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This Weekend

• Friday, 5/31 to Saturday, 6/1 — Green Film Festival presented by Clean Valley Council in their Grandin Village headquarters and at the Roanoke EnVision Center. These free films highlight ecological issues that affect our world. Find more information at this link.
• Friday, 5/31 to Sunday, 6/2 — Not Your Average Weekend: Lost in the Flowers presented by The Humble Hustle Company and event curator Not Your Average Everything in various locations in Roanoke City. The weekend includes a Friday block party, Saturday festival, and Sunday brunch to benefit Humble Hustle’s inner city youth empowerment initiatives. See the special section below for more details. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• Friday, 5/31 to Sunday, 6/2 — Roanoke Lebanese Festival at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church (4730 Cove Rd. NW, Roanoke). Features delicious Lebanese food, Lebanese music, traditional Lebanese folk dancers in full costume, children’s activities at a nominal fee, and tours of the church. Visit this link for more information. 
• Friday, 5/31 to Sunday, 6/2 — 11th Annual Troutville Trail Days at Troutville Town Park (5374 Lee Highway, Troutville). Features local vendors, artisans, guided hikes on the Appalachian Trail, tubing trip on the river, thru-hiker support, food, music, and free camping for the weekend. Dogs are not allowed in the park. Housing for dogs will be available adjacent to the park for thru-hikers only.
• Saturday, 6/1 to Sunday, 6/2 — 66th Annual Sidewalk Art Show at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Held on the streets immediately surrounding the museum, all of the works exhibited are for sale including original paintings, prints, watercolors, etchings, mixed media, fine art photographs, fine crafts, and sculpture. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Find more information at this link.

Wednesday, May 29

• 5:15 p.m. — Landsdowne Plawk presented by Roanoke Plawkers at Roanoke EnVision Center (2607 Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Plawk (verb): To pick up litter while walking. Take a 45ish minute walk together and collect litter along the way. Anyone/everyone is invited to show up and pitch in. All cleanup supplies will be provided.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Isaac Hadden & Foster Burton at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — PRIDE Blues + West Coast Swing Dance Pop Up presented by Queer Dance Roanoke at Ursula’s Cafe (599 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Learn to dance blues and west coast swing by queer guest dance instructors Chris & Emma out of Lynchburg. Queer Dance Roanoke's pop-ups are beginner friendly and cover the basics of partner dance. Under 18, please have a parent/guardian accompany you. Find more information at this link. (Pay What You Can)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Thursday, May 30

• 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Go Green for Mental Health: Mindful Weaving presented by Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach (1202 3rd St. SW, Roanoke). Weaving activity focused on creative mindfulness. All materials are provided. Find more information and hold your place at this link. 
• 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. — Live music: The Tonez presented by Delta Dental’s Party in Elmwood at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). This week’s food vendor is Munsey’s Smoke Shack. Lawn chairs are welcome. No outside food, drink or coolers. Kids under 12 are free. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Intro to Backpacking Class at Walkabout Outfitter (304 Market St., Roanoke). Find out what equipment, skills, and tricks make it possible to go backpacking and have fun while doing it. The class is free. Bring a camp chair to sit on if you have one. Visit this link for more information. Call or email to reserve your spot: roanoke@walkaboutoutfitter.com; 540.777.2727.
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Weaving and Crafting with Invasive Vines led by local artist Katherine Devine presented by Carilion Clinic at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Yoga and kids activities begin at 6 p.m., with the workshop to follow at 6:45. Community nights are free and open to all ages. Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Kelsey Waldon with Nat Myers at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Southern Shine Duo – Live on the Rooftop at Corned Beef & Co., Inc. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Great Indoors at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Friday, May 31

