July 20 to July 26, 2009

YOUR WEEK IN EVENTS IS WAITING! So get out there and heart your community! If you want to see everything happenin’ in our greater Roanoke Valley and beyond, check out our main calendar of events here or for the best of the best, pick up A Useful Paper today! It’s all FREE, yo!

TUESDAY

Grass Monkey

Time: 10pm
Place: Blues BBQ Co., 107 Market St., Roanoke, VA
Price: FREE
Info: A super energetic bluegrass / newgrass group that plays every Tuesday at Blues BBQ Co. If you think you can get away with seeing this band and not dancing along, you’re in for a surprise!
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WEDNESDAY

Break Dance Lessons

Time: 6pm (Kids), 7pm (Adults)
Place: The Water Heater, 813 5th Street SW, Roanoke, VA
Price: $5
Info: DC and Danny teach pop-locking and b-boying basics for kids and adults every other Wednesday. Whether you’re a beginner or you know how to tear it up, head out, join up and rock out.
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Chris Ayer LIVE

Time: 8:30pm
Place: 202 Market, 202 Market Street, Roanoke, VA
Price: $5
Info: On tour from New York City. “Part street poet, part armchair philosopher, the indie singer/songwriter will leave you smiling whether you feel like smiling or not. You gotta love this guy… ” All ages are welcome.
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THURSDAY

Wine and Wonder!

Time: 5:30pm
Place: Taubman Museum of Art / Norah’s Cafe, 110 Salem Ave, SE, Roanoke, VA
Price: FREE
Info: B. Scott Crawford leads a discussion about one work of art in the museum’s permanent collection – this is a lively discussion where wine and appetizers are available. Every Thursday.
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FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Spice World (Midnight Movie)

Time: 11:55pm
Place: Grandin Theatre, 1310 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA
Price: $6.50
Info: Stop pretending, we know you secretly love it. A Hard Day’s Night for the nineties, Spice World follows Baby, Scary, Sporty, Ginger, and Posh around London the day before a major concert.
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SATURDAY

Grandin Village Community Market

Time: 8am-Noon
Place: Upper Parking Lot Behind Surf and Turf, Westover Ave., Roanoke, VA
Info: Featuring local produce, goods, arts, and crafts. Meet local farmers, take home delicious food,visit your neighbors, and enjoy the village! Through September.
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Touch a Truck… wheels, wings and water!

Time: 10am
Place: Roanoke County’s Green Hill Park, 2699 Harborwood Drive, Salem, VA
Price: FREE
Info: Kids and adults may see, touch, and interact while learning about dozens of cool vehicles plus have fun in the Firemen’s Foam, misting tent and water spray.
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Blue Ridge Bash

Time: All Day
Place: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing, 11176 Peaceful Valley Road, New Castle, VA
Info: Adventure races, outdoor expo, and family fun weekend with good food, 900’ zip line, climbing wall & rappell tower, tubing on Craig Creek, and more! A whole day’s worth of fun!
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Dinner A L’Art Series: 19th Century Portraits

Time: 6pm
Place: Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave, SE, Roanoke, VA
Price: $100
Info: An intriguing time full of art, music, dining, and theater. Spend a unique evening set in the 1800’s in connection with 19th century portraits in American Art from the museum’s permanent collections.
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2nd Impressions

Time: 8pm
Place: Kirk Avenue Music Hall, 22 Kirk Ave., Roanoke, VA
Price: $8
Info: Roanoke’s hottest R&B band, with a combined 30+ years of professional experience. From opening for the popular R&B singer, Lenny Williams to singing backup for Patti Labelle and the legendary BB King.
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SUNDAY

Wahine Dance Class

Time: 3pm
Place: The Water Heater, 813 5th Street SW, Roanoke, VA
Price: $35 includes pareo/wrap, practice CD and 1st month’s fee
Info: Students will learn ancient Hula Kahiko, Hula Auana and Tahitain dancing, language and culture of Hawai’i and Tahiti. Every Sunday. (Teen/Adult Class)
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Keiki Kids Dance Class

Time: 4:15pm
Place: The Water Heater, 813 5th Street SW, Roanoke, VA
Price: Members: $15 a month, Drop in: $5 per class
Info: Basic Hawai’ian and Tahitian movement class for boys and girls ages 4 to 11. Students will also begin to learn the language, culture of Hawai’i and Tahiti. Every Sunday.