Good morning, Roanoke.

Downtown Roanoke is set for Star City Motor Madness today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as over 300 classic and custom rides take the streets; the event kicked off Friday at the Virginia Museum of Transportation — featuring live music, food trucks and fundraising for local nonprofits.

Today the Angels of Assisi Summer MEGA Adoption Event will run at the Berglund Center from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering free adoption specials on puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, and other small pets while Kelly Hamren from the RVA Street Bunny Society discusses the event on 7@four.

Southwest Virginia will host Fourth of July celebrations with fireworks, festivals and community events from July 2 to July 5 — officials advise early arrival as viewing areas often fill quickly.

Amthor International opened its new 33,000 sqft mounting facility in Gretna on Friday, creating 50 to 75 new jobs and promising more positions at its existing plant.

Production begins Monday morning as the company continues its expansion.

The Miss Virginia Pageant is underway at the Berglund Center in Roanoke with preliminary competitions ending today (June 27) and finals set to crown new titleholders tomorrow night.

The Salem RidgeYaks are hosting Wildlife Night to spotlight the hellbender salamanders and share local wildlife insights with attendees.

The event will take place soon at the Salem Ridge venue.

Carilion Clinic and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute hosted a workshop today at the FBRI campus where researchers from Japan explored theranostic treatments for brain and urologic cancers & promoted customizable therapy.

The clinic plans to boost clinical trials and open a standalone cancer center by 2028.

Kristy Cox Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — $20 General Admission (+fees) — Experience the electrifying blend of bluegrass, country, and Americana from the 'Queen of Bluegrass'.

The Broken Hearts - Tom Petty Tribute

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Dr. Pepper Park — Cost info not specified — Celebrate the music of Tom Petty with a tribute band from his home state of Florida.

Delta Dental Party in Elmwood

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Elmwood Park — $10 admission, kids free — Enjoy a lively evening of beach bands and family-friendly activities in a vibrant park atmosphere.

Luke Schneider Live Performance

8-11 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — $12 ADV/$15 DOS — Experience the celestial sounds of Nashville's ambient pedal-steel artist.

Pilates in the Park

8:00 – 8:45 AM — Wasena Park — Free entry — Start your day with refreshing Pilates moves and community connection in the park.

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Concert

10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — Dr. Pepper Park — Kids 12 and under free — Experience a day of music with Aaron Lewis in the Northwest ACE Summer Concert Series.

Billy Strings Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Berglund Center — Mobile delivery tickets only — Enjoy an evening of exceptional bluegrass music with no opener.

Cooper Alan Concert

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Dr. Pepper Park — Free for kids 12 & under with an adult — Experience the creative sounds of rising country star Cooper Alan at the Northwest Ace Summer Concert Series.

Umphrey's McGee Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Exchange — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-blurring grooves of Umphrey's McGee at Roanoke's premier music venue.

An Evening with Webb Wilder

8-9:30 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — $15 ADV | $20 Day of Show — Experience Americana Rock and Roll with Roots Rock Royalty Webb Wilder.