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, 1/2 to Saturday, 1/3 — Indoor Motocross: Partzilla Arenacross Series at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Known for its fast-paced action and close-quarters intensity, Arenacross will transform the Salem Civic Center into battlegrounds where the best riders in the nation go bar-to-bar on a track packed with massive jumps, deep whoops, and rhythm sections that keep fans on the edge of their seats. ($)

Wednesday, Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve

• Open to 2 a.m. — New Year’s Eve Party at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 4 p.m. — Rudolph’s New Year’s Eve Celebration with live music by Hot Fuss at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: New Year’s Eve Celebration with the Klaxton Brown Band at the  Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). ($)
• 6 p.m. — New Year’s Eve Gala presented by Preceptor Omicron at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 6 p.m. — Killer Countdown Murder Mystery at Stave & Cork (115 E. Main St., Salem). Play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. Everyone will get their character role at this adults-only murder mystery event, so be sure to arrive on time. Purchase advance tickets. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: New Year’s Eve Party at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: New Year’s Eve with Tyler Parrish at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — New Year’s Eve Ball Celebration at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Ring in the New Year with style! Enjoy a fabulous four-course prix-fixe dinner that will tantalize your taste buds, complete with delightful party favors to keep the festive spirit alive. ($)
• 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. — A Night at the Oscars New Year’s Eve Dance Party at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 6:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Fayetteville Marksmen at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Same As it Ever Was: Talking Heads Tribute ft. Mojo Sauce Hornsmen at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 7 p.m. — New Year’s Eve Concert with Kam’ron Smith & Connor Hunt at The Copper Still (25156 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Boones Mill). Live country music from Kam’ron Smith and Connor Hunt With Dj sets in between! Free champagne toast at midnight. ($)
• 7 p.m. — New Year’s Eve Celebration on the Rooftop at 1772 Rooftop on Main (18 South Roanoke St., Fincastle). ($)
• 7 p.m. to midnight — New Year’s Eve at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Grace Potter w/ Holy Roller at The Exchange Music Hall (201 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Live music: New Year's Eve Celtic Fiddling at Atheling Meadworks (123 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. — Live music: GAK! New Year’s Eve Party at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). We’ll be partying in the inside patio of the alley that night to bring in the New Year right! ($)
• 9 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton). 
• 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. — New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Live music with The Klaxton Brown Band, heavy hors d’oeuvres and delectable desserts, and a champagne toast. Registration required. 18+ ($) 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: New Year’s Eve Party with Eric Wayne Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 11:45 p.m. — Ringing of the Bells in historic Fincastle (3 W. Main St., Fincastle). A synchronized and solemn requiem to end the old year and a joyous tolling to celebrate the beginning of the New Year. 

Thursday, Jan. 1 — New Year’s Day 

• 11 a.m. — Hangover Brunch at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Wake up. Rally the group chat. We’ve got you. Start the New Year with carbs, bubbles, and zero expectations at our Hangover Brunch at Starr Hill. Capriotti’s is coming in hot with an omelette breakfast bar loaded with all the fixings — because healing should be delicious. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — R&B Karaoke at Kirk & Soul (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). ($)

Friday, Jan. 2

• 5 p.m. — Casual Gaming Night in room 418 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center (108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke). Meet new friends and enjoy fun and laughter. Players are encouraged to bring more board games with them.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Kerosene Willy at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout (duo) at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Marie-Claire Evans on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: JSTOP Latin Soul at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Saturday, Jan. 3

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Rachael Hester and the Tennessee Walkers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Jeff Craft on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Adam Hill Project at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, Jan. 4

• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga with BodyMindSoul Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 4:30 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Nathan Seldomridge at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).

Monday, Jan. 5

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

Tuesday, Jan. 6

• 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). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q. & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, Jan. 7

• 5 p.m. — Live music: Foster Burton at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Three Notch’d (24 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Shape Note Singing Roanoke at Roanoke Friends Meeting (505 Day Ave., SW Roanoke). Come sing with us. All are welcome; no experience necessary.
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke).

Ongoing Festive Events

• Through Dec. 31 — Botetourt Chamber Tinsel Trail Opening Night in downtown Fincastle.  Beautifully decorated trees, specially designed by local businesses and organizations. 
• Through Jan. 1 — Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• Through Jan. 2 — Vintage Fantasyland exhibit at O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). The vintage Fantasyland decorations from the old Heironomous location in downtown Roanoke will be on display at the museum this season. Regular admission applies. While you’re in the building, check out the Deck the Doors event in the Virginia’s Blue Ridge lobby, featuring doors creatively decorated by local businesses, artists, and nonprofits. Visitors can vote for their favorite door— with dollars — to support the museum’s mission. (Note: Santa will be appearing at the Taubman Museum of Art this year.) ($)
• Through Jan. 3 — Buchanan Festival of Trees in the town of Buchanan (19753 Main St.). Admission by donation. ($)
• Through Jan. 3 — Buchanan Festival of Lights in the town of Buchanan (19753 Main St., Buchanan). The lights will be on each evening, with admission by donation. For additional information please call the Buchanan Town Hall at 540-254-1212. ($)
• Through Jan. 4 — Illuminights at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd., Roanoke). Wander a half-mile wooded trail filled with over 650,000 dazzling lights, new themes, and festive fun for the whole family. ($)
• Through Jan. 5 — The Elf on the Shelf Adventure presented by Downtown Roanoke, Inc. all around Downtown Roanoke. Come on a fun scavenger hunt and find the Scout Elves hiding in downtown stores. Find them all and be entered for a chance to win $1,000. See website for rules.