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

• June 13 to June 15 — NokeFest Music & Arts Festival at Garrett Farms (4283 Barley Dr., Salem). 22 bands, camping, float trips, vendors, food trucks, artists and outdoor activities for the whole family. 
• Saturday, 6/14 to Sunday, 6/15 — “Snow White” presented by Roanoke Ballet Theatre at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)

Wednesday, June 11

• 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: Minor Strings at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night with the Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: WNRN Presents: Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants with Jared Stout at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7 p.m. — Full Moon Drum Circle presented by The Beat Goes On at Green Hill Park (2805 Harborwood Rd., Salem). Drum, sing and dance together on this full strawberry moon! Bring drums or any percussion instruments, hoola hoops, finger foods, or just come and enjoy the rhythms.
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine.
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Foster Burton at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Foster Burton at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Live music: Kash'd Out w. SensaMotion at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Film Screening & Meet/Greet: An Evening with C. Thomas Howell of "The Outsiders" at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Howell, who played Pony Boy Curtis, will share stories from the set of the 1983 film and participate in a Q&A session before/after the movie screening. Darren Dalton (Randy the "Soc"), will also be in attendance. ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday,  June 12

• 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 Entertainers at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). ($)
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Companion Planting presented by Carilion Clinic at Morningside Urban Farm (917 Morgan Ave. SE, Roanoke). Yoga, gardening/farming and activities for kids kick off at 6 p.m., followed by a workshop at 6:45 p.m. 
• 7 p.m. — Hoot & Holler: Teens Unmuted. A Night of True Stories by Teens at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Their voices are bold. Their stories are real. And the mic is officially on. UNMUTED will be a powerful, uplifting night of true stories told by teenagers—through spoken word, music, dance, film, poetry, and more. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Comedy Hour at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). Hosted by Garrett Brumfield, this night of stand-up features See Lowe and headliner Travis Terry.
• 7 p.m. — Let Me Tell Ya! Whispered Echos: Tales Across Time at the Salem Museum & Historical Society (801 E. Main St., Salem). Featuring storytellers Teresa Calhoun, Mark Fryburg and Clinton Atwater. 
• 7 p.m. — Comedy Hour at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Live music: William Seymour at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Sister Hazel at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Tim Rowlett at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Band Paul at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, June 13

• 1 to 2 p.m. — Art and Architecture Walking Tour: Historic Downtown. led by Taubman Museum of Art Research Fellow and historian James Moser starting at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Registration required. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Salem After Five: The Kings at the Salem Farmers Market (3 East Main St., Salem).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Kind at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: EagleMania — The World's Greatest Eagles Tribute Band at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Friday Food Truck & Tunes at Sweet Donkey (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke).
• 6 to 8:30 — Tavern Stage Summer Music Series: Father Sun at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke). Food and drinks available to purchase. No outside food or beverage allowed.
• 6:30 p.m. — Concerts by Canoe: Harwell Grice Band at Twin Ridge Recreation Area at Philpott Lake (1052 Twin Ridge Marina Road). Bring your canoe, kayak, SUP, tube or float and paddle your way to a front row seat for this one of a kind event. Music begins at 6:30pm. Arrive early to unload your paddlecraft at the venue’s dual launch ramp. Motor boats use the Salthouse Branch boat launch.
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Billy Joe Chambers at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Roanoke Symphony Orchestra Pops: “Queens of Soul” presented at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Songs made famous by the reigning divas of Soul and R&B: Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Amy Winehouse, Alicia Keys and Adele. ($)
• 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Live music: The Jive Exchange at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Emily Ann Roberts at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• 9 to 10 p.m. — Karaoke with Dollar Bill at Awful Arthur’s (108 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Noke-Fest After-Party at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). ($)

Saturday, June 14

• 8 a.m. — Rainbow Run 5k & 10k starting at River’s Edge North (310 Reserve Ave., Roanoke). After Party to follow at Starr Hill Brewery. ($)
• Noon to 5 p.m. — Juneteenth Family Reunion at McCadden Park (1616 19th St NW, Roanoke). 
• 1 to 7 p.m. — BOCO Wild at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). All ages are welcome to explore a wide range of activities, including our historically popular community tradition of fishing instruction, as well as wildlife education, hunting safety, hiking, boating education, and more.
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: The Ambassador & The Chosen Few at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 2 to 6 p.m. — Saturday Sessions at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). Come kick it with us on The Front Porch Stage to check out some great music and enjoy one of our frozen drinks at The Patio Bar.
• 3 p.m. — Live music: Ryan Greer Band Duo at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 3 to 9 p.m. — BOCO Food Truck Rodeo featuring live music from Five Dollar Shake and The Jerry Wimmer Trio at Daleville Town Center & Pavilion (90 Town Center St., Daleville). No outside food and beverage. No pets. ($) 
• 4:30 p.m. — Live music: The Thrillbillyz Duo in the Beer Garden at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The Ambassador and The Chosen Few at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Jackson Dean at Dr. Pepper Park at the Bridges (9 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 6 p.m. — Father’s Day Poker Tournament at One Love Coffee House (40 Summers Way #102, Roanoke). ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: The Frequency Rocks at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. (Doors open 5:30) — Live music: In Concert With Nature: Vivaldi's Four Seasons featuring Maestro David Stewart Wiley and Violin Superstar Akemi Takayama accompanied by the Festival Virtuosi String Orchestra at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Ln., Union Hall). ($)
• 7 p.m. — Mingle at the Market: Filthy Thoughts and Gasoline Alley at the Vinton Farmers Market (204 W. Lee Ave., Vinton). ($)
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Big Daddy Ray at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Live music: Bikini Trill w. DJ Ruby Star at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Salsa Noke: Latin Dance! at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Live music: Love is the Message at Blindhouse Beer Company (534 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Six DJs come together to fill the night with the full range of dance music, all under the disco ball. 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Noke-Fest After-Party at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). ($)

Sunday, June 15

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Blues Co. at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Winter Lantern, Disenthralled & Pentecost at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)

Monday, June 16

• 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Manic Monday Karaoke at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).

Tuesday, June 17

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Foster Burton at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 to 7 p.m. — 5th Annual Queer Community Picnic at Wasena Park (1001 Winchester Ave., Roanoke). Bring food and drinks (to share if you want), picnic blankets/chairs, your loved ones, and anything else you feel like contributing! Basics like paper products and limited snacks/beverages will be provided. ($)
• 6 p.m. — “Proud to Be…” Open Mic Night presented by Star City Poets Society at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Pride Month: The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). An adventurous love story between two young women of different social and economic backgrounds who find themselves going through all the typical struggles of a new romance.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Request Line with Jared Stout at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, June 18

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). 
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Silent Book Club at TXTUR (13 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 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 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Gary John at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Goodtime Alibi at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Looking ahead

• 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 June 28 — John Wiercioch Collection at LinDor Arts (306 First St., Roanoke). A collection of spontaneous and harmonious abstract paintings by Roanoke Valley's favorite abstract painter.
• 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.