The date and venue is set for “An Evening with George Takei (Takay) – On Diversity and Inclusion” – its May 4th at Jefferson Center. Starting on March 15th two tickets per person can be reserved by phone only at 345-2560. Last year the former Star Trek actor criticized Roanoke Mayor David Bower’s remarks about the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War Two that were included in the mayor’s memo on Syrian refugees. Takei will also sign copies of his books that are purchased that night. Timothy Martin is a spokesperson for the City of Roanoke: