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, 3/5 to 3/8 — “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. ($)
• Friday through Saturday, 3/6 to 3/7 — Roanoke Arts Pop! at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). Thirty arts and cultural organizations from around the region will offer pop-up performances and interactive activities throughout this free, family-friendly weekend. From the performing and visual arts to science and technology, and from literature to our region’s rich history, come discover what makes Roanoke the cultural heart of Southwest Virginia.
• Friday through Sunday, 3/6 to 3/8 — Salem Library Spring Book Sale (28 E. Main St., Salem). Thousands of donated books are available. 
• Saturday through Sunday, 3/7 to 3/8 — Sinful Signings Book Con at the Berglund Special Events Center (710 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Two full days of signings with over 100 authors, narrators, vendors, and featured guests ready to meet, greet, and connect with you. Plus panels, Q&A sessions, and an enchanting ball. ($)

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. 4 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.
• 6 to 9:15 p.m. — Women’s History Month Film Festival: "Erin Brockovich" hosted by volunteer community programmers Bonnie Chavez and Getra Hanes at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). An enthusiastic law firm secretary works tirelessly to gain justice for a small town wrecked by a utility company's pollution.
• 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). 

Thursday, March 5

• 7:30 a.m. — Future of Talent Summit presented by Get2KnowNoke at Roanoke College (221 College Ln., Roanoke). If you play a role in hiring, developing, or preparing talent—from employers and HR teams to faculty, career services, and workforce partners—this event is designed for you. This annual gathering is a chance to make new connections, deepen existing relationships, and align on how we’ll work together in the year ahead. ($)
• 11 a.m. — Chair Fitness with Tracey at Melrose Plaza (large fitness room) (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). Get fit while having fun. Classes are free. Repeats weekly.
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Daisy Art Parade Workshop with Jane Gabrielle at the Keeley Healing Arts Open Studio at Melrose Plaza. Join artists from across the valley in building for the Daisy Art Parade. Continues weekly until Mar. 19.
• 5:30 p.m. — Bus Riders of Roanoke Advocacy Group meeting at the Gainsboro Library (15 Patton Ave. NW, Roanoke). March brings many things - the sorriest bus stop contest, the city budget hearings coming up, planning for summer - and we need your voice.
• 7 & 9 p.m. — Live music: Nicole Zuraitis at the Jefferson Center’s Fostek Performance Hall (541 Luck Ave., Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Latin Night hosted by JStop Latin Soul at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Friday, March 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. 
• 5 to 9 p.m. — Casual Gaming Night in room 418 at the Roanoke Higher Education Center (108 North Jefferson St., Roanoke). Monopoly: 1935 edition. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own games as well. Snacks and drinks provided. 
• 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. — Live music: Hot Fuss at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). 
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Noah Spencer at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 6 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Thunder Ridge Band at The Alley Cat (335 S. Main St., Rocky Mount).
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Robin & Doug on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Artist talk: Paulina Swietliczko at Market Gallery (22 Campbell Ave. SE, Roanoke). Paulina Swietliczko’s work is inspired by everyday life, people, objects and the landscape. Native to Poland, she currently lives in Roanoke, where she paints, teaches art in her downtown studio and is involved in the local art scene.
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Emily Woodhull at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke).
• 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Artist talk: New Works, New Voices: Artists in Conversation on Joining the Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). In this panel discussion, artists Johnny Floyd, Richard Pasquarelli, Lien Truong and Vadis Turner will reflect on their creative practices, the ideas and materials that shape their work, and what it means to see their work enter the Taubman’s Permanent Collection at this moment in their careers.
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Huntsville Havoc at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Jason Hostetter at Olde Salem Brewing Company (21 E. Main St., Salem). 
• 7:30 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Lynn Hollyfield with Dan & Adonna at the 3rd Street Coffee House (305 Mountain Ave. SW, Roanoke).
• 8 p.m. — Live music: Jack Marion with Luke Trimble at The Spot on Kirk (22 Kirk Ave. SW, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Southern Shine at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton). 
• 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. ($)
• 9 p.m. — Nightlife: Karaoke night at Corned Beef & Co. (107 S. Jefferson St., Roanoke). 
• 10 p.m. — Nightlife: OMB Peezy Live presented by Elite Motion at Tropicana Bar and Grill (5301 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). ($)
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Jared Stout Band at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Saturday, March 7

