We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) 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. Especially with pandemic uncertainty, we strongly encourage folks to contact the venue directly to learn of any last minute changes or cancellations.

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Ongoing

• Through March 12 — Winter Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays at Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest. Visit this link for more information.
• Through April 23 — “A Marriage of Art and Math – Artwork Inspired by Dual Platonic Solids” featuring artwork by Mark A. Reynolds presented in part by the City of Roanoke through the Roanoke Arts Commission at Hollins University’s Eleanor D. Wilson Museum (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). Find more information, including museum hours, at this link.
• Through May 6 — “The Railroad and the Art of Place,” a photography exhibit featuring the work of David Kahler at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). Throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s, Daid Kahler photographed trains along the Pocahontas Division of the Norfolk Southern Railway to explore his own aesthetic of “place.” Find more information at this link. ($)
• Through May 6 — “The Art of Place” featuring work by Susan Egbert, Angie Patton Poe, Nan Mahone Wellborn, and Brett LaGue at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). This exhibit captures idyllic scenes and the natural beauty of the greater Roanoke region. Find more information at this link. ($)

Wednesday, February 1

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Williamson Road Branch Public Library (3837 Williamson Rd. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke).  For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Foundational Dinner at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Features live music, cocktails, and delicious food. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Special showing: “Boomerang – 30th Anniversary” as part of Grandin Theatre’s Black History Month Celebration (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Soul Sessions Wednesday Night Poetry Show at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring local poets and musicians.
• 9:30 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, February 2

• 3 p.m. — Architectural Review Board meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building  (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 to 10 p.m. — R&B Karaoke at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Seven Teller at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Friday, February 3

• 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free Yoga for the People at the main Roanoke Public Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke.) More information can be found at this link.
• 9 a.m. — Friday Coffee Club Ride starting at Sweet Donkey Coffee (2108 Broadway Ave., Roanoke). Meet local road cyclists at this weekly coffee club ride.
• 2 to 6 p.m. — 13th Annual Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Poetry Celebrating Positive Fragmentation at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Features local poets and spoken word artists to celebrate the museum’s newest exhibit, “Positive Fragmentation: From the Collection of Jordan D. Schnitzer and Family). Visit this link for more information.
• 5:30 to 9 p.m. — Freeze Your Glass Off Friday at Mountain Lake Lodge (115 Hotel Circle, Pembroke). Features live music, a themed buffet, and drink specials. Visit this link for more information and to make a reservation. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Winterfest Beach Bash at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Proceeds from this event will benefit the Penguin Club’s community service projects. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St. SE, Roanoke).
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Travis Reigh Duo at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Line Dancing with Ashton at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. — “Lift Every Voice” presented by Virginia Children’s Theatre at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) Live music: Colby Helms & The Virginia Creepers at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to reserve your tickets.
• 9 p.m. — Back to 80s Party at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke). Features live music by Spank! Dress in your best 80's attire while sipping on 80's themed drink specials! Find more information at this link.
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, February 4

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — 13th Annual Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 11 a.m. — Downtown Roanoke food and cultural tour, starting at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. — Author Event: “A Time to Protest: Leadership Lessons from my Father who Survived the Segregated South for 99 Years” presented by local author Penny Edwards Blue at Booker T. Washington National Monument (12130 Booker T. Washington Hwy, Hardy). Visit this link for more information.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Author Event and College Fair: “Get Educated” HBCU College & Resource Fair at the Melrose Branch Library (2502 Melrose Ave. Ste D NW, Roanoke). Author and Roanoke native Robert Mason will be speaking about his book “Get Educated: The Man Behind the Common Black College Application.” The first 100 in attendance will receive a free copy of his book and all in attendance will be able to fill out the Common Black College Application (CBCA) free of charge.  Meet college representatives, City of Roanoke representatives and local employers and trade schools. Contact Amanda Taylor at amanda.taylor@roanokeva.gov or (540) 853-1057 for more information.
• Noon to 2 p.m. — Lunar New Year with Local Colors and Roanoke Valley Sister Cities at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Features dances, martial arts performances, and singing. Visit this link for more information.
• 1 p.m. — Celebrate Transit Equity Day/Rosa Parks’s birthday, with BRRAG (Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group), Ride Solutions, and Valley Metro. All are invited to come to Third Street Station (325 Salem Ave.) for music, education, food, and celebration. Bus fares are free that day! Please ride the bus in memory of Rosa Parks and celebrate equity in transit, while learning how you can get involved in improving public transit in our community.
• 3 and 7 p.m. — “Lift Every Voice” presented by Virginia Children’s Theatre at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Pensacola Ice Flyers at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 10 p.m. — Live music: Lazy Man Dub Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, February 5

• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Ice Bumper Cars at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 13th Annual Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 3 to 5 p.m. — First Draft: A Generative Writing Workshop and Community Potluck presented by War on Books and Ursula’s Cafe at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). Everyone is welcome. Take food, something to write with, or just yourself. Find more information and reserve your spot at this link.
• 3 to 6 p.m. — Star City Cruise E-Bike Tour presented by Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). This 13 mile tour will highlight tons of cool Roanoke sights and shops. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Monday, February 6

• 9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal meeting, including joint session with Roanoke City School Board in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 11 a.m. to Noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Gainsboro Branch Public Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular agenda meeting in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free Yoga for the People at the main Roanoke Public Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke.) More information can be found at this link.
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Golden Cactus Pub Run starting at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 5th St. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Night Ranger at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)

Tuesday, February 7

• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Black Family Health presented by Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke). In honor of Black History Month, the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine invites you to Black Family Health, a community focused event that highlights health equity and health outcomes for the Black family and the key role that Black physicians play in our community. Find more information and hold your place at this link.
• 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. — L’eroica (Roanoke’s Friendliest Group Road Ride) starting at Cardinal Bicycle’s Grandin Village Location (1312 Winbourne St., Roanoke). All levels of cyclists are welcome. If you’re new to group road riding please feel welcome to let an experienced rider know so they can give you some guidance and tips! The “seasoned” riders enjoy and look forward to bringing new riders in! Visit this link for more information.
• 6 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Run & Walk at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Walk or run with the Fleet Feet family; 1, 3, and 5 mile routes are available, and participants can scale the distance or pace to their own needs. Check in at the Fleet Feet tent when you arrive. Visit this link for more details.
• 6 to 8:30 p.m. — Grandin Theatre Watch Party Fundraiser to benefit the Christiansburg Institute at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Features a pop-up museum exhibit, documentary screening, and panel discussion moderated by the Christiansburg Institute and Buzz4Good. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 6 p.m. to Midnight — Line Dance Night at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 6:20 p.m. — Pub Run presented by The Original Pub Run starting at The Village Grill (1802 Memorial Ave., Roanoke). Courses are suggested for multiple speeds and/or distances. Meet, run/jog/walk, then drink and eat. Find more information at this link.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: GOTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, February 8

• 11 a.m. to Noon — Zumba with Andrea Burney at the Williamson Road Branch Public Library (3837 Williamson Rd. NW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
• 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit www.taubmanmuseum.org/calendar or contact info@taubmanmuseum.org or (540) 342-5760. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Brew-HA-HA open mic at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Soul Sessions Wednesday Night Poetry Show at Ursula’s Cafe (511 Jefferson St., Roanoke). Featuring local poets and musicians.
• 7:30 p.m. — Grandin Theatre Celebrates Black History Month: Soul Sessions Renaissance: Our Voice, Our Moments (1320 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Dr. Bacon :: Bella’s Bartok at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)