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

• Thursday, 5/29 to Sunday, 6/1 — Carilion Healing Ceiling Tiles Art Show at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). An exhibition of ceiling tile art that has been created as a collaboration between visitors to the Taubman Museum of Art with the knowledge as assistance of museum staff as a measure of enjoyment and enrichment for Carilion Clinic patients. 
• Friday, 5/30 to Saturday, 5/31 — Live music: Hits of the 1960s presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Back by popular demand, your MMT alumni talent will showcase the catchiest songs from one of the most revolutionary decades in music, the 60’s. 
• Friday, 5/30 to Saturday, 5/31 — Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 75th Anniversary Celebration presented by Norfolk Southern at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Enjoy a weekend packed with live music, food and drinks, a silent auction, magic, and a journey through the incredible history of the 611. Plus, witness a special dedication ceremony (5/31/25 @ 11am) recognizing both Norfolk & Western 611 and 1218 as official National Historic Landmarks. General admission applies. ($)
• Friday, 5/30 to Sunday, 6/1 — Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church (4730 Cove Road NW). Features delicious Lebanese food, Lebanese music and traditional Lebanese folk dancers in full costume.
• Saturday, 5/31 to Sunday, 6/1 — 67th Annual Sidewalk Art Show presented by the Taubman Museum of Art on the streets immediately surrounding the art museum (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke and the surrounding area). This annual event has become one of Southwest Virginia’s most anticipated events, boasting a reputation as a premier destination for fine art shopping. All of the works exhibited are for sale including original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, fine art photographs, fine crafts, and sculpture.

Wednesday, May 28

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: John McBroom at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Unsavory History: “Medieval Brothels” presented by the Botetourt County Historical Society at 1772 Rooftop on Main (18 S. Roanoke St., Fincastle). Dr. Whitney Leeson from Roanoke College will speak on medieval brothels with maybe even a sprinkling of naughty nuns in the mix. Reservations required. ($)
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 6:30 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, 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 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Tim Rowlett at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday,  May 29

• 4 to 7 p.m. — Gaymer Night 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. — Live music: GOTE at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Party in Elmwood: The Tonez at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). ($)
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Explore SE Walk & Talk presented by Carilion Clinic at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Yoga, gardening/farming and kids' activities kick off at 6 p.m., followed by a workshop at 6:45 p.m. 
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: ADJY, Lost In Space Camp, TLVS at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Starfire Live! at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Abbey & Andy at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Caleb Carpenter at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, May 30

• 6 p.m. — Grandin Chillage in the Grandin Village (enter between Westover and Grandin Ave., Roanoke). Live music from Shorefire, food trucks, adult beverages, and family entertainment. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Kind at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: FFnT featuring Terry Brown & Brian Mesko at Sweet Donkey (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke).
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Paul Heilker with opening act Paul Brummer at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Live music: The Harwell Grice Band at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 7 p.m. (Doors open 5:30) — Live music: Matt Tucker at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). ($)
• 7 p.m. — 5th Friday Community Drum Circle with The Beat Goes On and Roanoke Parks and Recreation at Highland Park (534 Walnut Ave. SW, Roanoke). Drumming, dancing, singing, hooping!! Drummers will be on the open stage, parking is close by. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the evening with us.
• 7:30 p.m. — Troublesome Blues Band at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Live music: Red NOT Chili Peppers at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Morgan Wade (Night One) at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Songwriters Night in Roanoke: Matt Browning, William Seymour, Hoppie Vaughan, and Addie Levy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke with Dollar Bill at Awful Arthur’s (108 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: GAK! at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase advance tickets here. ($)

