Happenings: The Roanoke Events Calendar
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Big Run
- Time: All day.
- Where: City of Roanoke (Parks & Recreation–coordinated routes; see city special events calendar for details).
Renewal Studios Launch Benefit & Birthday Soirée
- Time: 4 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: The BiblioPub, Downtown Roanoke.
Tom Hamilton at 5 Points Music Sanctuary
- Time: 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Where: 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Downtown Roanoke.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
“They Had Dreams”
- Time: All day (runs June 4–8).
- Where: Special Events in the City of Roanoke (see city calendar listing for specific venue).
The Embers featuring Craig Woolard – Delta Dental Party in Elmwood
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Elmwood Park Amphitheater, Downtown Roanoke.
Party in Elmwood (series)
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays.
- Where: Elmwood Park, 706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke.
Live Music on the Rooftop
- Time: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Corned Beef & Company, 107 S. Jefferson St., Downtown Roanoke.
Friday, June 5, 2026
Live Mixed Media Demo with Lynn Cothern
- Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: LinDor Arts, Downtown Roanoke.
Murder Mystery Night at the Taubman Museum of Art
- Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
- Where: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.
Shwayze with Beach Fly
- Time: 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
- Where: 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Downtown Roanoke.
Architectural Highlights Behind-the-Scenes Tour (Evening)
- Time: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Where: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.
After Hours Makers Series: Embroidered Memories
- Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday.
- Where: O. Winston Link Museum, 101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke.
Starry Night Over the Star City – Van Gogh Inspired
- Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday.
- Where: Well Hung Vineyard – Restaurant, Downtown Roanoke.
Exhibition on Screen – John Singer Sargent: Fashion and Swagger
- Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday.
- Where: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.
Sounds of The City: Afro Everything Vol. III
- Time: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday.
- Where: The Spot on Kirk, 22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Mast Store Celebrates Land Trust Day
- Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Where: Mast General Store, Downtown Roanoke.
Draw A Turkey Contest for the Roanoke Mission Drumstick Dash
- Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Where: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.
Barn Quilting Painting – Bold, Bright & Timeless
- Time: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Where: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.
Architectural Highlights Behind-the-Scenes Tour (Afternoon)
- Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Where: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.
Not Your Average R&B Is For Lovers Festival: Lost In The Flowers
- Time: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: Elmwood Park Amphitheater, Downtown Roanoke.
Live From The 5ive: Best Performance Competition
- Time: 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Where: The Spot on Kirk, 22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke.
Happy HeARTs Community Session: Ages 10 and Under
- Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Saturday morning.
- Where: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke.
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Roanoke Drag Brunch – Ultimate Drag Brunch Party
- Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Where: Well Hung Vineyard – Restaurant, Downtown Roanoke.