Weekly Drop - February 5

Before we get to all things green and summer tunes we don’t want to forget to celebrate the ones we love! Valentine’s Day is just 10 Days away! 🩷

Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night or a celebration with your core group for Galentine’s, we compiled a list of all the best ways to honor all things love in Downtown.

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Wednesday

• Open Mic Night - Ursula’s Cafe (parking)

Thursday

• Tottenham vs. Liverpool Watch Party - Olde Salem (parking)

Friday

• Carnevale Mask Workshop - Taubman (parking)

• Late Nights: Carnevale Celebration - Taubman (parking)

• Chief Adjuah - Jefferson Center (parking)

• Mad Iguanas: Live Album Recording - The Spot (parking)

Saturday

• Happy HeARTS Community Sessions - Taubman (parking)

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

• Do the Singles Pub Crawl - Various Locations

• Date My Friend - Starr Hill

• How Sweet Love Is - Crafteria (parking)

• Red, White, and Pink Salsa Party - Inka Grill (parking)

Sunday

• The Vino and Velvet Valentine’s Drag Brunch - Well Hung (parking)

• Valentine’s Day Party - Golden Cactus (parking)

• Big Lick Bachata Brunch: Blackout - City Market Building (parking)

• Tottenham vs. Aston Villa Watch Party - Olde Salem (parking)

• Paint Nite: Gnome is where the heart is - Big Lick (parking)

• The Mysterious Mrs. Nixon: Book Signing - Taubman (parking)

Ongoing

• Candy Hearts Valentine’s Contest - Walkabout Outfitter (parking)

• Dissonance - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

• Mixed Metal: An Exploration of Patina & Enamel Jewelry - Left of Center (parking)

What’s coming up farther out?

February 11 - Vegas Meets Virginia Valentine Dinner Show - Regency Room

February 12 - Valentine’s Storytime and Cupcake Decorating - Public Library

February 13 - Galentine’s Day Party - The French Farmhouse

February 14 - Cheers to Love: 3-Course Dinner - Big Lick

February 15 - Roanoke Heart Ball - Hotel Roanoke

February 16 - Roanoke College Film Festival - Taubman

February 17 - Fired up and Fabulous Drag Pottery Night - Motel Studios

February 19 - Revolutionary Roundtable Series - Link Museum

February 21 - Bourbon and Bacon - Taubman

February 22 - Schrenschnitte Workshop - Link Museum

Wednesday

Karaoke Night - Martin’s

Thursday

Latin Night - Martin’s

Friday

Eric Wayne Band Trio - Starr Hill

Karaoke - Sidewinders

Airshow - Martin’s

Saturday

Bob Marley Birthday Bash - Martin’s

Brett Black - Sidewinders

Florencia and the Feeling - Big Lick

Sunday

- Big Lick

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

Thursday

• Music Bingo at Martin’s

• Karaoke at The Front Row

• Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center

• Country Club at Sidewinders

• Free Yoga at Main Library/Elmwood Park

Friday

• Fiesta Fridays 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

• Open Mic Night at The Jefferson Center

• College Line Dancing Night at Sidewinders

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

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: Check out the winter edition of Saturdays at the Station at the Link Museum.

Saturday: Friends with sensory needs can enjoy their time around art at the Taubman during Happy HeARTS Sessions.

Kids Eat Free Options

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

• Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Status Restaurant and Lounge.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Take an early date night with some specialty Valentine’s Cocktails at Frankie Rowland’s.

A toast to you, Sidecar! Swin by to celebrate their 5-year anniversary with complimentary champagne!

Brides, enter for a luxury giveaway through Ivory on Campbell’s Instagram!

Catch the Eagles and the Chiefs on Sunday at 202 with specialty drinks and an NFL Ticket Giveaway!

Take 20% off Perdomo Reserve and be entered for a chance to win a Perdomo Habano Bourbon Barrel Aged humidor ($3,500 value) at Milan Tobacconists.

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