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, 5/8 to Sunday, 5/11 — “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). When Monty learns he is 9th in line to a lavish earldom, how far is he willing to go to gain power, wealth, and the woman he loves? Continues through May 25. ($)
• Friday, 5/9 to Sunday, 5/11 — Street Performer Expo on Kirk Ave. & 1st St. in Downtown Roanoke. An international gathering of the world's best Street Performers. Cash tips appreciated.
• Saturday, 5/10 to Sunday, 5/11 — Grandeur of the Pipe Organ: C.P.E. Bach & G. Sammartini presented by the Roanoke Baroque Chamber Orchestra with Guest artist Dr. Cindy Lindeen-Martin at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church (3591 Windsor Rd., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, May 7

• 5 to 7 p.m. — Art at Perry Park (1101 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Different activities for West End neighbors and friends every week. 
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Kayak Demo Day presented by Rock Outdoors at Smith Mountain Lake Community Park (1480 Park Way Ave., Moneta). The SML-based outfitter will have a large variety of kayaks and stand-up paddle boards that you can try out on the water. If there’s a particular brand of boat you’ve been wanting to try, call the store and, if they carry it, they will have it available at the lake that day. 540-918-7181.
• 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: Circus Mutt at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., 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.
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday,  May 8

• 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). 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Music as Medicine 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. Explore the power of music to support your health and well-being with Catherine Backus, Carilion Keeley Healing Arts Program Artist-in-Residence. 
• 7 to 8 p.m. — Lecture: The Archaeology of Totera Town: Its Place in Native American History with Dr. Michael Barber at The Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). Explore the fascinating discoveries made in Totera Town, an indigenous settlement that was once located where the Moyer Sports Complex now stands.
• 7 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Colby Helms & The Virginia Creepers at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Mercy Creek at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Live music: Fireside Collective w. Them Coulee Boys at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Journeyman — A Tribute to Eric Clapton at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Bradley Steele at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., 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: Seedpicker at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, May 9

• 9 to 10 a.m. — Member Hour: Delphine Diallo – The Mythic Quest at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Deputy Director of Exhibitions Katie Hirsch will give a personal guided tour of one of the Museum’s newest exhibitions, Delphine Diallo: The Mythic Quest. Members may bring along up to two paying guests for the tour. Information about membership may be found here.
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Daleville Summer Concert Series: Bottom of the Barrel at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Children 12 & under free. No pets. ($) 
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Salem After Five: Phlegar Hill at the Salem Farmers Market (3 East Main St., Salem). ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Ambassador & The Chosen Few at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Pandora’s Box — The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. (Lawn opens at 5:30) — Tavern Stage Summer Music Series: GAK at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke). Join us for a summer of music, relaxation, and good vibes at Twin Creek's Explore Park location.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Ramona & the Holy Smokes at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6:30 to 9 p.m. — The R&B Extravaganza at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Featuring 90s and 00s music. ($)
• 7 to 9 p.m. — I.G.O.R. (Introverts Gatherings of Roanoke) at Glazed Bisque-It (4909 Starkey Rd., Roanoke). IGOR is a gathering for people who are introverts, shy, anxious, new to town and so on. Everyone is welcome. We bring games, puzzles, conversation starters, snacks, etc. We're located inside "Glazed Bisque-It" which is ADA accessible. 
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Couldn’t be Happiers with Randolph Thomas at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pay what you can. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Live music: Jared Stout Band w. Alabaster Boxer at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Kyran Daniel with Kat Mills & Derick LeDuke at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase advance tickets here. ($)

