We scoured 30 disparate community calendars (yes, 30) so you didn’t have to. From live music to theatre, lectures to drag shows, 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

• Friday, March 7 and Sunday, March 9 — “In Places Where Black Skin Grows” presented by Matthew Mosley at The Eye at The Science Museum of Western Virginia (1 Market Sq, Roanoke). Featuring live performance, poetry, prose, music, and storytelling, as well as immersive visuals and creative technology, you won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind celebration of Black history. ($)
• Friday, March 7 through Saturday, March 8 — Roanoke Arts Pop! at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Around thirty arts and cultural organizations from around the region will offer pop-up performances, demos, talks, and hands-on activities throughout this free, family-friendly weekend.
• Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9 — Salem Public Library Book Sale (28 E. Main St., Salem). Sunday afternoon, we offer a "Bag-o-Books" for only $5. Fill that empty space on your reading shelf.
• Friday, March 7 through Sunday, March 9 —  “Matilda the Musical” presented by Wolfbane Productions at the Wolf Den Theatre in downtown Lynchburg (723 Jefferson St., Lynchburg). Step into our magical production based on Roald Dahl’s “Matilda.” Guests must be at least 5 years old to enter the theatre. Continues through March 30. ($)
• Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9 — 44th Annual MDA Car Show presented by The Roanoke Valley Charity Car Show Committee at the Berglund Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)
• Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 9 — Salem Gun & Knife Show at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). ($)

Wednesday, March 5

• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — A Sense of Place: Vermont at Barrel Chest Wine & Beer (2601 Franklin Rd., Roanoke) An event pairing beer, cheese, charcuterie and more all hailing from Vermont. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Gary John at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 6 p.m. — "Frida" as part of Women’s History Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Open Mic Night at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, comedian, or singer, tonight's your chance to shine. Every voice matters.
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Tim Martin & Brian Wheeling at Brambleton Deli (3655 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke).
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Wild Ponies at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  — Live music: Fo Daniels at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday,  March 6

• 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Inclusive Leadership workshop training at the Roanoke Higher Education Center (108 N. Jefferson St., Roanoke). This workshop aspires to enable participants to be more successful leaders and change agents for inclusion within their organizations.
• 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 to 6:30 p.m. — Lecture: “Suicide by Firearm in the United States — A Collaborative Path for Prevention” with Marian Betz at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institure at VTC (4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke). Dr. Betz will describe the scientific rationale for evidence-based, acceptable approaches for firearm suicide prevention and provide examples of innovative collaborations in diverse settings, including among military populations and through partnerships with firearm retailers. The public is invited to attend.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Sideshow Runaways at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Curator Talk: “Dream, America” with Arden Cone at the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum at Hollins University (8009 Fishburn Dr., Roanoke). This exhibition confronts the polarization felt throughout today’s American political system. Where groups are excluded from a national narrative, this exhibition seeks to include them and validate their perspectives. The exhibition is open through April 13.
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Networking: Latinas Network International Women’s Day Celebration at El Rodeo (2032 W. Main St., Salem). RSVP at the link above.
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open 6:30) — Stand-up: Comedy Showcase featuring comedians from Richmond, Blacksburg, and Roanoke at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Laugh along with Arthur Stump, Kade Wonders, Mike Engle, Travis Terry and Andrew Gustafson. Outside food welcome. ($)
• 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7) — Live music: Bummer Camp, L.A. Dies, Times Tables, The Stray Lions at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30) — Live music: Logan Ledger Spring Tour 2025 with Mason Via at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, March 7

• 4 p.m. — Bloody Sunday Peace Vigil at the Martin Luther King Jr. statue to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the day when 600 nonviolent participants were beaten by Alabama police while crossing the Edmund Pettus bridge. 
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Art by Night at Gallery 202 (107 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). Stop in and meet the artists.
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Living with Grief Meetup: Happy HeARTS at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Enjoy the galleries and take part in art-inspired activities on First Fridays at the Taubman Museum. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Harwell Grice Band at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Marie-Claire Evans at Brady’s Distillery (711 Pocahontas Ave. NE, Roanoke).
• 6 p.m. — Snowed In: Interactive Murder Mystery presented by Jump into Mystery at Stoney Brook Vineyards  (516 Stoney Battery Rd., Troutville.) Play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. Everyone will get their character role at this adults-only murder mystery event, so be sure to arrive by 5:45. ($)
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Conversation with David Galligan: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Learn the fascinating, behind-the-scenes details of how this immersive made its way to Roanoke – and where it’s headed next! – from David Galligan, one of the US-based experts who helped bring the immersive to our area and was involved in the installation process. Registration is highly encouraged to reserve your seat.
• 7 p.m. — Live music: The Kind Reunion Show at Dogtown Roadhouse (302 S. Locust St., Floyd). ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Wes Collins Band with Joshua Luongo at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke). Pay what you can. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: SupaFly Five Live at The Coffee Pot (2902 Brambleton Ave., Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Karaoke at Sidewinders (16 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke).
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Signal Fire with Treehouse at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase advance tickets here. ($)

Saturday, March 8

• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Semiannual Used Book Sale at the O. Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Browse over 1,000 titles with something for everyone. Most books are $3 and under.
• 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. — Seed Starting Workshop at Greenbrier Nurseries (5881 Starkey Rd., Roanoke). Learn how to start your cool-season seeds at this hands-on workshop.
• Noon to 9 p.m. — Live music: International Women’s Day Celebration at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 1 p.m. — Silent Book Club at One Love Coffee House (40 Summers Way, Roanoke). At Silent Book Club, there's no assigned reading.
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Trash Monster Parade Puppet Workday at 601 11th St. NW, Roanoke. To prepare for the Daisy Art Parade, We will begin constructing a giant puppet made out of lightweight, non recyclable materials and paper mache. Bring materials you intend to use. 
• 5:30 to 7 p.m. — Open Mic Storytelling: A Perfect Storm presented by Blue Ridge Story Space at The June Bug Center (251 Parkway Ln. S, Floyd). Tell a 5-7 minute story inspired by the monthly theme or just come to listen. Event is free. Snacks and drinks available for purchase support the June Bug Center. 
• 6 p.m. — Solacoustix at Brady’s Distillery (711 Pocahontas Ave. NE, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Dan Carrell at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout Trio at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Lenny Marcus Band at Montano’s International Gourmet (7813, 3733 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Symphonic Favorites presented by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). Join the RSO in a one night concert experience featuring Brahms’s Symphony No. 1, Finlandia, and Prokofiev’s beloved Violin Concerto No. 2. Don’t miss this concert experience that gives heart to the spirit and melodies of Europe. ($)
• 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. — Live music: Jack Marion and Cochran Lyle at Olde Salem Brewing Company (315 Market St., Roanoke). 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Jeremy Short at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase advance tickets here. ($)

Sunday, March 9

• 11 a.m. — Live music: Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• Noon to 4 p.m. — Big Lick Bachata Brunch at the Roanoke City Market Building (32 Market Sq. SE (Roanoke). 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. A special menu will be provided by Sticks & Spoons. ($)
• 1 p.m. — Live music: Christian Q. at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).
• 2 to 3 p.m. — Beyond Victorian: Women’s Fashion from 1880 to 1915 with fashion historian Ashley Webb at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). In addition to highlighting iconic silhouettes of the period, this lecture and gallery talk explores the extant examples on display from Ashley’s collection, placing them in the context of Art Nouveau and the life and times of artist Alphonse Mucha, whose work is currently on view in Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha. Registration is highly recommended to reserve your seat. 
• 2 to 5 p.m. — A Wee Bit O’ Murder presented by Jump into Mystery at Crab du Jour (4645 Valley View Blvd. NW, Roanoke).  Play a character, solve clues, and interrogate all of the suspects. Everyone will get their character role at this adults-only murder mystery event, so be sure to arrive by 5:45. ($)
• 3 to 5 p.m. — Guitars Under the Star Guitar Pull presented by 3rd Street Coffee House at Mill Mountain Star (Prospect Rd. SE, Roanoke). Gather together outdoors with acoustic instruments in hand and celebrate music on the grassy area opposite the lower observation deck at Mill Mountain. Originals or covers are fine. Everyone is welcome. 
• 5 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout Trio at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem).  
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Jamiel & Shmazz at Rockfish Food & Wine (1402 Grandin Rd. Ste 101).

