Queer Dance Roanoke is excited to be partnering with Dancing with Lane to build a Queer Tango dance community in Roanoke. Come learn the Argentine Tango, a gender-norm defying dance where anyone can lead of follow, at Ursula’s Cafe!

Beginning lessons will be held on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays in April & May. You must sign up to attend - No Partner Necessary! Lessons: $48 early registration / $15 per drop-in class.

FREE practice sessions will be held 6-7 PM before Ursula’s Open Mic nights on April 10 and May 22. Visit Queer Dance Roanoke on Facebook for complete schedule.

Grab a hot tea, relax, and join us for a staged reading of a new play by Ami Trowell. This humorous play contains adult language and material, discussions of aging, body image and poison ivy.

FREE and open to the public. Run time is approximately 55 mins. This play reading is part of the Down by Downtown Festival.

Queer Dance Roanoke is excited to be partnering with Dancing with Lane to build a Queer Tango dance community in Roanoke. Come learn the Argentine Tango, a gender-norm defying dance where anyone can lead of follow, at Ursula’s Cafe!

Beginning lessons will be held on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays in April & May. You must sign up to attend - No Partner Necessary! Lessons: $48 early registration / $15 per drop-in class.

FREE practice sessions will be held 6-7 PM before Ursula’s Open Mic nights on April 10 and May 22. Visit Queer Dance Roanoke on Facebook for complete schedule.

Join Ursula’s Cafe for a night of music, poetry, and much more! Come out and share something you’re proud of or show your support for our amazing community of creatives. Beverages and desserts will be available.

Hosted by Dina Hackley-Hunt. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated!

Come early for Tango Prácticas at 6:00 pm: FREE! practice sessions hosted by Queer Dance Roanoke.

Queer Dance Roanoke is excited to be partnering with Dancing with Lane to build a Queer Tango dance community in Roanoke. Come learn the Argentine Tango, a gender-norm defying dance where anyone can lead of follow, at Ursula’s Cafe!

Beginning lessons will be held on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays in April & May. You must sign up to attend - No Partner Necessary! Lessons: $48 early registration / $15 per drop-in class.

FREE practice sessions will be held 6-7 PM before Ursula’s Open Mic nights on April 10 and May 22.

Join Ursula’s Cafe for a special open mic event presented by The Listening. If you had a room full of people willing to listen to you, what would you say? Everyone is invited to come share…and listen.

Sign-ups start at 6:30 pm. Beverages and desserts will be available. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated!

Join Ursula’s Cafe for a night of music, poetry, and much more! Come out and share something you’re proud of or show your support for our amazing community of creatives. Beverages and desserts will be available.

Sign-ups start at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Dina Hackley-Hunt. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated!

Join us for an evening of T-rex-errific music while you enjoy a warm beverage or bowl of soup.

No admission. Donations appreciated.

Join Ursula’s Cafe for a night of music, poetry, and much more! Come out and share something you’re proud of or show your support for our amazing community of creatives.

Sign-ups start at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Dina Hackley-Hunt. Free and open to the public. Donations appreciated!

Join us for a hilarious night of laughter at the R.aw E.ntertaining A.uthentic L.asting Comedy Show at Ursula's Cafe in Roanoke. Hosted by LA Josh Preston.

Featuring a lineup of talented comedians who will tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches. No cover charge! Tips Appreciated! For more information visit The REAL Funny on Facebook.

Looking for something fun and out of the ordinary to do this Valentine’s Day? Usrula’s Cafe is hosting a donate what you can improvisation workshop on February 14th. Couples are encouraged to attend together and singles are welcome! In this interactive workshop we will will play improv games focused on fun, partnership, communication and active listening. No previous improvisation experience necessary.

Suggested donation $15/person or $25/couple. Come with a friend, loved one or partner! Email ursulascaferoanoke@gmail.com to save your spot.

Join us for an evening of artistic expression facilitated by Olin Hall Galleries’ “Curator Off Duty” program. Artists and crafters of all levels are invited to bring works-in-progress and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available. Donations accepted.

Join us for an evening of smooth music and tasty treats. Enjoy Jazz Explorations of the Misfits with Ursula’s very own Jordan Fallon.

No admission. Donations appreciated.

Join Ursula’s Cafe for a night of music, poetry, and much more! Come out and share or show your support. Sign-ups start at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Dina Hackley-Hunt. Donations appreciated!

SPECIAL SATURDAY NIGHT EVENT! Join us for a night of improv and stand-up comedy, featuring Big Lick Conspiracy and comedians Taylor Reschka & Garrett Brumsfield.

Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:30 pm. This wintertime fundraiser for Ursula’s Cafe is open to the public. No reservation necessary Suggestion donation: $10.

Join Ursula’s Cafe for a night of music, poetry, and much more! Come out and share or show your support. Sign-ups start at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Dina Hackley-Hunt. Donations appreciated!

Dance the holiday stress away at Malinda’s Have a Merry Merengue Dance Party at Ursula’s Cafe! Kaleidoscope Dance's monthly events are queer led, queer affirming, and queer CELEBRATING! Allies to the LGBTQ+ community are always welcome. Visit Kaleidoscope Dance’s Facebook event page for details.

Pay-what-you-can ($10 suggested donation), cash or card.

Join us for a hilarious night of laughter at the R.aw E.ntertaining A.uthentic L.asting Comedy Show at Ursula's Cafe in Roanoke.

Featuring a lineup of talented comedians who will tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches. No cover charge! Tips Appreciated! For more information visit The REAL Funny on Facebook.

Join the Southwest Virginia LGBTQ+ History Project for the launch of a podcast episode produced by Roanoke College Public History students. Free to public. No RSVP needed.

Come on out for a free meal and a podcast listening party! This episode is all about unhoused LGBTQ+ folks in the valley and surrounding areas.

Join Kaleidoscope Dance's T-Dance Thursdays, a queer centered dance space for LGBTQ+ folx and allies. Lessons are beginner friendly and newbies to dance are most welcome! This week we welcome queer guest instructor Chris Voirol from Lynchburg, VA.

Cost: Pay-what-you-can ($10 suggested donation). All donations will go to the amazing work of Ursula's Cafe and an LGBTQ+ organization (rotates monthly). Cash/card at Ursula's!

Get ready for a night of laughter and good vibes at the R.aw E.ntertaining A.uthentic L.asting Comedy Show at Ursula's Cafe in Roanoke. Come see a group of talented comedians who will tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches.

Featuring: Patrick Logan, Grampy, Bryan Williams, Jared Hazen, and hosted by LA Josh Preston. No cover charge! Tips Appreciated! For more information visit The REAL Funny on Facebook.

Enjoy an evening of fantasy flute presented by Peak Music & Wellness. Krystine Smith uses an array of classical, bamboo, and wooden flutes paired with effects pedals to create improvised, relaxing music, inviting you to escape into a world of imagination with the music.

Food and drinks available. Donations accepted.

“Nightmares”

Soul Sessions is an open space for one to let their soul be free and their voice be heard through open mic poetry, music, and community outreach. This season we want to challenge our audience to do some homework with our theme nights. We will still accept all types of submissions, except for hate speech. Food and drinks available. Donations accepted.

Join Kaleidoscope Dance's T-Dance Thursdays, a queer centered dance space for LGBTQ+ folx and allies. Lessons are beginner friendly and newbies to dance are most welcome!

Cost: Pay-what-you-can ($10 suggested donation). All donations will go to the amazing work of Ursula's Cafe and an LGBTQ+ organization (rotates monthly). Cash/card at Ursula's!

Find complete details HERE.

Get ready to laugh your socks off at the R.aw E.ntertaining A.uthentic L.asting Comedy Show at Ursula's Cafe in Roanoke.

Featuring: Jon Pruett, Jeremy Nelson, Suze Eliza, Joe Bridges. Hosted by: LA Josh Preson.

No cover charge! Tips Appreciated! For more information visit The REAL Funny on Facebook.

“Dreams”

Soul Sessions is an open space for one to let their soul be free and their voice be heard through open mic poetry, music, and community outreach. This season we want to challenge our audience to do some homework with our theme nights. We will still accept all types of submissions, except for hate speech. Food and drinks available. Donations accepted.

“My Life The Movie”

Soul Sessions is an open space for one to let their soul be free and their voice be heard through open mic poetry, music, and community outreach. This season we want to challenge our audience to do some homework with our theme nights. We will still accept all types of submissions, except for hate speech. Food and drinks available. Donations accepted.

Presented as part of Roanoke Comedy Fest, this hilarious in-person event is sure to tickle your funny bone and leave you in stitches. Get ready to laugh your socks off at Ursula's Cafe in Roanoke.

Featuring: Neil Hoover, Catherine Rogue, Malcolm Franklin, Zach Hassad. Hosted by: Jordan B.

For more information visit The REAL Funny on Facebook.

The second annual Fall for Ursula FUN-raiser is open to the public, featuring our menu of soups/sandwiches/salad/snacks, an open mic with local guest performers, a raffle for an Ursula’s swag basket, and more!

Suggested donation $10. Receive 1 raffle ticket for each $10 donation.