Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/14 to 2/21.

The Wells Fargo Tower and storefronts downtown. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Want to see your photo in our Happenings events calendar? Send us your best recognizably-Roanoke shots to editor@roanokerambler.com.

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

Feb. 16 through 18 — Roanoke Home & Garden Show at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information, including vendors and hours.

Wednesday, February 14

11 a.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals: work session in the 4th floor city council conference room at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
1 p.m. — Board of Zoning Appeals meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
4 p.m. — Beer Our Valentine at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)
4:30 p.m. — SE Sculpture Reveal & Plawking Party presented by I Heart SE and Art in Roanoke at Belmont Library (1101 Morningside St. SE, Roanoke). Litter cleanup supplies (gloves, bags, grabbers) will be provided. The 45 minute PLAWK (picking up litter while walking) will cover less than one mile. Find more information at this link.
5:30 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates meeting at the Melrose Library STEAM Lab (2502 Melrose Library NW, Roanoke).
5:30 to 9 p.m. — Valentine’s Day Dinner and a Show at Pomegranate Gathering Place (106 Stoney Battery Rd., Troutville). Featuring micro-entrees, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and a DJ with ballroom dancing. This is an alcohol-free event. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6 p.m. — Grand Opening of The Eye Planetarium at The Science Museum of Western Virginia (1 Market Sq. SE , Roanoke). The opening will include a spectacular evening show “Stars Over the Star City” at 6 PM, specially arranged to celebrate this momentous occasion. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6 to 7:30 p.m. — Temptation on the Twisted Track at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Valentine’s Day speed inclusive dating extravaganza. Find more information at this link.
7 to 8:30 p.m. — Improv Workshop at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Play improv games focused on fun, partnership, communication and active listening. No previous improvisation experience necessary. Suggested donation $15/person or $25/couple. Come with a friend, loved one or partner. Email ursulascaferoanoke@gmail.com to save your spot or with questions. ($)
10 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 15

5 p.m. — Architectural Board Review Committee meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5 p.m. — Starkey Road/ Ogden Road Streetscape Improvements 2nd Community Meeting in the third floor training room at the Roanoke County administration center (5204 Bernard Dr., Roanoke). Roanoke County is seeking input on proposed transportation and streetscape improvement concepts for Starkey Road between Route 419 and Ogden Road, and for Ogden Road from th e railroad bridge to Route 419. Find more information at this link.
5 p.m. — Lecture: The Human Milk Microbiome — A Paradigm Shift for Infant Health by Michelle “Shelley” McGuire at the Fralin Biomedical Institute at VTC (2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
6 p.m. — Live music: Elonzo Wesley at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Grandin Theatre Celebrates Black History Month: “Hope of Escape” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
7:30 p.m. — Author event: Matthew X. Vernon, Author of “The Black Middle Ages: Race and Construction of the Middle Ages” at Hollins University’s Wyndham Robertson Library (7950 E Campus Dr, Roanoke). For more information, contact krucker@hollins.edu.
9:30 p.m. — Live music: Virginia Man at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, February 16

6:30 p.m. — Live music: William Seymour at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Evansville Thunderbolts at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Town Mountain with The Local Honeys at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Morgan Myles at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
10 p.m. — Grandin After Hours Series: “The Warriors” at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
10 p.m. — Live music: Florencia & The Feeling at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, February 17

Noon — Household Hazardous Waste Collection presented by the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority at the Tinker Creek Transfer Station (1020 Hollins Rd. NE, Roanoke) for residents of County of Roanoke, City of Roanoke, Town of Vinton and City of Salem. Find more information and hold your place at this link.
3 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Funny at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
6 p.m. — Giving Them Their Flowers Night presented by Young Doctors Roanoke at the Berglund Center’s Bella Vista Room (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). This black tie charity event will honor legends and leaders of science and medicine in the historic Gainsboro community. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7 & 9 p.m. — Live music: René Marie & Experiment in Truth at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Evansville Thunderbolts at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: South Hill Banks with The Plate Scrapers at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Graybles, Ranger Maid, Local Nomad, and Dylan Dent at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Cash Unchained — The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. — Stand-up: The R.E.A.L. Funny at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
10 p.m. — Live music: Harvey Street Collective with The Sugar Hollows 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 18

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Dog Bowl Market at Black Dog Salvage (902 13th St. SW, Roanoke). All items for sale from guest vendors will be hand-made, upcycled, or vintage.
Noon — Spotlight Drag Brunch and Bingo at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave. NW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
2 and 6 p.m. — “Swan Lake” presented by World Ballet Series at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
2 to 3 p.m. — Celebrating Roanoke’s Black History: Highlighting Community Members from the Works of David Ramey at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Learn about the history and achievements of Roanoke’s storied Gainsboro community with Jordan Bell and Carla James-Jackson. Find more information at this link.
3 p.m. — Live music: Dinara Klinton at Hollins University’s Talmadge Recital Hall (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
6 to 10 p.m. — Pinball Tournament at The Roanoke PInball Museum (1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)

Monday, February 19

6 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. (Doors open at 6): Star City Secret Cinema at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

Tuesday, February 20

2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council Meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
5:30 p.m. — Gun Violence Prevention Commission meeting. Location to be announced. For more information, contact Angie O'Brien (540) 853-5309 angela.o'brien@roanokeva.gov or gvpc@roanokeva.gov.
5:30 p.m. — Botetourt County Chamber of Commerce Town Hall Meeting at Rader Funeral Home (630 Roanoke Rd., Daleville). Find more information and register at this link.
7 p.m. — Roanoke City Council Meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Grandin Theatre Celebrates Black History Month: “One Night in Miami” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link
7 p.m. — Winter Voices: A Choral Celebration at Christ the King Presbyterian Church (2335 Electric Rd., Roanoke). This concert features the Roanoke Symphony Chorus with Dr. John Hugo and David Stewart Wiley leading a choral program of voice, song, and RSO instrumentalists. 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 21

10 to 11 a.m. — Donuts with Directors with Roanoke City Director of Economic Development Marc Nelson at the Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Lettuce — Vibe Tour with support from Cimafunk at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
10 p.m. — Caleb Carpenter at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Ongoing

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.
Through March 31 — David Ramey: Gainsboro Road and Beyond at the Harrison Museum of African American Culture (1 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke) and the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). On view at each museum are approximately 100 drawings with 75 accompanying stories that record the artist’s youthful memories of Roanoke’s thriving Black communities of Gainsboro and Northeast from the mid-1940s through the late 1960s. Find more information at this link.
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.