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Weekly Drop - August 5th

Weekly Drop - August 5th

See what's happening in Downtown Roanoke this week!

Brittany Smith
August 05, 2026

Hello Roanoke friends and neighbors,

The work week is halfway done- and the upcoming days are full of fun events to enjoy while in downtown Roanoke. Check out the notes below before diving into all of the excitement!

Country music fans- join us on Thursday, August 6th as we welcome Maggie Baugh to the Delta Dental Party in Elmwood stage!
Two new downtown businesses opened over the weekend! We are excited to welcome Parkway Brewing Roanoke and The Artisans Alley!
Dickens of a Christmas is around the corner! Vendor and Parade applications are now available.
Our Annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale is coming up on Saturday, August 22nd. Shop deals at a variety of local businesses, including Gypsypalooza, chocolatepaper, Walkabout Outfitters, Wyndrose, and more!
Let us help you out with parking options.

The season is winding down, and we are excited to welcome Maggie Baugh to our Delta Dental Party in Elmwood stage on Thursday, August 6th! Gates open at 5:00 pm, and the music kicks off at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $10 cash only, and kids 12 and under are free. Enjoy beer, canned cocktails, seltzers and sangria (cash only) from Michelob Ultra/PA Short Distributors, and dinner from Hot Bunz. It’s also Freedom First Credit Union night, and the Scoop Truck will be on site with free ice cream (while supplies last)!

Wednesday, August 5th

Music Bingo with Archer at Olde Salem Brewing- Market Street
Midweek Back to School Market at Golden Cactus

Thursday, August 6th

Trivia Night at Corned Beef
Blue Ridge Bams Tiles on Tap at Golden Cactus
Party in Elmwood at Elmwood Park

Friday, August 7th

Coffee with Creatives at Art Project Roanoke
BAR-BRO-QUE at Starr Hill
Art by Night: Portraits for a Cause benefitting TLOT at Lindor Arts
Art in Conversation: Mount Vernon’s Adam Erby on George Washington at The Taubman Museum of Art
Late Night Young Professionals Lounge – Trivia Night at the Taubman Museum of Art

Saturday, August 8th

Q99's Summer of Families and Fun at Kids Square
Gallery Walk with Smith Mountain Lake Arts Council at Center in the Square
Second Saturday Potluck at the Roanoke Diversity Center
Tottenham vs Getafe Watch Party at Olde Salem Brewing Company- Market Street

Saturday, August 8th (Cont.)

Goth Night at Starr Hill
Virginia Harm Reduction Water Bottle Drive at Golden Cactus Brewing
Downtown Roanoke Historic Guided Tour at the Roanoke Higher Education Center
Roanoke True Crime Tour at Corned Beef and Company
Love & Umani Dinner Pop Up at The Bibliopub
Women's Circle: We Are Stronger Together at Main Library

Sunday, August 9th

Yoga at the Taubman
Free Sunday Commander Hangout at Blade Gaming
Paint Night: Flowers by the Sea at Big Lick Brewing
Belles of Steele Pinball Tournament at Golden Cactus Brewing
Trivia with Bryan at Olde Salem Brewing Company
Thank You For Being a Bestie Trivia at Starr Hill
Roanoke Writers Meet Up at Blindhouse Beer

Monday, August 10th

Free Yoga for the People at Elmwood Park

Tuesday, August 11th

Move & Mingle at Big Lick Brewing
Coffee & Writing Meetup at Albemarle Coffee House

Thursday, August 6th

Maggie Baugh at Party in Elmwood at Elmwood Park
Olde Time Jam at Golden Cactus
The Jason Carter Band at 5 Points Music Sanctuary
Music on the Rooftop: Karlee Ray at Corned Beef & Co
Latin Night at Martin's

Friday, August 7th

Checkered Past at Big Lick Brewing
First Fridays: Soul Expressions
Freak Raiders and Virginia Electric at the Spot on Kirk
Jared Stout Band at Martin's
The All American Music Festival at Elmwood Park

Saturday, August 8th

Sparkle Motion at Big Lick Brewing
The Ambassador at Martin's
Something in the Mountains ft. DaBaby at Elmwood Park

Sunday, August 9th

Maiden & Crow Presents Fight From Within & Yung Mo$h at The Spot on Kirk

Monday, August 10th

Irish Music Session at Big Lick Brewing

Tuesday, August 11th

Johnny Dynamite, Stimulator Jones, Torturetwinn at the Spot on Kirk

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