Good morning, Roanoke.

Roanoke residents can join a range of events this week including live theater, music, art exhibitions, and other gatherings scheduled from today through September 3.

The calendar highlights activities at local venues such as community theaters, art studios, and public spaces—offering options that cater to various interests.

The local nonprofit The Least of These Ministries will host its fifth annual Dining with Dignity event on Friday, October 11 at Elmwood Park to provide a fine dining meal with linens, real dinnerware and servers in bow ties + they plan to honor up to 150 unsheltered people.

Dinner service starts at 5 p.m. + organizers seek sponsors and donations of entrees from local restaurants.

Brent Watts retired from Your Hometown Station after decades of weather reporting—he will join Botetourt County as Director of Communications while Justin Povick takes over as chief meteorologist in late September.

Tuesday marked 10 years since WDBJ 7 Reporter Alison Parker and Photographer Adam Ward were fatally shot at Smith Mountain Lake while reporting a story— their memory continues to inspire the community.

Kurt James Davis—a homeless man—admitted to killing an 80-year-old South Roanoke woman and will face up to life in prison when he is sentenced later.

A wanted man was arrested on August 26 in Roanoke in connection to a drug and gun bust—police said the arrest followed an investigation.

Roanoke County offices, libraries, and the circuit court will be closed on Monday, September 1 for Labor Day + no trash collection will occur that day.

Parks and Recreation & Tourism agencies will operate on modified hours while the McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle runs and CORTRAN services are unavailable.

Virginia State Police welcomed Vader, a trained Labrador retriever donated by Mutts with a Mission—who completed extensive training— to join the Critical Incident Stress Management team and help lower stress among officers.

Roanoke city officials announced a new traffic pattern on Route 220 at Valley Avenue—Southern Hills Drive that will ease congestion and improve safety.

The change will take effect later and more details will follow.

Icons of Country Tribute Night

7-11 p.m. — Jefferson Center — Admission details on event website — Celebrate the best of country music with tributes to Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, and Miranda Lambert.

Tyler Hubbard Live

7:30-9 p.m. — Elmwood Park — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening with national artist Tyler Hubbard as part of the Budweiser Summer Series.

Chase Rice Concert

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges — Tickets required — Enjoy the energetic country sounds of Chase Rice live in Roanoke.

Southern Culture On The Skids Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets required — Experience an energetic evening with the legendary Southern Culture On The Skids, a band with Roanoke roots, delivering their signature rock and roll sounds.

Roanoke Valley Brick Convention

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM — Salem Civic Center — Tickets $15 online, $20 day of — Discover the ultimate LEGO experience with massive displays and hands-on activities.

Crash The Cove Paddle Race

8 AM – 2 PM — Carvins Cove Natural Reserve — Registration required — Compete in the inaugural paddle race featuring a 2 mile sprint and a 5 mile distance challenge.

K92 Laugh Lounge Comedy Show

7:30-11:30 p.m. — The Grandin Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of standup comedy with nationally touring comedian Jeremy Alder.

ALABAMA Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a classic American band’s rags-to-riches story live on stage.

Clem Snide Concert

8-10 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Cost not listed — Enjoy an Americana music night with the renowned Clem Snide band.

Symphony Under the Stars

6-9 PM — Elmwood Park Amphitheater — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening of music under the stars with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.