CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Some events may be postponed or canceled. Contact the event host for updates.
February 1–Roanoke.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year the Year of the Snake, from noon-2pm at the Taubman Museum of Art, 110 Salem Ave., SE. Featuring 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. From meeting the performers to creating your own Year of the Snake-themed artwork, this is a fun, free event you don’t want to miss. Lunar New Year is presented by Local Colors, Roanoke Valley Sister Cities, and the Taubman Museum of Art. No registration necessary — walk-ins encouraged.
February 1-2–Roanoke.
Calling all comic book lovers, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts to the Berglund Center, 710 Williamson Road, for the “Big Lick Comic Con”. The event is filled with excitement, entertainment and endless fun. Meet your favorite stars from the comic books and get autographs, take photos and more. Dress up as your favorite character and join the cosplay contest. Information visit online at berglundcenter.live/events/big-lick-comic-con-2025?occurrenceID=2057 or call 540-853-2988. Competition details at (biglickcomiccon.com/cosplay-competition/).
February 1-22–Grottoes.
Enjoy this exclusive concert "Subterranean Sound" that takes place deep underground, inside Grand Caverns. Featuring Dogwood Tales on the 1st, Into The Fog on the 8th, Redd & the Paper Flowers on the 15th, Palmyra the Band on the 22nd. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy local beer/wine/cider and a live show within a truly unique venue. Tickets for this popular concert series are on sale now. Get tickets while you can this holiday season before they run out. www.eventbrite.com/o/grand-caverns-91416798303 or call 540-249-5705.
February 1-28–Strasburg.
Join Box Office Brewery, 177 East King Street for the following events: Live Music every Friday-Saturday night from 7-10pm; Every Sunday Open Mic Night, from 6-9pm; King Trivia every Tuesday from 6:30-8:30pm; Paint Night on the 24th from 6-9pm. Call 540-465-2609 or online at www.boxofficebrewery.com/event-calendar.
February 3-24–Waynesboro.
The Wayne Theatre, 521 W. Main Street, events: Amistad (Film) on the 3rd; Michael Jackson History Show: The Michael Jackson HIStory Show, a Tribute Concert with Garth Field on the 4th; Highwaymen Tribute Concert on the 7th; William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (play-Live Performance) on the 14th-16th and 21st-23rd; Shepherd of the Hills (Film) on the 17th; Science Talk, this is a Pay What You Will event on the 18th; Soul to Soul Concert on the 19th; Funny Girl (Film) on the 24th. For details and schedule for these and other shows call 540-943-9999 or visit online at www.waynetheatre.org/calendar.
February 7–Salem.
The18th Annual “Winterfest Beach Bash” will be held at the Civic Center. Beach music fans will once again be able to unwind in the winter with the legendary “Band of Oz”. No coolers or outside food or drinks are permitted inside the arena. Doors open at 6pm and band performs from 7-10pm. Concessions will be open, beer and wine will be for sale. The proceeds will benefit the Penguin Club’s community service projects. Visit online at www.salemva.gov/344/Special-Events or call 540-375-3057 for more details.
February 8–White Post.
The Treadwell Lodge No. 213, 172 White Post Road, will have a country style breakfast that is held from 7:30-11am. Coffee is on early and ready by 7am, so you early birds come on by and start with some good strong coffee. This is above all a social. There are baskets on the tables so please eat then drop in the basket what you can, if you can and we are always glad to see you. The Lodge uses the donations from breakfast to fund our scholarship and other philanthropic adventures. About this event: 540-336-7300 or online at treadwell213.org/secondsaturday-breakfast-is-on/.
February 8–Winchester.
The Someone Special Dance warmly invites (age 3+) fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, or any cherished individual close to your heart. Dress to the nines and don’t forget your dancing shoes for an amusing evening at West Oaks Farm & Market, 4305 Middle Road. We’ll be serving dinner and cake, along with a DJ spinning your favorite hits. Plus, there will be photos available for purchase and exciting door prizes, making this an unforgettable event. 540-665-5678 or www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/SomeoneSpecialDance25.
February 8-9–Fishersville.
The Augusta County Bass Annual Fishing and Outdoor Expo is hosted by Augusta County Bass and will be held at Augusta Expo, 277 Expo Road. Come check out the latest bass boats, tackle, plus seminars, kid's trout pond and more. Admission is $5.00, kids under 8 are admitted for free. www.augustaexpo.com/shows or 540-910-0078.
February 8, 22–Middletown/Winchester.
The Shenandoah Valley Runners presents the following events: Come get your heart racing at the Heart & Soles 5k, on the 8th, while. running through the downtown Middletown area starting 9:30am. Bring your best and worst running soles, the best ones for racing and the worst ones to donate to the Blue Ridge Hospice. On the 22nd the Gambler 5K will be held at the Third Winchester Battlefield Park, 541 Redbud Road, starting 9:30am. During the race runners will encounter three opportunities to take a detour. For more information on these events visit online at runsignup.com/Race/Events/VA/Winchester/SVRWinterSeries.
February 8-22–Staunton.
Join the Frontier Culture Museum for Toddler Time events: On the 8th, Our Toys and Games Toddler Time will be focused on historical toys and games. Children will be able to try out things that historical people enjoyed from long ago. We’ll play games and even have a chance to make your historical toy and on the 22nd. Our Chores Toddler Time will be focused on historical chores. Children will have an opportunity to experience daily life as a child in the past, including chores. Participants will have the chance to try out some tasks children would be expected to help with, such as fetching water. For more details online at frontiermuseum.org/events/ or 540-332-7850.
