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.

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