Veterans Day leads the week, the Taubman turns 75 and Roanoke City Council meets Monday. Every listing below was checked against the host's own page or an official calendar. Each item links to the source we verified. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the host before you go.

Editor's Picks

1. Free Veterans Day screenings of "To Hell and Back" — Wed., Nov. 11, Grandin Theatre. Audie Murphy plays himself in his own WWII story. (Grandin Theatre)
2. Leela James — Thu., Nov. 12, Jefferson Center. A soul and R&B headliner on the Star City Series. (Jefferson Center)
3. Taubman Museum of Art's 75th birthday party — Sat., Nov. 14. Free family party plus free Art Venture all day. (Taubman Museum of Art)
4. Stocked Market — Fri.–Sun., Nov. 13–15, Berglund Center. The Junior League of Roanoke Valley's 38th holiday market. (Berglund Center)
5. Roanoke City Council — Mon., Nov. 16. Regular session at 2 p.m., public hearings at 7 p.m. (City of Roanoke)

Tuesday, Nov. 10th

Roanoke City School Board meeting
6:30–8:30 p.m. · William B. Robertson Administration Building, 201 Campbell Ave. SW · Open to the public
Regular monthly meeting. (Roanoke City Public Schools)

Board of Zoning Appeals
Work session 3:30 p.m.; meeting 5:30–7:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 215 Church Ave. SW (City of Roanoke calendar)

Roanoke Civic Center Commission
11 a.m. · Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Road (City of Roanoke calendar)

Legal Aid information session
1–2 p.m. · Teen Classroom, Main Library
Legal Aid staff explain services, eligibility and local resources. (City of Roanoke calendar)

Move and Mingle Pub Run with Fleet Feet
6 p.m. · Big Lick Brewing Co., 409 Salem Ave. SW · Free (Downtown Roanoke; Roanoke Outside)

Statewide: Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi at Haynesville Correctional Center
Haynesville (Richmond County)
Hashmi's office says she is visiting the prison's Veterans Day Program to recognize veterans in the correctional community. This comes from a press release the Rambler received. Her office describes the visit as happening "today," and we are reading that as Tuesday, Nov. 10. It appears to be a facility program and probably isn't open to the public.

Wednesday, Nov. 11th — Veterans Day

Closures: All Roanoke Public Libraries are closed and reopen Thursday (City of Roanoke). Roanoke County offices are closed (Roanoke County). Roanoke city also lists Nov. 11 as a city holiday (City of Roanoke 2026 council calendar).

"To Hell and Back" — free Veterans Day screenings
3 p.m. and 7 p.m. (doors 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.) · Grandin Theatre, 1310 Grandin Road SW · Free
The 1955 film tells the true story of Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated U.S. soldiers of World War II, with Murphy playing himself. Presented by the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club, with the Civil Air Patrol as co-sponsor. (Grandin Theatre; Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club)

Veterans Day Observance at the National D-Day Memorial
11 a.m.–noon · 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford
The memorial's yearly ceremony honoring everyone who has served. (National D-Day Memorial)

Statewide: 70th Commonwealth's Veterans Day Ceremony, with remarks by Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi
11 a.m. (music starts about 10:30 a.m.) · Virginia War Memorial, 621 S. Belvidere St., Richmond
The ceremony is planned for the outdoor E. Bruce Heilman Amphitheater if the weather allows (Potomac Local; WTVR). Hashmi's office says she will speak and thank Virginia's military families in particular. In her statement she said the Commonwealth "is home to more than 730,000 veterans" and that their service should be "met with more than words of gratitude." Her role comes from her office's press release.

7th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration — National Center for Healthy Veterans
5 p.m. · Spirit of Virginia Arena at Valor Farm, 980 Wards Road, Altavista
A family event with former Lt. Gov. and Marine veteran Winsome Earle-Sears as keynote speaker, WWII-era music and patriotic lessons for families. The organizer's newsletter confirms the date, time and speaker (National Center for Healthy Veterans). Note for editors: the newsletter calls this the "6th Annual," but the organizer's press release says "7th Annual." Check with the organizer before printing the number.

Ribbon cutting: Renewal Studios
11 a.m. · Renewal Studios, downtown Roanoke · Free
(Downtown Roanoke)

Seth Walker at The Spot on Kirk
7:30 p.m. · 22 Kirk Ave. SW · $20 general admission
(SupNoke; Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge)

Line Dancing Night with Hometown Line Dancing
8–11 p.m. · Corned Beef & Co., 107 S. Jefferson St. · $10 cover · 18+
(SupNoke; Downtown Roanoke)

Canceled: The Mill Mountain Advisory Board meeting is canceled, even though some outside calendars still list it (City of Roanoke).

Thursday, Nov. 12th

Star City Sustainability Series: Water and Technology, with Dr. Jim Egenrieder
5:30–6:30 p.m. · Welcome Center inside Heights Community Church, 2014 Memorial Ave. SW · Free (per organizer)
Clean Valley Council hosts Egenrieder, a teacher, professor, researcher and farmer. He'll talk about technology in education and about caring for and advocating for watersheds. He is on the research faculty of Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. (Historic Grandin Village; Virginia Tech Experts)

Leela James
7:30 p.m. · Shaftman Performance Hall, Jefferson Center, 541 Luck Ave. SW · $56–$101
(Jefferson Center)

Greensky Bluegrass: Night 1 of 2
Doors 7 p.m. · The Exchange Music Hall, 201 S. Jefferson St.
(The Exchange)

"Remembering Audie Murphy" panel
7–8:30 p.m. · Salem Museum, 801 E. Main St., Salem
The last part of the trail club's three-part Audie Murphy tribute. (Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club; SupNoke)

Turkey and All That Jazz
6–7:30 p.m. · Gainsboro Branch Library · Free
A free turkey dinner with jazz by Star City Swag. (SupNoke)

Free civil legal clinic with Legal Aid
1–4 p.m. · Teen Classroom, Main Library · Walk-ins only, first come, first served
Help with protective orders, divorce, custody, housing and public benefits for people who qualify. (City of Roanoke calendar)

Architectural Review Board
5:30–7:30 p.m. · City Council Chambers, 215 Church Ave. SW
(City of Roanoke calendar)

Also Thursday: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast at the Grandin Theatre (Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge). Jon Shain & FJ Ventre with Scott Baldwin at The Spot on Kirk, 7:30 p.m., $20 (SupNoke). The Wood Brothers with Amelia Day at the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount, 7 p.m. (SupNoke).

