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Weekly Drop - August 27
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Wednesday
Halcyon Listening Room - 5 Points
Mackenzie Carpenter - Sidewinders (parking)
The Comedy Lab Open Mic - Big Lick (parking)
Thursday
The Kings: Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park (parking)
5 Year Anniversary Party - Golden Cactus (parking)
Spelling Bee & Brews - Big Lick (parking)
Revolutionary Round Table - Link Museum (parking)
Friday
Children’s Art Pop Up Series - Art on 1st (parking)
The Icons of Country: Tribute Night - Jefferson Center (parking)
Karaoke Night - Corned Beef (parking)
Saturday
Tyler Hubbard: Budweiser Summer Series - Elmwood Park (parking)
Roanoke Labor Day Parade - Campbell Ave (parking)
Paint Your Pet - Taubman Museum (parking)
Improv Workshop - Ursula’s Cafe (parking)
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Dr Pepper Park (parking)
Beyond the Crypt: Goth Night - The Spot (parking)
Sunday
Roanoke Bridal Expo - Hotel Roanoke
Paint Night: Beach House Window - Big Lick (parking)
Remember the Times: 90s & 2000s - Elmwood Park (parking)
Chase Rice - Dr Pepper Park (parking)

Wednesday
Ben Trout Band - Martin’s
Mackenzie Carpenter - Sidewinders
Thursday
Heevahava with Octavias - Martin’s
Karlee Raye - Corned Beef
Friday
Rebecca Porter - Starr Hill
Cinematheque with Copy Cat Syndrome - Martin’s
Mercy Creek - Big Lick
Jason Hostetter - Olde Salem Brewing
Saturday
JCE & The End - Martin’s
Chesterfield Foxtrot - Big Lick
Boco Duo - Atheling
Sunday
Sasha Landon - Big Lick

What’s coming up farther out?
September 4 - Gary Lowder & Smokin Hot: Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park
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 10 - Petals and Potions Floral Workshop - Well Hung
September 13 - Roanoke 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb - Wells Fargo Tower
September 13 - Symphony Under the Stars - Elmwood Park
September 14 - Flower Arranging Workshop - Golden Cactus
September 20 - Member One’s Mega Market Match - Historic City Market
September 27 - Star City Strong Fest - 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
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!
Friday - Kids can create their own versions of famous sculptures using clay at Art on 1st’s Pop Up Class.
Saturday - Grab the entire family for the Labor Day Parade on Campbell Avenue.
Saturday - Ursula's Cafe is offering an Improv Workshop to teach live theatre to kids aged 12 and older.
Kids Eat Free Options
Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!
The flavors of fall have returned to both downtown Starbucks locations! Get the PSL you’ve been craving all summer.
Thru 9/1 - Get 30% off pillows and 20% off sectionals during TXTUR’s Labor Day Sale.
Thru 9/14 - Earn credit for your used gear during Walkabout Outfitter’s Community Gear Swap.

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!

Life lately has been all about teamwork and treats! Our Downtown Ambassador Team was honored at the State of the City, and we celebrated with some delicious ice cream!

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