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This Weekend

• Thursday, 2/6 through Sunday, 2/9 — “Dissonance,” a provocative stage production, premieres at Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Ave. SE, Roanoke). This 90-minute two-person play is about race, love, and friendship between a Black woman and a white woman who find themselves having brutally honest conversations about race on the heels of George Floyd’s murder. PG-13. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• Friday, 2/7 through Saturday, 2/8 — Terror-Tines: A Valentine’s Haunted House presented by Terror Manor (805 Norfolk Ave. SW). Visit this link for more information. ($)
• Friday, 2/7 through Sunday, 2/9 — “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. Continues through 2/16. Purchase tickets at this link. ($) 

Wednesday, February 5

• 5 to 7 p.m. — East Roanoke River Greenway Gap Community Meeting at Charles R. Hill Community Center (820 Washington Ave., Vinton). An opportunity to discuss potential conceptual greenway routes for the last remaining section of the East Roanoke River Greenway near the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit this link for more information.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Noah Spencer at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Exhibition and fashion show featuring Cornelia Marin, a textile artist from Lyon, France, at The Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Queer Dance Roanoke Community Cafe at Roanoke Diversity Center (425 Campbell Ave. SW., Roanoke). In preparation for our next queer tango series starting 2/12, we invite you to learn more about the history of queer tango and the growing global community embracing one another. Bring your questions, pull up a chair, and join the queer tango conversation. Small bites provided.
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. — 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: Tim Martin and Brian Wheeling at Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke).
• 7 p.m. —- Live music: Solacoustix at Montano’s International Gourmet (7813, 3733 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 9:30 p.m.  — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Thursday,  February 6

• 3 p.m. — Tottenham vs. Liverpool watch party at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). 
• 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.
• 5:30 p.m. — Downtown Neighborhood Watch Meeting at the Office of Neighborhood Services (706 S. Jefferson St. Roanoke). Calling all downtown residents, landlords, and business owners! Join the City of Roanoke Office of Neighborhood Services and Roanoke City Police Department for a meeting to discuss re-starting a neighborhood watch for the downtown area. Find more information at this link.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Sideshow Runaways at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 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. — Black History Month: Henrietta Lacks artist talk and movie screening at the Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Artist Bryce Cobbs will discuss Henrietta Lacks’ life and legacy, and his process in designing her monument. The talk will be followed by a screening of the 2017 film “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.”
• 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6) — (Sold Out): Hoot and Holler: “Lovestruck” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. 
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Huntsville Havoc at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Author event: Matthew Burnside & Jesse van Eerden in the Green Drawing Room at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Burnside leans towards experimental work; MFA student Gillian Lionberger describes him best as “thriving in a world where raccoons shoot flower laser beams and coffee mugs chant gnome secrets.” Van Eerden sweeps peace into a room with her presence; her newly released essays explore the “everyday sacred.” Let them both enchant you on Thursday evening.
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Latin Night hosted by JStop Latin Soul at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Friday, February 7

• 1 to 2 p.m. — Art and Architecture Walking Tour: Salem Ave. to Franklin Ave. led by Taubman Museum of Art Research Fellow and historian James Moser starting at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Registration required. Find more information at this link. ($)
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Opening reception: “Love in Many Colors” at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). This exhibition seeks to celebrate the diverse expressions of love — romantic, platonic, familial, self-love, and beyond—through the lens of color, culture, and individuality. Find more information at this link.
• 5 to 8:30 p.m. — Opening reception: “Mixed Metal: An Exploration of Patina and Enamel Jewelry” at Left of Center Art Space (24 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). Features the art of Hillary Hardison. Light refreshments and music by harpist Ashlyn Wrobleski.
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Opening reception: “Strawberry Milk” by Sarah K. Parcell at Alexander/Heath Contemporary (109 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). This debut solo exhibition blends vibrant paintings, sculptural installation, music & treats to create a playful, nostalgic, and interactive experience in celebration of Parcell’s 30th journey around the sun and a decade of creating art. The evening concludes with an afterparty featuring a live DJ, delectable treats, and an opportunity to toast this milestone occasion in style.
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Carnevale Mask Workshop as part of Late Nights: Carnevale Celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Late nights: Carnevale Celebration at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Dance along to live music from the Cave Spring High School Jazz Band and take in the fun and wonder of spun sugar, Carnevale and cake as you peruse the galleries. Find more information at this link. 
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Living with Grief Gathering: Happy HeARTS presented by Carilion Clinic at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Enjoy the galleries and take part in art-inspired activities. These are safe spaces to unwind and express your creativity as you look for support on your grief journey. Find more information and register at this link. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Music Road Co. Trio at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band Trio at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — Back to the 80s Bash presented by Q99 at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Live music: “Fascinating Rhythm” featuring pianist Richard Masters at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Roanoke (1 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Masters has performed in Paris, in England, and at Carnegie Hall. An informal Meet the Artist reception will be held immediately following the concert. The concert is not suitable for small children. 
• 7 to 10 p.m. — Live music: 18th Annual Winterfest Beach Bash featuring The Band of Oz at The Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 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. ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Russ Rentler with Bob Schmuck at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pay what you can. 
• 8 p.m. — Brews and Burlesque: Valentines Varie-Tease at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). 21+ only. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Mad Iguanas — Live Album Recording at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information and purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Chief Adjuah (formerly Christian Scott) at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Airshow at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

