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:

• Through July 13 — Salem Fair at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian age 25 or older with valid I.D. at all times. Clear bag policy. Free gate admission.
• Thursday, 7/3 to Saturday, 7/5 — Buchanan Community Carnival at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Come out to enjoy food, including Buchanan's world famous hand-cut fries, ice cream, and burgers; great music every night; games; and rides! Fireworks on July 4th and 5th.  

Wednesday, June 25

• 4 to 10 p.m. — Salem Fair — Opening Night with WFXR at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian age 25 or older with valid I.D. at all times. Clear bag policy. Free gate admission.
• 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. — Sideshow Runaways 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.
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Orlas with DJ Stimulator Jones at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Dave Korbitt and Alex Faught at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 10 p.m.  — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday,  July 3

• 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.
• 4 to 10 p.m. — Freedom Fest: Empty Bottles w. Troublesome Blues Band with All-Star Jam Sets presented by 5PTS Outdoors at Rivers Edge North (Reserve Ave., Roanoke). Features an All-Star lineup of your favorite artists from dozens of local and regional bands. Welcome to the stage special guest performances from other local musicians including members from Jared Stout Band, Lazy Man Dub Band, Gak!, Ben Trout, Dead Reckoning, Ripejive, Shorefire, Half Moon, Chupacabras, and many others. Bring a chair or a blanket and stay for the fireworks.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Father Sun at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Fireworks Viewing Party featuring tunes from Jamiel Allen and Stimulator Jones at Sweet Donkey (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke). Bring a chair or a blanket and arrive early.
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Grow Local 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 p.m. — Live music: GAK! + Fireworks at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). 
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Tell Jenny at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Urban Kiz Dance Social at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). Starts with a basic lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m., with a social to follow. Features a mixed playlist of traditional kizomba, urban kiz, ghetto zouk and other great music for dancing.
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Charissa Joy at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Latin Night hosted by JStop Latin Soul at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, July 4 –– Independence Day

• 8 a.m. — Four on the Fourth to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of SWVA, presented by the Vinton Moose Lodge starting at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). Kids’ run starts at 9 a.m. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Independence Day Celebration at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). ($)
• 4 p.m. — Fourth of July on the Rooftop at 1772 Rooftop on Main (18 South Roanoke St., Fincastle). Enjoy refreshing cocktails, our full entree menu, a fun atmosphere, and fireworks!
• 5 p.m. — Buchanan 4th of July Parade along Main Street in the Town of Buchanan. Be part of a tradition in the making.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Leonard Blush & The Camelcals at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Vinton 4th of July Celebration on the Vinton War Memorial lawn (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). Music will be provided by DJ Flex. The firework show will begin at 9:30 pm. No pets, alcohol, or personal fireworks.
• 6 to 9 p.m. — 4th of July Fireworks Party with The Oddfellows on the Creekbank Stage at Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 South Pollard St., Vinton). Come for the music, stay for the fireworks.
• 7:30 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Rachael Hester & The Tennessee Walkers at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Live music: The Dead Reckoning — Grateful Dead Tribute at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)

Saturday, July 5

• 2 to 7 p.m. — The Friends of Washington Park and the Lincoln Terrace community are celebrating Booker Taliafero Washington Park's 102nd anniversary with games, music and food at the park. Mayor Joe Cobb will read a proclamation at 3 p.m.
• 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.
• 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Summertime Rock n Roll Party with the Thrillbillyz at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Rachael Hester & the Tennessee Walkers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: DJ Williams Band at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Copycat Syndrome at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 9 p.m. to midnight — Live music: Late Night Karaoke with MC Stevie D at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Virginia Electric at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, July 6

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 1 p.m. — Floatilla to Starr Hill(a) presented by Get2KnowNoke and Roanoke Outside starting at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (1108 8th St. SW, Roanoke). Bring whatever floats your vibe — inflatable couches, unicorns, ducks, SUPs, kayaks, tubes — go wild. Need gear? Call Roanoke Mountain Adventures for rental needs. Bring your own pump. Float at your own risk. You're in charge of shuttling yourself to and from RMA and Starr Hill. Parking is very limited; plan ahead. Learn more here.
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Bob Casey & Becki Robertson at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 1:30 p.m. — Open mic: The United ARTS of America presented by Star City Poets Society at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 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). 
• 3 to 6 p.m. — Live music: Lynwood & Arlia at Olde Salem Brewing Company (21 E. Main St., Salem). 
• 5 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Fork in the Alley (2123 Crystal Spring Ave., Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Terry Brown & The Fire at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).

Monday, July 7

• 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Manic Monday Karaoke at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.

Tuesday, July 8

• 4 to 8 p.m. — Happy Hour for All at A Few Old Goats Brewing – Roanoke (515 8th St. SW, Suite 228, Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. — Love Island Watch Party at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q. & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, July 9

• 5 p.m. — Rail Yard Dawgs Logo & Jersey Reveal Party at Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Be the first to see the Dawgs bold new look. The event will feature remarks from team ownership and management, along with the opportunity to purchase new merchandise and jerseys. 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., 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 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Calicuzns, Lost In Space Camp, Times Tables at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Mike Conner at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
• 10 p.m.  — Reggae Night hosted by the Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Looking ahead

• August 2 to 3 — Big Lick Comic Con at the Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Get ready for an epic weekend of comics, creators, cosplay, celebrity guests, vendors, experiences, and more as Big Lick Comic Con fills the Berglund Special Events Center, Hall and Coliseum! Tickets are available now. ($)
• August 14 to 17 — Roanoke Comedy Fest a weekend-long celebration of live comedy in the Star City. 

Ongoing

• Through July 27 — “The Rainbow Fish: The Musical” On Tour presented by Mill Mountain Theatre at select venues across the Roanoke Valley. This heartwarming musical brings dazzling underwater characters and the tale of friendship and sharing to life for young audiences. Find dates and locations here.
• 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.