Virginia Museum of Transportation

Celebrating grandparents, grandchildren and everyone in-between. Enjoy craft stations for kids, live music and free ice cream while touring exhibits together. Enjoy free face painting all day and purchase lunch at the on-site food truck.Grandparents enjoy free admission when visiting with a grandchild! General admission rates apply for all other guests. Admission includes all additional activities while supplies last, excluding vendor purchases. AARP backpacks will be provided to the first 200 children attending. The AARP giveaway is available while supplies last.Visit vmt.org for more details. * This is not an AARP event. Any information you provide to the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy.

Local Event: Grandparents' Day at the Museum of Transportation

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Grandparents' Day at the Museum of Transportation

Celebrating grandparents, grandchildren and everyone in-between. Enjoy craft stations for kids, live music and free ice cream...

Melrose Branch Library

Social Security decision making requires advanced planning by individuals of all ages. It's important to clearly understand the program and seek information from a non-biased guide. AARP Community Ambassador Jack Whittington will be offering a free group presentation covering some of the questions and considerations you may be wondering about to assist future choices you may be making or possibly assisting someone for whom you care. The workshop will be held in a manner which allows for dialogue and discussion. No products or services will be promoted or sold at this event. A complimentary lunch will be provided for all registered participants.

Local Event: Understanding the Basics of Social Security

Understanding the Basics of Social Security

Social Security decision making requires advanced planning by individuals of all ages. It's important to clearly understand the...

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke

September 19, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Night Owl on the Town Gala, hosted by the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center!
Each year, we care for nearly 2,800 wild patients—including threatened and endangered species—and we need your help to continue this vital work. This year’s gala is more than just a night out; it’s a celebration of our shared commitment to wildlife conservation and rehabilitation. Proceeds from the event directly support our efforts to provide expert medical care to injured and orphaned animals, deliver public education programs that inspire coexistence with wildlife, train future conservationists, and conduct critical disease research in partnership with colleges and universities. Your support also helps us promote the protection of Virginia’s wild habitats and biodiversity. As a nonprofit, we rely on compassionate individuals like you to keep this mission alive. Let’s raise a glass—and raise the bar—for wildlife care and conservation.
At the 2026 Night Owl on the Town Gala you will:
6 p.m. – Try our signature cocktail and meet our amazing wildlife ambassadors during cocktail hour like a Red-tailed Hawk (Tuskegee), Great Horned Owl (Chessie), American Kestrel (Capt. Jack Sparrowhawk), Big Brown Bats (Beatrice &amp; Koda), or Eastern Kingsnake (Elv-hiss) just to name a few… 7 p.m. – Enjoy an elegant chef prepared seated dinner with choice of: Lemon Rosemary Statler Chicken with a white wine shallot demi glace (GF, DF) Seared Mahi with a garlic dill cream sauce, all day tomato (GF, DF) Braised Short Rib with caramelized tomato demi glace, pearl onions (GF) Vegetable Paella, roasted pearl onion, red pepper, spring, corn, zucchini, squash, tomato, cannellini beans, brown rice, tahini drizzle (VN, GF) Dessert Buffet with choices of lemon poppyseed layer cake with elderflower mousse and blackberry sauce, raspberry cheesecake with crushed pistachios and raspberry jam (GF), and a coconut caramel brownie with coconut cream (VN). ***All entrees come with a spring garden salad, roasted fingerling potatoes with ginger and mint (VN, GF), and oven roasted asparagus with shallot and pepitas (VN, GF). Participate in exciting silent and live auctions 7:30 p.m. – Live Auction with special guest auctioneer WSLS anchor, John Carlin 8:30 p.m. – Silent Auction Closes 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Lots music and dancing with one of Roanoke’s best bands, The Kings!!! And, as always, a few surprises that you’ll have to come see for yourself! You don’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a difference and have a fantastic time. Mark your calendars and join us at this year’s Night Owl on the Town Gala. It’s going to be a hoot!
*(Black tie optional)
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Local Event: Night Owl on the Town 2026

Night Owl on the Town 2026

September 19, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Night Owl on the Town Gala, hosted by the Southwest Virginia...

