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 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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Want to know about regular weekly events, including bar trivia, bingo and yoga? Check out our new recurring Happenings calendar!
This weekend
- Thursday, 6/26 to Saturday, 6/28 — Miss Virginia 2025 at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). This year commemorates 90 years of Miss Virginia Pageants in the Commonwealth. All competitions begin at 7 p.m. ($)
- Thursday, 6/26 to Saturday, 6/28 — “1776 The Musical” at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest (1776 Poplar Forest Parkway, Lynchburg). Bring a chair or a blanket, a picnic dinner (no outside alcohol allowed), and your friends to enjoy a night of theatre under the stars. ($)
- Thursday, 6/26 to Saturday, 7/5 (closed Sunday) — Buchanan Community Carnival at Buchanan Town Park (485 Lowe St., Buchanan). Come out to enjoy food, including Buchanan’s world famous hand-cut fries, ice cream, and burgers; great music every night; games; and rides! Fireworks on July 4th and 5th.
- Friday, 6/27 to Sunday, 6/29 — Hidden Valley Country Club Open at The Hidden Valley Country Club (200 Romar Rd., Salem). ($)
- Saturday, 6/28 to Sunday, 6/29 — WDBJ7’s Star City Slide to benefit the Downtown Ambassador Program in downtown Roanoke (at the intersection of Gainsboro Rd NW., Salem Ave. SW. and 2nd St. SW). An 800 ft. water slide will fill 2nd St. SW, purely for slip and slide summer fun. Wear what you will slide in. Ages 4 to 7 with an adult. Ages 7 and up may slide alone. Purchase timed tickets in advance. ($)
Wednesday, June 25
- 5 to 8 p.m. — Jazz Nights hosted by Brian Mesko at Six and Sky Rooftop Grille (1 Market Sq., Roanoke).
- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Networking: Get2KnowNoke Q2 Social at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem). Free to attend; registration is required.
- 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Mercy Creek at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
- 6 p.m. — History After Dark: “Murder in Roanoke County: Race and Justice in the 1891 Susan Watkins Case” with John Long presented by the Botetourt County Historical Society at 1772 on Main & Rooftop (18 S. Roanoke St., Fincastle). Long explores a little-known but powerful case that sheds light on race, justice, and society in 19th-century Virginia. Call the restaurant at (540) 632-8099 to make a reservation to secure your seat. ($)
- 6 p.m. — Dinner in the Dark: A Night at Grandma’s at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Join us for a profound evening of empathy and understanding at this special meal, thoughtfully catered by Pumpernickel Pickle. Guests will be blindfolded to simulate the experience of dining without sight, fostering a deeper appreciation for the challenges faced by the blind community. ($)
- 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
- 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night with The Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
- 6:35 p.m. — Salem Red Sox vs. Hickory Crawdads at the Salem Memorial Ballpark (1004 Texas St., Salem). ($)
- 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — Pollinator Week: My Garden of a Thousand Bees presented by the Roanoke Valley Garden Club and the Mill Mountain Garden Club at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke).
- 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you’re a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine.
- 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: McFadden & Holmes Duet at Hanging Rock Tavern (1790 Thompson Memorial Dr., Salem).
- 8 p.m. — Live music: Stephen Kellogg & Pat McGee at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
- 10 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke).
Thursday, June 26
4 to 7 p.m. — Meet the Artist: Simone Patterson at Blue Ridge PBS (1215 McNeil Dr. SW, Roanoke). Patterson is a multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges creative technologies and traditional crafts — especially embroidery — celebrating women’s undervalued labor and honoring the flow of spiritual and machine energies…