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Weekly Drop - August 20
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Wednesday
The Catalinas: Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park (parking)
Thursday
Summer Sunset Dock Paint & Sip - Well Hung (parking)
Florencia & the Feeling, Duck, Copy Cat Syndrome - The Spot (parking)
Commonwealth Film Collective Movie Trivia - Olde Salem (parking)
Friday
Kenny & Luke's Country Beach Party (Tributes) - Dr Pepper Park (parking)
Our Universe Burlesque & Drag - 5 Points
David LaMotte with Phil Norman - The Spot (parking)
Bison Cigar & Lounge Pop Up - Big Lick (parking)
Belle’s Drag Bingo & More - Olde Salem (parking)
Jim Pomeroy Book Signing - The Bibliopub (parking)
Saturday
Downtown Sidewalk Sale - Multiple Locations (parking)
SWVA Bee Festival - Elmwood Park (parking)
Grandparent’s Day - Transportation Museum (parking)
Our Universe Burlesque & Drag - 5 Points
Latin Dance Block Party - 202 Social (parking)
Comedy Open Mic - Ursula’s Cafe (parking)
Coffee & Kindreds - The Bibliopub (parking)
Sunday
Train Concert - Elmwood Park (parking)
Sammy Kershaw - Dr Pepper Park (parking)
Back-to-School Supply Drive Drag Bingo - Starr Hill
Bow Wow Brunch - Big Lick (parking)
Anson Joaquin Book Talk - The Bibliopub (parking)

Wednesday
Waiting on Mongo - Martin’s
Thursday
The Band Paul - Martin’s
Jim Rowlett - Corned Beef
Maygen & the Birdwatcher - Big Lick
Friday
Dan Carrell - Starr Hill
Late Night Stumblers - Martin’s
Shoobies - Big Lick
Saturday
The Snozzberries - Martin’s
Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. - Big Lick

What’s coming up farther out?
August 28 - 5 Year Anniversary Party - Golden Cactus
August 28 - Gourmet Butter Tasting - Well Hung
August 30 - Tyler Hubbard: Budweiser Summer Series - Elmwood Park
August 30 - Labor Day Parade - Downtown Streets
August 31 - Roanoke Bridal Expo - Hotel Roanoke
September 5 - First Fridays: Bananas at Large - Franklin Rd
September 5 - Opening: Sylvia - Bear Theatre
September 5 & 6 - Dueling Pianos - Corned Beef
September 6 - Roanoke Taco Fest - Elmwood Park
September 13 - Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Wells Fargo Tower
September 13 - Symphony Under the Stars - 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
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
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 - Shop back to school sales at the Downtown Sidewalk Sale.
Saturday - Learn all about bees at the SWVA Bee Festival in Elmwood Park. Don’t miss the Kids Zone and Scavenger Hunt!
Saturday - Enjoy face painting, live music, and vendors at theTransportation Museum’s Grandparent’s Day.
Kids Eat Free Options
Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!
Businesses are offering major discounts this Saturday at the Sidewalk Sale! View all the sales here.
Tickets to see Tyler Hubbard at the Budweiser Summer Series are now just $25 plus taxes and fees. Grab them while you can!
Starting Friday - Celebrate Labor Day Sale in style: with 30% off pillows, 20% off sectionals, and 3 tiers of dining suite bundles at TXTUR.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Our vendors will have: 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!

Meet the wonderful Downtown Roanoke Ambassador Team! This dedicated group of individuals is here to make your experience in the downtown area as enjoyable and welcoming as possible. From left to right, we have Anthony, Avanna, Will, Alayna, Mack, and Ed, each bringing their unique experiences and perspectives.
