral moment on stage, and the moments captured on camera. ($)
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine. 
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Earth with Stebmo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 10 p.m.  —  Live music: Swamp Flower at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday, Nov. 13

• 9 a.m. to noon — Open Art Studio Space at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Work on your own project or get inspiration from a resource artist. Use our supplies or bring your own. All artistic levels are welcome. Repeats weekly.
• 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. — Mat Yoga at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). All fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Limited mats available. Please bring your own mat, towel or blanket if possible. Classes taught by Emilee Hall. No registration needed. Through Dec. 11.
• 4 p.m. — Gaymer Day at Roanoke Diversity Center (425 Campbell Ave. SW., Roanoke). Hang out with other local young adults in the lounge, watch the latest music videos, play board games, chat and mingle. Bring your controllers and play your friends with our Nintendo Switch or Playstation, or start an RPG, card games and board games.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Leonard Blush & the Camelcals at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 7 p.m. — Flood of 1985 Remembered with Salem Museum Panel Discussion at Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). Members of the Salem Rescue Squad and Salem Fire-EMS will recount the events of the Flood of ‘85, when a record-breaking flood surge turned many streets and neighborhoods into roaring rivers of muddy debris. Scores of people clung to roofs awaiting rescue as the Roanoke River poured over its banks on 11/4/85. Through the valiant efforts of first responders, no lives were lost within city limits that day. Listen to firsthand accounts of those rescues and split-second decisions. The panel will begin following the Museum’s annual meeting of the membership. All are welcome to attend. ($)
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke Night at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine.
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Warren Zeiders at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Will Overman "Stranger Tour" with Holy Roller at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, Nov. 14

• 9 to 10 a.m. — Member Hour – New Perspectives on the Permanent Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 5:30 p.m. — Songwriting Masterclass with The Wildmans at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Join Appalachian brother-sister duo The Wildmans for a free masterclass focusing on songwriting and their notoriously energetic performance style. Students 18 and under receive a complimentary ticket to the 8 p.m. Wildmans concert that evening
• 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Jordan Harman & the Humble Brags at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Elonzo Wesley at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: The Red Ferns Bluegrass at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke).
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Peoria Rivermen at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: NG4V3 with Blake Cateris at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Big Lick Conspiracy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: The Wildmans at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Shwayze - The Wasted Sunset Tour at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Motherfolk at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount).  
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Jacoozy at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Saturday, Nov. 15

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Roanoke Velo Swap at Riverdale (1848 A 9th St. SE, Roanoke). Join us this fall for the inaugural Roanoke Velo Swap, a one-of-a-kind bike marketplace where cyclists of all kinds can buy, sell, and trade gear — all while supporting the next generation of mountain bikers.
• 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. — Ginger Gungas Celebration at The Wilson Warehouse Community House (421 Lowe St., Buchanan). Celebrate the town’s historic Ginger Gungas cookbook with Buchanan’s Town Improvement Society. Bring your favorite Fall treat to share (optional) and taste ginger gungas (a type of gingerbread cookie) made from the original historic recipe. 
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. — Persiflage Writers' Annual Book Sale at the Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). 20+ local authors will be signing their books at the Salem Museum this Saturday. Come out to chat with them about their work, pick up some new books, and mingle with some fellow book lovers. 
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Charles Walker at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 2:30 to 4 p.m. — Single Origin Coffee Tasting at Canvas & Coffee Art Cafe (1731 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). ($)
• 5 p.m. — Swingin’ at Second Cafe (813 5th St. SW, Roanoke). Beginner-friendly east coast swing, plus west coast swing and blues. A beginner lesson will start at 5 p.m., with open dancing to follow.
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Let Me Tell Ya: “Can You Spot a Lie?’” 2nd Annual Liars Contest at The June Bug Center (251 Parkway Ln. S., Floyd). Part of Tellabration!™, a worldwide storytelling celebration. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Time Sawyer at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus Trio at Montano’s International Gourmet (7813, 3733 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Copy Cat Syndrome at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Line Dancing with Angela at The Alley Cat (335 S. Main St., Rocky Mount).
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Peoria Rivermen at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Ric Robertson at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Mountain Walrus - Album Release Party at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke with DJ Gary Scott at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton). 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Liv Sloan & the Diehards at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, Nov. 16

