Weekly Drop - August 6

DRI’s 2025 Annual Report

It's been an incredible year for the Downtown Service District! 🎉 We’re proud to share our highlights and show you how we’re keeping our community vibrant and strong. Watch our video to learn about beautification, ambassadors, the farmers’ market, events, and so much more.

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Wednesday

• Petals & Potions - Well Hung (parking)

• Sip & Paint - Motel Studios

• Karaoke Night - Martin’s (parking)

Thursday

• Delta Dental Party in Elmwood: Jim Quick & Coastline - Elmwood Park (parking)

• Outdoor Murder Mystery - Salem Ave (parking)

• Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center (parking)

Friday

• Inimical Drive, Silvertung, Halo Scars - The Spot (parking)

• Outdoor Murder Mystery - Salem Ave (parking)

• Karaoke Night at Corned Beef (parking)

Saturday

• Saturday at the Station: Transportation - Link Museum (parking)

• Art + Architecture Walking Tour - Taubman (parking)

• Legends of the Hidden Lager - Starr Hill

• Special Exhibit Reception - Link Museum (parking)

• Grateful for Biggie - 5 Points

Sunday

• A Disney Good vs Evil Drag Brunch - Well Hung (parking)

• Big Lick Bachata Brunch - Market Building (parking)

• Grand Prix of Portland Watch Party - Olde Salem (parking)

Ongoing

• Shrek: The Musical - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

• Home Exhibit - Art on 1st (parking)

Thursday

Latin Night with Terry Brown - Martin’s

Noah Spencer - Corned Beef

Friday

Moonroof - Martin’s

Liv Stone & the Die Hards - Big Lick

Mesko Electric - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Phat Anchovies - Martin’s

Blackwood Station - Big Lick

What’s coming up farther out?

August 13 - Hinder - Dr Pepper Park

August 15 - Rich Vos presented by Roanoke Comedy Fest - 5 Points

August 16 - Festival of India - Elmwood Park

August 16 - Member One’s Mega Market Match - Historic Market

August 16 - Not your Average Party - Century Plaza

August 17 - Flower Arranging Workshop - Golden Cactus

August 23 - SWVA Bee Festival - Elmwood Park

August 23 - Downtown Sidewalk Sale - Various Locations

August 24 - Train - Elmwood Park

August 30 - Tyler Hubbard: 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

• 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

• 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 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 - Join Link Museum for reduced admission, kids crafts, LEGO interactives , and tours of OWL's caboose!

Thru August 10 - Join Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey in Mill Mountain Theatre’s adaptation of Shrek: The Musical.

Kids Eat Free Options

• Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Try the new burger of the month at Martin’s! The Sonoma sounds delicious with melted brie, red wine shallots, sautéed mushrooms, arugula, and more.

Starr Hill dropped a new beer that you have to taste.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Goodbye, July! The Downtown Roanoke Ambassadors didn’t let the heat (or rain) prevent them from working hard. Check out all of their accomplishments below.