We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) 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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This Weekend

• Thursday, 5/9 through Saturday 5/11 — “A Year With Frog and Toad” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre on Waldron Stage (20 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). This heartwarming story follows Frog and Toad, two contrasting yet inseparable friends, as they navigate the changing seasons, learning life lessons along the way. Playing through May 11. All public performances are pay what you can. There is also an option to pay a donation to reserve a seat in advance. For more information, visit this link.
• Thursday 5/9 through Sunday 5/12 — “Radium Girls” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story. Playing through May 19. Find more information at this link. ($)
• Thursday 5/9 through Sunday 5/12` — “Dearly Beloved” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). This fast-paced Southern-Fried comedy about a wedding gone horribly wrong will have you rolling in the aisles. Playing through May 12. Find more information at this link. ($)

Wednesday, May 8

• 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting at the Melrose Library STEAM Lab (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Copycat Syndrome at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Queer Tango Lessons & Practice presented by Queer Dance Roanoke and Dance with Lane at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Join in this spring to learn Argentine Tango, a gender-norm defying dance where anyone can lead or follow. No dance partner necessary. Find more information, including a schedule of lessons and practices at this link. ($)
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Troublesome Blues Band at Montano’s International Gourmet (7813, 3722 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Tina and her Pony with Ash Devine at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Thursday, May 9

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Food Truck Thursday presented by Roanoke County Parks at Merriman Soccer Complex (6657 Merriman Rd., Roanoke). Attendees can expect a wide range of food options at these events, from Puerto Rican or Asian cuisines to seafood and hot-pressed sandwiches, alongside American classics like BBQ and cheeseburgers. Visit this link for more information. 
• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Tea for Justice presented by Gentry Locke Attorneys to benefit the Legal Aid Society of Roanoke Valley in Charter Hall at the Roanoke City Market Building (101 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• 5 to 6:30 p.m. — Lecture: Planning the Future of Environmental Health Sciences by Dr. Rick Woychik at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC (2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Adam Hill Trio at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community night: The Gut-Brain Connection presented by Carilion Clinic at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Yoga and kids activities begin at 6 p.m., with the workshop to follow at 6:45. Community nights are free and open to all ages. Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Charissa Joy Duo at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Bradley Steele at Wasena City Tap Room & Grill (806 Wasena Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:30 p.m. — “The Book of Mormon” presented by Broadway in Roanoke at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Comedy at All Sports Cafe (152 E. Main St. Salem). Find more information at this link.
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: In the Pocket – Live on the Rooftop at Corned Beef & Co., Inc. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).  
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Western Skies at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Friday, May 10

• 5 p.m. — Live music: Kids in America as part of the Salem After Five series at the Salem Farmers Market (3 East Main St., Salem). Children under 12 are free. Find more information at this link. ($) 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Eddyquette at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Red Dirt Revolution with Corey Hunley & Matt Powell as part of the Daleville Summer Concert Series at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Find more information at this link. ($) 
• 6 p.m. — Music on the Corner: A Trio Tribute to John P. Smith IV at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave. SW, corner of Jefferson St. & Elm Ave. in downtown Roanoke). Three of Roanoke’s leading soloists – Akemi Takayama, violin, Kelly Mikkelsen, cello, and Julee Hickcox, flute –  join forces to pay tribute to John P. Smith, who was a long-time fixture in the Roanoke Valley music scene. The free concert will include works of Bach, Handel, and others. Find more information at this link.
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: JoJo Stockton & Solacoustix at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Larry Keel Experience + The Dirty Grass Players at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Abby & Andy at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). 
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Area 581 (Modern Rock Covers) at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, May 11

