This weekend in Roanoke, VA

Recognized as a leading high school cheer competition in Virginia, this annual invitational gathers standout teams from across the region in Vinton, Virginia. Hosted by the William Byrd High School Cheerleading Team and Booster Club, it offers a full day of lively competition, good sportsmanship, and community spirit.

Teams of coworkers, friends, and families gather at Roanoke-Blacksburg Airport to tow an 82-ton aircraft in support of Special Olympics Virginia athletes. The Southwest Virginia Plane Pull centers on teamwork and community spirit as participants take the ropes and demonstrate their encouragement for the athletes.

The food pantry opens once a month.

SWVA Pride Fest celebrates five years at the Salem Civic Center with a colorful, community-centered event. Look for electrifying drag performances alongside live music, local food trucks with popular bites, and a lively market featuring regional artists and makers. Animal lovers can connect with adoptable pets and enjoy animal encounters, plus horseback rides and a hands-on petting zoo. A dedicated family zone is full of games and surprises. The festival is free to attend and goes on rain or shine, honoring five years of Pride in Southwest Virginia and remaining open to everyone.

At LancerLot Sports Complex, this Learn to Skate session welcomes kids, teens, and adults at any level, from first timers to those looking to improve. Coaches who hold certifications provide instruction designed to boost confidence and develop solid skating basics in a welcoming, safety conscious setting. Registration includes skate rental. Helmets are not supplied and are strongly recommended for beginners.

Take part in a One Piece Deck Limited event at BLADE Gaming. Entry is $5, and the tournament features three rounds using the Swiss format. The top 10 leaders are not legal for this event, and that list may rotate, so players can confirm the current bans on arrival if unsure. Prizes are offered as a booster pack or store credit. If cards are needed for a build, advance ordering is available.

A recurring Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament at BLADE Gaming features a Swiss format adjusted to the number of players. The entry fee is typically $5, and on certain weeks the regular tournament is replaced by specialty events such as Release events, OTS Championships, or YCS VIP qualifiers. Participants receive OTS packs, and each victory earns a booster pack.

This weekly Standard format event uses Swiss pairings that scale with attendance, and prizes are awarded based on final record. Entry is $5, while kids in the junior division play for free, and every participant receives a Promo Pack. At times, specialty events such as Cups, Challenges, or Pre-releases will replace the regular gathering, so schedules may vary.

This weekly event features a three round Swiss format with a $5 entry fee, and a booster pack awarded for each win. At times, specialty events will replace the regular schedule, so check the event schedule or the Bandai TCG+ app for the latest updates.

Big Something brings its genre-blending rock show to 5PTS Outdoors at The Dog Bowl. Tickets from the Grateful for Biggie event will be accepted, and children 12 and under get in free. Originating in the North Carolina countryside, the six-piece blends big rhythms with soaring guitars, EWI, synths, horns, and powerful vocals, moving through alternative rock, funk, reggae, jazz, electronica, and heavy metal. Their seven-album run spans Stories from the Middle of Nowhere, the self-titled Big Something, Truth Serum, Tumbleweed, The Otherside, and Escape, with songs like Song For Us and Love Generator earning millions of streams. Festival appearances include Sweetwater 420 Fest, Lock’n, Electric Forest, Peach Music Festival, Summer Camp, and High Sierra, along with a decade of their own festival, The Big What?. This show is part of a community series supported by sponsors including Steel Dynamics, L. O'ppleman, NSR Realty Team, Williams DeLoatche, P.C., AO Smith, Alkeme Insurance, Herc Rentals, James River Equipment, Lauris Online, Parker Design Group, Renewal By Andersen of Central VA & Roanoke, Room For Improvement, Small Batch Liquidations, Town Center Tap House, Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer, Dominion Risk Advisors, Glofiber Business, Lionberger Construction, Marsh McLennan Agency, Roanoke Fruit & Produce, TIDY Services, VRC Properties, Black Dog Salvage, Brown Hound Tree Service/Slab Slayers, Clean Valley Council, Location Services Group, Salem Cycle Center, Salem Printing, Scratch Biscuit Company, Trail Taps, Treble Makers Music, and Two Roosters Kettle Corn.

Mingle at the Market wraps up the season with an outdoor street party at Vinton Farmers' Market, filled with live music, food, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Solacoustix brings soulful, high energy acoustic sounds, and Chris Keaton & The Millennials add their own lively set to the lineup. Expect refreshing choices from a beverage truck, savory options from local food trucks, and sweet treats from Get Glazed Donuts, along with shopping from local vendors. Bring lawn chairs and dancing shoes for an easygoing night of music and mingling. No pets are allowed, and a valid ID is required.