Saturday, February 8

• 10 a.m. — “A Raisin in the Sun” as part of Black History Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. 
• 10 to 11 a.m. — Happy HeARTS Community sessions (Ages 10 and under) at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). These sessions are designed with specific adaptations for those who identify as: Blind or have low vision, Deaf or hard of hearing, Neurodiverse (Autism Spectrum, Sensory Processing, Learning Disabilities), Living with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Find more information at this link.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Saturday at the Station: Winter Edition at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
• Noon to 11 p.m. — Winter Beach Party at Living Proof Beer Co. (50 West Court St., Rocky Mount). Live music from Lyndsay Bella (1 to 4 p.m.) and Barefoot West Trio (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.). Food Truck: Copper Dog & Co.
• Noon to 3 p.m. — Bilingual event: Threads of Truth Poetry & Story Circle presented by Roanoke’s Youth Poet Laureate at the Melrose Branch Library (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). This activity will be presented in Spanish and in English. Ages 13+. Find more information at this link. 
• 1 p.m. — Shaken or Stirred: The Craft Cocktail Adventure at Lucky Restaurant (18 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). You’ll learn to make four craft cocktails with the award-winning Lucky bartenders. Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. — Live music: Ryan Greer at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Art Showcase: Get Inspired by Giant Puppets! & Introduction to Paper Mache presented by the Daisy Art Parade Activation Team at Lick Run Community Development Center (1626 10th St. NW, Roanoke). Roanoke Neighborhood Artists in Residence will demonstrate some of the mechanics behind making your own paper mache puppet. Everyone is welcome. Drop in anytime. Find more information at this link. 
• 4:30 to 9 p.m. — Do the Singles Pub Crawl presented by DoTheCrawl.Com. Buy your tickets online for this in-person experience, which will take you to five downtown Roanoke pubs. You’ll check-in using your smartphone and progress at your own pace. Find more information, including purchasing options and a list of recommended establishments, at this link. ($)
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Sheriff’s Ball at Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Date My Friend at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Looking to set your friend up with someone amazing? Or maybe you're the amazing single ready to meet new people? Pitch your single friend or yourself to a room full of potential matches. Find more information and register here. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Florencia & the Feeling at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. —- Live music: Lenny Marcus Trio at Montano’s International Gourmet (7813, 3733 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 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. ($)
• 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. — Policeman’s Ball featuring live music from “Bottom of the Barrel Electrified” at The Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Find more information at this link. ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Bob Marley Birthday Bash with Lazy Man Dub Band and DJ Ruby Star at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, February 9

• 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. (Seating begins 1 hour prior to each show) — The Vino & Velvet Valentine’s Drag Brunch hosted by Big Daddy, former Mr. Gay Roanoke, at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Queer Speed Dating presented by Star City Speed Dating at Misfit Beauty Club (829 Salem Ave. SW, Ste A, Roanoke). This speed dating event is for ages 25-34. This event is best suited for individuals who are open to exploring a range of connections with a diverse group of people. Limited tickets available. Find more information here and purchase tickets at this link. ($)
• Noon to 4 p.m. — Big Lick Bachata Brunch 2nd Annual Not-Your-Valentine Blackout Party at the Roanoke City Market Building (32 Market Sq. SE (Roanoke). Dress Code is all black. There will be a beginner-friendly lesson at 12pm, and then DJ Perico will be playing a mix of salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk, and merengue. New, seasoned, solo, and partnered dancers are all welcome! Find more information at this link. ($)
• 12:30 p.m. — Tottenham vs. Aston Villa watch party at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). 
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Book Launch with Cathryn Hankla: A Return to a Certain Region of Consciousness at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. — “The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon” Author Talk and Book Signing with Heath Hardage Lee at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Lee’s book is the first commercial biography of First Lady Pat Nixon in almost 40 years. This event is free and welcoming to all, though registration is highly encouraged to reserve your seat.
• 2 to 5 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout Duo at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).  
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus Trio at Rockfish Food & Wine (1402 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Diversity Wins at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). This fundraiser will benefit the Roanoke Diversity Center. This fundraiser is a celebration of unity, inclusion, and the vibrant diversity within our community, with proceeds helping to foster a more inclusive and empowered LGBTQ+ community in the Roanoke region.

Monday, February 10

• 1:30 p.m. — Roanoke City Planning Commission meeting in City Council Chambers at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — Vegas Meets Virginia Valentine Dinner Show at The Regency Room at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Prepare to be swept off your feet by the one and only TFox, the award-winning Las Vegas entertainer who has been captivating audiences for over 20 years. This isn’t just any show; it’s a high-energy spectacle full of glamour, unforgettable music, and Valentine Vegas flair. For reservations, please call 540.853.8280.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 

Tuesday, February 11

• 10 a.m. — Black History Month Celebration presented by Total Action for Progress at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke) honoring: The Harrison Museum of African American Culture, The Roanoke Tribune, and Melrose Plaza. Find more information and RSVP by February 5th at this link. 
• 9:30 p.m.  — Live music: Sky Dolphin at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information visit this link. ($)

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. ($)

Ongoing

• Through February 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. ($) 
• 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. ($)