Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/15 to 3/22.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

First Church of the Brethren, as seen through the window of Williams Memorial Baptist Church on Carroll Avenue Northwest, March 9, 2023. Want to see your photograph in Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU

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

  • Through April 23 — “A Marriage of Art and Math – Artwork Inspired by Dual Platonic Solids” featuring artwork by Mark A. Reynolds presented in part by the City of Roanoke through the Roanoke Arts Commission at Hollins University’s Eleanor D. Wilson Museum (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). Find more information, including museum hours, at this link.
  • Through May 6 — “The Railroad and the Art of Place,” a photography exhibit featuring the work of David Kahler at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Daid Kahler photographed trains along the Pocahontas Division of the Norfolk Southern Railway to explore his own aesthetic of “place.” Find more information at this link. ($)
  • Through May 6 — “The Art of Place” featuring work by Susan Egbert, Angie Patton Poe, Nan Mahone Wellborn, and Brett LaGue at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). This exhibit captures idyllic scenes and the natural beauty of the greater Roanoke region. Find more information at this link. ($)

Wednesday, March 15

  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Brew Ha-Ha at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Comedy Bingo at Twin Creeks Brewery (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7:30 p.m. — Jersey Boys at the Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Along Those Lines at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, March 16

  • 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. — St. Patrick’s Eve at Gladheart Wine and Brews (2825 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Sasha Landon at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Air Plant Workshop at Well Hung Vineyard (401 Jefferson St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 8 to 11 p.m. — Live Music: Webster’s Wheel at Awful Arthur’s Seafood Company (108 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Jeremiah Tall at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, March 17 — Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 8 to 9:30 a.m. — Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Breakfast at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 6:30 p.m. — Live Music: Larry Keel Experience with Jon Stickley Trio at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — St. Paddy’s Day with Tin Can Locomotive at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 7 p.m. — St. Pat’s Street Party #2 at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — AMA Arenacross Championship at Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 8 to 10 p.m. — Live Music: Riders in the Sky at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. to midnight — St. Patty’s Day Party at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Saturday, March 18

  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Cinderella’s Brunch at Hotel Roanoke (106 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Downtown Roanoke Food and Cultural Tour at Hotel Roanoke (101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • Noon to 5 p.m. — Big Lick Exotix Grand Opening Event at Windborne between Memorial and Westover St. (Windborne St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 1 p.m. — Opening weekend trail hike at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Pkwy., Lynchburg). For more information, visit this link.
  • 2 to 5 p.m. — Views and Brews E-Bike Tours at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 6 to 11 p.m. — Stepsister’s Ball at Hotel Roanoke (106 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 p.m. — Live Music: BoomBox with Crypto WAVE Radio  at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Latin Dance Party at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St., Roanoke).
  • 10 p.m. — Live Music: Five Dollar Shake at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, March 19

  • 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave.,Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — Paint Nite: The Mill Mountain at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 4 to 7 p.m. — Live Music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Max Match Play Pinball Tournament at Roanoke Pinball Museum (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Live Music: London Wainwright III at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Monday, March 20

  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — Greater Roanoke Transit Company board of directors meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. — DMV2Go Connect Event at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular session at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Education Appreciation Day at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Roanoke Pinball League: Spring 2023 Season at Roanoke Pinball Museum (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council public hearing session at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Tuesday, March 21

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 3:30 to 5 p.m. — Roanoke Arts Commission meeting at the Economic Development  conference room (117 Church Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 4 to 5 p.m. — Fair Housing Board meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 p.m. — Line Dance Night at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 W Campbell Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Walk and Run at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Music Bingo at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Gote at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, March 22

  • 4 to 5 p.m. — Roanoke City Audit Committee meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 5:30 p.m. — Live Music: Chayce Beckham at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. —  Brew Ha-Ha at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 7 to 8 p.m. — Gallery Talk with David Kahler at O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7:30 p.m. — Jersey Boys at the Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Q at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.


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