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Monday, March 16th, 2026

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Good morning, Roanoke. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.

ECONOMY NEWS

  • Gas prices have risen over the past week, with Virginia now at about $3.49 per gallon (up 21¢ from March 8) compared to a national average of $3.70 as of March 15; tensions in Iran are affecting oil supply.  WSLS 10

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Filter Concert

    6:30-9 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets $44-$74 — Experience a night of rock with Filter, Finger Eleven, and Local H on tour together.

    Tue, 3/17/26

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  • Blippi: Be Like Blippi Tour

    6-9 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Tickets from $27 — Experience an interactive live show with Blippi filled with music, laughter, and curiosity-igniting adventures.

    Thu, 3/19/26

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  • Runaway Gin - A Tribute to Phish

    8-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night with the world’s most notable Phish tribute band.

    Fri, 3/20/26

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  • A Taste of Ireland

    8:00 PM – 11:59 PM — Harvester Performance Center — Ticketed event — Experience the vibrant spirit of Ireland through music, dance, and heartfelt storytelling.

    Sun, 3/22/26

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  • Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage Live

    7:30-10 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Ticket prices vary — Experience the mind-spinning indie rock and folk artistry of Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage.

    Thu, 3/26/26

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  • MDA Cruise In Car Show

    10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Salem Civic Center — Free admission — Celebrate 45 years of automotive passion at this final community car show.

    Sat, 3/28/26

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  • Disco Diner: A Tribute to Widespread Panic

    8-11 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Check event page for costs — Experience a high-energy tribute to Widespread Panic featuring talented local musicians.

    Fri, 4/3/26

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  • Chirp at The Spot on Kirk

    7-10:30 p.m. — The Spot on Kirk — Check website for details — Experience a night of progressive rock and funk with Ann Arbor's own Chirp.

    Tue, 4/7/26

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  • Squeaky Feet Jam Band Performance

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — 5 Points Music Sanctuary — Ticket prices vary — Experience the full-flavor sonic marinade of a modern jam band from Denver.

    Thu, 4/9/26

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  • That's So 70's Live Concert

    7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. — Mill Mountain Theatre — Group discounts available — A high-energy celebration of 1970s music featuring the best disco hits, classic rock anthems, and funk grooves.

    Fri, 4/10/26

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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