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

• Saturday and Sunday 4/4 and 4/5 — The Great Mother March, a group of women walking from Asheville, North Carolina, to Washington, D.C., will pass south of Roanoke this weekend in a show of peace and unity. Marchers will walk from Floyd to Ferrum Saturday and from Ferrum to Rocky Mount Sunday. Event organizers said spectators are welcome to visit the marchers along the route.
• Friday through Monday, 4/3 to 4/6 — Paranormal Cirque Specter at Valley View Mall (4802 Valley View Blvd. NW, Roanoke). A crazy yet fun fusion between Circus, theatre, and cabaret in perfect harmony with the evolution of a show that brings you back to when we dream ... and when we had nightmares and fantasies. Scare, encompass, amuse and surprise are the ingredients for a mixture of emotions impossible to forget. ($)

Wednesday, April 1

• 5:30 to 8:30 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 at Roanoke Friends Meeting (505 Day Ave. SW, Roanoke). Shape Note takes its name from the musical notation system to aid in sight-singing where notes are written on the page with different shapes, each corresponding to the degree of the scale. All are welcome. No experience necessary.
• 7 p.m. — Trivia Night at A Few Old Goats Brewing –– Roanoke (515 8th St. SW, Suite 228, 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.
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke).

Thursday, April 2

• 11 a.m. — Chair Fitness with Tracey at Melrose Plaza (large fitness room) (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Get fit while having fun. Classes are free. Repeats weekly.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade Workshop with Jane Gabrielle at the Keeley Healing Arts Open Studio at Melrose Plaza. Join artists from across the valley in building for the Daisy Art Parade.
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Small Space Gardens presented by Carilion Clinic at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Free and open to all ages. Join us for a free workshop on growing produce in small spaces from spring through fall. Led by master gardener and farm volunteer, Roy Mentkow.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Copycat Syndrome 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).
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Networking: Build & Brew at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). No presentations, no pitches — just good conversation over good beer. Everyone buys their own drinks.
• 6:35 p.m. — Opening Night: Salem Ridge Yaks vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem).
• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Nashville Songwriter’s Round with host Mona Raza at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Latin Night hosted by JStop Latin Soul at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke).

Friday, April 3

• 11:30 a.m. — The Cardinal Way Luncheon at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Hear from General Assembly leadership from both parties about how the laws passed will affect you and ask them questions. ($)
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Opening reception: “Balance” at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Using any medium that communicated their own interpretation of Balance, 30 artists created pieces that explore harmony, tension, symmetry, and equilibrium for this show, which will run until Apr. 23.
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: The Art of Architecture at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Networking: Late Night Lounge for Young Professionals at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Eastern Standard Time with Checkered Past at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Bubba Chandler Band at The Alley Cat (335 S. Main St., Rocky Mount).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Time Sawyer at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Abbey & Andy on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Rock Haven Red Ale Release Party featuring Small Town Royals at Olde Salem Brewing Company (21 E. Main St., Salem).
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Architectural Highlights Behind-the-Scenes Tour at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). An engaging, behind-the-scenes experience that reveals the vision, innovation, and craftsmanship behind one of Roanoke’s most iconic landmarks that Architectural Digest named one of the best designed museums in the nation. Closed-toe shoes required.
• 6:30 p.m. — Guitar Masterclass with Jake Hertzog at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke).
• 6:35 p.m. — Opening Night: Salem Ridge Yaks vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem).
• 7 p.m. — King for a Day Drag Show at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). It's another Drag King Takeover at Starr Hill Roanoke! Join Bromeo, Sterling Foxx, and Sherr Pentine for a sinfully good Friday night show.
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra & Chamber Singers at First Evangelical Presbyterian (201 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Voices and instruments will weave a tapestry of sorrow, hope, and redemption to bring Christ’s Passion to life during this Good Friday experience. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Sheer Terror + School Drugs, Reaction Time, Point of View/xTestifyx, and First to Fight at Blindhouse Beer Company (534 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Eli Lev with Mike Franke at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Jake Hertzog at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Nightlife: Sounds of the City presented by Not Your Average Everything at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Molly Hatchet at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount).  ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Disco Diner: A Tribute to Widespread Panic at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Blue Connection at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton).
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Solacoustix at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 10 p.m. —- Nightlife: Tinkabella Baddie Spring Break Edition at Tropicana Bar & Grill (5301 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Party all night with Tinkabella, great vibes, and VIP sections available. ($)

