Happenings: The Only Roanoke Events Calendar You’ll Ever Need. Week of 3/1 to 3/8.

We scoured 17 disparate community calendars (yes, 17) so you didn’t have to.

The aquarium at Center in the Square. Want to see your photograph in Happenings? Email us at editor@roanokerambler.com. PHOTO BY GREG PRILLAMAN

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, 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. —  Live Music: Space Koi at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Thursday, March 2

  • 3 p.m. — Architectural Review Board Committee Meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Thirsty Thursday with Charissa Joy at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave., SW, Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Flamingo Brothers Trivia at Twin Creeks Brewing Company (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton). For more information, visit this link.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Music Bingo or Live Music Thursdays at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 to 9 p.m. — Honky Tonk Thursdays at The Floyd Country Store (206 S. Locust St., Floyd). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) — Live Music: Jared Stout Band at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin St., Roanoke). To find more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 7 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic Night at Living Proof Beer Company (50 West Court St., Rocky Mount). For more information, visit this link.
  • 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) — Bands Worm Sultry, and Honey play at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Space Koi at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Friday, March 3

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Author Meet and Greet: Brenda Stickland at Book No Further (112 Market St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)
  • 4:30 p.m. — Join Hollins University's String Faculty Kevin Matheson and Julia Goudimova alongside guest pianist Harold Brown as they present a program of music spanning the life and career of Ludwig van Beethoven. Sponsored in part by the Sallie Gray Shepherd Fund. At the Talmadge Recital Hall, Bradley, at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke).
  • 5 to 9 p.m. — Art by Night Exhibit at Market Gallery (22 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 5:30 to 9 p.m. — Late Nights: Roanoke Arts Pop at Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Andy Burnette Trio at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 p.m. — Live Music: Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast with Mercy Creek at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets and find more information here. ($
  • 7:30 p.m. — Live Music: Justin Moore at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). For tickets and information, visit this link. ($)
  • 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Bands Sullivan Smith and Stray Lions, Overunderdog, and Catie Lausten play at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). Purchase tickets at this link. ($)
  • 9 p.m. — Fiesta Fridays at Leonore Restaurant (128 Campbell Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: Dirty Grass Players at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Saturday, March 4

  • 9:30 a.m. — 5th Annual Peakwood & Pancakes at RunAbout Sports (3635 Franklin Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Annual Roanoke Youth Summit at William Fleming High School (3649 Ferncliff Ave., Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. — Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour at The Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • Noon to 5 p.m. — Roanoke Arts Pop at Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 2 to 5 p.m. — Views and Brews E-Bike Tours at Roanoke Mountain Adventures (806 Wasena Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information. ($)
  • 6 to 9 p.m. — “Snowed In” Interactive Murder Mystery Challenge at Crescent City Bourbon & BBQ (19 Salem Ave., Roanoke). To purchase tickets, visit this link.
  • 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Live Music: Carry Wimbish Band at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 7:30 p.m. — “Echoes” by N. Richard Nash at Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9 p.m. — Latin Dance Party at 2 Chill Restaurant (312 2nd St., Roanoke).
  • 10 p.m. — Live music: War Chile at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link. ($)

Sunday, March 5

  • 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. — Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave.,Roanoke) For more information, visit this link. ($)
  • Noon to 5 p.m. — Roanoke Arts Pop at Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. — Sunday Music Jam at The Floyd Country Store (206 S. Locust St., Floyd). For more information, visit this link.
  • 2 to 4 p.m. — Sunday Sips & St. Patty’s Paint Party at the Virginia Museum of Transportation (303 Norfolk Ave., Roanoke). To purchase tickets, visit this link. ($)
  • 4 to 7 p.m. — Live Music: Lenny Marcus & Friends at Big Lick Brewing Company (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 4 to 7 p.m. — DIY Party at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke).

Monday, March 6

  • 9 a.m. — Roanoke City Council informal meeting at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 2 p.m. — Roanoke City Council regular agenda session at the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building (215 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke). Find more information at this link.
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 6:30 p.m. — Books & Beans Book Club at Book No Further (112 Market St., Roanoke). Register for this event here.
  • 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) — Women’s History Month Feature Film, North Country at Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Tuesday, March 7

  • 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. — Free yoga at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).
  • 5:45 to 7:45 — L’eroica, Roanoke’s Friendliest Ride at Cardinal Bicycle Grandin (1312 Winborne St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Gote at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

Wednesday, March 8

  • 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Roanoke Neighborhood Advocates Meeting at Williams Road Library (3837 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Visit this link for more information.
  • 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Book Talk with Margaret Edds at Book No Further (112 Market St., Roanoke). Register for this event here.
  • 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 Brewery (111 S. Pollard St., Vinton). For more information, visit this link.
  • 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Dead Billionaires at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413  St., Roanoke). For more information, visit this link.

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