— thursday —

l Poetry and Spoken Word Night

Bring your own original work to share, read one of your favorite author’s pieces or just come and listen.

When: 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Barnes & Noble, 110 Conston Ave., Christiansburg

Cost: Free

Contact: 381-4923

l Lecture: The History of African Americans in Montgomery County

Daniel Thorp, associate professor of history at Virginia Tech, will discuss his research into the history of African Americans in Montgomery County.

When: Noon

Where: Newman Library, Virginia Tech

Cost: Free

Contact: 231-5224

l Reading at Liminal: Alternative Artspace

All genres are welcome. Writers are encouraged to read single works, though no more than three. Readings must be no more than six minutes long.

When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Where: Liminal: Alternative Artspace at Community High School, 302 Campbell Ave. S.E., Roanoke

Cost: Free

Contact: 345-1688

— friday —

l Live Tonight: Mark Twain!

Steve Franco, Glenvar High School theater arts director and playwright for Samuel French Inc., will be performing the one-man-show “Live Tonight: Mark Twain!” The event is a fundraiser for Theatre Glenvar High. Franco has been portraying Twain for more than 20 years.

When: 7 to 9 p.m.

Where: Glenvar High School Auditorium, 4549 Malus Drive, Salem

Cost: $5

Contact: 387-6536

— saturday —

l Poetry Sampler: Voices of the Region

A celebration of homegrown poetry written by members of the Appalachian Author’s Guild.

When: 4 to 7 p.m.

Where: Solitude, Virginia Tech

Cost: Free

Contact: 231-0651

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