Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/28 to 3/6.

The Roanoke River as seen over the Walnut Avenue bridge in April 2023. PHOTO BY HENRI GENDREAU. Have a "recognizably Roanoke" photo for Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com for a chance to be featured in this space.

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

February 29 through March 3 — LFA Spring Kids Consignment Sale at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Offering gently used kids clothing at great prices. Find more information, including hours, at this link.
March 1 through March 3 — Roanoke ArtsPop! at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). The best of Roanoke’s arts scene will be on display as 30+ arts and cultural organizations from around the region will offer pop-up performances, demos, talks, and interactive activities throughout this free, family-friendly weekend. With activities like music making, stilt walking, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. From the performing and visual arts to science and technology, and from literature to our region’s rich history, come discover what makes Roanoke the cultural heart of Southwest Virginia. For a complete schedule, visit this link.
March 1 through March 3 — The Trilogy Weekend presented by Hmble Hstle Clothing, Virginia is for Lovers, and Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge in various locations around Roanoke City. See the special section below for complete details. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)

Wednesday, February 28

7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Pierre Bensusan at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Lúnasa + Daoiri Farrell at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
10 p.m. — Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, February 29

11 a.m. to noon — Goodwill’s Program Missions Open House at the Goodwill Industries of the Roanoke Valley Roanoke office (3601 Thirlane Rd., suite 5, Roanoke). Learn more about the programs and services Goodwill offers to the Roanoke Valley, take a tour of the newly renovated spaces, and enjoy light refreshments. Visit this link to register.
3 p.m. — McAfee Knob Trailhead Shuttle 2024 Expansion Ribbon Cutting hosted by Roanoke County and the City of Salem at Longwood Park (601 East Main St., Salem). Find more information, including a map of the ceremony location, at this link.
4 to 6 p.m. — Off the Clock Networking at Billy’s (102 Market St., Roanoke). Whether you're a longtime member or new to the Chamber, this is a great opportunity to talk business in a casual atmosphere, make new connections, and enjoy some delicious beverages. Visit this link for more information and to register.
5 to 7 p.m. — Networking: Community Stakeholder Smoothie Social presented by StepStone Family & Youth Services of Roanoke at Fruits & Roots (122 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). Designed to raise awareness of the need for foster parents in the Roanoke area, this event is open to all interested community members. Participants will be invited to discuss trends in foster care, how to become a foster parent and ways to help the foster care community. For more information, contact lamona.west@stepstoneyouth.com.
6 to 9 p.m. — Vine to Wine at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Taste award-winning wines while learning about the journey from grape to glass. Admission includes six 2 oz pours of wine, charcuterie and pizza. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
6:30 p.m. — Live music: Chuck Johnson Experience at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 to 11:30 p.m. — Drag Bingo at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
7:30 p.m. — Author event: Nickole Brown, author of “The Donkey Elegies” at Hollins University’s Green Drawing Room, Main Building (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Clint Black at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
8 to 10 p.m. — Live music: Asleep at the Wheel at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
9:30 p.m. — Live music: Heevahava & The Young Sinclairs at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, March 1

10 a.m. — Workshop: “Unlock the Power of Generative A.I.: Beginner-Friendly Workshop for Using A.I.” by Shannon Dominguez presented by Building Better Communities at the Grandin Co-Lab (1327 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Learn the basics of using generative A.I. in this interactive workshop. Attendees should bring their own laptops. Find more information and register at this link. ($)
5 to 6 p.m. — 17th Annual Black History Month Art Contest Awards Announcement presented by US Cellular at Boys and Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia (1714 9th St. SE, Roanoke). For more information, contact Melissa Watkins at melissa@outboxpublicrelations.com or (804) 402-5316.
5 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Roanoke Arts Pop! at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Art by Night Reception: Sindy Scalfi and Jennifer Spoon at Market Gallery (22 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke).
6 p.m. — Live music: Charissa Morrison at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
6 p.m. — Live music: ET at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: JD Sutphin and Josh Mason at Brady’s Distillery (711 Pocahontas Ave., Roanoke).
6:30 p.m. — Live music: Oddfellows at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Artist Talk: Alyson Shotz at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Internationally renowned artist Alyson Shotz is known for large-scale sculptures and installations like those on view in the Taubman’s Atrium. Meet the artist and join in for this special talk to learn more about her works currently on view at the Taubman, Experiment in Gravity and A Moment in Time. Registration is highly encouraged to reserve your seat. Visit this link for more information and to register.
7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Southern Shine at Olde Salem Brewing Co. (315 Market St., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: The Jared Stout Band w. Matt Mullins and The Bringdowns at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Gaffer Project Album Release with Pocket Vinyl, Lost in Space Camp, and Oyarsa at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
8 p.m. — Live music: Joe Bonamassa at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
9 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Corned Beef & Company, Inc. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
10 p.m. — Live music: Mad Iguanas 15 Year Anniversary Show with special guests at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, March 2

