The Losers Club
Held at the Salem Center but not just for seniors. All adults are welcome. Every Tuesday 5 – 6 p.m. No registration fee with $3/month dues. Contact: Charlene Lester 540-293-7753.
Black Label Society
Heavy metal powerhouse Black Label Society will bring its blistering riffs and high-energy performance to the Salem Civic Center on Tuesday, May 12. The band will be joined by openers Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel. Tickets can be found at the Salem Civic Center box office and through Ticketmaster.
Parkside Picks
Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism will be holding Parkside Picks at Green Hill Park from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Coffee with Council
Salem City Councilman Hunter Holliday host’s Coffee with Council every month in the Salem Library Community Room. Going into its eighth month it has connected over 300 Salem citizens directly with members of Salem City Council, City Administrators, and Directors. The goal of Coffee with Council is to foster open, honest dialogue about the issues that matter most to Salem residents. Whether it is public safety, infrastructure, economic development, or quality-of life concerns, these gatherings provide an accessible and informal space to ask questions, share ideas, and stay informed.
Upcoming Citizen Forums: Thursday, May 14 6:00 – 7:30 guests include Councilman John Saunders, Director of Parks & Recreation John Shaner, Interim- Director of the Salem Electric Department Kevin Divers. All events will be held at the Salem Public Library Community Room.
All Salem residents are encouraged to attend, enjoy a cup of coffee, pastry and be part of the conversation shaping our city’s future.
Gary Allan in concert
Multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan returns to the Salem Civic Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Salem Civic Center Box Office and at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $14.92 to $134.75. A presale will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Ticketmaster.com with the code RUTHLESS.
Cub Scout Summer Day Camp
The Great Valley District of the Blue Ridge Mountains Council, Scouting America, will host a Cub Scout Summer Day Camp June 8-12 at Hope Tree Family Services, 931 Mt. Vernon Lane, Salem. The camp is open to youth entering first through fifth grade and will feature outdoor adventures, STEM activities, crafts, games, fishing, archery and nature programs. Tara Kelley serves as camp director.
The Dandelion Tour
Ella Langley will perform at the Salem Civic Center on Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m., with special guests Dylan Marlowe and Gabriella Rose. Tickets range from $53.50 to $123.50 and go on sale Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the Salem Civic Center box office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and online at Ticketmaster; additional fees may apply to online purchases.
Justin Moore
Justin Moore will return to the Salem Civic Center at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27. The multi platinum country artist last performed in Salem in 2017 during his “Hell on a Highway” Tour with Dylan Scott. Known for hits including “This Is My Dirt,” “You, Me, and Whiskey,” “Small Town USA” and “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” Moore’s show tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, at 10 a.m. Prices start at $39.50. Tickets are available at the Salem Civic Center box office, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and online through Ticketmaster.
Foreigner
The rock band Foreigner will return to the Salem Civic Center this fall as part of its 50th anniversary tour celebrating five decades of performances since the group’s first rehearsal in 1976. The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7:30 p.m. The band last performed in Salem in May 2023, playing a sold-out show featuring many of its best-known songs. Tickets may be purchased at the Salem Civic Center box office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online through Ticketmaster.
Public meetings
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 11.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on May 12.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 26.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on June 8.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on June 9.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on June 22.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 13.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on July 14.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 27.