Jefferson Center

Rajasthani Caravan is a traditional folk music ensemble dedicated to the living musical heritage of Rajasthan, India. Rooted in the centuries-old Manganiyar tradition, the ensemble presents devotional and celebratory music passed down through generations of hereditary musicians from the Thar Desert region of western Rajasthan.
The ensemble brings together master musicians and cultural educators to share this rich tradition with audiences across the United States. Vocalist Dare Khan brings the soulful melodic heart of Manganiyar singing to the stage, while Kode Khan's kamayacha - a bowed string instrument central to Rajasthani folk music - adds deep, resonant texture. Jasu Khan anchors the group with traditional dholak and percussion, and Artistic Director Katrina Ji weaves dance and cultural storytelling into each performance.
Through concert, movement, and narrative, Rajasthani Caravan offers audiences not just a performance, but a genuine encounter with a remarkable and enduring musical culture.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156511/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents Rajasthani Caravan

Jefferson Center Presents Rajasthani Caravan

 Rajasthani Caravan is a traditional folk music ensemble dedicated to the living musical heritage of Rajasthan, India. Rooted...

JC Social Club is Jefferson Center's own signature dance party experience, born from a desire to transform Roanoke's beloved Fitzpatrick Hall into something unexpected: a full-on celebration. This is not a touring show or a ticketed concert in the traditional sense. It is a Jefferson Center original production, crafted to bring the community together for an electrifying night of music, movement, and connection.
At the heart of JC Social Club is the belief that great spaces deserve great parties. With a live DJ spinning across genres, a dazzling light show, and a full bar, the event turns one of the region's finest performance venues into a vibrant, inclusive dance floor. Adding a hands-on dimension, local favorites Dave and Donna Spangler, known as the Dancing Duo, lead guests in swing and line dance instruction. JC Social Club is Roanoke's invitation to show up, move, and celebrate together.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156550/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents JC Social Club Jeff Center Dance Party

Jefferson Center Presents JC Social Club Jeff...

 JC Social Club is Jefferson Center's own signature dance party experience, born from a desire to transform Roanoke's beloved...

Jefferson Center Presents JC Social Club Jeff Center Dance Party

*Ages 18+ for explicit content
Reggie Watts is one of the most original and boundary-pushing performers working today. Born in Stuttgart, Germany, and raised in Great Falls, Montana, Watts developed an early passion for music before discovering a singular talent for blending performance art, comedy, and live looping into something entirely his own. A trained musician, he builds intricate vocal soundscapes in real time using loop pedals and beatboxing, layering them beneath sharp, absurdist humor and surrealist storytelling.
Watts came to national prominence through his acclaimed Comedy Bang! Bang! appearances and his long-running role as bandleader on CBS's The Late Late Show with James Corden, a position he held for the show's entire run from 2015 to 2023. His solo specials, including "Reggie Watts: Spatial" on Netflix, have earned widespread critical praise. Celebrated by critics and fellow artists alike, Watts remains a one-of-a-kind voice in contemporary performance, consistently astonishing audiences across the globe.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156552/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents Reggie Watts

Jefferson Center Presents Reggie Watts

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Reggie Watts is one of the most original and boundary-pushing performers working today. Born in...

Jim Messina is a founding figure of American roots rock, whose fingerprints appear on some of the most beloved music of the late twentieth century. His career began behind the boards, producing and engineering recordings for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Buffalo Springfield, before he stepped in as the group's bass player. When Buffalo Springfield disbanded in 1968, Messina co-founded Poco with Richie Furay, helping invent the country rock genre with his expressive lead guitar work.
In 1971, a Columbia Records studio assignment paired Messina with an unknown singer-songwriter named Kenny Loggins. That collaboration became Loggins and Messina, one of the defining acts of the 1970s. The duo released eight albums, sold over 16 million records, and produced enduring hits including "Your Mama Don't Dance," "Danny's Song," and "Angry Eyes."
Today, Messina tours with his band The Road Runners, celebrating a legacy that spans five remarkable decades.
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Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Jim Messina

Jefferson Center Presents: Jim Messina

Jim Messina is a founding figure of American roots rock, whose fingerprints appear on some of the most beloved music of the...

Series: Star City Series With a voice that’s raw, powerful, and unmistakably soul-stirring, Leela James has carved out a singular space in music where classic soul meets contemporary R&amp;B. Since her breakout debut A Change Is Gonna Come in 2005, Leela has earned a reputation for blending deep, emotive storytelling with gritty vocals and timeless grooves. Influenced by legends like Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Chaka Khan, she channels the spirit of old-school soul while fearlessly pushing musical boundaries. ‍ Early in her career, she was honored by the legendary James Brown, who affectionately coined her “The Goddaughter of Soul,” recognizing her authentic voice and powerful connection to the roots of the genre. ‍ Ms. James has gone on to record and release seven LPs, delivering eight Top 20 R&amp;B radio singles, including two Number One tracks on the Billboard charts. Her 2021 single “Complicated” topped the Billboard Adult R&amp;B Songs chart for three consecutive weeks in the summer of that year, solidifying her reputation as a force in contemporary soul. ‍ Her beloved ballad “Fall For You” is now considered a modern classic and was certified Gold in October 2022, surpassing 500,000 units sold. Over the years, her music—including hits like “Don’t Want You Back” and “Say That” featuring Anthony Hamilton—has become synonymous with passion, authenticity, and emotional honesty. ‍ In 2014, Leela won The Soul Train Certified Award, and in 2021, she garnered an NAACP Image Award nomination for Best R&amp;B Collaboration. She earned another NAACP nomination in 2025 for her powerful single “Lookat Whatcha Done Now” featuring Kenyon Dixon, further cementing her role as a vital and enduring voice in modern soul.

