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Weekly Drop - April 23
What's happening in Downtown Roanoke

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Wednesday
Mid Week Market: Earth Day - Golden Cactus (parking)
Thursday
Octave Cat with Consider the Source - 5 Points
Salsa Dance Social - Big Lick Brewing (parking)
Into the Fog with Armchair Boogie - The Spot (parking)
Friday
Peter and the Starcatcher Begins - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)
Improv Show - Olde Salem (parking)
Assemblage - The Eye at Science Museum (parking)
Spring Paint & Sip - Well Hung (parking)
Grateful for Biggie - 5 Points
Brews & Burlesque: Comedy Cabaret - Golden Cactus (parking)
Star City Punkcast - The Spot (parking)
Saturday
Retro Game Night - Olde Salem (parking)
25th Anniversary of Open Studios Tour - Art on 1st (parking)
Auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest - Bear Theatre
Honeysuckle Basketry Workshop - Link Museum (parking)
Shine a Light: SARA Benefit - 5 Points
RSO Presents: Portraits of America - Jefferson Center (parking)
Hearts Gone South with Jack Marion - The Spot (parking)
BIT Anniversary Celebration - City Market Building (parking)
Spring Fling Tennis Social - River’s Edge (free parking on-site)
Sunday
Roanoke Pride in the Park - Elmwood Park (parking)
Tails & Ales: Cat Edition - Big Lick Brewing (parking)
25th Anniversary of Open Studios Tour - Art on 1st (parking)
Auditions for The Importance of Being Earnest - Bear Theatre (parking)
RSO Presents: Portraits of America - Jefferson Center (parking)
Ongoing
Peter and the Starcatcher Begins - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

What’s coming up farther out?
April 30 - Short Track Race - Elmwood Park
May 2 - Miniatures on the Market - Market Square
May 2 - Melissa Etheridge - Elmwood Park
May 2-3 - Strawberry Festival - Elmwood Park
May 3 - Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Tuco’s
May 9 - Pandora’s Box - Dr Pepper Park
May 9 - Kickball Tournament - River’s Edge
May 10 - Daisy Art Parade - Downtown Streets
May 17 - Local Colors Festival - Elmwood Park
May 17 - Tattoo Experience - Transportation Museum
May 18 - Murder Mystery - Well Hung

Wednesday
Griffin Haley - Martin’s
Thursday
Mojo Thunder - Martin’s
Jack’s Pocket - Corned Beef
Friday
JStop Latin Soul - Martin’s
Mercy Creek - Big Lick
Saturday
South Hill Banks - Martin’s
PJ Moon & The Swappers - Big Lick
Adam Church - Sidewinders

Wednesday
Yoga at the Taubman
Storytime with Ms. Liv at the Public Library
Wednesday Case Specials at Three Notch'd
Roanoke Riders at Big Lick
Music Bingo at Olde Salem
Thursday
Music Bingo at Martin’s
Karaoke at The Front Row
Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center
Country Club at Sidewinders
Free Yoga at Main Library/Elmwood Park
Friday
Fiesta Fridays at Corned Beef and Co.
Saturday
Late Night Vinyl & Vibes at Sidecar
Downtown Food, History & Cultural Tour at Hotel Roanoke
Sunday
Yoga at the Taubman
Star City Sunday Cruise bike ride
Sunday Trivia at Olde Salem Brewing
Monday
Free Yoga at Main Library/Elmwood Park
Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing
Community Walk/Run at Starr Hill
Manic Monday Karaoke at Olde Salem
Tuesday
Pub Run at Big Lick Brewing
Open Mic Night at The Jefferson Center
College Line Dancing Night at Sidewinders

Beamer's - Monday - Friday, 3 - 6p
Big Lick Brewing - $1 off pints Thursdays, 4-7p
Caribbica Soul - daily, 2 - 6p
Corned Beef - every Tuesday- Friday, 4 - 7p
Golden Cactus - $1 of pints Fridays, 12 - 4p
The Hatch - Thursday - all-day happy hour
Inka Grill - Monday - Thursday, 5 - 7p
Jaybird Tavern - Tuesday - Friday, 4 - 7p
Lucky - Tuesday - Saturday, 5 - 7p
Martin's - Monday - Saturday, 4 - 7p
Olde Salem Brewing - $1 off pints Thursdays, 4-6p
Stock - Thursday - Saturday, 4-7p
The Vault at The Liberty Trust - Monday - Thursday, 4-6p
Three Notch'd Brewing - $2 off Drafts Monday - Friday, 3-6p
Tuco's - Monday - Friday, 3 - 6p

Things to do with the kids!
Friday - Teens and adults can head to The Eye at the Science Museum for SIGHT + SOUND Series: Assemblage.
Saturday & Sunday - Admire artwork downtown during Open Studios Roanoke’s 25th Anniversary Tour.
Kids Eat Free Options
Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.
Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Status Restaurant and Lounge.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!
Save up to 75% off during Boxwood Lane’s clearance sale.
Enjoy 20% off Partagas at Milan Tobacconist now through Saturday.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…
Our vendors will have: Spring Onions, Cut Flowers, Bedding Plants, Houseplants, Succulents, Herbs, Salad Greens, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Eggs, Hand-Crafted Items, and more!

Our Downtown Ambassador Team distributed toy-filled Easter eggs to children in Market Square on Saturday and today they worked on a big mulching project on 3rd Street. Take a look!
Have an ambassador story? We want to hear it! Share on social using #RoanokeAmbassador
