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 through Sunday, 2/20 to 2/22 — “Crowns” presented by Shine by JP Theatre Arts Community in celebration of Black History Month at the Historic Dumas Theatre (108 1st St. NW, Roanoke). Blending gospel music, dance, and storytelling, “Crowns” is a joyful testament to identity, faith, and the beauty of tradition. Repeats Feb. 27 to Mar. 1 ($)
• Friday through Sunday, 2/20 to 2/22 — Roanoke Home & Garden Show at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Save time with everything for your home and garden under one roof. Save money with show-only discounts. Have fun with activities for the whole family and so much more
• Friday through Sunday, 2/20 to 2/22 — “Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk” in the Rex Stephenson Theatre at Ferrum College (200 Wiley Drive, Ferrum).  In 1955, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood, a 67-year-old Ohio woman in Keds, carrying her things in a homemade sack, walked the entire Appalachian Trail. "Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk" brings this true story to the stage. It offers a reminder that it’s never too late to start over, chase freedom, or answer the call of the trail. ($)

Wednesday, Feb. 18

• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music at R&B Sound Machine at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine. 
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Rossdafareye at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Thursday, Feb. 19

• 11 a.m. — Chair Fitness with Tracey at Melrose Plaza (large fitness room) (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Get fit while having fun. Classes are free. Repeats weekly.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade Workshop with Jane Gabrielle at the Keeley Healing Arts Open Studio at Melrose Plaza. Join artists from across the valley in building for the Daisy Art Parade, which will honor the legacy of former Gainsboro librarian Virginia Y. Lee. Continues weekly until Mar. 19.
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening: “The Inquisitor” at the Raleigh Court branch library (2112 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke). Dinner will be provided and there will be time for discussion. Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Kendall Street Company at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Black History Movie Night: “The Butler” at the Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke).  A sweeping historical drama that chronicles decades of American history through the life of a White House butler who served multiple U.S. presidents.
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Üga Büga, Ex Parents, Tides Away presented by Maiden & Crow Tattoo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Rend Collective at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Nightlife: R&B Karaoke at Kirk & Soul (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m. — Live music: Cheat Mountain Riders at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, Feb. 20

• 2 p.m. — Guided Tours at the Harrison Museum (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Sponsored by AARP. Explore art, sculpture, historical artifacts, and interactive displays. Learn, ask questions, and experience the stories that shaped our community. Free. Limited space. Registration required.
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Screening: “Murder in Harlem” presented at the Harrison Museum as part of their BHM: Oscar Micheaux film series (2502 Melrose Ave., NW). An African-American man is framed for the murder of a white woman, but a white man is responsible. Author-turned-attorney Henry Glory is hired by the accused man's sister to defend him. Glory pieces the crime together, and the white killer is revealed. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Jared Stout Duo at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Circus Child on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Dr. Phil's Kimo Therapy at The Alley Cat (335 S. Main St., Rocky Mount).
• 7 p.m. — No Dates, Just Pints hosted by Roanoke Valley Women’s Rugby at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). No pressure. No expectations. Just good beer, good people, and a chance to make new friends. Whether you’re rugby-curious, looking to meet new people, or just want a laid-back night out, this is the place to be. Grab a pint, ask the team your rugby questions, snap a photo in the photo booth, and enjoy the kind of night where conversations come easy.
• 7 p.m. – Bites, Brews, & Behind-the-Scenes: The Shark Is Broken Meet & Greet (PLUS, a movie showing!) presented by Showtimers Community Theatre at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Kick things off by meeting the Showtimers cast and crew behind The Shark Is Broken, the hit stage show that dives into the chaos, camaraderie, and behind-the-scenes moments of a famously troubled production at sea. Grab a beer, ask questions, snap photos, and soak up some theater magic. After the meet & greet, settle in as we screen the original ocean thriller that started it all — the one that made you afraid to go back in the water. You know it. We know it. We just can’t say it. 
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Quad City Storm at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Jon Shain and 47 Trestles at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Rhymin’ and Stealin’: The Original Beastie Boys Tribute Band at the Harvester Performance Center (450 Franklin St., Rocky Mount). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Valgur with Lena Gray and Joshua Strachan (DJ Set) at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Perpetual Groove at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Stand-up: Jesse Jones with Angie Shultz, Nick Ciaccia and Katherine Rogue presented by Next Stop Comedy at Living Proof Beer Company (50 West Court St., Rocky Mount). Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 9 p.m. — Nightlife: Karaoke night at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. — Live music: Blue Connection at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton). 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Ramona & The Holy Smokes at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Saturday, Feb. 21

