Weekly Drop - April 30

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Wednesday

• Mid-Week Market - Golden Cactus (parking)

• Short Track Race - Elmwood Park (parking)

Thursday

• Art + Architecture Walking Tour - Taubman (parking)

Friday

• Strawberry Festival Begins - Elmwood Park (parking)

• First Fridays with 80z Nation - Franklin Rd (parking)

• Late Nights: Celebration of Trains - Taubman (parking)

• Julis Rodrigues Quartet - Jefferson Center (parking)

• Melissa Etheridge - Elmwood Park (parking)

• Trubblegum, The Falsies, 14 lbs - The Spot (parking)

Saturday

• Strawberry Festival Continues - Elmwood Park (parking)

• Tottenham Spurs Match Watch Party - Olde Salem (parking)

• Cinco de Mayo Celebration - Tuco’s (parking)

• Book Swap - Olde Salem (parking)

• Kentucky Derby Watch Party - 202 Social House (parking)

• First Saturday Vibes - Caribbica Soul (parking)

• Joe Troop's Truth Machine - The Spot (parking)

Sunday

• Cinco de Mayo Party - 202 Social House (parking)

• Cinderella Ballet - Jefferson Center (parking)

• Star Wars Trivia - Olde Salem (parking)

Ongoing

• Peter and the Star Catcher Begins - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

• Many Minis: Local Miniature Paintings - LinDor Arts (parking)

Wednesday

Ben Trout Band - Martin’s

Thursday

Latin Night with JStop - Martin’s

Bradley Steele - Corned Beef

Friday

Timewave Zero - Martin’s

Troublesome Blues Band - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Nathan King - Sidewinders

GOTE - Martin’s

Shoobies - Big Lick

Sunday

J Roddy Walston - Martin’s

What’s coming up farther out?

May 9 - Pandora’s Box - Dr Pepper Park

May 9 - Kickball Tournament - River’s Edge

May 9 - 11 - Street Expo - Kirk Ave and First St

May 10 - Daisy Art Parade - Downtown Streets

May 10 - Blood Drive - Golden Cactus

May 17 - Local Colors Festival - Elmwood Park

May 17 - Tattoo Experience - Transportation Museum

May 18 - Tiny Toy Tri - Elmwood Park

May 18 - Kids to Parks Day - Elmwood Park

May 18 - Murder Mystery - Well Hung

May 22 - Jordan Davis: Budweiser Summer Series - Elmwood Park

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

• Mid Week Market - Golden Cactus

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

• Karaoke at Awful Arthur’s

Saturday

• Views and Brews E-Bike Tour 

• 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

Monday

• Free Yoga at Main Library/Elmwood Park

• Irish Music Session at Big Lick

• Community Walk/Run at Starr Hill

• Manic Monday Karaoke at Olde Salem 

Tuesday

• Pub Run at Big Lick 

• 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 - A tiny petting zoo, face painting, and pony rides will be available at Miniatures on the Market.

Friday & Saturday - Pick up delicious strawberry shortcake at the Strawberry Festival in Elmwood Park.

Ongoing - Watch Peter and the Star Catcher at Mill Mountain Theatre.

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!

Just in time for the Strawberry Festival, Olde Salem is bringing back the Hot Pink beer!

Similarly, Cello Coffee House is offering a new sweet treat: Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup.

This week’s in-store special at Milan Tobacconist is 20% El Threesome.

Saturday - Tuco’s is offering $3 beers and $5 margaritas during it’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration.

Sunday - Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with themed drinks at 202 Social.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

On Friday, Mayor Joe Cobb ate breakfast with the Ambassadors and recognized them for their hard work and dedication.

Additionally, the team began two special Spring projects: mulching and weeding!

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