We checked event Calanders, so you don't have to. As always, confirm times directly with the venue in case of last-minute changes.

Running all week

• Mid-Week Market — Wednesdays, 5–7 p.m., Golden Cactus Brewing, 214 5th St. SW. Local artisans and makers, craft beer, food specials, and live bluegrass from Roanoke's Olde Time Jam (SupNoke).

Wednesday, August 19

• 2026 ConnectHER Conference, presented by Branch — 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce (Roanoke Regional Chamber).
• Storytime with Ms. Liv — 10:30–11:15 a.m., Children's Mezzanine, Main Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Adult Bingo — 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Melrose Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Zumba — 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Williamson Road Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Dinner and Movie: "Lilo & Stitch" (2025) — 5–7 p.m., Melrose Library. Free community dinner, first come first served (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Trading Cards 101 — 5–7:30 p.m., Williamson Road Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit — 8 p.m., Berglund Performing Arts Theatre, 710 Williamson Rd. NE. Rescheduled from the original Aug. 1 date. ($) (TicketSmarter)

Thursday, August 20

• Radford University Carilion Move-In — 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Patrick Henry Apartments, 611 S. Jefferson St.; Bullitt Avenue SW closed between 1st and Jefferson streets for the day (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Roanoke Public Library Advisory Board — 2:30–3:30 p.m., Belmont Branch Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Teen Bingo — 5–6 p.m., Melrose Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Party in Elmwood — 5–8:30 p.m., Elmwood Park. Part of the city's Thursday summer music series (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Craft Night for Cat Lovers — 6–7:30 p.m., Gainsboro Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Nannie Berger Hairston: Southwest Virginia Civil Rights Leader & Community Builder — 6–7:30 p.m., Raleigh Court Library. Oral historian Sheree Scarborough presents (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Live Music on the Rooftop — 7–10 p.m., Corned Beef & Company, 107 S. Jefferson St. Free (Downtown Roanoke Inc.).
• Thirsty Thursday Trivia Night — 6:30–9:30 p.m., Fork in the Alley. Three rounds of general-knowledge trivia; gift cards for round winners (SupNoke).

Friday, August 21

• Storytime — 10:30–11:30 a.m., Gainsboro Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Frozen Fridays — 12–5 p.m., Melrose Library. Free frozen treat (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Senior Movie Club — 1–4 p.m., Melrose Library. Snacks and a screening of "Hancock" (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Baby Storytime and Sing-a-Long — 2:30–3:15 p.m., Gainsboro Library. Lap-sit storytime for ages 0–18 months (RoanokeVA.gov).

Saturday, August 22

• SWVA Bee Festival — 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Elmwood Park. Vendors, pollinator education, native plants (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Downtown Roanoke Sidewalk Sale — 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Market Square (Downtown Roanoke Inc.).
• Grandparents Day with AARP — 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Virginia Museum of Transportation (Downtown Roanoke Inc.).
• Sewing Club — 1–2 p.m., Melrose Library. Beginner-friendly, no experience necessary (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Summer Movie Showing: "The Good Dinosaur" — 1–3 p.m., Gainsboro Library, all ages (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Super Switch Saturdays — 1–2 p.m., Main Library. Open multiplayer Switch 2 gaming on the big screen (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Downtown Roanoke Historian-Guided Tour — 2–3 p.m., Roanoke Higher Education Center. Free (Downtown Roanoke Inc.).
• West Station Block Party — Salem Avenue SW, between Big Lick Brewing Co. and Golden Cactus Brewery. Stage, vendors, food, and bands; the city lists 11 a.m.–11 p.m. (RoanokeVA.gov), while Downtown Roanoke Inc. lists it noon–10 p.m. (Downtown Roanoke Inc.) — worth confirming with organizers before you go.
• Twilight Zipline (opening night) — Explore Park, Roanoke County. New evening zipline dates begin today; online registration is limited by time slot. ($) (GetStarNews)
• Dead Air V — 7 p.m., Shaftman Performance Hall, Jefferson Center. WNRN's rescheduled Grateful Dead tribute night returns for one more Saturday. ($) (Jefferson Center)

Sunday, August 23

• Fork's The Reset Set — 3–7 p.m., 2123 Crystal Spring Ave. SW (RoanokeVA.gov).

Monday, August 24

• RING Gymnastics — 10:30–11:30 a.m., Williamson Road Library. Free classes for children under 7 (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Dementia... Who Is That? — 1–2 p.m., Melrose Library. Community learning series on dementia (RoanokeVA.gov).
• City Storytime: Lead Safe Roanoke — 2:30–3:30 p.m., Belmont Library. For ages 5 and under (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Zine Club — 3:30–4:30 p.m., Raleigh Court Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Uno Game Night — 5–6 p.m., Melrose Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Sunset Kayaking — 6–8 p.m., Carvins Cove Boat Landing. Equipment and leadership provided; participants must be able to swim, minors need a parent/guardian present. ($17/$35 range reported) (GetStarNews)
• Monday Night Trivia — 8–9 p.m., Wasena City Tap Room & Grill (SupNoke).

Tuesday, August 25

• Qigong — 9–10 a.m., Raleigh Court Library, before the library opens (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Retro Movie: "The Land Before Time: The Great Longneck Migration" — 10 a.m.–12 p.m., Belmont Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Busy Bee Storytime — 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Melrose Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• All the Tiny Things Miniatures Club — 4–5:30 p.m., Gainsboro Library. This month's craft: a tiny keepsake box (RoanokeVA.gov).
• BATTLE ROYALE: Dungeons and Dragons — 4–8 p.m., Main Library. Winner-takes-all session (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Teen Night — 4–7:30 p.m., Raleigh Court Library. Food, drinks, games (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Neighborhood block party — 5:30–8:30 p.m., Colgate Street NE, between Noble and Forest Hill avenues (street closed for the event) (RoanokeVA.gov).

Wednesday, August 26

• Cascade Falls waterfall hike — 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Next stop in the summer waterfall-hike series. ($17) (GetStarNews)
• Storytime with Ms. Liv — 10:30–11:15 a.m., Main Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Bingo — 2–3 p.m., Williamson Road Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Alternative Crafting Club: DIY Stickers — 4–5 p.m., Gainsboro Library (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Dinner and Movie — 5–7 p.m., Melrose Library, free community dinner (RoanokeVA.gov).

Upcoming

• Grandin Chillage — Aug. 28, 5:30–9:30 p.m., Grandin Road between Memorial and Westover avenues (RoanokeVA.gov).
• 2026 Roanoke Taco Fest — Aug. 29, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Elmwood Park (RoanokeVA.gov).
• Crash the Cove — Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Carvins Cove Boat Dock (RoanokeVA.gov).

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