Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/22 to 3/1.

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People walk on the Roanoke River Greenway in 2021. Want to see your photograph in Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU

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. We 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 22

  • 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 7:45 — Under the Sea Air Plant Terrarium at the Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Trivia and games at Living Proof Beer Co. (50 West Court, Rocky Mount). For information, follow this link.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Brew Ha-Ha at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m — Comedy bingo at Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 S. Poland St., Vinton). To learn more, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Ben Trout at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, February 23

  • 9:30 a.m. to noon — DIY Furniture Painting at Black Dog Salvage (902 13th St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 11:30 to 1 p.m. — Women of the Chamber Luncheon Series: Change Negative Thinking into Positive; How to Eliminate your Imposter Syndrome at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood (4468 Starkey Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 1 to 8 p.m. — ODAC Women’s Basketball Quarterfinals at Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 4 to 9 p.m. — Gun Violence Prevention Commission retreat at the Council of Community Services (502 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6 to 7 p.m. — Upcycling in Furniture Design and Construction at Old Fire Station 1 (13 Church Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6 to 8 p.m. — Thursday Road Ride at Olde Salem Brewery (315 Market St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Team Trivia at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave., SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 to 10 p.m. — Live Music: Big Head Todd and the Monsters at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Holy Holler at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, February 24

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. — Coffee Club Walk/ Run with RunAbout at Chris’s Coffee  Custard (1824 9th St. Suite B, Roanoke. For more information, visit this link.
  • 1 to 8 p.m. — ODAC Men’s Basketball Quarterfinals at Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 p.m. — Write Stuff Workshop at the Mill Mountain Theatre (20 Church Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Jesse Ray Carter Duo at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Glory Denied: A New Opera by Tom Cipullo presented by Opera Roanoke at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays at Leonore Restaurant (128 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: DJ Williams: The Sweet Life at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, February 25

  • 1 to 8 p.m. — ODAC Men and Women’s Basketball Semifinals at Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — The West Region’s Annual Festival at Hollins Branch of the Roanoke County Public Library (6624 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke).
  • 2 to 5 p.m. — Views and Brews E-Bike Tours at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Southern Cities at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7 p.m. — Live Music: Old Crow Medicine Show at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Roanoke bands Monster Atlantic and OmegaWolfe play at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Latin Dance Party at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St., Roanoke).
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Florencia & The Feeling at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, February 26

  • 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave.,Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 12 to 4 p.m. — Roanoke Bridal Expo at Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 1 to 3 p.m. — Fierce Films Festival presented by Mill Mountain Zoo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
  • 1 to 3:30 p.m. — ODAC Men and Women’s Basketball Championship at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd., Salem). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2:30 p.m. — Glory Denied: A New Opera by Tom Cipullo presented by Opera Roanoke at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 3 to 4:30 p.m. — Public Education in Roanoke City: A Post-Pandemic Discussion at the Addison Middle School Atrium (1220 5th St., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Girls’ Night Out Pinball Tournament at the Roanoke Pinball Museum (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Sammy Miller and The Congregation, a free community concert made possible by the Powell Charitable Foundation at Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.  

Monday, February 27

  • 4 to 9 p.m. — Public Safety Appreciation Night at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave., SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 5:30 p.m. — Art History Proseminar Public Lecture Series featuring Sharon Gerstel at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Irish Jam Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke)

Tuesday, February 28

  • 5:30 p.m. — Roanoke City School Board 2023-2024 budget workshop at the School Administration Building (40 Douglass Ave. NW, Roanoke).
  • 5:30 to 7 p.m. — The Healing Power of Hope Exhibition at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 p.m. — Line Dance Night at Sidewinders Steakhouse and Saloon (16 W Campbell Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Fleet Feet Pub Run & Walk at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 7 to 8 p.m. — Kegley Lecture Series- Opening Lecture at the History Museum of Western Virginia (101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7:30 p.m. — Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre at the Moss Arts Center (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. — Live Music: Sammy Miller and the Congregation at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). For more information, follow this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The JSB Variety Show at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, March 1

  • 5 to 7 p.m. — Networking and Conversation with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares at the Field House (112 Edinburgh St., 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 this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. —  Brew Ha-Ha at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 8 to 10 p.m. — Live Music: Enter the Haggis, a Toronto band who combines bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctively eclectic sound, at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). To purchase tickets, follow this link.
  • 10 p.m. — Karaoke Night, first Wednesday of every month, at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.