Saturday, May 10

• 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — 30th Annual Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day at the Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). The largest breakfast in Roanoke brought to you by the largest civic organization in Roanoke. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — PAWS for Mental Health presented by Tudor House Teen Ambassadors at Rivers Edge North (302 Wiley Dr. SW, Roanoke). a family-friendly event centered at on youth mental wellness, emotional support, and community connection, featuring therapy dogs from TheraPets of the Roanoke Valley, mental health resources for youth, families & caregivers, creative activities for self-care & expression, vendors and food trucks. If you bring your dog, organizers ask that you do not let it interact with the therapy dogs.
• 10:30 a.m. to noon — Living with Grief: Happy Hearts Community Session at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). These monthly meet-ups offer activities that help build social-emotional well-being, community and reconciliation for those experiencing grief.
• Noon — Daisy Art Parade in Downtown Roanoke (starting at 1st & Kirk and ending at Henrietta Lacks Plaza).  
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: John McBroom at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 3 to 4:30 p.m. — Book launch: “To Belong Here: A New Generation of Queer, Trans, and Two-Spirit Appalachian Writers” by writers Rae Garringer, Jai Arun Ravine, and G. Samantha Rosenthal at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring live music by Doc McClintock. Books will be for purchase at the event from Book No Further.
• 5 p.m. — Comedy: Jeff Dunham: Artificial Intelligence at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Mad Iguanas at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Billingsley at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Coheed & Cambria with Mastodon: The Infinite Arc Tour at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Harvest Blaque at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Live music: Runaway Gin — A Tribute to Phish at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — The Psychology of a Murderer with forensic psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Discover the complex interplay of trauma, environment, and mental health that can drive individuals to cross the line into murder. The Menendez brothers, Chris Watts, Aaron Hernandez, Jeffrey Dahmer, the Columbine killers, Aileen Wuornos, and the pending case of Luigi Mangione. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Improv: Big Lick Conspiracy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase advance tickets here. ($)

Sunday, May 11

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 2 p.m. — A Mother’s Day Drag Brunch at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 4 p.m. — Live music: Stefan Edward at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Noah Spencer at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 

Monday, May 12

• 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Old Salem Brewing Company (21 E. Main St., Salem). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Manic Monday Karaoke at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Star City Secret Cinema presented by Justin Smith at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). What's the film? You won't know until you take your seat and the lights go down. ($)

Tuesday, May 13

• Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Lecture: A Future for Every Child — Addressing the Foster Care Crisis with Renee Brown, President and CEO of DePaul Community Resources at the Roanoke Higher Education Center, room 409 (108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke). A discussion about the current state of foster care, identifying barriers to stable placements, and exploring collaborative approaches to support foster families and youth aging out of the system.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q. & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, May 14

• 10 a.m. — Asian American Business Owners Association Business Expo at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). The largest small business expo in SW & Central Virginia and the Shenandoah valley. An opportunity for networking, collaboration, and showcasing the diverse enterprises that contribute to the vitality of Roanoke, VA, and beyond. 
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Art at Perry Park (1101 Norfolk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Different activities for West End neighbors and friends every week. 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — The Art of Leaders with guest speaker Frank Shushok, President of Roanoke College, at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). The evening will showcase ten paintings celebrating remarkable leaders who inspired an artist with their dedication and impact on our region. 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Looking ahead

• May 15, 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Pops — The Music of Billy Joel (New Date) at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). ($)
• May 16, 6 to 9 p.m. — Daddy Daughter Dance presented by Star Country at Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)
• May 23 through May 25 — Festival in the Park with performances by LANCO, lovelytheband, and 1964 The Tribute at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Purchase weekend passes here. ($)
• May 18, 1 to 4 p.m. — Roanoke Diversity Center Gala at the Historic Fishburn Masion (714 13th St. SW, Roanoke). Brunch, drinks, performances, silent auction, and community. ($)
• May 30 to 31, 8 p.m. — Live music: Morgan Wade at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• August 14 to 17 — Roanoke Comedy Fest

Ongoing

• Through May 25 — “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). When Monty learns he is 9th in line to a lavish earldom, how far is he willing to go to gain power, wealth, and the woman he loves? Continues through May 25.
• 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.