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

• Thursday through Sunday, 2/26 to 3/1 — “The Shark is Broken” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd. SW, Roanoke). Set on the cold open water during the 1974 filming of Jaws, The Shark is Broken takes a behind-the-scenes look at three actors stuck on a boat — and with each other — as the mechanical shark keeps breaking down. Continues through 3/8. ($)
• Friday through Sunday, 2/27 to 3/1 — “Crowns” presented by Shine by JP Theatre Arts Community in celebration of Black History Month at the Historic Dumas Theatre (108 1st St. NW, Roanoke). Blending gospel music, dance, and storytelling, “Crowns” is a joyful testament to identity, faith, and the beauty of tradition. ($)
• Friday through Sunday, 2/27 to 3/1 — Men’s and Women’s ODAC Basketball Tournament at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). Four men's teams and four women's teams face off for the automatic bids to the NCAA Division III Tournament. ($)

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: 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.
• 6 p.m. — The Next Chapter: 40+ Social Group at The Bibliopub (416 Campbell Ave. SW, Roanoke). Who says the best stories end at 40? Join fellow singles 40+ for The BiblioPub’s bi-weekly bash where laughter flows as freely as the drinks. Meet new people, swap stories, and maybe find your co-author for the next adventure. Whether you’re looking for friendship, flirtation, or just a fun night out, “The Next Chapter” might just be the start of your next great story.
• 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. — Stand-up: 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). 

Thursday, Feb. 26

• 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. Continues weekly until Mar. 19.
• 5 to 8 p.m. — Black Brilliance: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ History & Culture at the Harrison Museum (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). This event centers Black queer brilliance, honors our ancestors, and celebrates the cultural legacy that continues to shape our collective present and future. Through conversation, music, cultural expression, and community dialogue, this event explores how our history continues to shape who we are today — and where we are going. Dress Your Best: Black and Gold Cocktail. ($)
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Chasing Fall at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Black History Movie Night: “Selma” at the Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). A powerful portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s leadership during the 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery. All are welcome. Come learn, reflect, and celebrate Black history through film.
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Seminar: Credit 101 presented by Bank of Botetourt in the conference room at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). In this complimentary seminar, we’ll break down how credit works, why it matters, and how to use it to your advantage. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to strengthen your financial foundation, you’ll learn habits and strategies that lead to long‑term financial confidence.
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Virginia Y. Lee's Harlem Renaissance Book Club in the Virginia Y. Lee Room at the Gainsboro Library  (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke). This month’s selection is “The Blacker the Berry” by Wallace Thurman. Free copies are available to the first eleven registrants each month. Call 540-853-2540 to see if copies are available. 
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — Cafe Night with Taye the Truth at the Raleigh Court branch library (2112 Grandin Rd SW, Roanoke)
• 6:30 to 9 p.m. — Screening: “Food, Inc. 2” presented by LEAP and the Roanoke Foodshed Network at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). After the film, stay for a sneak peek of the Roanoke Region Food & Farm trail and a post-screening discussion. 
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Free Community Concert featuring Kinnfolk at Fincastle Presbyterian Church (108 Back St., Fincastle). From sea shanties and working songs to traditional tunes and Old Time favorites. Kinnfolk’s fresh take on classics blends seamlessly with their original compositions. They share stories as enduring as tartan, spinning yarns steeped in Appalachian charm, and enjoying playful banter with the audience. Their shows feel like a kitchen party, where everyone is family, and there’s always room for a dancer.
• 7:30 p.m. — Stand-up: Comedy Showcase presented by Taylored Comedy Productions at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Amy Speace at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Author event: drea brown in the Green Drawing Room at Hollins University (7916 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). drea brown is a Hollins alumna, queer Black feminist poet-scholar whose newly released monograph Conjuring the Haint: The Haunting Poetics of Black Women (University Press of Mississippi, 2025), explores the role of haunting in Black women’s literature and lived experiences.
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Nightlife: R&B Karaoke at Kirk & Soul (312 2nd St. SW, Roanoke). ($)