Friday, Nov. 13th

Stocked Market opens
11 a.m.–6 p.m. general admission (VIP preview coffee 8–11 a.m.) · Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Road · $12 in advance, $14 at the door; VIP $35, online only, (Berglund Center)

Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
7:05 p.m. · Berglund Center (Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs via Roanoke.com)

Greensky Bluegrass: Night 2 of 2
Doors 7 p.m. · The Exchange Music Hall (The Exchange)

Water Circus Atlantis (Cirque Italia) opens
7:30 p.m. · Valley View Mall · Tickets from about $23 on Eventbrite
More shows through Monday. (Valley View Mall; Eventbrite)

Mill Mountain Campfire Chats
5:30 p.m. · Mill Mountain Discovery Center
(Roanoke Outside)

Stuffy Sleepover: Night at the Museum
Drop-off 4:30–6:30 p.m. · Taubman Museum of Art · Registration required
Kids leave a stuffed animal overnight and get photos of its adventures. (Taubman Museum of Art; Downtown Roanoke)

Road closure: Luck Avenue SW between Third and Fourth streets closes Nov. 13–14 for Straight Street Youth Night (City of Roanoke).

Saturday, Nov. 14th

Walk to End Alzheimer's — Roanoke
Registration 9 a.m.; Promise Garden ceremony 10 a.m.; walk starts 10:15 a.m. · River's Edge North, Reserve Ave. SW (Alzheimer's Association)

Taubman Museum of Art 75th Birthday Party
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · 110 Salem Ave. SE · Free, no registration
Music by Einstein's Monkey, caricatures by Kyle Edgell and birthday treats. Art Venture is also free that day, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Taubman Museum of Art; Taubman Art Venture)

Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff
Market Plaza, downtown · Exact time not posted
The city lists a band and remarks from the mayor, and says there may be cookies and hot chocolate. (City of Roanoke)

Rail Yard Dawgs Military Night vs. Athens Rock Lobsters
7:05 p.m. · Berglund Center
Players wear special jerseys that are auctioned after the game. (Berglund Center)

Skylar Tang Quartet
7 p.m. and 9 p.m. · Fostek Hall, Jefferson Center · $41
A 19-year-old jazz trumpeter from the San Francisco Bay Area. (Jefferson Center)

Also Saturday: Stocked Market, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (Berglund Center). RSC Velo Swap, 9 a.m., Riverdale Southeast, Building 9A (Roanoke Outside). A Todd Snider tribute, "Like a Force of Nature," 6:30 p.m. at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (Downtown Roanoke). Dogwood Tales record release with The Concerns, 8 p.m. at The Spot on Kirk (Roanoke Outside). Water Circus Atlantis at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. (Valley View Mall).

Sunday, Nov. 15th

Stocked Market, last day
10 a.m.–5 p.m. · Berglund Center (Berglund Center)

Yoga at the Taubman
10:30 a.m. · Taubman Museum of Art (Downtown Roanoke)

Water Circus Atlantis
1:30 and 4:30 p.m. · Valley View Mall (Valley View Mall)

Monday, Nov. 16th

Roanoke City Council
Regular session 2 p.m.; public hearings 7 p.m. · Council Chambers, fourth floor, Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building, 215 Church Ave. SW (City of Roanoke; City Council)

Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board
12:30 p.m. · Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (City of Roanoke)

Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Annual Meeting & Awards Reception
5:30 p.m. · Suerte, inside The Promissory Hotel, 201 S. Jefferson St. (enter on Campbell Avenue)
RVPF will announce its 2026 George A. Kegley Preservation Award winners. The awards honor preservation, stewardship, education, advocacy and restoration work in the region (Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation). The date, time and place come from RVPF's invitation; its website has not posted the details yet. Suerte's address and entrance are from Suerte.

Exploring Grief: "It's a Blue Holiday Without You"
5:30–6:30 p.m. · Belmont Library · Free
Carilion Clinic's Center on Grief and Healing on getting through the holidays while grieving. (City of Roanoke calendar)

Water Circus Atlantis, final show
7:30 p.m. · Valley View Mall (Valley View Mall)

Heads-up: The Roanoke County elections office is closed Nov. 16 for a planned AEP power outage (Roanoke County).

Tuesday, Nov. 17th

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
2 p.m.; public hearings 6 p.m. · Roanoke County Administration Center, 5204 Bernard Drive SW
Shown live on RVTV Channel 3. (Roanoke County; Roanoke County 2026 schedule)

Gun Violence Prevention Commission
5:30–7 p.m. · Melrose Branch Library (City of Roanoke calendar)

Also Tuesday:

Roanoke Arts Commission, 3:30 p.m., 117 Church Ave. SW, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m., Municipal Building (City of Roanoke calendar).

Move and Mingle Pub Run, 6 p.m., Big Lick Brewing (Downtown Roanoke).

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