• 8 a.m. — Crooked Road 24 Hr. Ultra and Ultra Relay at Waid Park (701 Waid Park Rd., Rocky Mount, VA). This race takes place on a scenic, mostly flat 1.178-mile loop course consisting of a non-paved cinder track. The path winds through Waid Park, along the Pigg River, and around many of the athletic fields at Waid. Challenge yourself to as many miles as you can complete in 24 hours; achieve something extraordinary. ($)
• 10 a.m. — Somatic Wellness Session at the Harrison Museum (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke). This session deepens monthly practices in breath, grounding, movement, and nervous system restoration. ($)
• 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Semi-Annual Used Book Sale at the O.Winston Link Museum (101 Shenandoah Ave. NE, Roanoke). 
• 11 a.m. to noon — The Cobb Collective Book Club: Bilingual Picture Books at the Williamson Road Library (3837 Williamson Rd., Roanoke). Bring the kids to your Williamson Road Branch Library to share joyful bilingual picture books that celebrate language, culture, and reading together. Each child will receive a free bilingual picture book to keep.
• 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.
• 1 to 2 p.m. — Be a Doctor: Workshop for Youth at the Belmont Library (1101 Morningside St. SE, Roanoke). Contact the library for details. 540.853.2640.
• 1 to 9 p.m. — Live music: Sage Fest featuring Elise Templeton, Kat Mills, Jill Wickham, Georgia Randall, Charissa Joy & Arlia, Sisters, Virginia Hollow, and MISSSKIPS at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). Celebrating International Women's Day. All tips will support Latinas Network, strengthening programs that empower Latina women and families in our region.
• 2 to 4 p.m. — Immersive Art Experience: “Unapologetically Her” presented by Verses Listening Lounge and Collaborative Center at Golden Cactus Brewing (214 Fifth St., Roanoke). Combining a writing exercise with an art experience, this afternoon will honor women who have changed the narrative. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Live music: Eric Wayne Band on the Platform at Twisted Track Brewpub (523 Shenandoah Ave., Roanoke). 
• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: The Floorboards at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 
• 7 p.m. — Live music: Mountain Walrus w. Dr. Bacon at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). ($)
• 7:05 p.m. — Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs vs. Huntsville Havoc at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 7:30 p.m. — Live music: Shostakovich’s Fifth: A Symphony of Change presented by the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra at the Berglund Performing Arts Theatre (710 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke). ($)
• 8 to 11 p.m. — Live music: Justin Prillaman at Pok-E-Joe’s (105 E. Washington Ave. Vinton). 
• 10 p.m.  — Live music: Gak! at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). Purchase tickets here. ($)

