The Losers Club: Held at the Salem Center but not just for seniors. All adults are welcome. Every Tuesday 5 – 6 p.m. No registration fee with $3/month dues. Contact: Charlene Lester 540-293-7753.
Cannabis and the Criminal Justice System: Monday, Feb. 23, 7 p.m. Join us for a timely, thought-provoking conversation about the local and national impact of cannabis reform, led by veteran attorney Will Thompson. As federal authorities shift cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III classification, what does it really mean for the criminal justice system and for everyday Americans? Thompson offers an insider’s perspective on those questions and more, drawing on his experience working at all levels of government to shape drug policy and legal interpretations. For a link to this online talk, click here. This event is part of the Distinguished Speakers in Cannabis Lecture Series co-sponsored by the Roanoke College Cannabis Studies Program and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Peggy Haas Howell: Acclaimed organist Peggy Haas Howell will present a solo organ recital at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 42 E. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153, on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
Cannabis and Longevity: Monday, March 23, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Farzana Kennedy, a pharmacist and leader in the medical cannabis dispensary movement, has spent years exploring the intersection of cannabis and health care. Her current focus is on understanding how cannabis can support longevity, a timely question as Baby Boomers and Gen Xers emerge as fast-growing groups of cannabis users. Join her for an insightful look at the science, trends, and potential health benefits of cannabis across the lifespan. For a link to this online talk, click here. This event is part of the Distinguished Speakers in Cannabis Lecture Series co-sponsored by the Roanoke College Cannabis Studies Program and the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Better Babies, Better Life?: Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m. Colket Center, Wortmann Ballroom. Enhancing our children’s genes: moral obligation or travesty? In this year’s Crumley Lecture from the Benne Center for Church & Society, Dr. James Peterson explores a life-changing ethical question that has presented itself. Dr. Peterson, an internationally known ethics expert, is a professor emeritus whose work focuses on both medical and religious ethics. He’s been extensively published, including authoring or contributing to over a half-dozen books, and was the longtime editor of the journal Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith.
The Candidates by Robert Munford – A Staged Reading at the Salem Museum: The Salem Museum is excited to host a staged reading of Colonel Robert Munford’s “The Candidates; or, The Humours of a Virginia Election – A Comedy in Three Acts” on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Written and set in the early 1770s on the eve of the American Revolution, this farcical tale about a Virginia House of Burgesses election satirizes the corrupt campaigning culture of the day. With stinging critiques of electioneering and witty dialogue to boot, Munford’s three act comedy will be put on in the Roanoke Valley for the first time ever through a staged reading at the Salem Museum. Volunteer Steve Aaron will lead this production, and is actively seeking participants to read for numerous characters. If interested in reading a part or volunteering on the project, please contact the Salem Museum via phone at 540-389-6760 or via email at info@SalemMuseum.org.
Black Label Society: Heavy metal powerhouse Black Label Society will bring its blistering riffs and high-energy performance to the Salem Civic Center on Tuesday, May 12. The band will be joined by openers Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel. Tickets can be found at the Salem Civic Center box office and through Ticketmaster.
Gary Allan in concert — Multi-platinum country artist Gary Allan returns to the Salem Civic Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. at the Salem Civic Center Box Office and at Ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $14.92 to $134.75. A presale will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Ticketmaster.com with the code RUTHLESS.
The Dandelion Tour — Ella Langley will perform at the Salem Civic Center on Thursday, June 25, at 7 p.m., with special guests Dylan Marlowe and Gabriella Rose. Tickets range from $53.50 to $123.50 and go on sale Friday, Feb. 6, at 10 a.m. Tickets are available at the Salem Civic Center box office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and online at Ticketmaster; additional fees may apply to online purchases.
Public meetings:
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 23.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 9.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on March 10.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on March 23.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 13.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on April 14.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 27.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 11.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on May 12.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on May 26.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on June 8.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on June 9.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on June 22.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 13.
The Salem City School Board will meet at 7 p.m. on July 14.
The Salem City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 27.
