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

• Friday, 9/12 to Saturday, 9/13 — Daniel Barksdale’s “The Company You Keep: The Stage Play” at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). While piecing together the circumstances surrounding a loved one's passing, the family encounters unexpected challenges and shocking revelations that significantly impact their understanding of what happened. ($)
• Friday, 9/12 to Saturday, 9/13 — “Sylvia” presented by The Bear Theatre (aka Exit, Pursued by Bear) at Community High (302 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). A.R. Gurney’s play in which a stray dog comes between a middle-aged couple at a crossroads in their personal and professional lives. Ages 13+. ($)
• Friday, 9/12 to Sunday, 9/14 — Music Festival: FOMO on the Farm featuring The Snozzberries w. The Actuals; ROSEBUD; and Hazy Petals at Indigo Mountain Farm (564 Indigo Mountain Rd. NW., Floyd). Gates will open Friday Sept.12th at 4:00pm and the music starts at 7:15 Friday with three acts and four sets. Saturday Sept. 13th, gates open at 12:00 noon and music starts at 2:30pm. There will be 7 acts with the last ending around 1:30am. Camping options are available. ($)
• Friday, 9/12 to Sunday, 9/14 — Final weekend: Beaver Dam Sunflower Festival (13561 Lee Highway, Buchanan). Children 5 and under free. Service dogs only; animals left in vehicles will trigger a call to animal control. Heavy rains cancel; no refunds. Check the website for hours and special events. ($)
• Friday, 9/12 to Sunday, 9/14 — PickleBrawl in the Blue Ridge at Moyer Sports Complex (1000 Union St., Salem). Registration is closed; spectators welcome.
• Friday 9/12 to Sunday 9/14 — Virginia's Blue Ridge GO Cross Cyclocross Race presented by Fat Tire at Fallon Park Cyclocross Course (2116 Dale Ave., Roanoke). Professional and amateur cyclists from all over the world will compete in cyclocross. Spectators are encouraged to enjoy the food, beer, expo, and festival atmosphere.

Wednesday, September 10

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Mid-week Market at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Grab a beer, shop local vendors and pick up a bite to eat from Food Hut RKE. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Freak Rangers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night presented by the Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).  Roanoke’s OG comedy open mic will provide local aspiring comics the chance to hone their craft and find a community of like-minded artists. Everyone is welcome to perform or spectate. Sign-ups start at 6:30, and the mic runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
• 7 and 9 p.m. — Jazz Club Show: Michael Mayo at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine. 
• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. — K92 Laugh Lounge with performances by Jeremy Alder and Mark Brady at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Swamp Flower at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday,  September 11

• 9 a.m. to noon — Open Art Studio Space at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Work on your own project or get inspiration from a resource artist. Use our supplies or bring your own. All artistic levels are welcome. Repeats weekly.
• 2 to 3 p.m. — Chair Yoga at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). This free class is a great way to practice self-care. Loosen up your body while adding strength, balance and coordination. This class is both seated and standing with support from the chair or wall. All fitness levels and abilities welcome—no equipment needed. Register here. Through Sept. 18.
• 4 p.m. — Gaymer Day 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. — Christian Q. Trio at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Community Night: Preserving the Harvest Part 2 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. 
• 6:30 p.m.  — Live music: Halestorm and Lindsey Stirling with Apocalyptica - the nEVEREST DUALITY tour at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Alabama with special guest Exile at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Karaoke Night 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.
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Off the Beaten Path at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m. — Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, September 12

• 9 to 10 a.m. — Member Hour: Real/UNreal Photography from the Permanent Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Apple Smash Concert: SupaFly Five at Carter Park (23750 Sontag Rd., Boones Mill).  Six and Sky Rooftop Grille food truck will be there, and a beer truck. All proceeds to benefit Healing Strides!
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Daleville Summer Concert Series: Big Matt and the Time Machine at Daleville Town Center (90 Town Center St., Daleville). Bring a chair or blanket. No weapons. No outside food/beverage. No pets. ($) 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — The Ambassador & The Chosen Few at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Shoobies at The Alley Cat (335 S. Main St., Rocky Mount).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Friday Food Truck and Tunes at Sweet Donkey (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke).
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Opening reception: “Curator Off Duty” Exhibition at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St. Salem). This is an open exhibition for any and all artists living in Virginia. This exhibition invites artists and creators of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to submit a work of art to be shown at Olin Hall Galleries. The only curatorial criteria is that each submission must fit within one cubic foot. Curator Off Duty aims to unite the Virginia visual arts community through diversity and inclusion. Open through December 12.
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Tavern Stage Summer Music Series: Jordan Harman & the Humble Brags at Explore Park (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). 
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Davey O. with Bob Schmucker at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Dangermuffin w. Pressing Strings at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Clem Snide with Rye Valley at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Son Little at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount).  
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: GAK! 90s Party Hits at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Saturday, September 13

• 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Olde Salem Days presented by the Rotary Club of Salem along Main Street in Downtown Salem. This annual event showcases regional Artists and Craftsmen as they display their work on Main Street and side streets of downtown Salem. This work attracts thousands of people who will stroll downtown to view and select their purchases from a wide assortment of handmade creations. 
• 9 a.m. — Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb presented by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at Wells Fargo Tower (S. 10 Jefferson St., Roanoke). The NFFF 9/11 Memorial Stair Climbs is a way to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live on September 11, 2001. Each participant pays tribute to an FDNY firefighter by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. This event is open to the community. Register in advance or on site. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Boones Mill Apple Festival in Downtown Boones Mill. Featuring a hundred eclectic vendors and exhibitors, live music, activities, kid zone, carriage rides, and apple-themed food. Benefits Healing Strides. 
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — The Blue Ridge Bee Festival at 1257 County Farm Road, Bedford. This family-friendly event celebrates bees, pollinators, native plants, and local food in the beautiful Blue Ridge region. 50 + vendors, honey tasting, guest speakers & demos, live music, food trucks, mead, craft beverages, kids’ activities & more.
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Virginia Explore & Pour Artisan Market & Wine Festival at Explore Park (56 Roanoke River Parkway, Roanoke). Enjoy wine tastings from a variety of labels, with the option to purchase by the glass or bottle. Browse handmade goods from local artisan vendors and unwind with live music in a scenic outdoor setting. Come for the wine, stay for the shopping, music, and atmosphere. ($)
• Noon to 3 p.m. — Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb After Party at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Show proof of participation in the climb and enjoy $1 off your first beer as Big Lick Brewing’s way of saying thank you.
• 3 p.m. — Shere Love: Remembering Shere Khan presented by Downtown Divas at Blindhour Beer Company (534 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 30+ performers from all parts of the community will perform throughout the evening. All proceeds to benefit The Trevor Project. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus Trio at Montano’s International Gourmet (7813, 3722 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Brad Collier Solo at The Alley Cat (335 S. Main St., Rocky Mount).
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Nathan Seldomridge at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Mingle at the Market: SupaFly Five at the Vinton Farmers Market (204 W. Lee Ave., Vinton).($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Symphony Under the Stars presented by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at Elmwood Park Amphitheatre (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Beginnings - A Celebration of the Music of Chicago at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount).  ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Jared Stout Band: 99.5 WNRN's First Anniversary Party at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, September 14

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 1 p.m. — Live music: Minor Strings at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 1 to 3 p.m. — Paws, Purses, & Pours presented by K92 to benefit Angels of Assisi at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Bring pet food donations and supplies for Angels of Assisi’s pet food pantry and you’re automatically entered to WIN a brand new purse or handbag! Bring your dog, have some drinks and win some purses. 
• 2 to 5 p.m. — Big Daddy’s Big 80s Birthday Brunch at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Dust off those leg warmers, tease up that hair, and get ready to party like it’s 1985! Performances by Sarah Tonin, Enya Salad, Darling Nikki, Reine De Lamour, Chanel Iman and Miss Gay United States 2025 Soy Queen. Seating at 2 p.m.; Show begins at 3. ($)
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Live music: The Ambassador w/ Brett Hoskins as part of Music on the Mountain presented by PLAY Roanoke at Mill Mountain Discovery Center (2019 Prospect Rd. SE, Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Small Town Royals at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Murder in Moonshine Country at Bubba’s 33 (44 Valley View Blvd., Roanoke). Play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. Everyone will get their character role at this adults-only murder mystery event, so be sure to arrive by 5:45. Purchase advance tickets. ($)

