THURSDAY
5PTS Sanctuary Revival: Empire Strikes Brass
New Orleans-style horn band returns from its home base, Asheville, North Carolina. Saxophonist, singer and James River High School graduate Debrissa McKinney returns with the group.
Details: 7:30 p.m. 5 Points Music Sanctuary, Roanoke. $18-$25 reserved seating, $14 general admission via seetickets.us/07082021. 795-5618, info@5pointsmusic.com, empirestrikesbrass.com
William Seymour
Details: 6 p.m. Big Lick Brewing Co., Roanoke. Free. 562-8383, biglickbrewingco.com, facebook.com/WilliamSeymourOfficial
Grand Ole Uproar
Details: 9:30 p.m. Martin’s Downtown, Roanoke. Free. 985-6278, martinsdowntown.com, thegrandoleuproar.com
The Walkaways
Details: 7:30 p.m. Masonic Amphitheatre, Clifton Forge. $30 via historicmasonictheatre.com. 862-5655, thewalkaways.com
As pandemic restrictions lifted and vaccination rates rose, organizers charged ahead with their plans. And on Sunday, athletes will swim in Carvins Cove, bike along the Blue Ridge Parkway and