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Weekly Drop - August 13
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Wednesday
Back to School Mid-Week Market - Golden Cactus (parking)
Thursday
Blackwater Band: Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park (parking)
Networking on the Rocks - Six & Sky (parking)
Friday
Sara Evans - Dr Pepper Park (parking)
Comedy Fest: Rich Vos - 5 Points
Dark Side of the Dome: The Eye - Science Museum (parking)
Prabir Trio, The Young Sinclairs, The Stray Lions - The Spot (parking)
Paper Quilling Workshop - Taubman (parking)
Saturday
Member One’s Mega Market Match - Historic City Market (parking)
Festival of India - Elmwood Park (parking)
Comedy Fest: Hometown Heroes - Big Lick (parking)
Not your Average Day Party - Century Plaza (parking)
Pop PUPmuseum - Taubman (parking)
Comedy Fest: Comedians Play DnD - Big Lick (parking)
Road to the Porch Outdoor Concert - Starr Hill
The Concert: ABBA Tribute - Dr Pepper Park (parking)
Toga Party - Macado’s Downtown (parking)
Sunday
Flower Arranging Workshop - Golden Cactus (parking)
Comedienne’s Brunch: Women’s Comedy Showcase - The Spot (parking)
Market Street Comedy Night - Olde Salem (parking)
Dark Art of Murder: Murder Mystery - Well Hung (parking)
Comedy Fest: Brandi Augustus - The Spot (parking)

Wednesday
Reggae Night with the Ambassador - Martin’s
Thursday
Rossdafareye - Martin’s
Ella Folk - Corned Beef
Friday
Melissa & the Growlers - Martin’s
Satellite Dog - Big Lick
Keith Goggin Band - Olde Salem Brewing
Saturday
Ripejive & Nerd Alert - Martin’s
Amber C & G and The Wilson Springs Hotel - Starr Hill Brewery
TJ Ellis - Olde Salem

What’s coming up farther out?
August 21 - Summer Sunset Paint & Sip - Well Hung
August 22 & 23 - Weekend Celebration of Burlesque & Drag - 5 Points
August 23 - SWVA Bee Festival - Elmwood Park
August 23 - Downtown Sidewalk Sale - Various Locations
August 24 - Train - Elmwood Park
August 28 - 5 Year Anniversary Party - Golden Cactus
August 30 - Tyler Hubbard: Budweiser Summer Series - Elmwood Park
August 31 - Roanoke Bridal Expo - Hotel Roanoke
September 5 & 6 - Dueling Pianos - Corned Beef
September 13 - Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Wells Fargo Tower

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
Open Mic at The Front Row
Jazz Nights at Six & Sky
Trivia at Starr Hill
Thursday
Music Bingo at Martin’s
Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center
Country Club at Sidewinders
Trivia at Corned Beef
Pub Run at Starr Hill
Friday
Karaoke Night 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
Tuesday
Pub Run at Big Lick Brewing
College Line Dancing Night at Sidewinders

202 Social House, every Friday, 4 - 6p
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
Starr Hill - $2 off Tuesdays, 6 - 8p, $1 off all drinks Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30p
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!
Saturday - Have a tail-wagging good time Taubman Museum of Art’s first ever Pop PUPmuseum.
Saturday - Learn about India’s culture through performances, food, and vendors at Festival of India in Elmwood Park.
Take a self-guided walking tour and explore the murals of downtown!
Kids Eat Free Options
Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!
The Potion of the Week is the London Fog at Hustle/Haven.
Summer styles are 20-30% of at La De Da.
Cool off by trying one of the new, refreshing summer cocktails at The Hatch! Drinks include Amaretto Summer Punch & Porch Peach Lemonade.


This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Our vendors will have: Peaches, Plums, Tomatoes, Okra, Green Beans, Peppers, Corn, Eggplants, Cantaloupe, Watermelons, Spring Onions, Cut Flowers, Bedding Plants, Houseplants, Succulents, Herbs, Salad Greens, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Eggs, Hand-Crafted Items, and more!

Let's discuss the Outreach division of the Downtown Roanoke Ambassador Program. The full-time, paid Outreach Specialist is Avanna. She assists individuals in need by conducting business outreach, addressing quality of life issues, and checking in with those who require support. Avanna helps connect them with services available in our area and participates in joint outreach walks with various agencies, including the Homeless Assistance Team, Rescue Mission, RAM House, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, and more.