The Red Back Concert is a family-friendly event at the Worship Center, open to attendees of all ages.

Local author John J. Maurer visits the store to talk about his debut novel, Enter Infernum. Set in 1970 Indianapolis, the story begins with a series of ritual murders that draws forensic specialist Paul Randolph and the homicide unit into a mystery pointing to a menace older and darker than any human culprit. As arcane symbols, esoteric lore, and long-buried legends come to light, the case becomes a struggle against forces that were never meant to be awakened. A young girl named Sissy is swept into the mounting terror, her quiet days shadowed by old tales and watchful beings. Years later, an enigmatic manuscript lands on an editor’s desk and may hold the key to the terrible truth. Blending crime, mythology, and the supernatural, Enter Infernum offers a chilling plunge into the unknown.

The Spot on Kirk kicks off the ¡MÚSICA Y CULTURA! series with a double header featuring IréSon and Africa Unplugged. The series is supported by Latinas Network in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond, with additional help from Live Music Society in developing the series.

Roanoke Valley Cars and Coffee brings together car enthusiasts for its next meet. Every type of vehicle is invited, regardless of make or model. With only a few gatherings left in the 2026 season, this is among the final chances to take part.

Settle into a calming yoga session in the museum atrium led by local artist and instructor Bonny Branch. Please bring your own mat. Admission is $10 for the public, $5 for museum members and youth, and free for museum volunteers. Since the class occurs outside regular museum hours, use the security entrance at the rear of the building. If you did not register online beforehand, plan to check in and pay on arrival.

Yoga returns to Parkway Brewing with a Sunday morning flow led by Laura from Uttara Yoga in Roanoke. Settle into a guided practice that brings movement and focus to the start of the day.

Savor an award-winning Sunday brunch set in the historic Regency Room, named to OpenTable’s list of the Top 100 Brunch Restaurants in America and celebrated as a can’t-miss way to brunch in Roanoke. Enjoy live entertainment alongside a chef-driven, rotating selection of breakfast and lunch favorites, a live carving station, and a made-to-order scrambled egg station. Pair the feast with brunch cocktails like Irish Coffee, Mimosas, Bloody Marys, and more. It is well suited for celebrations, friendly catch-ups, or a simple treat. Reservations are strongly recommended at 540.853.8280. Pricing is $38 for adults, $16 for children 12 and under, and complimentary for children under 5.

A no-cost Commander hangout focused on casual games and community. Sign in through Magic Companion when you arrive, then enjoy meeting new play partners and sparking a few lighthearted cardboard rivalries. Keep the atmosphere friendly... table flipping is off-limits.

BLADE Gaming hosts a weekly One Piece constructed event with four rounds of Swiss. The entry fee is $5. All participants receive a promo pack, and each win awards either a booster pack or store credit. This is the standard weekly offering and may occasionally be replaced by a prerelease or other special One Piece event. Players who need cards can place an order in advance and pick it up upon arrival.

An outdoor acoustic guitar pull and song circle that began when COVID arrived continues as a relaxed, welcoming tradition. Musicians and music lovers gather on the grassy area across from the lower observation deck at Mill Mountain Star to share songs and celebrate music together. Both originals and covers are encouraged, and participants range from touring professionals to those who have never performed on a stage. Listeners are invited to enjoy the music even without playing or singing. Plan to park in the lower lot near the lower deck and bring a folding chair, a cool beverage, and bug spray. Expect a laid-back atmosphere with a refreshing breeze and views from high above the city. Start times shift with the season, beginning in the afternoon and adjusting as days grow longer and hotter. If the weather does not cooperate, the plan is to use the Discovery Center first or the picnic shelter behind the Star just off the path. In the case of severe conditions such as thunder, lightning, or high winds, the gathering relocates to 3rd Street Coffeehouse. Now in its 40th year, 3rd Street Coffeehouse is a volunteer-run nonprofit listening room with no cover charge. Contributions to the tip bucket are appreciated when possible and help sustain the music, though everyone is welcome whether or not they can contribute. Appreciation is extended to the City of Roanoke and to Gretch Boeren at the Discovery Center for their support.

This weekly Flesh and Blood constructed event at BLADE Gaming features three rounds of Swiss with a $5 entry fee. Participants receive a booster pack for each match win and a gem pack for playing.

At BLADE Gaming, this event features three Swiss-style rounds with a five dollar entry fee. Earn a booster pack for each match you win, so every round brings a fresh chance at prizes.