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Dog Bowl Market at Black Dog Salvage (902 13th St. SW, Roanoke). Featuring hand-made, upcycled, or vintage items. We will have your favorite vendors and some new ones, plus over 100 local artisans and vendors located inside The Marketplace at Black Dog Salvage. 
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Dave Corbitt & Jeremy Davall at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 2 p.m. — 1st Anniversary Poetry Show: A Year of Reflection presented by Star City Poets Society at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). A curated closed mic event featuring seven poets, each sharing new and reflective works born from a year of growth and expression. Stay for book signings, conversation, and celebration with the poets.
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: The Floorboards feat. Isaac Hadden at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Music on the Corner at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave. SW at the corner of Jefferson and Elm Streets). Roanoke Chamber Brass combines with percussion and the amazing St. John's pipe organ to offer a variety of selections and then joins the St. John's Choir and Friends to present the beautiful Gloria composed by John Rutter and conducted by Michael Milam. The concert is free to the public and the doors open at 5:30.
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Pierre Bensusan - One Guitar, One Voice - 50th Anniversary at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Tophouse at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)

Monday, Nov. 17

• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 

Tuesday, Nov. 18 

• 4 to 7 p.m. — Open Art Studio Space at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Work on your own project or get inspiration from a resource artist. Use our supplies or bring your own. All artistic levels are welcome. Repeats weekly.
• 4 to 8 p.m. — Happy Hour for All at A Few Old Goats Brewing –– Roanoke (515 8th St. SW, Suite 228, Roanoke). 
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: The R.E.A.L. Funny Open Mic Comedy Show at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Clownvis Presley with Jared Stout at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Wednesday, Nov. 19

• 5 p.m. — Author event: Bruce Bryan, “Turning Tables: Everything I Needed to Know About Business I Learned as a Server” at Crystal Spring Grocery (2205 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). Features mingling with the author and an interview between the author, Jen Brothers and Tad Dickens. 
• 6 p.m. — Sesame Street Live at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). The live show brings the beloved characters from the iconic Sesame Street to life in a brand-new interactive production. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). 
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine. 
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Paper Wings with Lillian Hackett at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 10 p.m.  —  Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Looking ahead

• Nov. 20, 7 p.m. — Live music: Crowder + Zach Williams with Matt Maher at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). ($)

Ongoing

• Through Nov. 29 — Raven Skye McDonough’s “Redefining the Art of Collage” at Left of Center Art Space (24 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• Through Dec. 11 — Mat Yoga at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). 3:15 to 4:15 every Thursday. All fitness levels and abilities are welcome. Limited mats available. Please bring your own mat, towel or blanket if possible. Classes taught by Emilee Hall. No registration needed.
• Through Dec. 12 — “Curator Off Duty” Exhibition at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St. Salem). This is an open exhibition for any and all artists living in Virginia. This exhibition invites artists and creators of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to submit a work of art to be shown at Olin Hall Galleries. Each submission must fit within one cubic foot. Curator Off Duty aims to unite the Virginia visual arts community through diversity and inclusion.
• Through Dec. 27: “Colors” at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Color can transform a space, evoke emotion, or shift perspective. For this group exhibition, we invite artists to explore the role of color in their work and how it influences the way we see and feel. All styles, mediums, and experience levels are welcome. 
• Saturdays through Dec. 27 — Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour starting at 11:15 a.m. from Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). A walking tour that connects Roanoke's local food scene with the city's colorful history. Visit six food-tasting locations within the historic and vibrant downtown historic district. Delicious samplings, enough for a hearty meal for most, are served from locally-owned eateries at iconic historic locations. ($)
• Every Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — VA Works Assistance presented by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement in Meeting Rooms B and C at the Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Do you need help with your job search? Looking for temporary income support or transition and training services? Visit the workforce experts at their satellite desks at the Main Library in downtown Roanoke.