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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026

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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 3rd of May.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Roanoke hosted the Community School’s 46th annual Strawberry Festival at Elmwood Park on Friday and Saturday to raise funds for lower tuition and enhanced student learning. The event featured sweet treats and student-made strawberry items amid strong community spirit.  WSLS 10

CULTURE NEWS

  • Taco’Ritas Festival returned to Roanoke at the Berglund Center on Saturday, offering live music by The Chupacabras and DJ Davis on the Flex Party Truck, food trucks serving tacos and beverages, and shopping vendors with $12.40 admission for adults and free entry for children 12 and under.  WSLS 10

EVENTS

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  • The Shoobies Live

    5:30-8:30 p.m. — Parkway Brewing Company — Free entry — Experience live music in a vibrant brewery setting with rotating food trucks.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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  • The Darkside Experience - Pink Floyd Tribute

    6:00 – 9:30 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Cost info not provided — Experience an authentic tribute to classic Pink Floyd that feels just like being there.

    Sat, 5/9/26

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  • Black Label Society Concert

    7-10:30 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets from $33.75 — Experience the electrifying heavy metal sounds of Black Label Society alongside Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel.

    Tue, 5/12/26

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  • Hands-On Process Improvement Workshop for Spanish Speakers

    8 AM – 12 PM — Virginia Western Community College — $275 — Engage in a hands-on workshop to learn effective process improvement techniques through interactive simulations.

    Wed, 5/13/26

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  • Leonard Blush and the Camelcals Live

    5:30-9:30 p.m. — Parkway Brewing Company — Check event page for pricing — Enjoy an energetic blend of rock and roll and country with Leonard Blush and the Camelcals.

    Thu, 5/14/26

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  • Gary Allan Concert

    8-9:30 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets starting at $31 — Experience the Southern rock sounds of Gary Allan live in concert.

    Sat, 5/16/26

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  • Dark Star Orchestra Concert

    6-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the live sounds of Dark Star Orchestra under the stars in Roanoke's favorite park.

    Tue, 5/19/26

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  • Gasoline Alley Festival

    8:30-11:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Free entry — Enjoy an outdoor celebration of music, arts, crafts, and family fun.

    Sat, 5/23/26

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  • 1964 The Tribute

    8:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Elmwood Park — Ticket info not specified — Experience the magic of The Beatles with this authentic tribute band recreating a live concert experience.

    Sun, 5/24/26

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  • Boogie on the Mountain: Kerosene Willy

    6-8 p.m. — Mill Mountain Discovery Center — Cost information not provided — Enjoy an evening of great music and food at the scenic Mill Mountain.

    Wed, 5/27/26

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