• 10 a.m. to Noon — Echoes of Our Ancestors: African American Genealogy Workshop at the Gainsboro Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke). Join the Gainsboro Branch Library and genealogist and public historian, Brittney Flowers, for a beginner's friendly workshop on African American genealogy.
• 11 a.m. to noon — Cycling: Star City Discovery Ride at Vic Thomas Park (1234 Midvale Ave. SW, Roanoke). A low-pressure intro ride with a coach, where kids can find the right cycling team fit.
• 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. — 11th St. Community Visioning Walk presented by 11th Street Stakeholder group, Main Street America, and the City of Roanoke. Meet at Humble Hustle (601 11th Street NW) for a walking tour of the 11th Street neighborhood center and provide input on how the area should change and grow. The morning will include a welcoming community lunch (11:30) to be followed by a walking tour of the neighborhood (Noon) and then end with a community discussion (1:15 to 2 p.m.) To learn more about this project, check out this link. Free to attend.
• Noon to 2 p.m. — Lunar New Year with Local Colors + Roanoke Valley Sister Cities at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Celebrate the Year of the Horse with dragon dances, martial arts performances, singing, and more! Bring the whole family out to learn about the cultural traditions of your Asian friends and neighbors right here in southwest Virginia.
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Staged reading: “The Candidates” at The Salem Museum & Historical Society (801 East Main St., Salem). A long-forgotten 1700s comedy play written and set in the early 1770s on the eve of the American Revolution by Colonel Robert Munford. This farcical tale (also entitled The Humours of a Virginia Election), about a Virginia House of Burgesses election satirizes the corrupt campaigning culture of the day. With stinging critiques of electioneering and witty dialogue to boot, Munford's three act comedy will be put on in the Roanoke Valley for the first time ever through a staged reading adaptation at the Salem Museum.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Sittin' in with Robby feat. Tripp Waymack at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Tom Floyd Trio on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: William Seymour at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Red Letter Philosophy, Dying Oath, Seasons, Redefind presented by Maiden & Crow Tattoo at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7 to 8 pm. — Live music: “Handel in Italy” presented by Roanoque Baroque + The Eye at the Science Museum of Western Virginia (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). A live orchestra will be accompanied by immersive dome visuals of stunning locations in Italy, including Florence, Rome, and Venice. Obtain tickets from the Science Museum of Western Virginia. ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Quad City Storm (Super Hero Night) at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Toubab Krewe at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Adam Markham at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton). 
• 9 p.m. — Heated Rivalry Dance Party...Starr After Darrk with DJ Bobby Hash at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). A late-night celebration inspired by the hockey show everyone is talking about. Rivalries, intensity, and after-hours energy take over the brewery for one night only. Expect a packed dance floor, dark club energy, and a room full of people who get it. This one’s built for fans and non-fans alike — high-energy, immersive, and made for dancing. Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Moonroof w/ Texting & Driving at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, Feb. 22

• 11 a.m. — Drag Bingo Brunch at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Drag Bingo Brunch takes over with Charles DeFranco hosting, a performance from the always-iconic Enya Salad, and Maccon Haze and Miss Keikei bringing the looks, the laughs, and the energy you came for. Drag Bingo Brunch takes over with Charles DeFranco hosting, a performance from the always-iconic Enya Salad, and Maccon Haze and Miss Keikei bringing the looks, the laughs, and the energy you came for. Come cute. Come loud. Come ready to yell “BINGO” with your whole chest. This one’s a vibe — don’t miss it. Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga with BodyMindSoul Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 4:30 p.m. — Live music at The Floorboards at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 