Monday, March 10

• 8:30 a.m. to noon — “Starting & Developing Your Small Business” — Mayor Cobb’s 2025 Business Summit at the Dumas Center (115 Centre Ave. NW, Roanoke). Sessions include: Empowering Your Business, Funding Resources and Programs, Social Media and Marketing Strategy, and Small and Mighty Business Owners. Registration is required. 
• 5 to 6 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade workshop at the Melrose Branch Library (2502 Melrose Ave NW Suite D). Join various artists in creating puppets and artwork for the upcoming Daisy Art Parade; every Monday in the STEAM Lab.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6:30 p.m. — N3* Book Club at Book No Further (112 Market St. SE, Roanoke). The selection for March is “The Submission.” Looking ahead, the book club will read “Radium Girls” for April.
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — PedalSafe ROA March Public Meeting at Kirk Family YMCA’s multipurpose room (520 Church Ave., Roanoke). We will be focusing on planning, logistics, and volunteer needs for our upcoming Bike Month events in May. 

Tuesday, March 11

• 6 p.m. — Luck be a Lady Dinner Show at Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center’s Regency Room (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). Join us for an unforgettable night as TFox, the award-winning Las Vegas entertainer, brings his electrifying show to The Regency Room with a St. Patrick’s Day twist! Enjoy a high-energy performance full of Vegas glamour, classic hits, and a little Irish luck. For reservations, please call 540.853.8280  ($)
• 6 p.m. — Learn How to Use Dowsing Rods at GLOW Healing Arts (1936 Electric Rd. Salem). Learn how to use the Dowsing Rods for opening/aligning your chakras, DNA upgrade, full body healing and asking questions of the spiritual world. Bring your own dowsing rods. ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  — Live music: Sky Dolphin at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, March 12

• Noon to 1 p.m. — Lunch & Learn with Oakey’s Funeral Home presented by the Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce at the Charles R. Hill Community Center (820 E. Washington Ave., Vinton). Attendees will learn more about pre-arranging or pre-funding their funerals. Lunch will be provided. Limited seating. RSVP required. Call Keith Robinson to register at 540.982.2100 or krobinson@oakeys.com.
• 4 to 9 p.m. — Back on the Rack Consignment Sale at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Continues through March 16. Additional event info and full shopping schedule available here.
• 6 p.m. — "Mona Lisa Smile" as part of Women’s History Month at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Poems & Coffee with poet Angelina Dawn at the Williamson Road Library (3837 Williamson Rd. NW, Roanoke).
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Tango! The Resistance at Roanoke Diversity Center (425 Campbell Ave. SW., Roanoke). We enthusiastically welcome beginners and returning queer tango dancers alike. Come learn the basics of Argentine tango, a dance rich with queer history and growing all over the world today. Series continues on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Pay what you can. ($)
• 6:30 to 8 p.m. — Open Mic Night at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, comedian, or singer, tonight's your chance to shine. Every voice matters.
• 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Open Mic Comedy Night with the Comedy Lab at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Everyone is welcome to perform or spectate.
• 7:30 p.m. — Opening night: “Waitress — The Musical” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). The musical follows Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker at Joe's Diner, who finds herself in an unfulfilling marriage to her controlling husband, Earl. When Jenna discovers she's pregnant, she begins to re-evaluate her life and dreams of escape. Continues through March 30. ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  — Live music: Reggae Night hosted by The Ambassador at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Looking ahead