Friday, Feb. 27

• 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: “The Girl from Chicago” presented at the Harrison Museum as part of their BHM: Oscar Micheaux film series (2502 Melrose Ave., NW). A federal agent falls in love while on assignment in Mississippi. He helps his lover escape a local thug, and follows them to Harlem where they become involved in the assassination of a Cuban racketeer.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Phat Anchovies at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Tyler Parrish at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Jeff Craft on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6 to 7 p.m. — Music on the Corner: Washington and Lee’s University Singers at St. John’s Episcopal Church in downtown Roanoke (1 Mountain Ave., corner of Jefferson and Elm Streets). The University Singers continues to be acknowledged as one of the finest a cappella choirs in the region. The concert will include a variety of music, both a capella and accompanied, from classical to contemporary composers. The event is family friendly and will last about an hour.
• 6:30 p.m. (Ride leaves at 7)  — Noke Spoke Special at Elmwood Park (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). An easy and fun open ride that leaves from Elmwood Park with a focus on building community by biking in Roanoke – inspired by similar initiatives like Slow Roll and Critical Mass. The group will be meeting monthly on the last Friday of the month through October.
• 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). ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Knoxville Ice Bears (White Out game) at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Abbey and Andy at Olde Salem Brewing Company (21 E. Main St., Salem). 
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs and Gary Marchesano at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Nightlife: Speed Dating at Living Proof Beer Company (40 West Court St., Rocky Mount). Mix, mingle, and see where the night takes you. Spots are limited; purchase tickets here. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Reach 1: "Time-Lapse" Album Release Party with The Pocket King, Eugene Woodz, and Sky Chambers at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9 p.m. — Nightlife: Karaoke night at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. — Live music: Solacoustix at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton). 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: FRUTE at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Saturday, Feb. 28

• 10 a.m. to Noon — Finding Our Ancestors Genealogy Workshop at the Roanoke City Main Library (706 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Prior to attending the workshop, please write down the names of your parents and their parents and any additional information about your family's place of birth, marriage or death to bring with you. A Daughters of the American Revolution volunteer will guide you in using your information to find additional generations. The goal of this workshop is to inspire others, particularly African and Native Americans, to build on the legacy of their ancestors. 
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Say Yes to the Prom Dress at Berglund Hall (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). It is time to give your dresses a new life! Donate gently new dresses in advance to the event, and then shop your hearts out on Saturday, with dresses priced at just $10 each. Proceeds benefit Project Hope: McKinney Vento Program. 
• 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.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Community Care Open House: Building Support for Our Vulnerable Neighbors presented by Roanoke Indivisible at Christ Episcopal Church (1101 Franklin Rd. SW, Roanoke). The event will offer ways to connect on projects such as Block-to-Block Neighborhood Organizing, Mutual Aid, Know Your Rights initiatives, Court Watch, Observer, and School Safety Training, and more. We'll also have an incubator table for new ideas to take shape. If you're an organizer or organization already fully engaged with projects like this, reach out to roanokeindivisible@gmail.com about setting up a table. 
• 1 to 4 p.m. — Live music: Erin Lunsford at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 3 to 5:30 p.m. — The Living History Project – Bringing History to Life presented by Nurturing Roots Homeschool Group in the common area of Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). The historic figures from the Melrose Plaza History Wall will tell their stories in their own words. Come witness history come to life. Music will be provided by Community ArtsReach.
• 5 p.m. — Spilled Ink Pop-Up Open Mic presented by Star City Poets Society at Canvas & Coffee Art Cafe (1731 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Theme: the lines you wrote in the margins of your life, the truth you have been carrying quietly, the thing you are finally ready to pour onto the page. Polished pieces are welcome. Rough drafts are welcome. First time on the mic is especially welcome.
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: The KIND at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Ella Folk Duo on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6 p.m. — Winter Wild Game Dinner at Hotel Roanoke’s Regency Room (110 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). This multi-course journey celebrates the rich, rustic flavors of the season with carefully prepared game meats, elevated techniques, and thoughtfully layered pairings. From delicately grilled quail to Wild Boar Ravioli each course is designed to warm the winter soul while showcasing Chef Wells’ creative approach to refined Southern cuisine. ($)
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Reading: “Blues for Mister Charlie” by James Baldwin as part of the StoryKeeper’s Studio Sessions Play Reading Series at the Harrison Museum (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Baldwin’s searing examination of racial violence and justice anchors our February reading, inviting deep conversation on America’s moral landscape. ($)
• 6 to 10 p.m. — Salsa Dance Masquerade Night presented by Salsa Noke at The Maridor (1857 Grandin Rd., Roanoke). Feel the rhythm and enjoy a night of salsa dancing in our beautiful ballroom! Group Lesson at 6:30 followed by dancing. Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Euterpea Fantasy Flute at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. — Live music: The Dock Wizards at Living Proof Beer Company (40 West Court St., Rocky Mount). 
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Talking Cake + Geezer at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: 90s Country Night ft. The Nashville Nights Band at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Mojo Thunder at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, March 1

• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga with BodyMindSoul Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 3 p.m. — Roanoke Drag Brunch Wicked Party at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). Fierce queens. Fun vibes. Wickedly good food. Come sip, slay, and celebrate with your favorite people while our performers cast a spell of glamour, comedy, and chaos over your brunch table. Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 3 p.m. — West Coast Swing: Sunday Social Lesson & Dance presented by Valley West Coast Swing at Carilion Wellness (4508 Starkey Rd., Roanoke; Studio A. If you aren’t a member, just sign a waiver on the way in). Our lessons are beginner friendly and perfect for people trying social dance for the first time. No partner necessary. The dance playlist is West Coast Swing-heavy with some Latin, Ballroom, and Country styles mixed in. ($)