Monday, Feb. 23

• 5 to 7 p.m. — Northwest Roundtable: Anti-Displacement Strategies presented by Main Street America at the Melrose Library STEAM Lab (2502 Melrose Ave NW, Roanoke). Learn how other communities around the country have worked to prevent displacement. The presentation will take place at the Northwest Roundtable, but is open to any community members who are interested in participating. Check out the Small Business Anti-Displacement Network's interactive toolkit to learn more about possible strategies.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• 10:30 a.m. — Self-Help+ presented by Carilion Clinic Community Health and Outreach in the Conference Room at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Learn skills to cope with life’s challenges in this class series. A few minutes of practice each day are enough to improve how you feel. Free. Repeats weekly.
• 2 p.m. — Line Dancing with Tracy at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke).
• 2 to 4 p.m. — — Daisy Art Parade Workshop with Jane Gabrielle at the Gainsboro Library  (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke). to help create a puppet for the 2026 Daisy Art Parade! This year’s puppet will be of the Gainsboro Branch Library’s beloved librarian and civil rights leader Virginia Y. Lee.
• 4 to 7 p.m. — Open Art Studio Space at Wellness on Melrose (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Work on your own project or get inspiration from a resource artist. Use our supplies or bring your own. All artistic levels are welcome. Repeats weekly.
• 4 to 8 p.m. — Happy Hour for All at A Few Old Goats Brewing –– Roanoke (515 8th St. SW, Suite 228, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Arts Connect Tuesdays: Main Street Mosaic — A Public Art Guide for Roanoke’s Emerging Neighborhoods with virtual presenter Carrie Gault hosted by the Roanoke Arts Commission at 117 Church Ave. SW, Roanoke or log in here.
• 7 p.m. — Black History Month Film Festival: “Swing!” part of A Month of Micheaux at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7:30 p.m. — Riverdance 30 — The New Generation at the Berglund Center Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 8:30 p.m.  —  Live music: The Request Line w/ Jared Stout. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• 5:30 p.m. — Eureka Park Recreation Center Mural Artist Talk with S. Ross Browne the Harrison Museum of African American Culture (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). 
• 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Book discussion: “Unrig the Game: What Women of Color Can Teach Everyone About Winning” By Vanessa Priya Daniel facilitated by Hollins University’s Dr. LeeRay Costa and Dr. Tiffany Hinton at Pilgrim Baptist Church (1415 8th St NW, Roanoke). Attendance is free and open to the public, and requires registration.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music at Mesko Family Revue at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Ursula’s Cafe (511 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine. 
• 7:30 p.m. — K92 Laugh Lounge: Andy Forrester and Brian Shirley at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Ben Trout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Upcoming

• Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. — Stand-up: Comedy Showcase presented by Taylored Comedy Productions at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). ($)
• Feb. 27, 7 p.m. — Live music: Spank the 80s: The Ultimate 80s Tribute Band Experience at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• Feb. 28, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Totero Town Symposium at The Salem Museum & Historical Society (801 East Main St., Salem). Organized by the Headwaters Chapter of the Archeological Society of Virginia, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and the Virginia Museum of Natural History, this daylong event explores the Native American history of the Roanoke Valley. The schedule features lectures by four historians. See the website for details.

Ongoing

• Through March 1 — “Crowns” presented by Shine by JP Theatre Arts Community in celebration of Black History Month at the Historic Dumas Theatre (108 1st St. NW, Roanoke). Blending gospel music, dance, and storytelling, “Crowns” is a joyful testament to identity, faith, and the beauty of tradition. ($)
• Through March 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade Workshop with Jane Gabrielle at the Keeley Healing Arts Open Studio at Melrose Plaza. Join artists from across the valley in building for the Daisy Art Parade, which will honor the legacy of former Gainsboro librarian Virginia Y. Lee.
• Through March 22 — Jacob Smith — Thoughts and Prayers at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St., Salem). Continues through Mar. 22. Using furniture, artifacts, dioramas, and sculptural elements, Smith’s work interrogates the forces that shape identity: gender roles, religious dogma, political propaganda, militarism, and consumerism. "Thoughts & Prayers" is a space for speculation, satire, and critique — a place to see the world not as it is, but as it might appear from the outside looking in.
• Through Sept. 27 — “CHANGE” at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). Change is a constant. We experience it through shifting seasons, changing landscapes, and transitions in our lives like moves, new schools or jobs, personal growth, and even the small change we carry in our pockets. We’ve invited artists to reflect on what change means to them and create a work that expresses their personal interpretation of transformation, transition, or evolution.