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Leela James

Jefferson Center Presents: Leela James

Series: Star City Series With a voice that’s raw, powerful, and unmistakably soul-stirring, Leela James has carved out a...

Skylar Tang is a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader from the San Francisco Bay Area whose artistry has drawn comparisons to jazz's most revered voices - at just nineteen years old. Pursuing dual studies in History and Jazz Performance at Columbia University and The Juilliard School, Tang brings rare intellectual depth and emotional intelligence to every performance. She has shared the stage with legends including Joshua Redman, DeeDee Bridgewater, Sean Jones, and Rufus Reid, and was featured on Redman's acclaimed album "Words Fall Short". Her performance credits include Carnegie Hall, Dizzy's Club, the Kennedy Center, SFJAZZ, Davies Symphony Hall, and the Monterey Jazz Festival. Internationally, she has toured Europe and South Africa with Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra Jazz Band and completed a two-month residency at Expo 2025 Osaka. In 2022, Tang won the Essentially Ellington Student Composition/Arranging Contest and conducted her original work "Kaleidoscope" with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Skylar Tang

Jefferson Center Presents: Skylar Tang

Skylar Tang is a trumpeter, composer, and bandleader from the San Francisco Bay Area whose artistry has drawn comparisons to...

Phastek Performance

Høly River is the genre-defying musical project of multi-instrumentalists Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price, whose sound they call "Earth folk" - a term that says everything about where their music comes from and where it wants to take you. Drawing from drone pop, indie folk, world music, and ambient soundscapes, the duo weaves together harmonium-laced melodies, mouth-harp, and stomp-grass rhythms into something that feels less like a performance and more like a living ritual. Their music carries a clear and urgent message: humanity's need to reconnect with the natural world. Mystically political and wholeheartedly grassroots, Høly River has performed on festival stages and around backyard fire pits with equal ease and intention. Off the stage, Laney and Jameson are active environmental advocates and founders of Fonticello Food Forest, a thriving urban food forest in Richmond, VA dedicated to nature connection, education, and community access to fresh food.

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Høly River

Jefferson Center Presents: Høly River

Høly River is the genre-defying musical project of multi-instrumentalists Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price, whose sound they...

The Barter Players are the acclaimed touring ensemble of Barter Theatre, Virginia's official State Theatre and one of the longest-running professional theatres in the United States. Founded in 1933 by Robert Porterfield in Abingdon, Virginia, Barter Theatre has built a legacy of world-class professional performance rooted in accessibility, community, and exceptional storytelling.
The Barter Players carry that tradition on the road, bringing dynamic, no-holds-barred theatrical productions to audiences across the region and beyond. Known for their adaptability, high-energy performances, and intimate connection with audiences, the touring company tailors each show to its venue while delivering the same professional caliber that has made Barter Theatre a beloved institution.
Their productions are especially celebrated for captivating audiences of all ages, making them a perennial favorite for schools, families, and community venues. The Barter Players do not just perform, they transform every room they enter into a world of story.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156632/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Barter Players' Frosty - A Musical Adventure

Jefferson Center Presents: Barter Players'...

The Barter Players are the acclaimed touring ensemble of Barter Theatre, Virginia's official State Theatre and one of the...

Jefferson Center Presents: Barter Players' Frosty - A Musical Adventure

Fostek Performance Hall 541 Luck Avenue, Suite 221 Roanoke, VA 24016

Diane Cluck is an American singer-songwriter based in Virginia whose music occupies a singular space she calls "intuitive folk." Classically trained on scholarship at the Pennsylvania Academy of Music, Cluck began performing publicly in New York City in 2000, becoming a fixture at the legendary SideWalk Cafe on the Lower East Side alongside future luminaries like Regina Spektor and Kimya Dawson.
Her song "Monte Carlo" appeared on the Rough Trade Records anti-folk compilation "Anti-Folk Vol. 1" in 2002, and she has since collaborated with Jeffrey Lewis, CocoRosie, and Herman Dune while touring extensively across the US, UK, and Europe. NPR Music described her 2014 album "Boneset" as "as thrilling a showcase of Cluck's clawed, counterintuitive fingerpicking and elastic voice as anything she's ever released." The Village Voice called her "likely one of the most refined and elegant songwriters in all of neo-folkdom." She currently lives and teaches in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Diane will also be leading a free community workshop before her performance. Keep an eye on <a href="https://www.jeffcenter.org/education" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">jeffcenter.org/education</a> for more details.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156635/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Diane Cluck

Jefferson Center Presents: Diane Cluck

Diane Cluck is an American singer-songwriter based in Virginia whose music occupies a singular space she calls "intuitive...