Monday, March 2

• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. (Practice starts at 6) — Ladies Pinball Tournament at the Roanoke Pinball Museum (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Beginners welcome. ($)
• 8 p.m. — Live music: “Stardew Valley: Symphony of Seasons” at the Salem Civic Center (1001 Roanoke Blvd, Salem). A 35-piece orchestra will take you on a new musical journey of Stardew Valley from your first day in Pelican Town to your arrival at the Summit. Accompanied by a screen above the stage featuring gameplay from the game itself, fans can also expect to see original content created exclusively for the concert. ($)

Tuesday, March 3

• 9 to 11 a.m. — Coffee & Writing Meetup at The Albemarle Bakery & Coffee House (203 Albemarle Ave. SW, Roanoke). Join other writers for a weekday morning meetup to write and chat at a local coffee shop. Meet around 9am and stay for a couple of hours, whatever works for you. Check the link above to verify the location before attending; details may change.
• 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). 
• 7 to 9 p.m. — Roanoke by Bike Film Series Screening: “ANYTIME” and “Monte: Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop.” at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). This evening supports Roanoke Star Cycling, a charitable organization dedicated to the growth and support of youth mountain biking in the Roanoke Valley. ($)
• 8:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Christian Q & Co. at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, March 4

• 5:30 to 8 p.m. — Parenting the Love and Logic Way presented by Carilion Children’s Pediatric Medicine (4348 Electric Rd., Roanoke, in the Mill Mountain Room). For parents and guardians of children of any age. Parenting is certainly rewarding but it can also be frustrating. Raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted children can sometimes seem overwhelming. Join us to learn how to make parenting fun and rewarding for both you and your child. Get answers to some of your toughest parenting issues; four-week session for only $15. ($)
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Well Hung Vineyard (402 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). No assigned reading. No pressure.
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Virginia Tech Jazz Ensemble & Patrick Henry Jazz Band at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 7 to 11 p.m. — Open Mic at The Front Row (356 Salem Ave., Roanoke). Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or just have something to say, this is your chance to shine. 
• 7:30 p.m. — Opening Night: “9 to 5: The Musical” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Through March 22.
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Spafford at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Karaoke Night at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Upcoming

• 3/6, 5 to 9 p.m. — Opening reception: “The Eclectic Realism Paintings of Mark Young: A Solo Exhibition” by Roanoke area artist Mark Young at Art on 1st (300 1st St. SW, Roanoke). The breadth of subjects Mark paints include people, animals, landscapes, seascapes, still life, figurative works, imaginary works, and copies of “old Master” works, all painted in a classical realism style, where the ability to draw, understand composition, perspective, light, form, shadow and the handling of color is what matters most. 
• 3/6, 9 p.m. — Nightlife: Starr After Dark — We're Going to the Cottage at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). DJ Flex takes over the brewery with nonstop dance vibes. Expect dark club energy, sweaty sing-along moments, and a room full of people who know not to miss these nights. No lore required. Just show up ready to dance. Purchase tickets here. ($)
• 3/7, 1 p.m. — Ceremony in Remembrance of March 7th March in Selma hosted by the Roanoke Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to be held at The Dumas Center (108 Henry St. NW, Roanoke). All are welcome at this ceremony, which will remember the nonviolent peaceful march that began in Selma and the violent attack by police that ensued, against the marchers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge. The Chapter will honor the participants in those events, which became known as Bloody Sunday. For further information, please contact Bishop Edward Mitchell, president of the Roanoke Chapter, at 540.400.2459, or Dan Callaghan, secretary of the Roanoke Chapter, at 540.266.2095.
• 3/10, 11 a.m. to noon — Carilion Clinic Community Grant Applicant Webinar hosted by Carilion Clinic to be held virtually. This is a mandatory community grant applicant webinar for all organizations interested in applying for Carilion Clinic’s 2026 grant cycle. At least one representative must be present at this webinar to participate in the grant process. During this webinar, Carilion Clinic will share additional important updates on the grant process. Registration is required.

Ongoing

• Through March 8 — “The Shark is Broken” presented by Showtimers Community Theatre (2067 McVitty Rd. SW, Roanoke). Set on the cold open water during the 1974 filming of Jaws, The Shark is Broken takes a behind-the-scenes look at three actors stuck on a boat — and with each other — as the mechanical shark keeps breaking down. ($)
• 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. — “9 to 5: The Musical” presented by Mill Mountain Theatre (1 Market Sq., Roanoke). Based on the seminal 1980 hit movie. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic.
• Through March 22 — Jacob Smith — Thoughts and Prayers at Olin Hall Galleries at Roanoke College (240 High St., Salem). 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.