Saturday, May 31

• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Mega Market Match presented by Downtown Roanoke Inc. at Roanoke’s Historic City Market (1 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 9 a.m. —  Walkathon: In the Joy of Others Lies Our Own presented by BAPS Charities at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Closing Day: Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke) Last day of on-site sales at the city market. Click here for details.
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Wickets & Wine presented by Friends of Mountain View and the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation at the Fishburn Mansion (714 13th St. SW, Roanoke). Step back in time and play croquet, drink wine (ages 21+), tour the historic mansion, and have lunch. Come dressed in period attire and you could win best dressed. Cash/card bar available. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Spring Fun Day and Job Resource Fair presented by Shiloh Baptist Church Men’s Ministry & Kiwanis Club of Roanoke at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Food, music, zoo animals and fun. The job fair will be located at the Melrose Library.
• Noon to 4 p.m. — Paws with Pride Market & Adoption Block Party presented by Roanoke Valley SPCA, The Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection and the Roanoke Diversity Center at the SPCA (1340 Baldwin Ave NE, Roanoke). Featuring adoption opportunities, vendors, craft stops, and food trucks. 
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Dan Carrell at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 2 to 6 p.m. — Saturday Sessions at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). Come kick it with us on The Front Porch Stage to check out some great music and enjoy one of our frozen drinks at The Patio Bar.
• 3 p.m. — Live music: Bob Chew Solo at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 4 p.m. (Gates open at 3) — Roanoke Rampage vs. Charlotte Cobras at Salem Football Stadium (1008 Texas St., Salem). Made up of law enforcement officers and firefighters, the Roanoke Rampage donates to local organizations. The Roanoke Rampage is a part of the National Public Safety Football League. ($)
• 4 to 9 p.m. — Star City Rockabilly Festival at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Live music, local beer and moonshine, great food, and more. We will have amazing performances by The Flea Bops, Jared Pettey's & The Headliners, and Hot Rod Walt & The Psycho-DeVilles. Dale's Diner will be on site for food, as well as a pin-up contest by Shear Madness, and on-site tattooing by Blue Lotus. ($)
• 4:30 p.m. — Live music: McFadden & Friends in the Beer Garden at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Half Moon at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. (Doors open 5:30) — Live music: Matt Tucker at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Winn, Mesko and Young in the Beer Garden at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Morgan Wade (Night Two) at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Emo Night hosted by Screaming Infidelities at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase advance tickets here. ($)

Sunday, June 1

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Grand Opening & Art Opening: A Thread through Roanoke at Art on 1st (300 1st St., Roanoke). A vibrant celebration of contemporary portraits showcasing the heart and soul of Roanoke is coming to Art on 1st! The Thread Through Roanoke Show opening and grand opening of the new Art On 1st non-profit gallery and creative space will take place simultaneously. Check out all of the special events for this exhibition.
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Dave Corbitt and Jeremy Davall at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 2 to 5 p.m. — Live music: Star City Ceili Band in the historic tavern cellar at Twin Creeks Brewpub at Explore Park (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). 
• 4 p.m. — Live music: Leonard Blush and the Camelcals at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 4:30 to 8 p.m. — Ignite the Mic: Star City Poets Society at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Music on the Mountain: Foster Burton presented by PLAY Roanoke at Mill Mountain Discovery Center (2019 Prospect Rd. SE, Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Copycat Syndrome at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Jason Scott & The High Heat with Jared Stout Trio at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Stand up: Kevin James at the Berglund Performing Arts Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). 

Monday, June 2

• 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Manic Monday Karaoke at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6)  — "Chicago" at the Berglund Performing Arts Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). 

Tuesday, June 3

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Gary John at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Living with Grief: Reorganizing after Loss support group presented by Carilion Clinic at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 6:35 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). 
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Pride Month: "Bound" at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Tough ex-con Corky and her lover Violet concoct a scheme to steal millions of stashed mob money and pin the blame on Violet's crooked boyfriend Caesar.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Request Line with Jared Stout at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, June 4

• 2 p.m. — Artist Talk: Whitney Brock, “A Thread through Roanoke” at Art on 1st (300 1st St., Roanoke).
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Sideshow Runaways at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 5:45 p.m. — The Big Run presented by Fleet Feet at Roanoke at (2116 Dale Ave. SE, Roanoke). Celebrate Global Running Day with Fleet Feet! The Little Run starts at 5:45; the timed run starts at 6 p.m. After-party to follow.
• 6:35 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Lynchburg Hillcats at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). 
• 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. — Live music: The Beach Boys at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Looking ahead

• June 7, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Opening Party: Opposites Attract at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). The Taubman Museum of Art is proud to present a brand-new exhibition, Opposites Abstract: A Mo Willems Exhibit. Created by the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh in partnership with The Mo Willems Studio, this exhibition is based on the exploration of opposites in bestselling children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems’ book, Opposites Abstract. Exciting hands-on activity stations accompany the 20 paintings that make up the exhibition. The party will feature children’s activities, cake, and live music from Einstein’s Monkey. ($)
• June 26, 6 p.m. — Roots & Resistance: Washington Park presented by Gainsboro Branch Library & Friends of Washington Park at Gainsboro Branch Library (15 Patton Ave., NW Roanoke). Join historian Brittany Flowers and Friends of Washington Park to dive into the history of Washington Park. This lecture will explore how this green space evolved from a symbol of oppression to a stage for protest and community resilience and determination.
• August 14 to 17 — Roanoke Comedy Fest

Ongoing

• Through May 31 —  Many Minis — Local Miniature Paintings at Lindor Arts (306 First St., Roanoke). A captivating show of miniature paintings from multiple local artists. Each painting showcases delicate artistry and intricate detail, beautifully incorporated into each piece as they were meticulously crafted.
• Saturdays through December 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.