Weekly Drop - January 8

Roanoke’s Tastiest Week Returns!

This week, we announced the return of Restaurant Week from January 17-26! We have over 20 restaurants signed up and more are being added daily. You can choose from a $15 lunch, $30 three-course dinner, $45 three-course dinner, or “Restaurant Choice” special! Learn more and check out all the restaurants participating at the link below:

Click “parking” for recommendations

Wednesday

• Pizza Party Storytime - Public Library (parking)

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

• Wild World of Animals Live - Jefferson Center (parking)

Thursday

• Art and Architecture - Taubman (parking)

• Angels of Assisi Volunteer Meetup - Big Lick (parking)

• Ab-aroke - Big Lick (parking)

Friday

• Manifest and Sip Party - Golden Cactus (parking)

• Blake Christina - The Spot (parking)

Saturday

• First Time Homebuyers Class - Dumas Center (parking)

• Taste of Virginia Expo and Market - Hotel Roanoke (parking)

• Breath for a Better Life - Motel Studios

• Dave Matthews Tribute Band - 5 Points

• Resolution Dance - Inka Grill (parking)

Sunday

• Paint your Pet - Big Lick (parking)

• Friends Trivia - Starr Hill

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

Ongoing

• Through March 9: Get Outside Challenge - Walkabout Outfitter (parking)

What’s coming up farther out?

January 13 - PedalSafe ROA Meeting - Kirk Family YMCA

January 15 - Year of the Snake Storytime - Public Library

January 16 - Urban Kiz Dance Social - Olde Salem

January 17 - Restaurant Week Begins! - Downtown Restaurants

January 18 - Back to 80’s Party - Starr Hill

January 18 - Salute to Southwest Virginia - Link Museum

January 19 - International Wine Festival - Hotel Roanoke

January 21 - Savoring Germany: A Wine and Dinner Celebration - Hotel Roanoke

January 24 - Redd Volkaert - Jefferson Center

January 25 - Dead Reckoning: 5PTS 8th Anniversary - 5 Points

January 16 - Lord of the Rings Trivia - Olde Salem

Wednesday

Adam Hill Trio - Martin’s

Thursday

Off the Beaten Path - Martin’s

Friday

Tyler Jones - Sidewinders

JCE and The End - Martin’s

The Floorboards - Big Lick

Adam Hill Trio - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

 Tyler Jones - Sidewinders

Mojo Aces - Martin’s

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

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 - Thursday, 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!

Wednesday: Check out the Wild World of Animals Live at the Jefferson Center!

Wednesday: Bring books to life at Storytime with Ms. Liv at the Main Library.

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!

Ladies get in for free at Ladies Night this Friday at Sidewinders.

Check out the Burger of the Month: The Alpine at Martin’s.

Use code NEWHOBBY for 20% off Gift Cards at Motel Studios.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Our Ambassadors are constantly checking all the nooks and crannies of Downtown. Check out the cleanup they recently completed in the alley near Sidecar!

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