Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 2/7 to 2/14.

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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

  • Through February 11 — “The Mountaintop: A Fictional Depiction of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Final Hours” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre in collaboration with The Harrison Museum of African American Culture (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Katori Hall’s Olivier Award-winning drama reimagines Dr. King’s final night. Find more information including dates/times and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • February 9 through 11 — “The Roads to Home” presented by Attic Productions (7490 Roanoke Rd., Fincastle). Both tragic and comedic, each act follows one of the central characters from the 1920's central Texas small town of Harrison. Find more information at this link.
  • February 10 through 11 — Big Lick Comic Con at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Featuring over 250 pop culture-themed exhibitors, visitors will experience a massive display of artists and creators, engaging activities, a thrilling main stage, high-profile celebrities and an extensive gaming area. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • February 10 through 11 — Winter Romance presented by Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($) 
  • February 10 through 11 — Chocolate & Beer Pairing at Twin Creeks Brewpub (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Find more information at this link. ($)

Wednesday, February 7

  • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Luncheon: “Lead with Purpose — Cultivating Your Career Pathway” featuring keynote speaker Zenith Barrett presented by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce as part of the 2024 Women of the Chamber Luncheon Series at the Vinton War Memorial (814 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). Find more information and register at this link. ($)
  • 6 to 8 p.m. — Pre-Valentine’s Day One Stop Shop at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pop up shop featuring gifts for your valentine. 
  • 7 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Tim Martin and Brian Wheeling at Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke). 
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music & magic: That 1 Guy at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

Thursday, February 8

  • 4 p.m. — Architectural Review Board: work session in the 4th floor city council conference room at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • 6 to 7 p.m. — Artist in Residence Lecture with Ying Li at Hollins University’s Richard Wetherill Visual Arts Center/ Niederer Auditorium (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). Ying Li, known for her paintings created in outdoor gardens, landscapes, and urbanscape settings across the United States and around the world, will speak in conjunction with her exhibition, "Ying Li: Blossoms in a Sudden Strangeness III.” A reception will follow the lecture. 
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Bourbon and Bouquets Night at Brady’s Distillery (711 Pocahontas Ave. NE, Roanoke). This exclusive event includes couples cocktail making, guided by expert mixologists, where you'll craft Valentine's Day-themed drinks together. Find more information at this link. ($) 
  • 7 p.m. — Lecture: “George Washington, An American Noah,” by B. Scott Crawford, as part of the Salem Museum Speaker Series at the Salem Museum. This event will be held on zoom to avoid any changes due to inclement weather. Visit the museum’s website on the day of the event to get the zoom link. Find more information at this link.
  • 7 p.m. — Hoot and Holler: (Every) Body Stories at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link. (Sold Out) ($)
  • 8 to 11:45 p.m. — Latin Nights at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Mojohand at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, February 9

  • 10 a.m. — Gun Violence Prevention Commission education and research committee meeting to be held virtually. For more information, contact Angie O'Brien (540) 853-5309  angela.o'brien@roanokeva.gov or gvpc@roanokeva.gov. 
  • Noon — City Planning Commission: work session in the 4th floor city council conference room at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).
  • Noon to 2 p.m. — Lunar New Year presented by Local Colors and Roanoke Valley Sister Cities at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). 
  • 6:30 p.m. — Q99’s Back to the 80s Bash at Sidewinders Saloon (16 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Make your hair big, squeeze into that Spandex and break out your neon-colored clothes for the 80s costume contest and get ready to dance like you are back in the 80s! We’ll have fun 80’s games and we’ll be rockin’ all night to the ultimate 80’s tribute band “Kids in America.” This is a 21+ event. Find more information at this link. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Gypsy Nix at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
  • 7 p.m. — Kizomba Dance Social at Olde Salem Brewing (315 Market St. SE, Roanoke). The night will start with a kizomba basics lesson for newcomers, from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and then there will be an open dance floor until closing at 10 p.m. For more information, visit this link.
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Macon Mayhem at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Underground Springhouse + The Talismen at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — Brews and Burlesque: Valentine’s Day Varie-Tease at Golden Cactus (214 5th St., Roanoke). This is an 18+ event. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Pressing Strings with Drew Faust at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

