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Roanoke
Monday, February 16th, 2026
Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of February.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Roanoke lost 2,104 residents in the four years after the last census, reversing decades of growth. Experts attribute the decline chiefly to domestic out-migration and rising home prices — a trend that could lead the city toward levels not seen since the 1960s. Cardinal News
- ➤ Senator Louise Lucas has proposed a bill allowing state regulators to shift some Dominion Energy costs from residential customers to high-usage data centers. If passed, the State Corporation Commission will adjust rates to lower typical bills by 3%. WVTF
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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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Shadowgrass Concert
8-10 PM — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of captivating instrumental music from the rising band Shadowgrass.
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Steven Curtis Chapman Concert
7-10 p.m. — Parkway Church On The Mountain — Tickets from $50 — Experience a night of uplifting music with Steven Curtis Chapman in Roanoke.
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Spafford Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets Required — Experience astonishing improvisational jams from Spafford as they create a unique musical atmosphere.
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