Weekly Drop April 3

Mark your Calendars!

GIVE Roanoke offers a simple, enjoyable, and adaptable approach to contributing to and discovering organizations that are positively impacting the Roanoke Valley. Early giving has already begun! You have the opportunity to support your community right away until April 24th at 11:59 pm.

DRI’s Campaign

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the appeal and vitality of downtown because we recognize its crucial role in the overall well-being of the Roanoke Valley and its neighboring areas.

Our beautification initiatives encompass various projects, including the installation of 276 hanging baskets, 124 planters, and 9 palisade planters at Market Square, along with the annual Market Square Tree Lighting ceremony.

Ensuring a clean, safe, and inviting downtown environment is fundamental to fostering a thriving city. Our team of 8 ambassadors is present six days a week, contributing nearly 300 hours of services weekly. Through our Ambassador Program, we aim to elevate the downtown experience for residents, workers, and visitors alike.

We are committed to sustaining and expanding these programs, and your generous donation will play a vital role in helping us achieve our objectives.

Click “parking” for recommendations

Wednesday

• DMV Connect - Roanoke Public Library (parking)

Thursday

• Swiftie Trivia Night - Big Lick (parking)

• Tick Awareness Week - Walkabout Outfitters (parking)

Friday

• Fred Styles: Connections - Art on 1st (parking)

• Late Nights: Paint Night - Taubman (parking)

• Paint your Pet Workshop - Taubman (parking)

• Brews and Burlesque - Golden Cactus (parking)

• David Lamotte - The Spot on Kirk (parking)

Saturday

• Spring Kick Off Market - Golden Cactus (parking)

• Basketball Shot Contest - 202 Social House (parking)

• Skydog - Allman Brothers Tribute - 5 Points

• Jamie McLean Band with Will Farmer - The Spot (parking)

Sunday

• Animal Albums from A to Z - Taubman (parking)

• Johnny Dynamite and the Bloodsuckers - The Spot (parking)

What’s coming up farther out?

April 8 - Solar Eclipse: An Eye Exclusive Event - Science Museum

April 11 - Banda Magda - Jefferson Center

April 12 - Moon Hooch - 5 Points

April 13 - Daisy Art Parade - Downtown Locations

April 13 - Y2K Party - Corned Beef

April 17 - JJ Grey and Mofro - Jefferson Center

April 18 - Down By Downtown Music Festival - Downtown Locations

April 19 - 60th Anniversary Concert - Mill Mountain Theatre

April 19 - Taylor Swift Tribute - Dr Pepper Park

April 20 - Blue Ridge Marathon - Various Locations

Wednesday

Karaoke Night - Martin’s

Thursday

Gote - Martin’s

Friday

Chance Carter - Sidewinders

Tin Can Locomotive - Martin’s

The Jive Exchange - Big Lick

Ryan Greer Band - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Chance Carter - Sidewinders

The Ambassador - Martin’s

Chad Nickell and Loose Change - Big Lick

Sunday

Leonard Blush and the Camelcas - Big Lick

Wednesday

• Yoga at the Taubman

• Wednesday Case Specials at Three Notch'd

• Movies on the Market at Olde Salem

• Roanoke Riders at Big Lick

Thursday

• Music Bingo at Martin’s

• Karaoke at The Front Row

• Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center

• Country Club at Sidewinders

Friday

• Fiesta Fridays at Corned Beef and Co.

• Free Yoga at Main Library/Elmwood Park

Saturday

• Views and Brews E-Bike Tour 

• Late Night Vinyl & Vibes at Sidecar

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

Tuesday

• Pub Run at Big Lick Brewing

• Open Mic Night at The Jefferson Center

Beamer's - Monday - Friday, 3 - 6p

Big Lick Brewing - $1 off pints Thursdays, 4-7p

Cabo Fish Taco - daily drink specials Sun 11 - 3 & Mon-Thu 3 - 6p

Caribbica Soul - daily, 2 - 6p

Corned Beef - every Monday - Saturday, 4 - 6p

Golden Cactus - $1 of pints Fridays, 12 - 4p

The Hatch - Thursday - all-day happy hour

Inka Grill - Monday - Thursday, 5 - 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

Three Notch'd Brewing - $2 off Drafts Monday - Friday, 3-6p

Tuco's - Monday - Friday, 3 - 6p

Things to do with the kids!

April 5 - Head to the Taubman and join in their paint night workshops.

April 7 - Visit the Taubman to meet author Cece Bell and read her new book Animal Albums A to Z.

April 8 - Visit the Science Museum to view the partial solar eclipse with a special event and viewing!

Kids Eat Free Options

• Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

• Kids eat free with an adult meal purchase Mondays and Thursdays at Cabo Fish Taco.

• Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Status Restaurant and Lounge.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

The new Spring Menu has launched at Lucky.

Bring home you new best friend with a special Solar Eclipse Adoption Special at Angels of Assisi.

Ferguson Fitness is opening a location next month Downtown. You can Join Now for a special discounted rate with bonuses.

Check out a new $12 Tuesday Lunch Special at Three Notch’d.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Our 2024 Roanoke City Market Season is underway! Check out everything you need to know and the history of the market before you visit!

Our Downtown Ambassador Team is spring cleaning including laying down mulch to make downtown beautiful! Take a look at the impact they made in numbers last month!

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