• 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Parkside Picks presented by Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism at Green Hill Park (2501 Green Hill Park Rd., Salem). A fun-filled day of treasure hunting and community engagement in a flea market setting. Find more information at this link.
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Spring Plant Sale presented by the Roanoke Council of Garden Clubs (3640 Colonial Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. 
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Mega Market Match presented by Downtown Roanoke Inc. at Market Square (1 Market S., Roanoke). All EBT funds up to $100 per person will be doubled for use at the farmers market during this time. Find more information at this link or in this Roanoke Rambler article. 
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Car, Bike and Truck Show presented by Family Service of Roanoke Valley at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link.
• 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — The Crooked Road BBQ Festival at the Blue Ridge Institute and Museum (20 Museum Dr., Ferrum). With backyard, professional, and restaurant divisions and judges, you’re in for a smoky-sweet treat. Free for non-participants. Find more information at this link.
• 11 a.m. to noon — Take it Outside at Mast General Store (401 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring a Leave No Trace presentation and raffles. 
• 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Presentation: “Great Outdoors! Greenways and Trails” by Russ Craighead at the Salem Museum (801 E. Main St. Salem). Russ will give a talk about the greenways and trails in or near Salem using photographs to illustrate highlights and share a map of the greenways and trails in the Roanoke Valley to provide an overview of the pathways that are currently available, including newly opened sections and those that are under construction. Find more information at this link.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Author meet & greet: Dr. Nancy Meyer, author of “Defying Fear: Finding the Courage to Embrace Your True Value” at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. 
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Tell Jenny at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Floorboards at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5) — Live music: Crawford & Power with Corey Hunley & The Millionaires at The Dog Bowl at Black Dog Salvage (902 13th St. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Wheeler Walker Jr.: The Spread Eagle Tour at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Mason Creek at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Branan Thompson Memorial Concert Series — Music for Mother's Day at Windsor Hills United Methodist Church (3591 Windsor Rd., Roanoke). Pianist Anna Billias, cellist Julia Goudimova and violinist Kevin Matheson will play a sunny program of Beethoven’s Spring Sonata, Haydn’s Piano Trio in G Major and some pieces suited to Mother’s Day. Admission is free; donations accepted.
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Billy Steele at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). 
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Comedy: Big Lick Conspiracy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Bella’s Bartock with Ranger Maid 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, May 12

• 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — Mother’s Day Brunch with live music from Foster Burton at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing (11176 Peaceful Valley Rd., New Castle). Stay the weekend or just the day to enjoy Mother’s Day in this laid back camp setting. Visit this link for more information. 
• Noon to 2 p.m. — Mother’s Day Drag Brunch in partnership with Roanoke Diversity Center to benefit the New River Abortion fund at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Noah Spencer at Parkway Brewing 
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Meskos Electric Revue featuring Aaron Geller at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8 p.m.  Live music: The Plate Scrapers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Luau Murder Mystery at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Ben Sollee at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Monday, May 13

• 1:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Planning Commission meeting in EOC 1st Floor municipal building, south at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting – budget adoption in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Leonid & Friends — The World’s Greatest Chicago Tribute at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Tuesday, May 14

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Annual Women's Luncheon celebrating women in art and the works on view in the All She Surveys exhibition at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). The event will feature remarks from keynote speaker Dr. Erica Hirshler. Mary Dana Hinton, Ph.D. and Betty Lesko will be honored for their significant contributions to the accessibility of arts and culture in our region. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Roanoke City School Board meeting at Patrick Henry High School (2102 Grandin Rd., Roanoke).
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: The Polish Ambassador with Scott Nice, Grandfather Gold at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 to 10 p.m. — Open Mic Night at the Jefferson Center’s Music Lab (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). These nights are all about celebrating local talent and creating a supportive community of music lovers. Take your instruments and prepare to share your talents. For more information, contact Brian Waites at bwaites@jeffcenter.org. 
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q. & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. Purchase tickets here.

Wednesday, May 15

• 1 p.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 4:30 p.m. — Networking: Beer & Biotech presented by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). The topic is: Innovating for Impact: A Biodesign Approach to Health Needs Identification with speakers Andrew Schroeder, Jenna Altaii and Leah Thomas. Visit this link for more information and to register. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Leonard Blush & The Camelcals at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Queer Tango Lessons & Practice presented by Queer Dance Roanoke and Dance with Lane at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Join in this spring to learn Argentine Tango, a gender-norm defying dance where anyone can lead or follow. No dance partner necessary. Find more information, including a schedule of lessons and practices at this link. ($)
• 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. — Live music: Candlelight — Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More performed by Listeso String Quartet and presented by FEVER at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Doors to the main theatre open 45 minutes before each showtime. Find more information and purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Morgan Wade (solo acoustic) at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to reserve your tickets. 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Jacob Ritter of the Wilson Springs Hotel at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Ongoing

• Through May 11 — “A Year With Frog and Toad” at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). This heartwarming story follows Frog and Toad, two contrasting yet inseparable friends, as they navigate the changing seasons, learning life lessons along the way. All public performances are pay what you can. There is also an option to pay a donation to reserve a seat in advance. For more information, visit this link.
• Through May 12 — “Dearly Beloved” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). This fast-paced Southern-Fried comedy about a wedding gone horribly wrong will have you rolling in the aisles. Find more information at this link. ($)
• Through May 17 — Paulina Swietliczko exhibit at Blue Ridge PBS (1215 McNeil Dr. SW, Roanoke). As a painter, Swietliczko is interested in capturing her own experience of living a simple life and finding magic in the mundane. The exhibit is open on weekdays. 
• Through May 19 — “Radium Girls” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true story. Find more information at this link. ($)
• Through May 24. — Reading into Art presented by Book No Further and Art on 1st at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Artists from throughout Western Virginia have created art inspired by one of five books written by local authors. Visit this link for a list of this year’s celebrated artists and authors. 
• 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.