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Roanoke
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Adopt-A-Bowl III hosted a playful puppy football game on Super Bowl Sunday at Roanoke Valley TV, where RCACP + Angels of Assisi teamed up to stage a halftime show featuring 'Bad Bunny' to boost pet adoptions. Many puppies found new homes following the lively event. WSLS 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Buchanan Theatre closed for renovations today; local officials say the historic venue is updating its facilities and will share reopening details soon (pending official announcement). WDBJ7
- ➤ Sixty-five years ago, the Steelers and Colts played the first desegregated NFL game at Victory Stadium in Roanoke (1961), and the historic match is still recalled by former players, spectators, and historians for its role in integration. WSLS 10
- ➤ Roanoke welcomes Scrap Collective, a new second-hand craft center where trash becomes treasure. The center offers local makers an affordable way to find creative materials. Roanoke.com
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cuts in government funding reduced services for Virginians living with HIV as the Ryan White Part B program lost federal support last year and state funding was trimmed; many now have fewer resources for medication + care. WVTF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke sports retailers are seeing a 20-25% increase in sales as Super Bowl excitement draws more in-store and online customers this week — despite challenging weather. Managers expect orders to rise further after the game as fans seek their favorite team merchandise. 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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