Weekly Drop - February 11

See what's happening in Downtown Roanoke

It may be cold outside, but Downtown Roanoke is full of warmth this February. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we invite you to bundle up and show some love to the local businesses that keep our downtown vibrant. Shopping and dining local is one of the sweetest ways to support our community—especially this time of year. (To make life a little easier: Downtown Roanoke Parking Guide)

PS: A big announcement is heading your way tomorrow. Stay tuned to social media for updates!

-Tina, Eric, Tyler, and Brittany at Downtown Roanoke Inc

SIDECAR: 6 YEARS TEXAS TAVERN: 96 YEARS

VALENTINE’S EDITION

  1. Temptation on the Twisted Track - Speed Dating - Twisted Track Brewpub February 11

  2. Easy Rose Drip Paint & Sip - Well Hung Vineyard February 12

  3. Roanoke Giving Day- Love to Hokies - Big Lick Brewing February 12

  4. Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special - The Taubman Museum of Art February 13

  5. Galentine's Day - After Hours Makers Series - O. Winston Link Museum February 13

  6. Galentine's Day - Garden of Eden Edition - Starr Hill Pilot Brewery February 13

  7. The EYE Presents Sight + Sound: Love Hertz - Science Museum of Western Virginia February 13

  8. Red, White and Pink Dance Party at Inka Grill February 13

  9. Valentine's Dinner at The Regency Room - The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center February 13 & 14

  10. Stoplight Party- Golden Cactus February 14

  11. Valentine’s Day Pop Up- A New Slate Salon on February 14

  12. Cupid's Crawl- Corned Beef February 14

  13. Valentines Day Mini Market - Big Lick Brewing February 14

  14. Valentine's Bellini Brunch - The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center February 14

  15. Virginia Made Saturday Saturday Valentine’s Market- French Farmhouse February 14

  16. Valentine's Collage Hearts - The Taubman Museum of Art February 14

  17. Valentine Murder Mystery - Well Hung Vineyard February 15

  18. Galentines Pinball Tournament- Roanoke Pinball Museum February 15

  19. Valentine’s Pottery Classes- Motel Studios February 15

February 11: Swamp Flower (Martin’s)

February 12: Andy and Abby (The Haven)

February 13: Mama Said String Band (The Spot on Kirk)

February 14: Corey Hunley and Matt Powell (Big Lick Brewing), William Seymour (Twisted Track Brewpub)

February 15: Night Shift (Big Lick Brewing)

February 20 - Perpetual Groove - 5 Points

February 27 - Bacon & Bourbon - Taubman

February 28 - Magical Mushrooms, Fairy Paint, & Sip - Atheling

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Happy Hour availability varies, please check with your local establishment for details.

Daily: Caribbica Soul (2:00-6:00 pm)

Monday: Inka Grill (Mon-Thur, 5:00 - 7:00 pm), Martin's (Mon-Sat, 4:00-7:00 pm), The Vault at The Liberty Trust (Mon-Thur, 4:00-6:00 pm), Three Notch'd Brewing (Mon- Fri, 3:00-6:00 pm), Tuco's (Mon-Fri, 3:00-6:00 pm)

Tuesday: Starr Hill (6:00-8:00 pm), Corned Beef (Tue-Fri, 4:00-7:00 pm), Jaybird Tavern (Tue-Fri, 4:00- 7:00 pm), Lucky (Tue-Sat, 5:00-7:00 pm),

Wednesday: Three Notch'd Brewing (Case Specials)

Thursday: The Hatch (all day), Big Lick Brewing (4:00-7:00 pm), Olde Salem Brewing (4:00-6:00 pm), Stock (Thur-Sat, 4:00-7:00 pm), Starr Hill (5:30-6:30 pm)

Friday: 202 Social House (4:00-6:00 pm), Golden Cactus (12:00-4:00 pm)

Things to do with the kids!

Friday- Join Deputy Director of Exhibitions Katie Hirsch as she shares whimsical artwork during The Art of LeUyen Pham Member Hour at the Taubman Museum of Art.

Saturday - In each Happy HeARTs session, participants focus on a particular work of art in the galleries and take part in an art activity that is accessible and sensory-friendly. Taubman Museum of Art.

The cold weather hasn’t stopped our ambassadors! The team has been all hands on deck making sure that the downtown area is safe and clean.