Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/12 to 2/19.

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 is 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

• Thursday, 2/13 through Friday, 2/14 — Leading Equity, Diversity, and Justice Conference: Embracing Difference, Embodying Access, Emphasizing Progress: Leading with Love at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Open to the public. Find more information at this link.
• Friday, 2/14 through Saturday, 2/15 — Terror-Tines: A Valentine’s Haunted House presented by Terror Manor (805 Norfolk Ave. SW). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• Friday, 2/14 through Sunday, 2/16 — Greater Roanoke Home & Garden Show at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• Friday, 2/14 through Sunday, 2/16 — “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). This timeless tale of courage, friendship, and adventure will transport you to a snowy world where good battles evil and ordinary children become extraordinary heroes. Purchase tickets at this link. ($) 
• Friday, 2/14 through Sunday, 2/16 — Spread the Love: A Weekend of Free Yoga Classes at YogaSix Roanoke (4235 Electric Rd., Roanoke). Partner yoga, mobility & mimosas, and vendor shopping for Valentine’s Day. Find more information and hold your place at this link. 
• Saturday, 2/15 through Sunday, 2/16 — Live music: Classical Connections presented by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for times and to purchase tickets. ($)

Wednesday, February 12

• 1 p.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting in the STEAM lab at the Melrose Library (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
• 5:30 p.m. — Temptation on the Twisted Track: Speed Dating at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). This year, we’re keeping it classic with a traditional-style speed date for men and women ages 21-40. There are only 25 spots for men and 25 spots for women, so be sure to sign up before it fills up! Visit this link for more information. 
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Messages of Love Open Mic Night at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Food and snacks available. Sign ups start at 6:30 and the show begins at 7.
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Open Mic Night at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Jackson Dean at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m.  — Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Thursday,  February 13

• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Crafting and Care with Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Bring supplies to donate for making care bags for unhoused individuals. Visit this link for a list of needed items. Find more information here.
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center (425 Campbell Ave. SW., Roanoke). Hang out with other local young adults in the lounge, watch the latest music videos, play board games, chat and mingle. Bring your controllers and play your friends with our Nintendo Switch or Playstation, or start an RPG, card games and board games.
• 5 p.m. — Architectural Review Board Committee in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. ( Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) — BUZZ Live! Talk Show Filming at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). BUZZ4Good is launching its brand-new talk show, a “Tonight Show” for non-profits, to be filmed in front of a live studio audience on Thursday nights in February. Find more information at this link. 
• 6 p.m. — Galentine’s Day with Marie Claire: My Sweet Valentine Workshop at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Grab your friends and come ready to toast to girl power. 
• 6 p.m. — Martini Class hosted by Katherine at Southern Glazer Spirits at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at the Salem Public Library (28 E. Main St. Salem). Find more information at this link.
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Black History: “The History of Dap” at the Melrose Library (2502 Melrose Ave NW Suite D). Dap, an acronym for Dignity & Pride, is a handshake originating from black soldiers in the Vietnam war to show unity during the Black Power Movement. Join us for a deeper discussion on the history of this universal gesture and its impact.
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Galentine’s Day Party at The French Farmhouse (8 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). Wine tasting, charcuterie, and permanent jewelry. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Cupid’s Cabaret presented by Dusk/Dawn Productions at bloom Restaurant & Wine Bar (1109 Main St. SW, Roanoke). Whether you're honoring love with a partner, celebrating Galentine's with friends, or simply treating yourself to an extravagant evening, this night is for everyone. 21+ Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music: WinterJam presented by Newsong at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For information, visit this link. ($)
• 7 p.m. — “When Segregation Ended at Victory Stadium” with Alex Long in the Logan Gallery at Roanoke College (221 College Ln., Salem). Find more information at this link.
• 7 and 9 p.m. — Live music: G. Thomas Allen at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — The History of R&B with DJ Showtime and DJ Antoine Terrell presented by Not Your Average Events and Xavier Tremaine as part of Black History Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($) 
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Weekend Plans at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Friday, February 14 — Valentine’s Day