• 11 a.m. — Martin's St. Pat's Street Party 2025 with headliner Cowboy Mouth at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). features 11 Bands on 2 Stages, including The Wilson Springs Hotel, Ranford Almond, Jared Stout, Captain Midnight Band and more! Irish themed food and drink. This event is 21+ only. Purchase advance tickets here. ($)
• 7 p.m., Saturday, March 15 — “The Malaga Ship: A Story of Maine & The Middle Passage” presented by acclaimed storyteller Antonio Rocha at CommUNITY ARTSReach (3025 Frontier Rd. NW, Roanoke). Rocha uses song, mime and narration to powerfully confront the history of the Malaga, a ship that participated in the slave trade. Reserve your seat here. Earlier that same day, Rocha will teach a storytelling masterclass at the Salem Library. Learn more here.
• 8 p.m., Saturday, March 15 — Romeo & Juliet Drag Show at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). This is Shakespeare like you've never seen it before! An all-drag-artist cast, featuring some of Southwest Virginia's favorite queens and kings, brings you the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet in a brand new, gender-bending experience. Follow the story of the star-crossed lovers through upbeat lip syncs, Shakespearean shade, and dazzling dance numbers all the way to their tragic death(drop)s. ($)
• 2 p.m., Sunday, March 16 — The Lucky Leprechaun Drag Brunch at The Park Dance Club (615 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 6:30 to 9 p.m., Sunday, March 16 — Iftaar Fundraiser with Roanoke Refugee Partnership with guest of honor Delegate Sam Rasoul at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Share a meal and celebrate eight years with Roanoke Refugee Partnership at our fundraiser Iftaar dinner. ($)

Ongoing

• Through March 9 — “Almost, Maine” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd., Roanoke). As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, residents of Almost, Maine find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways. Continues through March 9. ($)
• Through March 16 — 2025 Juried Biennial Exhibition at Olin and Smoyer Galleries (240 High St., Salem). This exhibition exemplifies works of art from artists within 200 mile radius of Roanoke College. Fine Arts media including but not limited to painting, sculpture, graphic design, ceramics, textiles, mixed media, video and photography are accepted for submission. Find more information at this link.
• Through March 16 — Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). An exhibition and immersive art experience featuring masterworks from one of the most celebrated and influential artists of the 20th century. The Taubman is the first museum outside of Europe to showcase the immersive from the Grand Palais Immersif in Paris. This is a ticketed exhibition. Guided tours are offered daily at 1 p.m.
• Through March 30 —  “Waitress — The Musical” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). The musical follows Jenna Hunterson, a waitress and expert pie maker at Joe's Diner, who finds herself in an unfulfilling marriage to her controlling husband, Earl. When Jenna discovers she's pregnant, she begins to re-evaluate her life and dreams of escape. ($)
• Through March 30 —  “Matilda the Musical” presented by Wolfbane Productions at the Wolf Den Theatre in downtown Lynchburg (723 Jefferson St., Lynchburg). Step into our magical production based on Roald Dahl’s “Matilda.” Guests must be at least 5 years old to enter the theatre. ($)
• Through March 30 — Charisse Pearlina Weston: "I saw the room but darkly dreamed it..." art exhibition at Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). Weston's exhibition features new glass, lead, and concrete sculptures and works on canvas that challenge fixed narratives and systems of control. The core of this disruption lies in the manipulation of Mirropane, a reflective and transparent glass often used for monitoring. This material transformation symbolically subverts the mechanisms of surveillance, questioning who holds power in the act of observing and being observed. 
• Through March 30 — Shauté Gates: “This is Not a Test” art exhibition at Moss Arts Center at Virginia Tech (190 Alumni Mall, Blacksburg). Extracting from multiple time-based media that include current events, history, and cinema, perhaps paradoxically, labyrinths or worlds are constructed to be deconstructed into what Gates describes as, “moments that feel to be on the brink of an unconscious truth.” 
• Saturdays through December 27 — Downtown Roanoke Food & Cultural Tour starting at 11:15 a.m. from Hotel Roanoke (110 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). A walking tour that connects Roanoke's local food scene with the city's colorful history. Visit six food-tasting locations within the historic and vibrant downtown historic district. Delicious samplings, enough for a hearty meal for most, are served from locally-owned eateries at iconic historic locations. ($)
• Every Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — VA Works Assistance presented by the Virginia Department of Workforce Development and Advancement in Meeting Rooms B and C at the Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Do you need help with your job search? Looking for temporary income support or transition and training services? Visit the workforce experts at their satellite desks at the Main Library in downtown Roanoke.