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Mountain Walrus at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5:30) — Grandin Chillage in the Grandin Village (between Westover and Memorial Ave., Roanoke). Live music from Ryan Greer and The Ryan Greer Band, food from Kefi Greek Food with Passion, Pop’s Ice Cream and Soda Bar, and Petals and Sugar, and Two Roosters Kettle Corn, adult beverages, and family entertainment. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: AC/DC Tribute – Shoot to Thrill at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6 to 10 p.m. — Afrobeats on the Avenue Block Party at The Collective (601 11th Street NW, Roanoke). A block party welcoming guests for a lively community experience with special guest DJs coming from Atlanta. Attendees can expect vibrant rhythms of amapiano, afro jazz, afro house, a jerk chicken tasting experience, and more. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Hustle Souls at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Alma Del Core Community Music Series: Concert #4 at Community High School for the Arts and Academics (302 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). Free, donations accepted. Visit this link for more information. 
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Green Film Festival presented by Clean Valley Council at 2014 Memorial Ave., Roanoke. Features three short impactful environmental films plus a panel discussion with the filmmakers and a showing of feature-length documentary RiverBlue that chronicles an unprecedented around-the-world river adventure led by renowned paddler and conservationist Mark Angelo who ends up uncovering and documenting the dark side of the global fashion industry. Find more information at this link.
• 9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Filthy Souls at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, June 1

• 9 a.m. — Farm Strong Obstacle Course Race presented by Ferguson Fitness and Franklin County Parks and Recreation at Waid Park (701 Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount). A unique farm work inspired challenge course that combines more than a dozen obstacles. Participants are invited to enjoy tubing along the Pigg River after the event. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 9 a.m. — Pigg Path 5k at Waid Park (701 Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount). Located along the Pigg River at Waid Park, this family friendly 5K will take you off the beaten path onto what some may call a pig path. The hybrid course will combine smooth cinder trails with sections of natural surface double and singletrack. Participants are invited to enjoy tubing along the Pigg River after the event. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Artisan Saturday at Explore Park (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Watch local artisans demonstrate their craft, shop with 18 artisan vendors, and enjoy free family activities. Also featuring live music from Marc Baskind. Find more information at this link.
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Virginia Inland Sailing Association (VISA) Member for a Day at Smith Mountain Lake (450 Sailors Cove Dr., Moneta). Try out a membership at VISA and learn what the club has to offer with access to all club facilities (beach, clubhouse, club kitchens, bathhouse, club deck, boat launch). Take a sail with one of our members; bring a picnic lunch, your own sailboat, or other small watercraft to launch. Admission is free; registration is required and spots are limited. Visit this link to register.
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Spring Community Career & Resource Fair and Fun Day presented by Shiloh Baptist Church Men’s Ministry and the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke) and EnVision Center (2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke). Find out about job opportunities from multiple ready-to-hire employers and learn about valuable community resources while enjoying family-friendly activities. Get more information about how you can support Melrose Plaza. Find more information at this link. 
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Green Film Festival presented by Clean Valley Council at the Roanoke EnVision Center (2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke). Featuring footage of the Roanoke Logperch as well as the WDBJ7 segment of John Carlin's Outdoors that features the Logperch. Find more information at this link.
• Noon — Pints & Plates presented by Roanoke Food Tours at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). Features a four-course beer pairing culinary event and a behind the scenes tour. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Matt Holloman at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Young Writers Workshop in the quiet reading room at the Williamson Road Library (3837 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Read and write in a professional writers’ workshop setting. 
• 2 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Not Your Average Festival at Wasena Park (1001 Winchester Ave., Roanoke). Experience the pulsating beats of local and regional reggae, soul, funk, and blues artists. This year’s headliner is New York based saxophonist Connell Thompson. The festival will include live performances by A Night In, Lazyman Dub Band, and Soulacoustix, as well as food, a beer garden, a wine-tasting station, and activities that celebrate the rich diversity of the region. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 4 to 8 p.m. — Night Market: Craft and Vendor Show on the Historic Roanoke City Market (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Thirty or more craft & artisan vendors along with some regular Farmer's Market vendors will be set up for an extended day to fulfill visitors’ shopping needs. 
• 5 p.m. — Second Chance Prom at Corned Beef & Co., Inc. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Grab your date or group of friends and join in for dinner, spiked punch, a live DJ & a vote for prom king and queen. Dress is formal: cocktail dress, floor length dress, suit & tie, or dress pants and blazer. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Andrew Winn, Brian Mesko, Forrest Young, and Ben Mesko at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Nirvana Tribute – Smells Like Nirvana at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Songwriters Night in Roanoke: William Seymour, Caitlin Krisko, Aaron Austin, and Jordan Harmon  at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: The Thrillbillyz at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Vinyl & Vibes with the Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

