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Weekly Drop - July 15th

Weekly Drop - July 15th

See what's happening in Downtown Roanoke this week!

Brittany Smith
July 15, 2026

Hello Roanoke friends and neighbors,

This weekend is PACKED with events- honestly, we are having a hard time deciding where to spend our Saturday evening! Other items to note:

We are obsessed with Dorothy & Frank’s TV Dinner Tuesdays!
Walkabout Outfitters is hosting an “Outdoor Adventure” raffle with so many cool prizes
Our Downtown Roanoke Ambassadors were recognized in Get2KnowNoke’s “Good People” reel (alongside many other fine folks in Roanoke)
Delta Dental’s Party in Elmwood is on break this week, but we look forward to next Thursday’s show with The Band of Oz!
Don’t forget to drop food donations off at Freedom First on Friday, July 17th!

Historic Roanoke City Market

Fresh flavors and local favorites are waiting at the Historic Roanoke City Market this Friday and Saturday. Pick up seasonal produce, explore unique ingredients, and challenge yourself to create a new dish at home. Don't forget to grab a fresh apple cider donut on Friday while you shop!

Wednesday, July 15th

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Mill Mountain Theater (Wed-Sun)
Upcycled and Thrifted Market at Golden Cactus
American at 250: An Art Fundraiser at LinDor Arts (daily through July 31st)
USA 250: An American Collection at The Little Gallery (daily through July 31st)
USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championship (through Sunday)

Thursday, July 16th

Silent Book Club at Olde Salem Brewing Market Street
Acting Up- Improv at Atheling Meadworks
Music Bingo at Well Hung Vineyard
A Hero's Journey- A Way Forward at Rendevouz Studios

Friday, July 17th

Freedom First Food Drive benefitting Feeding SW Virginia
Coffee with Creatives at Art Project Roanoke
Belle's Bingo at Olde Salem Brewing Market Street
Lunch & Learn: George Washington in Art at The Taubman Museum of Art

Saturday, July 18th

Royal Bubble Bash at Kids' Square
Summer Start at The Taubman Museum of Art
Two-Session Mosaic Workshop at Art on 1st
Summer Local Saturdays at O. Winston Link Museum
From Big Lick to Roanoke- The Making of a Railyard Town Walking Tour at O. Winston Link Museum
Christmas in July at WellCo

Sunday, July 19th

Vintage Market at Motel Studios
Roots & Ramble Plant Brunch at Starr Hill
90's Drag Brunch at Well Hung Vineyard
World Cup Watch Party at Olde Salem Brewing Company
Plant Propagation Swap at Golden Cactus
Yoga at the Taubman Museum of Art

Monday, July 20th

Community Walk and Run at Golden Cactus
Free Yoga for the People at Elmwood Park

Tuesday, July 21st

Music Bingo at Big Lick Brewing
Coffee & Writing Meetups at The Albemarle House

Thursday, July 16th

Ben Trout Band at Martin's
Ryan Greer on the rooftop at Corned Beef & Co
Improvement Movement at 5 Points Music Sanctuary

Friday, July 17th

Umphrey’s McGee at The Exchange
Virginia Electric at Big Lick Brewing
First Fridays
Fudge at Martin's

Saturday, July 18th

SIRSY at Virginia Museum of Transportation
Daydreaming about Floydfest at Big Lick Brewing
The Floorboards at Golden Cactus
Haunted like Human at Olde Salem Brewing Company
Webb Wilder at The Spot on Kirk
Dan Carrell at Starr Hill
Dan Fox at Atheling Meadworks
Phat Anchovies at Big Lick Brewing
Vinyls & Vibes at Sidecar
Solacoustix at Martin's

Sunday, July 19th

Front Porch Sunday Series: Amanda Bocchi at the Taubman

Speakeasy Jazz Night at Hotel Roanoke

Mercy Creek at Big Lick Brewing

Downtown Roanoke Parking Suggestions

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Explore Downtown Roanoke Virtual Tour

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