Sunday, March 8

• 11 a.m. to noon — Yoga with BodyMindSoul Yoga at Parkway Brewing Company (739 Kessler Mill Rd., Salem). ($)
• 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — BE VOCAL: Hear Her A Postpartum Storytelling Brunch for Maternal Health presented by Huddle Up Moms in partnership with Lee Hunsaker from Hoot & Holler at 5 Points Music Sanctuary (1217 Maple Ave. SW., Roanoke). Join us as we hear from 8 women who will share their experiences and journey through the first year postpartum. This event will be filled with great food, mimosas and mocktails, and a silent auction highlighting the generous donations from our local partners. ($)
• 1 p.m. — Auditions: “The Candidates or, The Humours of a Virginia Election” at The Salem Museum (801 East Main St., Salem). This 1770s comedy humorously satirizes colonial campaigning culture as the main character navigates lively political barbecues and candidate breakfasts in an effort to prove that the virtues of Virginia voters are not entirely lost.
• 2 to 3 p.m. — Art talk: A Lasting Vision: Building the Taubman Collection at the Taubman Museum of Art (110 Salem Ave. SE, Roanoke). W. Heywood Fralin, Joanne Leonhardt Cassullo, and Tonya Turner Carroll join Taubman Museum of Art Executive Director Cindy Petersen for a conversation about the vital role collectors play in shaping a museum’s permanent collection. 
• 2 to 3:30 p.m. — Writers Gotta Write at Blindhouse Beer Company (534 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). Bring a notebook and/or laptop and your current work-in-progress. (If you don't have anything you are currently working on, we can help by providing a prompt and inspiration!)
• 5 to 7 p.m. — Live music: Sittin' in with Robby feat. Chad Nickell as part of Music on the Mountain presented by PLAY Roanoke at Mill Mountain Discovery Center (2019 Prospect Rd. SE, Roanoke). 

Monday, March 9

• 6:30 p.m. — Live music: Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing Co. (409 Salem Ave. SW, Roanoke). 

Tuesday, March 10

• 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.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.
• 2 p.m. — Line Dancing with Tracy at Melrose Plaza (2502 Melrose Ave. NW, Roanoke).
• 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). 
• 8:30 p.m.  —  Live music: The Request Line with Jared Stout at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Wednesday, March 11

• 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. 4 week session for only $15. Continues through March 25. ($)
• 6 p.m. — Silent Book Club at Evie’s Bistro & Bakery (1212 4th St. SW, 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.
• 6 to 9:15 p.m. — Women’s History Month Film Festival: Celebrating the Influence of Toni Morrison, A Poetry and Spoken Word Event & Screening of “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am” hosted by Verses Listening Lounge and Collaborative Center at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Featuring five powerful voices acknowledging the impact of Toni Morrison’s life work prior to a screening of the film, “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.” This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines Morrison’s life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career.
• 7 p.m. — The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour at the Berglund Center Coliseum (710 Williamson Rd. NE, 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. 
• 9:30 p.m.  —  Live music: Swamp Flower at Martin’s Downtown Bar and Grill (413 1st St., Roanoke). 

Upcoming

• 3/12, 6 to 8 p.m. — Art Event: Best in Show presented to benefit the Roanoke Valley SPCA at Charter Hall, Third Floor of the Market Building (32 Market Sq. SE, Roanoke). VIP reception and preview begin at 5. Images of the art will also be hosted on this event site and available for purchase at the reception, show, as well as sold online. ($)
• 3/14, 3 to 5 p.m. — Once Upon A Song: Hansel & Gretel Family Fun Day presented by Opera Roanoke at the Historic Fishburn Mansion (714 13th St. SW, Roanoke). A family-fun afternoon of music and make-believe designed just for kids (and the grown-ups who love them). Join us at the historic Fishburn Mansion for face painting, storytelling, light kid-friendly snacks, and live mini-performances by our young artists featuring songs from Hansel and Gretel. Ages 5-11. No strollers or pets. 
• 3/18, 7 p.m. — Live music: Big Richard at the Grandin Theatre (1310 Grandin Rd. SW, Roanoke). Bluegrass band Big Richard makes music for the 21st century’s twisted cultural unease. Their latest album Pet, out this February on Signature Sounds, is a fierce, provocative, rejoinder to what troubles them and the world right now. It was recorded live to tape in order to capture the fervor of their live shows. ($)
• 3/20, 6 p.m. — Mister Rogers’ Birthday Bash with I Heart SE at Starr Hill Pilot Brewery & Side Stage (6 Old Whitmore Ave., Roanoke). Put on your favorite cardigan and join us in the neighborhood.

Ongoing

• Through 3/8 — “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 3/19, 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 3/22. — “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 3/22 — 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 9/27 — “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.