Shaftman Performance Hall 541 Luck Avenue, Suite 221 Roanoke, VA 24016

Content Advisories: (V, SV) – Discussion and theatricalization of strong violence within a marriage.
She told her family she was going for a walk. She didn't mention the 2,168 miles. On September 25, 1955, Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, at 67 years old, became the first woman to solo thru-hike the entire Appalachian Trail, covering 14 states in 146 days wearing nothing but Keds sneakers. The Barter Players, the touring ensemble of Virginia's legendary Barter Theatre, bring Emma's astonishing true story to Shaftman Performance Hall with their signature wildly theatrical style, no-holds-barred acting, and unforgettable pre- and post-show cast interaction. This is American folk legend, live on stage.
The Barter Players are the acclaimed touring ensemble of Barter Theatre, Virginia's State Theatre and one of the longest-running professional theatres in the United States. Founded in 1933 by Robert Porterfield in Abingdon, Virginia, Barter Theatre earned its name during the Great Depression by accepting fresh produce and livestock as payment for admission. Today, The Barter Players carry that spirit of accessibility and artistic excellence on the road, bringing world-class theatrical productions to communities across the region and beyond.
Known for high-energy, no-holds-barred acting and exceptional storytelling that connects with audiences, The Barter Players are celebrated for their polished, inventive, and deeply human, productions. Every performances is rooted in the same commitment to powerful live theatre that has made Barter Theatre a Virginia institution for nearly a century.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156639/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Barter Players - Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

Jefferson Center Presents: Barter Players -...

Content Advisories: (V, SV) – Discussion and theatricalization of strong violence within a marriage.
She told her family she...

Jefferson Center Presents: Barter Players - Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk

Braxton Cook is a New York-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose music moves fluidly between jazz, R&amp;B, and neo-soul, earning him recognition as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary music. His 2025 album "Not Everyone Can Go" was hailed as a standout jazz-soul release by DownBeat, Jazziz, ESSENCE, VIBE, and NPR, which called it "a triumph" and praised Cook for turning personal journey into "a celebration of growth, artistry and appreciation."
A six-time NPR Tiny Desk performer and designated "Tiny Desk All-Star," Cook has also made his mark as a collaborator, contributing to Taylor Swift's "Lavender Haze" and Giveon's "Tryna Be." His work has been covered by The New Yorker, Forbes, BET, and FADER. Previous albums include "Somewhere In Between", "No Doubt", and "Who Are You When No One Is Watching?" - each deepening a catalog celebrated for its emotional honesty and artistic range.‍Happens on the following Dates: Apr 30, 2027, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Apr 30, 2027, 9:00pm to 10:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) <a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156663/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Braxton Cook

Jefferson Center Presents: Braxton Cook

Braxton Cook is a New York-based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist whose music moves fluidly between jazz, R&B, and neo-soul,...

Marshall Charloff and The Purple Xperience are widely regarded as the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world. Co-founded in Minneapolis in 2011 by Marshall Charloff and Matt "Doctor" Fink, keyboardist for Prince and The Revolution, the group has spent more than a decade performing for over one million fans across the United States and internationally.
Frontman Marshall Charloff is no ordinary tribute artist. Discovered at age 19 by producer Pepe Willie, the same mentor who discovered Prince, Charloff appears on 94 East recordings alongside Prince. A gifted multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer, he has written and recorded for the Grammy-winning Commodores and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Little Anthony and The Imperials. He has fronted 25 major North American symphonies performing Prince's catalog and was featured in two full-length PBS broadcasts.
Every Purple Xperience show is performed completely live and entirely untracked, delivering an electrifying, authentic experience night after night.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156642/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Jefferson Center Presents: Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience

Jefferson Center Presents: Marshall Charloff &...

Marshall Charloff and The Purple Xperience are widely regarded as the most celebrated tribute to Prince in the world....

Jefferson Center Presents: Marshall Charloff & Purple Xperience

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Grandparents' Day at the Museum of Transportation

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Virginia Museum of Transportation, 303 Norfolk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA

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Understanding the Basics of Social Security

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12:00 PM

Melrose Branch Library, 2502 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke, VA

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