Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 1/31 to 2/7.

People walk on the Roanoke River Greenway. Want to see your photograph in Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU

We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. Want to know when the next City Council meeting takes place? Curious about what there’s to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. We encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.

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This Weekend

Through February 4 — “Bad Plays Gone Wrong” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). This youth production is a combination of two one-act plays. One is a retelling of “Romeo and Juliet” and the other is a retelling of “The Wizard of Oz.” Both plays are comedies and are plays within a play. Visit this link for more information about dates/times and to purchase tickets. ($)
February 1 through February 11 — “The Mountaintop: A Fictional Depiction of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Final Hours” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre in collaboration with The Harrison Museum of African American Culture (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning drama reimagines Dr. King’s final night. Find more information including dates/times and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Wednesday, January 31

6 to 8 p.m. — Intermediate Bike Maintenance Workshop at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to register. ($)
7 p.m. — Live music: Extreme with Living Color: Thicker than Blood Tour at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Cirque Mechanics at the Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Clay Johnson & The Hard Promises at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, February 1

7:30 to 10 a.m. — 2024 State of the County presented by Botetourt County at the Botetourt County Administration Building (57 South Center Dr., Daleville). Seating is limited. Find more information and RSVP at this link.
Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Workshop: “The Three Cs Approach to Designing the Life You Crave” with Melissa Pumo presented by the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce as part of the 2024 LeadHERship Series at WDBJ7 (2807 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke). Lunch will be provided. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Networking: Power Hour with WoTech presented by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council at Golden Cactus (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). This social event is designed for all women and people who identify as female in the technology community. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Roanoke Regional Chamber Annual Meeting of the Membership at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Peoria Rivermen at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Mutual Benefit, Nicole Yun, and Lamplight at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Foy Vance with Bonnie Bishop at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, February 2

5 p.m. — Opening Reception: “Rouge” at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Featuring creators of all experience levels and disciplines, this exhibition invited artists to explore the multifaceted world of red in all its splendor. Visit this link for more information.
5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Poetry featuring Swoon at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Enjoy a night of art, poetry, and spoken word celebrating the Museum’s special ticketed exhibition, Swoon. Find more information at this link.
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Five Dollar Shake at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Live music: Winterfest Beach Bash featuring the “Band of Oz” at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Chance Carter at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke).
7 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Jack Marion and the Pearl Snap Prophets at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St. SE, Roanoke).
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: William Tyler & The Impossible Truth with Sam Moss at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium (1135 Vineyard Rd., Vinton).
10 p.m. — Live music: Jeremy Short at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
10 p.m. — After Hours Series: “Friday” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)

Saturday, February 3

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade Community Workshop in building 10 at the Roanoke Industrial Center (1036 Service Ave. SE, Roanoke). Jumpstart your parade art ideas or troubleshoot projects that are causing some problems. Workshop session seating is limited. Find more information and reserve your spot at this link.
6 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix Duo at Brady’s Distillery (711 Pocahontas Ave. NE., Roanoke).
6 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Elonzo Wesley at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
7 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra at St. John’s Lutheran Church (4608 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). The program features multiple solo violas, violins and cellos supported by the orchestra. Admission is free or with a suggested donation. Visit this link for more information.
7 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Chance Carter at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Late Night Radio: Pocketful of Dreams Tour with parkbreezy, Motifv, and more at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Water Culture, Object Grey, Sloth, and Regen Tate at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
8 p.m. — LIve music: Midnight Blue at The Hangout (7717 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Bob Marley Birthday Bash with Lazy Man Dub Band and DJ Ruby Star at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
10 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Vinyl & Vibes with the Star City Soul Club at Sidecar (411 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

Sunday, February 4

1 p.m. — Public Ice Skating at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
2 to 3 p.m. — Community Conversation: Trauma, Healing, and Art at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). This is a rescheduled date. If you registered to attend on the original date, your registration has rolled over. Dr. Robert Trestman will moderate the conversation and Caledonia Curry/Swoon will join live by Zoom. Registration is still open. Visit this link for more information and to register.
2 to 5 p.m. — Live music: Star City Ceili Band in the historic tavern cellar at Twin Creeks Brewpub at Explore Park (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Featuring Irish pub vibes in an authentic setting.
3 p.m. — Live music: Roanoque Baroque Chamber Orchestra at First Evangelical Presbyterian Church (2101 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). The program features multiple solo violas, violins and cellos supported by the orchestra. Admission is free or with a suggested donation. Visit this link for more information.
4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Leonard Blush & the Camelcas at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5 p.m. — Live music: The Floorboards at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
5 to 7 p.m. — Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Wine Gourmet (3524 Electric Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — STOMP presented by Broadway in Roanoke at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)

Monday, February 5

9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council joint meeting with Roanoke City School Board (informal meeting) in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
6 p.m. — CSG Book Club presented by Rainy Day Reads at Crystal Spring Grocery (2205 Crystal Spring Grocery, Roanoke). The club will be discussing “There There” by Tommy Orange. For more information, visit this link.
6:30 p.m. — Books & Beans Book Club presented by Book No Further at Little Green Hive (1402 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). This month’s selection is “Demon Copperhead” by Southwest Virginia author Barbara Kingsolver. Come as you are interested, whether or not you finished the monthly selection. Admission is free. Organizers ask that you please purchase your book from Book No Further to defray staffing and other costs. For more information, visit this link.

Tuesday, February 6

Noon to 1:30 p.m. — Lunch & Learn: “Artificial Intelligence Workshop” with Angela Dickerson presented by the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce at Hilton Garden Inn (4500 S. Peak Blvd, Roanoke). Box lunch provided. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — Grandin Theatre Celebrates Black History Month: “Do The Right Thing” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
8:30 p.m. to midnight — Line Dancing at Sidewinders Saloon – College Night (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
10 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, February 7

11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Luncheon: “Lead with Purpose — Cultivating Your Career Pathway” featuring keynote speaker Zenith Barrett presented by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce as part of the 2024 Women of the Chamber Luncheon Series at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
6 to 8 p.m. — Pre-Valentine’s Day One Stop Shop at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pop up shop featuring gifts for your valentine.
7 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Tim Martin and Brian Wheeling at Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music & magic: That 1 Guy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
10 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Ongoing

Through March 31 — Alex Foster: Propagated and Rooting at Roanoke College’s Olin Hall Galleries (240 High St., Salem). Through a range of media, including naturally dyed textiles, plants, organic material and technology, viewers are invited to contemplate the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world. Find more information at this link.
Through March 31 — Jennifer L. Hand: Habitation at Roanoke College’s Olin Hall Galleries (240 High St., Salem). Hand uses “fabric-with-a-history”, donated, found, and inherited, which weaves the greater human community into the work, opening it to the larger habitat that we all share. Find more information at this link.
Thursdays through February 22 from 7 to 10 p.m. — Disney Lorcana Competitive Event at Blade Gaming (430A Salem Ave., Roanoke). Gather to compete head to head in Ravensburger’s first trading card game, a Disney-themed quest of “Magic: The Gathering” proportions. Find more information at this link. ($)
Through March 23 — Hometown History: Salem’s Forgotten Beginnings at the Salem Museum (801 E. Main St., Salem). Scattered throughout Salem are many locations that have either been replaced or forgotten after years of development. Hometown History uncovers these historic locations and their often-forgotten stories.