Today

Well, zip-a-dee-do-dah! "Remus Tales" will be performed at the Roanoke College amphitheater off High Street. Bring a chair. Free. 8 p.m.

Tuesday

The Pulaski Rangers minor-league baseball team is home this week. Calfee Park. 7 p.m.

Wednesday

"Word," a creative writing workshop for high school students, is held at the Radford Public Library. 2 p.m. (540) 731-3608.

Thursday

Acres of rides, games and blue ribbons stretch across the parking lot during the 21st annual Salem Fair. Through July 13. Salem Civic Center.

Friday

Don't know where to look for fireworks? Try up in the sky! Seriously, check out roanoke.com for July 4 events, including The Roanoke Times Music for Ameri-cans.

Saturday

The Fourth of July Balloon Rally lifts off from the VMI Parade Grounds. Thursday through Saturday. Check for times at sunriserotary lexva.org.

Sunday

The great thing about a July 4 three-day weekend is three days of fun. Claytor Lake State Park will be the site of a boat parade. 2 to 4 p.m.