February 8-March 2–Lexington.
Virginia Horse Center, 487 Maury Road, events: Fast Pitch Softball on the 8th-9th and 15th-16th; Eventing Jumper Derby and the Winter Saddlebred Tournament on the 8th-9th; Lone Star Rodeo on the 21st-22nd; Polar Bear Horse Show on the 22nd-23rd; Lexington Spring Welcome: Blue Ridge Champions Series on the 27th-March 2nd.. For tickets and schedule of events online at vahorsecenter.org/upcoming-events/ or 540-464-29504.
February 12-March 14–Harrisonburg.
Stand Up Comedy Classes by FWAF Show (formerly X2 Comedy). The Tavern@The Offices, 31 North Federal Street. Classes meet Wednesday nights February 12, 19, 26 & March 5 from 6p-9pm with a graduation showcase on March 14. Learn the basics of stand up and joke writing or punch up your sets in these interactive fun workshops. You'll develop a 5-minute set in this 4-week course and perform that set in the graduation showcase. Classes are taught by Shenandoah Valley's dynamic comedy couple, The Funny Womacks. Limited to 8 students max to ensure more personalized attention. Visit online thefunnywomacks.com for more information and to register. Questions call Dawn 540-560-3356 or hello@thefunnywomacks.com.
February 14–Winchester.
Join the West Oaks Farm, 4305 Middle Road for their Unscripted Elegance: A Night of Awards and Improv starting 6:30pm. If you love watching improv or have always wanted to be part of the action, this is the event for you. Not only will you enjoy the excitement of award presentations like never before, but you might also find yourself stepping onto the stage to improvise your own award presentation or acceptance speech. For more information call 540-539-8175 or visit online at www.westoaksfarm-market.com/events.
February 15–Staunton.
Join Redbeard Brewing Company, 120 South Lewis Street for Bad Movie night, a monthly event at Redbeard Brewing. The movie will be a surprise each time and chosen by our very own Spencer Ware. Come prepared to drink beer, watch a horrible movie, make fun of said movie, and have a good time. Think mystery science theater style. www.redbeardbrews.com/events or 540-430-3532.
February 15–Luray.
The Annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held at Lake Arrowhead, 265 Lake Arrowhead Road, starting at 10:30am. Want to show how tough you are, brave the cold and do it all for a good cause? This is a family friendly event, with awesome prizes, a costume contest T-Shirt for early sign up and more. So start training now. For more details: call 540-742-9386 or online at pacapolarbearplunge.com. To register: pagecoalition.org/register/?thistype=polar.
February 21-23–Harrisonburg.
Join the Hotel Madison & Shenandoah Valley Conference Center, 710 South Main Street, for the popular 5th Annual Winter Wine Weekend. An incredible time with fellow wine enthusiasts from beginners to connoisseurs. A learning, tasting and dining weekend experience. Featuring grand tasting with 15 wineries, wine pairing dinners, a winemakers' panel, experimential learning opportunities, Sunday brunch at Monty's, wine-related vendors, music and more. Details online at www.hotelmadison.com/meetings-and-events/winter-wine-weekend-2025 or 540-564-0200.
February 21-23–Fishersville.
We would like to invite you to attend the 57th Annual Western Virginia Sport Show at Augusta Expo with over 200 vendor spaces available This event, now in its 3rd decade, has established itself as Virginia’s premier outdoor sport show with a non-alcoholic family atmosphere. At our show, sports enthusiasts can meet their needs and “talk the talk” with hunting and fishing expert outfitters. Featuring a “Big Buck/Turkey Calling Contest” with special guests and more. Admission fee $11.00, 6yrs-12yrs $5.00, 5yrs and under free. https://westernvasportshow.com/ or 540-337-7018.
February 22–Lexington.
The 88th Annual Dinner Dance and Auction will be held at Washington and Lee University's Evans Hall, from 5:30-10:30pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm for cocktail hour, including an open bar, games/raffles, and with dinner served at 6:30pm. After finishing up the Live Auction, join us out on the dance floor from 8:30pm until 10:30pm. We hope you will plan to join us for a night to remember. https://business.lexrockchamber.com/events/ or 540-463-5375.
February 23–Waynesboro.
If you love Mexican food and good music, Plaza Antigua, 23 Windigrove Drive offers the finest Mexican cuisine in town and this night only, you can listen to the Loya Brothers. Check out the schedule of upcoming shows at www.plazawaynesboro.com/events or call 540-949-4205.
February 25–Winchester.
The Annual Chili Dinner fundraiser will be held at the Braddock Street United Methodist Church, 115 Wolfe Street, from 5:30-8pm. There is nothing like a hot bowl of chili in the cold of winter to warm you right up. We light up the stage with various talent including appearances from the Braddock Street Praise Band. All proceeds benefit the Evans Home. If you purchase tickets online in advance you receive $1.00 off the adult admissions of $10.00, children 4 and under are free. More infomation online at www.evanshome.org/events or call 540-662-8520.
February 28–Waynesboro.
Cris Jacobs returns to the Foundry at Basic City Beer Co, 1010 E. Main Street. The doors open at 6:30pm and the show kicks off at 8pm. Get ready for a night of soul, blues, and explosive guitar playing. Don't miss this unforgettable night of music and experience one of the most dynamic live acts in the scene today. 540-943-1010 or www.facebook.com/events/1486663921974639.
