Celtic Woman

DAILY Storytimes + Crafts

Many events are available at many libraries almost every day. For more information, call or visit the Web site of the library or location nearest you. Here are some examples:

l Storytime for tots 15 to 24 months. 10 a.m. today. Christiansburg Library. 382-6965

l Pulaski County Public Library Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. today. Pulaski County Library. 980-8142.

l Storytime for preschoolers 4 to 5 years old. 11 a.m. today. Jessie Peterman Library, 321 W. Main St., Floyd. 382-6965.

l Storytime for all ages. 11 a.m. Saturday. Blacksburg Library. 382-6965.

TODAY

Pokemon Club

Bring your trading cards and handheld devices for an hour of Pokemon fun. 4 p.m. Free. Radford Public Library. 731-5527.

TODAY

Art by Night Happening

"Child's Play": Come create a fun and silly window display on paper. Wear your paint clothes. Children are welcome. 5 to 9 p.m. The Market Gallery, 23 Salem Ave., Roanoke. 342-1177.

TODAY

Read for the Rings

Earn silicone wristbands for independent reading in the free program for grades K-12. Collect all colors. All day. Moneta/Smith Mountain Library. 425-7004.

FRIDAY

Murder Mystery Night for Teens

A real-life game of "Clue" will get your mind turning. The night will begin with dinner and then the fun begins. Catch the murderer before it's too late! 7 p.m. $8. Meadowbrook Library. 382-6975.

SATURDAY

Kids in the Kitchen: Valentine's Day Treats

Kids can partake in creating their own Valentine's Day treats with step-by-step instruction. Ages 8 and up. 11 a.m. $25. Foodies. 776-3693.

SATURDAY

Tons of Fun

Featuring magicians, balloon sculptures, inflatables, rides, face painting, clowns and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Tanglewood Mall. 387-6455.

WEDNESDAY

Family Movie: "Dumbo"

The stork delivers a baby elephant to Mrs. Jumbo, veteran of the circus. But the newborn is ridiculed because of his truly enormous ears. Rated G. 2 p.m. Free. Meadowbrook Library. 382-6965.

TODAY

"Big Ideas, Bright Minds" Lecture

Hosted by DJ Spooky, aka Paul Miller. 7 p.m. $20; $15 members; $10 students. Taubman Museum of Art, downtown Roanoke. 342-5760.

TODAY >>> SATURDAY

"Harvey"

A heartwarming comedy about everybody's friend, Elwood P. Dowd and his friend, Harvey, who just happens to be a 6-foot, 3-¹₂-inch tall rabbit that no one else can see. $12. Today and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Attic Productions, 7490 Roanoke Road, Fincastle. 473-1001.

FRIDAY

Parents Night Out

Parents can drop off their kids at the YMCA and enjoy an evening to themselves. Kids will eat, swim, play and more. YMCA members, $15; non-members, $30. 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Kirk Family YMCA, downtown Roanoke. 342-9622.

FRIDAY

Winterfest

The popular Band of Oz will be in town to help melt away the cold with a little summertime fun. Proceeds benefit the Penguin Club's community servce projects. 6 p.m. $8, advance; $10, at the door. Salem Civic Center. 375-3057.

FRIDAY >>> SATURDAY

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam

Bring your ear plugs to watch these 10,000-pound machines roar and tear up some dirt! $17 to $35. Roanoke Civic Center. (877) 722-8496.

SATURDAY

Mardi Gras/Cajun Dance Relief Ball for Haiti

Dance to live music by the Billy Couteau Cajun Dance Band. Sponsored by members of Virginia Tech and surrounding communities. All proceeds will go to Partners in Health. 7 p.m. $10. University Club, Virginia Tech. 392-0531.

SUNDAY

Bridal Showcase

Meet with area wedding specialists, view a fashion show featuring custom-designed bridal trends and classic styles and more. All day. $5. Holiday Inn -- Tanglewood. 892-7112.

WEDNESDAY >>> FEB. 14

"Ashville"

A dark, sad little comedy about blue-collar small-town America, mothers, daughters, drug dealers and love. Wednesday-Feb. 14, 8 p.m.; Feb. 13-14, 2 p.m. Studio Roanoke, 30 Campbell Ave., Roanoke. 343-3054.

TODAY

Jason Aldean's Wide Open Tour

With special guest Luke Bryan. General admission, $34.75. 7:30 p.m. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004.

TUESDAY >>> FEB. 11

Celtic Woman

Three chances to see the new North American tour "Songs from the Heart." $46 to $66. 7 p.m. Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre. 853-5372.

SATURDAY

4th Annual Blacksburg Chocolate Party

Enjoy delicious chocolate treats -- fudge, brownies, truffles, chocolate chip cookies and more -- and activities for kids, including balloon animals, face-painting, cookie decorating and play dough fun. Plus, there will be live presentations by Kempo Karate (12:30 p.m.). Proceeds benefit the Blacksburg New School. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. University Mall, Blacksburg. 381-6391, cecebell.com.

SATURDAY

Lebanese Dinner

A full-course seated dinner featuring Lebanese food and music. 6:30 p.m. $20. St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church, Roanoke. 562-0012.