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Thursday, January 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke County Parks, Recreation & Tourism will host its 40th Annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Hotel Roanoke on Feb. 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets cost $38 with a meal and $10 without and the dance is open to all adults. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Center in the Square announced it will not renew the Science Museum of Western Virginia's lease because its exhibits use large amounts of water and cause costly leaks. The nonprofit plans to reclaim the fourth and fifth floors for new interactive exhibits later in 2026 (said President Tara Marciniak). WFIR News
- ➤ Downtown Roanoke welcomes a weekend of culture with staged readings at the Bear Theatre from Friday to Sunday, Mysticon performing at the Holiday Inn Tanglewood, and a 70th-anniversary commemoration of the 1956 Norfolk and Western 611 wreck at the Virginia Museum of Transportation on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. WFIR News
- ➤ Roanoke College’s Olin Galleries will host local artist Jake Smith’s exhibit ‘Thoughts and Prayers’ on Friday, Jan. 23, where visitors will explore large graphic works and interactive artifacts that reimagine Appalachian culture (featuring vivid cherry motifs). WVTF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke business owners urged City Council Tuesday to reconsider proposed changes that would raise security fees & limit downtown event frequency. City officials cited rising event numbers & staffing challenges as reasons for the review. WFIR News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The FDA said recalled cans of yellowfin tuna (linked to botulism concerns) were accidentally shipped to stores including some Giant Foods locations in Virginia. Customers should not eat the product and must return it or contact Tri-Union Seafoods for a refund or replacement. WDBJ7
- ➤ Cleveland Clinic’s Dr. Peck recommends that women begin strength training twice a week to lower osteoporosis risk and boost heart health; he advises starting with light weights (to perfect form) and gradually adding load (for safety), with exercises like bench press, deadlifts or squats. WSLS 10
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley View Mall — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of a circus performance in Roanoke for the first time ever.
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Public Ice Bumper Cars
12:30-6:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — $11 + fees — Experience the thrill of ice bumper cars, perfect for all ages.
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WNRN's Dead Air 5
5 PM — Jefferson Center — Proceeds support WNRN and local non-profits — Celebrate 30 years of WNRN with over 20 bands performing Grateful Dead tunes.
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Big Lick Comic Con
10 AM – 5 PM — Berglund Center — Tickets available — Celebrate comics, cosplay, and pop culture with celebrity guests and panels.
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Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Taubman Museum of Art — Ticketed event — Experience a magical evening featuring the music of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons illuminated by candlelight.
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Valentine's Day DIY Workshop
3-6 p.m. — Board & Brush Creative Studio — Pre-registration required — Create your own unique wood sign with paint and wood stain while enjoying complimentary beverages.
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Public Ice Bumper Cars
12:30-6:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — $11 + fees — Enjoy a fun-filled family activity with ice bumper cars for all ages.
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Rend Collective Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — Jefferson Center — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience an energetic performance from an eclectic collective of multi-instrumentalists from Northern Ireland.
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Perpetual Groove Concert
7-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying blend of rock, indie electronica, and metal from PGroove with an impressive light show.
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Toubab Krewe Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Experience unique music that transcends conventional genres and resonates deeply with the spirit of community.
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