Sunday, June 2

• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• Noon to 4 p.m. — Rhythm and Brews Brunch at Golden Cactus Brewing and Food Hut Roanoke (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Good food, live music, and loads of fun to savor the good vibes that encapsulate Not Your Average Weekend. Indulge in modern southern cuisine with food selections curated by the Food Hut while you mingle with friends and enjoy the summer sun. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Aaron and Lilly at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 2 p.m. — Pride Cookout Community Social presented by Southwest Virginia Pride at Charles R. Hill Senior Center (820 Washington Ave., Vinton). Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. — Twin Valleys Roller Derby vs. Louisville Roller Derby at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 5 to 8 p.m. Live music: Virginia Electric at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 

Monday, June 3

• 9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting – informal meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — CSG Book Club at Crystal Spring Grocery (2205 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). Discussing “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles. For those wanting to read ahead, the July selection is “Mad Honey” by Jennifer Finney Boylan and Jodi Picoult

Tuesday, June 4

• 6 p.m. — Special showing: “Pride” in recognition of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. 
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Down East Wood Ducks (Bark in the Park) at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9 p.m. — Karaoke night at Fork in the Market (32 Market Sq., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Charissa Joy Jam at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Purchase tickets here.

Wednesday, June 5

• 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Creative Expressions for Recovery presented by Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach at On Our Own (429 Elm Ave., Roanoke). Express yourself through art in these free guided workshops designed for adults 18+ who are working to recover from mental health or substance abuse struggles. Occurring Wednesdays through July 10. Find more information and hold your place at this link. 
• 2 p.m. — Audit Committee meeting in the City Council’s 4th floor conference room at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Mercy Creek at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night with the Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Everyone is welcome to perform or spectate. Sign-ups start at 6:30, and the mic runs from 7 to 9 p.m. 
• 7:05 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Down East Wood Ducks (Bark in the Park) at Salem Memorial Ballpark (1001 Texas St., Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Opening night: “Cabaret” at Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Daring and exuberantly entertaining, ‘Cabaret’ immerses you in the lively yet dark world of 1920s Berlin as it transitions toward the Third Reich. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Ongoing

• July 5 through 23 — “Cabaret” at Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Daring and exuberantly entertaining, ‘Cabaret’ immerses you in the lively yet dark world of 1920s Berlin as it transitions toward the Third Reich. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• Through July 28 — All She Surveys exhibit at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). highlights 16 mid- to late-career women artists based in Roanoke or a contiguous county. This intimate group exhibition gives a taste of the work these artists have made and are creating. Find more information at this link.
• Through August 25 — Rimer Cardillo exhibit at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Through graphic work, sculptural objects, and large-scale installations, Cardillo presents viewers with his searching inquiry into relations across national borders and his rigorous investigation of continuities between historical epochs. Find more information at this link. 
• Saturdays through December 28 — 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. Find more information and reserve your spot at this link.

Not Your Average Weekend: Lost in the Flowers

Friday, 5/31

6 to 10 p.m. — Afrobeats on the Avenue Block Party at The Collective (601 11th Street NW, Roanoke). A block party welcoming guests for a lively community experience with special guest DJs coming from Atlanta. Attendees can expect vibrant rhythms of amapiano, afro jazz, afro house, a jerk chicken tasting experience, and more. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)

Saturday, 6/1

2 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Not Your Average Festival at Wasena Park (1001 Winchester Ave., Roanoke). Experience the pulsating beats of local and regional reggae, soul, funk, and blues artists. This year’s headliner is New York based saxophonist Connell Thompson. The festival will include live performances by A Night In, Lazyman Dub Band, and Soulacoustix, as well as food, a beer garden, a wine-tasting station, and activities that celebrate the rich diversity of the region. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Sunday, 6/2

Noon to 4 p.m. — Rhythm and Brews Brunch at Golden Cactus Brewing and Food Hut Roanoke (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Good food, live music, and loads of fun to savor the good vibes that encapsulate Not Your Average Weekend. Indulge in modern southern cuisine with food selections curated by the Food Hut while you mingle with friends and enjoy the summer sun. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)