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Saturday, February 10

  • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Tunnel of Love Market at Bread Craft (24 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
  • 10 a.m. — Classic Film Series: “Shaft” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
  • 2 to 6 p.m. — Cupid’s Crawl: Downtown Bar Crawl presented by The Fun. Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 5 p.m. — Pardi Gras at Corned Beef and Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
  • 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Beads & Bling: It’s a Mardi Gras Thing! at St. John’s Episcopal Church (1 Mountain Ave., Roanoke). Featuring food, drink, music, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit the West End Center and Kimoyo, Ltd. Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 6 p.m. — Valentine Murder Mystery presented by Jump into Mystery at Twin Creeks Brewpub (1 Old Salem Turnpike, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Mama Said String Band at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
  • 7 p.m. — Live music: Corey Smith with Jeb Gipson at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30) — Live music: Colby Helms & The Virginia Creepers w. Amelia Empson — “Tales of Misfortune” Album Release at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information and to purchase tickets. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Ramona & the Holy Smokes with Jack Marion & the Pearl Snap Prophets at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 8 p.m. — The Policeman’s Ball at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Dance the night away with music from the Phlegar Hill Band and Dj Neil. This event is open to everyone; you don't have to be affiliated with the Salem Police Department to attend. Tickets are on sale at the Salem Police Department Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or can be purchased at the door. Table reservations can be made by reaching out to Sgt Akers: rsakers@salemva.gov. ($)
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Area 581 at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 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 11

  • 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. — Love is Love Drag Brunch featuring Roanoke Royals at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Find more information and purchase your tickets at this link. ($)
  • 11 a.m. — Dog Bowl Market at Black Dog Salvage (902 13th St. SW, Roanoke). 
  • Noon to 4 p.m. — Big Lick Bachata Brunch: Not Your Valentine Blackout Party at the City Market Building (32 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). DJ Roberto Puente will be playing a mix of salsa, bachata, kizomba, zouk, and merengue from noon until 4pm. Dress code is all black. Kids ages 10 and up welcome if in attendance with an adult. For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — Guitars Under the Star Guitar Pull presented by 3rd Street Coffeehouse at the Mill Mountain Discovery Center (2019 Prospect Rd. SE, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.

Monday, February 12

  • 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).
  • 3 p.m. — Equity and Empowerment Advisory Board: organizational meeting in the 3rd floor community engagement conference room, suite 357 at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke).

Tuesday, February 13

  • 1 to 2 p.m. — Crime Prevention Presentation by Sergeant Lazare of the Roanoke City Sheriff's office and Officer Underwood of the Roanoke City Police Department at the Roanoke EnVision Center (2607 Salem Turnpike NW, Roanoke). This presentation will provide comprehensive guidance on self-protection while sharing crucial insights and proactive strategies for policing and ensuring overall community well-being.
  • 5 to 6:30 p.m. — Tech on Tap: AI Tap Takeover with PMI SWVA presented by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council at A Few Old Goats Brewing (515 8th St. SW, Roanoke). The event will start and end with networking, and will also feature Joel Yonts as this month’s Tap Takeover speaker. For more information and to register, visit this link. ($)
  • 6:30 p.m. — Roanoke City School Board: public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget at William Fleming High School (3649 Ferncliff Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
  • 7 p.m. — Grandin Theatre Celebrates Black History Month: “Mahogany” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Find more information at this link. 
  • 7 to 8:30 p.m. — Roanoke Civil War Round Table in the chapel at the Resident’s Center at Friendship Retirement Community (397 Hershberger Rd., Roanoke). James Hessler, a Gettysburg licensed battlefield guide, will speak. Find more information at this link.
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Jeffrey Martin with The Turkey Buzzards at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 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: Appalachian Space Train at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. 

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).
  • 4:30 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 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.
  • 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. 

Ongoing

  • 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.
  • 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.