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Sunday, February 8th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Fellowship Community Church will host Night to Shine on Friday, Feb. 13, offering a prom night for guests (aged 14 and up) with a red carpet entrance, dinner, dancing, music, photos, and special surprises as part of a global initiative by the Tim Tebow Foundation and local churches. WSLS 10
- ➤ An underground water break in SW Roanoke left residents without water today, and city crews are working on repairs — officials advise residents to check local updates for service restoration. WDBJ7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Big Lick Comic Con returns to Berglund Center today with celebrity guests including Kellan Lutz, Peter Dacinelli, Erik Estrada, and Larry Wilcox (celebrating the 20th anniversary of Twilight) as tickets remain available for Sunday. WSLS 10
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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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Browse & Bid Auction
Browse in house Feb. 12th-14th, then bid on over 1800 items, on line. Everything pictured on web site.
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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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Public Ice Bumper Cars
12:30-6:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — $11 + fees — Experience the thrill of bumper cars on ice for children aged 2 and up.
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Riverdance 30 - New Generation
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Berglund Center — Tickets required — Celebrate 30 years of Irish dance magic with innovative performances and a new generation of dancers.
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Tuba Skinny Performance
9 PM – 1 AM — Jefferson Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the vibrant sounds of traditional New Orleans music with Tuba Skinny.
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The Shark is Broken
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Showtimers Community Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Dive into a comedic perspective of the behind-the-scenes antics during the filming of Jaws.
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