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Old Virginia Paper Show at Baymont by Wyndham (129 Sheraton Dr., Salem). Find more information at this link.
8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Homebuyer Class presented by Total Action for Progress and the Virginia Housing Development Authority at the Dumas Center (108 1st St. NW, Roanoke). This is a free workshop where first-time homebuyers can learn about the homebuying process. Registration is required to attend. For questions, contact the class planner at Angelica.Wagner@tapintohope.org. Visit this link for more information and to register.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Crossfit Total at The Noke Training (711 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke) to benefit Angels of Assisi. Participants will have 30 minutes total to find their max in 3 lifts: squat, strict press out of the rack, deadlift. Visit this link for more information and to register.
1:30 and 7:30 p.m. — Monster Truck Nitro Tour at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). 10,000-pound, car crushing giants will compete in racing, wheelie contests, and then rock the house with amazing freestyle action during the show. Meet the drivers and see the trucks up close at the pre-event autograph pit party. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6 p.m. — Live music: Lyndsay Prillaman at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
7 p.m. — Mardi Gras MasQUErade Party at the Vinton War Memorial (840 Washington Ave, Vinton). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7 p.m. — Winter Cotillion Drag Show presented by Southwest Virginia Pride at the Charles R. Hill Senior Center (820 Washington Ave., Vinton). Dance the night away and enjoy a show. Light refreshments served, beer and wine available for purchase. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears featuring Wiener Dog Races at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: The Floorboards w. Time Sawyer at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Phat Anchovies at Olde Salem Brewing Co. (315 Market St., Roanoke).
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Heirloom, Laniidae, Discoveries, and Dying Oath presented by Maiden & Crow Tattoo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
10 p.m. — Live music: Seven Teller 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, March 3

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Vinyl Market and Record Swap presented by Bonkers Fiasco at Golden Cactus (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Features live music from Boogieburg Records, brunch from FoodHut, and a plethora of local vendors selling vinyl. A swap table will be set up where you can bring your own records to swap with other patrons. Meet us for a beermosa and come boogie!
5 p.m. — Live music: Florencia & The Feeling at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd, Salem).

Monday, March 4

9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal meeting in city council chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
9 a.m. to 10 a.m. — Lecture: “Hope in a Time of Monsters” by nationally known psychologist, professor, and education expert Sara Rose Cavanagh at Hollins University’s Babcock Auditorium (8003 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). Cavanagh will offer research based on her book on how higher education should respond to both faculty depletion and the student mental health crisis. The lecture is open to the public.
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 Ave., Roanoke). This month’s selection is “Let Us Descend” by Jesmyn Ward. Find more information at this link.
6 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Escuela Grind, Capra, Blazing Tomb, Every Promise Kept, Pentecost at Flying Panther Skate Shop (2442 Centre Ave. NW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
6:30 p.m. — Books & Beans Book Club presented by Book No Further at Little Green Hive (1402 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). The club will discuss the modern dystopian classic “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel, in which a broad cast of characters seeks to flourish in a post-apocalypse world, haunted by the lives they used to live. Attendees are asked to RSVP at this link. Find more information here.

Tuesday, March 5

8:30 a.m. — Coffee with the CEO presented by the Roanoke Chamber at 210 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke. Join Chamber staff and President & CEO, Eric Sichau, for a morning of introductions and information on how to optimize on your membership. This is a members-only event. Find more information at this link.
7 p.m. — Oscar Trivia Night at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
7:30 p.m. — Broadway in Roanoke: Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). In addition to never-before-seen footage and on-screen narration by Cash’s son, John Carter Cash, male and female vocalists split singing duties to perform Cash hits as well as well-known tunes by other country artists. Find more information and purchase your tickets 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, March 6

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Health and Human Services assistance in the meeting room at the Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Representatives will be on hand to assist with applying for benefits and renewing benefits including SNAP, Medicaid, TANF and Energy, Crisis Assistance.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — WoTech Lunch & Learn with Jennifer Huffman, Vice President and Solutions Banking Relationship Manager at Atlantic Union Bank, presented by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Lunch will be served at 11:30 with a program kick-off at noon. Visit this link for more information and to register.
4 p.m. — Roanoke City Council audit committee meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
7 p.m. — The Harlem Globetrotters at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Pierre Bensusan at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
7:30 p.m. — Live music: Lúnasa + Daoiri Farrell at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
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 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.

The Trilogy Weekend presented by Hmble Hstle Clothing, Virginia is for Lovers, and Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge in various locations in Roanoke City. Visit this link for more information. ($)

“Roses Grow With Love”

Friday March 1, 7 to 9 p.m. at Dumas Theatre (108 Henry St. NW, Roanoke). This re-written narrative short film offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Hmble Hstle’s creation process, providing valuable insights for creators on collaborating with big businesses. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)

Lovers and Friends Party hosted by Xavier Tramaine & Friends

Saturday March 2, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at The Speakeasy at 202 Social House (202 Market St. SE, Roanoke). Join in for a night dedicated to celebration, love, and genuine connections. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)

Roses Grow with Love: Pop Up Experience

Sunday March 3, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Collective (601 11th St. NW, Roanoke). Experience a unique pop-up shop that serves as the ultimate showcase for the three-year collaboration with Virginia Tourism Corporation. Delight your senses as you shop the unreleased final collection, accompanied by entertainment and refreshments, engaging activities, and opportunities to mingle with creators. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)