Monday, September 15

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Live music: Noah Spencer at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 5:45 p.m.  — Roanoke Valley Sports Club: Nate Yetzer, Roanoke College Wrestling at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). A reservation is needed per person and includes a catered dinner.  All reservations must be made online or received by mail. Reservations due no later than 4:00 PM, Friday, September 12. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker '25 World Tour at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)

Tuesday, September 16

• 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. — Creative Expressions: Healing Arts Workshop at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Did you know art can improve your well-being? Explore your identity, hopes and experiences. Get creative in a safe space—no judgement here.
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Open Art Studio Space at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Work on your own project or get inspiration from a resource artist. Use our supplies or bring your own. All artistic levels are welcome. Repeats weekly.
• 4 to 8 p.m. — Happy Hour for All at A Few Old Goats Brewing (515 8th St. SW, Suite 228, Roanoke). 
• 5 to 8:30 p.m. — Star-B-Q with headliners Dillon Carmichael and Meghan Patrick at the Salem Farmers Market (3 East Main St., Salem).
• 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at the Fishburn Mansion (713 13th St. SW,  Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q. & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, September 17

• 5 to 8 p.m. — Mid-week Market at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Grab a beer, shop local vendors and pick up a bite to eat from Food Hut RKE. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Freak Rangers at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 9 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. — Opening night: “Million Dollar Quartet” at Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Features a glorious score of rock ‘n’ roll, gospel, R&B, and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Songs include “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Hound Dog,” and more. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Paint Fumes, U.S. Gas, The Downclines at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Tasty Vibrations at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Looking ahead

• September 18, 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Kaleo at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)
• September 19, 8:00 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Comedy Festival hosted by L.A. Preston at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Performances by Dusty Cagle, Lucas Gumbrecht, Brenden Crozier, and Seth Kerman. ($)
• September 20, 8 p.m. — Live music: Jerry Seinfeld at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)
• September 21, 2 p.m. — Opera Roanoke: Love and Sacrifice — A Tribute to the Heart of Opera Roanoke at the Jefferson Center (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Opera Roanoke kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with three powerful stories of passion, drama, and timeless music: Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, Verdi’s La Traviata, and Massenet’s Thaïs. These moving stories of love and heartbreak capture the very soul of opera—and of Opera Roanoke’s legacy. Come be part of the magic.($)
• September 23, 7:30 p.m.  — Live music: Allison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). ($)
• September 25, 7 p.m. — Film screening: “The Last Class” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). This powerful, deeply personal film follows master educator Robert Reich as he teaches his final course, Wealth and Poverty. This moving documentary explores inequality, transformation, and the belief in the next generation’s power to change the world. Reserve your tickets in advance for this special showing. ($)
• September 27, 6:15 p.m. — Live music: Young the Giant with Cassandra Coleman at The Coves at Smith Mountain Lake (301 Ivy Ln., Union Hall). ($)
• October 1, 7 p.m. — Phantom of the Opera: 100th Anniversary with Invincible Czars at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). The Invincible Czars will bring their signature blend of eclectic instrumentation, adventurous arrangements and sense of emotional depth to the 100-year-old film, “Phantom of the Opera” with their new, tastefully modern soundtrack, performing it live with the film. ($)

Ongoing

• Through Sept. 18, 2 to 3 p.m. — Chair Yoga at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). This free class is a great way to practice self-care. Loosen up your body while adding strength, balance and coordination. This class is both seated and standing with support from the chair or wall. All fitness levels and abilities welcome—no equipment needed. Register here. 
• Through December 12 — “Curator Off Duty” Exhibition at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St. Salem). This is an open exhibition for any and all artists living in Virginia. This exhibition invites artists and creators of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds to submit a work of art to be shown at Olin Hall Galleries. The only curatorial criteria is that each submission must fit within one cubic foot. Curator Off Duty aims to unite the Virginia visual arts community through diversity and inclusion. Open through December 12.
• 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.