Life in the Roanoke Region of Virginia

GET2KNOWNOKEFEST ☀️🎶 We’re teaming up with NokeFest to give you a full summer weekend with your people. You could win: • 4 weekend passes to NokeFest (June 12–14 in Salem, VA) • Yellow “ROANOKE” sweatshirt • Get2KnowNoke Lego kit, Nokebook & sticker set How to enter: • Follow us + @nokefest • Share this post to your story • Tag the 3 people you’d bring in the comments BONUS ENTRY: tell us what else you’re excited for this summer. Winner announced on May 21! Good luck, Noke <3

ORDER UR MERCH! Pre-order sale ends on May 29th, get ‘em before they’re gone! (Link in bio)

Can we talk about the effects the Daisy Art Parade has on the brain for a second??? 😭🌼✨ Because what even IS this level of joy. A parade full of artists, aerialists, musicians, families, puppets, pups, dancers, and wildly creative humans all gathering together in Roanoke??? Yeah. Heart = FULL. This is the kind of stuff that makes people fall in love with this valley. The color. The creativity. The talent. The feeling that everyone belongs here. We are OBSESSED with everything the Daisy Art Parade represents. Please go next year. It’s the absolute best 🌈 Here’s who we saw, tag who we missed: @daisyartparade @artinroanoke @roanokeculturalendowment @artprojectroanoke @visitvbr @city_of_roanoke @iheartse @latinasnetworkofficial @roanokebeartheatre @harrisonmuseum @make_roanoke @shakespeareintheyard @aretepolefit @oldsouthwestroanoke @chaoscornerva @feedingswva @theladiesnoke

Live from the 5ive event details🔥🎤 •Where? The Spot on Kirk •When? Saturday June 6th, 2026 •Doors open at 7:30, show starts at 8 •Host? @ewillamped •DJ? @vibrant_tydye Get your tickets now, link in bio🔗 🎟️

The mic is calling once again… LATTES & LYRICS returns for another night of poetry, music, storytelling, and community at the historic Fishburn Mansion 🔥 📍 714 13th St 📅 May 22nd ⏰ 7PM 💰 Pay What You Want 🎙️ Open mic sign-up starts at 6:45 Featuring: 🔥 Just Some Random Dude 🔥 Taye The Truth Whether you’re pulling up to perform or just catch the vibe, this is a space for real voices and real connection. Open Mic sign up link in our bio. 🎙️☕️ #LattesAndLyrics #Poems #Coffee #SpokenWord #Hiphop

We interrupt your scrolling for a VERY important question… Where do we get hot dogs this summer?? Don’t gatekeep and drop your go-to spot please and thank you!! 🥰🌭👇 #hotdogsummer #roanoke

Let’s Walk! And Talk! And Get Ice Cream! 🍦 Join us for May’s Move & Mingle: Walk and Talk. It’s a laid back ladies event made for good conversation, fresh air, and a rewarding sweet treat. We’ll be walking along the Roanoke River Greenway, starting at River’s Edge North to Blue Cow Ice Cream Co. and back. Grab your bestie, your sister, your mom, or bring the kiddos along for a fun afternoon out. Whether you come with your crew or show up solo, you’ll leave with full hearts and a satisfied sweet tooth!

Ladies of Roanoke… are you also tired of saying “we should hang sometime” and then never hanging? Same. 😅 So we made The Ladies Noke, a woman-led social group for making real friends through shared experiences. Art nights. Wellness hangs. Social adventures. Zero awkward energy. Andddd our Yap & Sip is back for round FOUR 🍻✨ Join us on Thursday, May 14th at @goldencactusbrewing at 6 PM. Come solo or bring a friend — either way, you’ll leave with new connections and good vibes 💛 RSVP at the link in our bio!

It’s time to sign up for Onboard!!! ☀️⛱️🌭🍹🎓 The schedule this year is sooooo good, and we definitely want you (and your work bestie) there. Best part is you might not even have to pay for it. Reach out and tell us you’re interested, and we can message your employer (but you gotta do it ✨now✨). More info in our bio. #onboard #roanoke #summerprogram

Need ideas for things to do with your bestie? 👯‍♀️ Here’s our list: ☕️ Grab a coffee at @altarcoffeeva (the strawberry latte??? Omg) 🌮 Tacos from @lacasadelburritotaco (perfect for a lunch-yap sesh) 🧗‍♀️ Climbing date at @riverrockclimbing (soo many laughs guaranteed) 🥤 Go to a @milkshake.roa dance class with getlitwithgab or go hang out at one of their events!! 👁️ Group tattoos at @electriceyecustomtattoos besties for life!🤞 🍹 Drinks at @mariscosnayarit.roanoke (has anyone tried their soft-serve margaritas yet??) 🪩 @nyaeverything events are always sooo fun and intentional 👏 Go to a local performance! Find a cool event and actually go to it. (@theparkdanceclub and @starrhillroanoke always have something going on) 💅 @theladiesnoke has been popping off with all kinds of fun events. You must go to one!! ☝️ 🎤 Come to our Q2 Social on June 24 @oldesalembrewing What did we miss?? 👇 Send this to your bestie and make some plans!! 🫶

From Friday at 5pm to unplugged by sunset, all within an hour of Roanoke 🏕️ 2 days of exploring Natural Bridge State Park & camping in the Jefferson National Forest in 60 seconds 🫶🏼 P.S. Did you know you can check out a @vastateparks pass from your local library?!

The Ladies Noke is joining the Daisy Art Parade!! Come parade with us in downtown Roanoke in the most colorful, creative, joy-filled event of the season! PARADE DETAILS 🎨 Parade lineup begins at 11:00 AM 🌼 Parade starts at 12:00 PM 📍 WHERE TO MEET If you’re parading with the Ladies Noke, meet us at the tennis courts by 11:30 AM so we’re ready to line up and step off at noon! 👀 Look for a colorful sign and lots of umbrella jellyfish 🪼🪼🪼 🚗 PARKING Best place to park: 6 Riverside Circle Parking Lot (located across the street from the event grounds) 👗 WHAT TO BRING / WEAR ✨ Dress to the theme (check the mood board!) 🎨 Bring your own parade art OR help us carry and parade the art already made 💛 Bring your kids, partners, friends or come solo! This is a very family-friendly event. 🎪 AFTER THE PARADE Stick around and enjoy the rest of the festival! There will be booths to explore and a stage with music 🎶 ☀️🌧️ this is a rain or shine event!! 🌼Let’s show up, stand out, and bring the art to life 💛 DM me if you have any questions or concerns! Drop a 🪼if you plan on coming!!