Saturday, April 4

• 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Somatic Wellness at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). A restorative workshop centering mindfulness, embodied clarity, and somatic practices for personal resilience.
• 10 a.m. to noon — Town of Buchanan Easter Egg Hunt at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan).
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Seed Starting & Soil Blocking Workshop at Blue Ridge Flower Exchange (17D Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). Learn how to start warm-season annuals and vegetables with strong root systems and minimal waste. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. Arrive by 11 sharp. ($)
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Community Easter Egg Celebration hosted by The Hope Center of 11th Street at Robertson Park off 10th St. NW (913 Shadeland Ave. NW, Roanoke). Free food, games, and Easter baskets. Join us for family fun! Presented in partnership with Strong Towns Roanoke, PedalSafe ROA, The Virginia Walkability Action Institute, Star City Cycling, and The City of Roanoke.
• Noon to midnight — Baddies Spring Break Brunch & Day Party at Tropicana Bar & Grill (5301 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). 21+ ($)
• 1 p.m. — Prayer Vigil & Memorial Service in Observation of the Assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remembrance of deceased members of the Roanoke Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference presented by the Roanoke Chapter of the SCLC at The Dumas Center (108 Henry Street, Roanoke) with keynote address to be given by Rabbi Howard Stein. A wreath laying ceremony will follow at MLK Plaza on Henry Street. All are welcome to attend.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Rachael Hester & The Tennessee Walkers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Joel McGlothlin & Brian Mesko at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: American Honey on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke).
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Chad Cox at Living Proof Beer Company (40 West Court St., Rocky Mount).
• 6:35 p.m. — Opening Night: Salem Ridge Yaks vs. Delmarva Shorebirds at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem).
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Line Dancing at The Alley Cat (335 S. Main St., Rocky Mount).
• 7 p.m. — Pajama Party: Champs & Chaos at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). We’re turning Starr Hill into a full-blown grown-up pajama party—champagne flowing, music up, and absolutely no bedtime. Throw on your cutest, coziest, or most chaotic pajamas and get ready for a night that starts bubbly and ends on the dance floor. 21+ ($)
• 8 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Funny Comedy Show at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Water Culture, Lost In Space Camp, Texting & Driving, Leaving For Arizona at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Walter Trout at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount).  ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Lyndsay Prillaman at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton).
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Seven Teller at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, April 5

• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga with BodyMindSoul Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Live music: The Holler Generals at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 7 p.m. to midnight — Nightlife: Easter Karaoke part of the Baddie Spring Break Weekend at Tropicana Bar & Grill (5301 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). 21+ ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Larry Keel Solo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)

Monday, April 6

• 4 to 7 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade open studio sessions at Art Project Roanoke (101 Campbell SW, Roanoke). Free weekly open studio sessions to create art, meet neighbors, and join or start a Daisy Art Parade krewe. All ages and skill levels welcome!
• 5 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Dogs in a Pile w/ Natalie Brooke (Night One) at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)

Tuesday, April 7

• 9 to 11 a.m. — Coffee & Writing Meetup at The Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House (203 Albemarle Ave. SW, Roanoke). Join other writers for a weekday morning meetup to write and chat at a local coffee shop. Meet around 9am and stay for a couple of hours, whatever works for you. Check the link above to verify the location before attending; details may change.
• 10:30 a.m. — Self-Help+ presented by Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach in the Conference Room at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Learn skills to cope with life’s challenges in this class series. A few minutes of practice each day are enough to improve how you feel. Free. Repeats weekly.
• 2 p.m. — Line Dancing with Tracy at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke).
• 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).
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Open Mic with The Ambassador at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade open studio sessions at Clean Valley Council Headquarters (2014 Memorial Ave. SW, Roanoke). Free weekly open studio sessions to create art, meet neighbors, and join or start a Daisy Art Parade krewe. All ages and skill levels welcome!
• 6:35 p.m. — Opening Night: Salem Ridge Yaks vs. Wilson Warbirds (Bark in the Park) at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem).
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Chirp + Christian Q & Co. at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Dogs in a Pile w/ Natalie Brooke (Night Two) at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8:30 p.m.  —  Live music: The Request Line w/ Jared Stout at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke).

Wednesday, April 8

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Senior Fun & Health Day at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Vendors, samples, information and more to help you make decisions about things that affect your daily lives and future. Geared toward seniors ages 55 and over.
• 6:35 p.m. — Opening Night: Salem Ridge Yaks vs. Wilson Warbirds at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem).
• 7 p.m. — Trivia Night at A Few Old Goats Brewing –– Roanoke (515 8th St. SW, Suite 228, 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.
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Swamp Flower at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke).

Upcoming

• 4/10, 7 p.m., — Stand-up: Ali Siddiq — Custom Fit Tour at the Berglund Center Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Suggested for ages 16+ ($)
• 4/11, 8 p.m. — Dueling Pianos at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Limited seats available; pre-sale only. ($)
• 4/16, 6 p.m. — Screening & Conversation: “The African American – Jewish Civil Alliance” presented by the Roanoke Jewish Federation in support of the Harrison Museum for African American Culture at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). A film and special educational program exploring Black and Jewish Alliances and shared legacies. ($)
• 4/17, 8 a.m. — LGBTQ+ Health Summit presented by the Rainbow Wellness Alliance for Southwest Virginia at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Hear from community leaders, in your neighborhood and across the state. You will also have the opportunity to help shape the future of RWA4SWVA in a guided strategizing session. This day will benefit anyone in a helping profession, health or otherwise, or invested in the wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people in any way.
• 4/19, 11 a.m. — Roanoke Pride Kickoff: Drag Bingo Brunch at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Get ready for a high-energy Drag Bingo Brunch packed with performances, personality, and just the right amount of chaos. This is your official pregame to Pride week, and we’re starting loud, proud, and unforgettable. Come early to grab your seat, order brunch cocktails, and settle in before the show begins. ($)
• 4/19, 1 to 4 p.m.. — 420 Mixer at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Bringing together local businesses that celebrate cannabis culture, education, and outreach for the 4th year in a row, this event will also feature fundraising efforts for The Last Prisoner Project, a national, nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to reforming our criminal justice system through progressive drug policy.
• 4/19, 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Gareth Pearson with Aaron Geller at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)

Ongoing

• Through Sept. 27 — “CHANGE” at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Change is a constant. We experience it through shifting seasons, changing landscapes, and transitions in our lives like moves, new schools or jobs, personal growth, and even the small change we carry in our pockets. We’ve invited artists to reflect on what change means to them and create a work that expresses their personal interpretation of transformation, transition, or evolution.