• 9 a.m. — Member hour: Sneak Peek at 2025 and Beyond at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Reservations requested. Find more information at this link.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Crafting and Care with Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Bring supplies to donate for making care bags for unhoused individuals. Visit this link for a list of needed items. Find more information here.
• 5 p.m. — Handmade Heart Strings: A Valentine’s Day Dinner & Appalachian Concert presented by The Handmade Music School at Floyd EcoVillage (718 Franklin Pike SE, Floyd). A gourmet dinner and dance featuring traditional Appalachian music by The Handmade Music School students and teachers. Donations support Handmade Music School’s Share the Music Scholarship Program and General Operating fund. Purchase tickets here or in-person at the Floyd Country Store. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: McFadden & Friends at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Cheers to Love — Romantic Three-Course Dinner featuring Chef Quincy at Big Lick Brewing Co. with music by Mercy Creek (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 6 to 10 p.m. — VDAY Lover’s Rock: Reggae + R&B at Caribbica Soul (215 Market St., Roanoke). Features DJ Squeeze.
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Second Friday Sapphic Speed Dating presented by Roanoke Diversity Center at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: — Grammy-nominated Lakecia Benjamin at Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). One of the most sought-after jazz musicians on the music scene, Benjamin transcends the boundaries of traditional jazz. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Pierce Crask with Elena Rose & Noah at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pay what you can. 
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Crys Matthews & Heather Mae Sweetheart Show at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. — You Look Good Valentine’s Edition at Tajzmah’s Lounge (434 Church Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Dark Moon Hollow with Charlotte Bluegrass All-Stars  at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 10 p.m. — “Love and Basketball” as part of Black History Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teens. Find more information at this link. ($)

Saturday, February 15

• 1 to 6 p.m. — Cupid’s Crawl presented by The Fun in downtown Roanoke. Bar crawl to visit seven establishments as a group. Visit this link for more information. ($)
• 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. — Monster Truck: Nitro Tour at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Love Yourself: Guided Imagery and Music Workshop for Self Care at Glow Healing Arts (1936 W. Main St., Salem). In this two-hour workshop, you will be invited to relax, connect deeply to your inner-self, engage in a guided imagery experience supported with the music, and express your experience through art. Find more information and hold your place at this link. ($)
• 2 to 5 p.m. — Drink & Draw Art Social featuring the Twin Valleys Roller Derby Athletes at Blindhouse Beer Company (534 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Whether you're into sketching motion, portraits, or just love derby culture, this is your chance to draw some of Roanoke's most fierce athletes while enjoying craft brews. Bring your favorite art supplies — we will provide some basics. All skill levels welcome. Find more information at this link. 
• 4 p.m. — Messages from Beyond at One Community Now (816 Franklin Rd., Roanoke). Experience the power of psychic and mediumship readings and energetic healings. Find more information and reserve your seat at this link. ($)
• 5 p.m. — Live music: King George’s Birthday Show featuring live music from Ripejive at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Emo on Tap with DJ Flex at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Dust off your skinny jeans, break out the eyeliner, and come vibe with us for a night full of nostalgia, great beer, and all the feels. No cover. Just bring your emo energy and your best sing-along voice!
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Fatal Flashback: A Prom to Die For presented by Jump Into Mystery at the Bower Center for the Arts (305 N. Bridge St., Bedford). Dress in your favorite prom attire, take on a unique character created just for you, and see if you can figure out whodunnit. Adults only. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($) 
• 6 to 11 p.m. — Roanoke Heart Ball to benefit the American Heart Association at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Black tie optional. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Caligula Blushed at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: — Grammy-nominated Czech National Symphony Orchestra at Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Live at the Fillmore — The Definitive Tribute to The Allman Brothers Band at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: JStop Latin Soul at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 to 10 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Funny with headlining comedian David Goolsby at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Area 581 — Modern Rock Covers at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, February 16

• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Dog Bowl Market at Black Dog Salvage (902 13th St. SW, Roanoke). Featuring hand-made, upcycled, or vintage items. We will have your favorite vendors and some new ones, plus over 100 local artisans and vendors located inside The Marketplace at Black Dog Salvage. Find more information at this link.
• 1 to 5 p.m. — Brunch’N the City: Lovers and Friends Edition presented by Not Your Average Events at the Roanoke City Market Building (32 Market Sq. SE (Roanoke). Live Music by Cam Hughes and Monte Gill, DJ Showtime & Black. Unforgettable DJ Sets will keep the energy high and the dance floor alive. Visit this link for more information. 
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Truth & Lies: 7th Annual Roanoke College International Film Series co-presented by Hollins University at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. 
• 2 to 5 p.m. — Live music: Mason Creek Band at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).  
• 3 p.m. — Live music: “Americans in Paris” presented by Opera Roanoke at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church (1837 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). This all-American program features selections from Copland’s iconic Old American Songs, and songs from musical theater and the American Songbook canon. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 4 p.m. — Live music: Eliza Thorn at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Del McCoury Band at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Monday, February 17

