TODAY + FRIDAY "Isle of Hope"

A performance by Celtic Woman: Four vocalists, a violinist and a 19-member ensemble playing favorites such as "The Sky and the Dawn and the Sun," "Danny Boy" and "Spanish Lady." $31.50 to $65. 8 p.m. nightly. Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre at the Roanoke Civic Center. 853-5483, roanokeciviccenter.com.

TODAY Party in the Park

School Employees Appreciation Night with The Kings. $6. 5:30 p.m. Elmwood Park, downtown Roanoke. Concerts continue every Thursday. 342-2640, pitp.org.

TODAY Art By Night

A self-guided walking tour of downtown Roanoke's diverse galleries. Free. 5 to 9 p.m. roanokeartbynight.com.

FRIDAY First Fridays at Five

With Key West featuring Doyle Grisham from Jimmy Buffet's Coral Reefer Band. $5, admission; $3, drink ticket. 5:30 p.m. Railside Amphitheatre, downtown Roanoke. firstfridaysroanoke.com.

FRIDAY Registration Deadline: "Reptile Wonders"

Last day to register for the hike and program for all ages exploring the world through a reptile's eyes. The program is from 10 a.m. to noon June 13. $5. Discovery Center, J.B. Fishburn Parkway, Roanoke. 853-1236.

SATURDAY Big Lick Conspiracy

Comedy improv. $9. 8 p.m. Jefferson Center, 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.

SATURDAY Children for Life Festival

Presented by Life Academy. All day. Elmwood Park, downtown Roanoke. 563-5140.

SUNDAY + MONDAY "Home & Community"

Roanoke Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks 6 with music of Barber, Mozart and Strauss. $19 to $47; $7, children. 3 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Monday. Jefferson Center. 345-2550, jeffcenter.org.

ONGOING Amazement Square Book Nook

Celebrating India with Exotic Elephants and Terrific Tigers in June. Amazement Square, 27 Ninth St., Lynchburg. (434) 845-1888, amazementsquare.org.

TODAY >>> JUNE 27 "Jack and the Beanstalk"

Extra! Extra! Read all about it. Jack climbs the beanstalk! Jack saves the day! What happens when a reporter, the goose, the harp and even the giant get in on the telling of the story? A fresh new look at the most fun Jack-tale ever. Presented by the Barter Players. Barter Stage II, Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

DAILY Storytimes + Crafts

Young child storytime, Toddlers' Morning Out or other book and library events are available at many libraries almost every day. Many storytimes have craft, music or other activities to accompany the story. For more information, call or visit the Web site of the library or location nearest you.