• 5:45 p.m. — Roanoke Valley Sports Club: Virginia Tech Softball Associate Head Coach Mike Lewis, Senior pitcher Emma Lemley & Senior outfielder Cori McMillan at the Salem Civic Center Community Room (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Star City Secret Cinema presented by Justin Smith at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). What's the film? You won't know until you take your seat and the lights go down. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($) 

Tuesday, February 18

• 5:30 p.m. — Gun Violence Prevention Commission meeting at the Melrose Library (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (Sign-ups begin at 6) — Poetry open mic: Open Mic, Open Minds presented by Star City Poet’s Society at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• 7 p.m. — “Love Jones” as part of Black History Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. 
• 9:30 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 19

• 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. —  Networking: Beer & Biotech — Pioneering a Future for Alpha-Gal Syndrome presented by the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to RSVP.
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Lecture: “Lead Authentically: Crafting Tables, Seats, and Your Legacy” with Shamaill Ross at Hollins University’s Moody Center, Ballator Gallery (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Networking and beverages begins at 5:00pm, and the presentation starts at 5:30pm. For more information, visit this link. 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Candlelight — The Best of Hans Zimmer presented by Fever at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Tim Martin & Brian Wheeling at Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke).
• 7 to 8 p.m. — Lecture: “The Battle of Point Pleasant and Lord Dunmore’s War” with Dave Robbins as part of the Revolutionary Roundtable Series at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). This single, decisive battle of Lord Dunmore's War has been argued as the first battle of the Revolution and shaped how some Native Americans sided during the Revolution. Find more information at this link.
• 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Candlelight — Romantic Classics presented by Fever at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  — Live music: Bunco at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Ongoing

• Through February 28 —  “Love in Many Colors” at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). This exhibition seeks to celebrate the diverse expressions of love — romantic, platonic, familial, self-love, and beyond—through the lens of color, culture, and individuality. Find more information at this link.
• Through March 16 — 2025 Juried Biennial Exhibition at Olin and Smoyer Galleries (240 High St., Salem). This exhibition exemplifies works of art from artists within 200 mile radius of Roanoke College. Fine Arts media including but not limited to painting, sculpture, graphic design, ceramics, textiles, mixed media, video and photography are accepted for submission. Find more information at this link.
• Through March 16 — Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). An exhibition and immersive art experience featuring masterworks from one of the most celebrated and influential artists of the 20th century. The Taubman is the first museum outside of Europe to showcase the immersive from the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris. This is a ticketed exhibition. Guided tours are offered daily at 1 p.m.
• Through March 30 — Charisse Pearlina Weston: "I saw the room but darkly dreamed it..." art exhibition at Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). Weston's exhibition features new glass, lead, and concrete sculptures and works on canvas that challenge fixed narratives and systems of control. The core of this disruption lies in the manipulation of Mirropane, a reflective and transparent glass often used for monitoring. This material transformation symbolically subverts the mechanisms of surveillance, questioning who holds power in the act of observing and being observed. Visit this link for more information. 
• Through March 30 — Shauté Gates: “This is Not a Test” art exhibition at Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). Extracting from multiple time-based media that include current events, history, and cinema, perhaps paradoxically, labyrinths or worlds are constructed to be deconstructed into what Gates describes as, “moments that feel to be on the brink of an unconscious truth.” Visit this link for more information. 
• Saturdays through December 27 — Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour starting at 11:15 a.m. from Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). A walking tour that connects Roanoke's local food scene with the city's colorful history. Visit six food-tasting locations within the historic and vibrant downtown historic district. Delicious samplings, enough for a hearty meal for most, are served from locally-owned eateries at iconic historic locations. Find more information and reserve your spot at this link. ($)
• Every Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — VA Works Assistance presented by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement in Meeting Rooms B and C at the Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Do you need help with your job search? Looking for temporary income support or transition and training services? Visit the workforce experts at their satellite desks at the Main Library in downtown Roanoke.