What’s New

We can’t believe WDBJ7’s Star City Slide is only two and a half weeks away! As the event approaches, we’re looking for volunteers and vendors to join us. If you’d rather attend the event, Cox Mobile is offering a $5 discount when you pick up a discount coupon from its store.

The Weekend Ahead

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Wednesday

• Closing: Mackenzie Roark & the Hotpants - The Spot (parking)

• Kash’d Out with SensaMotion - 5 Points 

• Open Mic Comedy - Big Lick (parking)

Thursday

• The Entertainers: Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park (parking)

• Downtown Ribbon Cutting - Atheling Meadworks (parking)

• Member Reception & Annual Meeting - Link Museum (parking)

• Comedy Hour - Olde Salem (parking)

• Prickly Flippers Tournament - Golden Cactus (parking)

• Small Business Crawl - Starts at Crafteria

Friday

• Art & Architecture Walking Tour - Taubman Museum (parking)

• Top Top Roll Playing & Board Games - Atheling Meadworks (parking)

• Eagles Tribute: EagleMania - Dr Pepper Park

• Opening: The Importance of Being Earnest - Bear Theatre (on-site parking)

• Dueling Pianos - Corned Beef (parking)

Saturday

• Rainbow Run: 5K & 10K - River’s Edge (on-site parking)

• Father’s Day Stained Glass Class - Machine Creek Studio (parking)

• Snow White Ballet - Jefferson Center (parking)

• Salsa Noke Latin Dance - The Spot (parking)

• Bikini Trill with DJ Ruby Star - 5 Points

• Dueling Pianos - Corned Beef (parking)

• Oops. Wrong Event! - Starr Hill (on-site parking)

• Jackson Dean - Dr Pepper Park

Sunday

• Stained Glass Suncatcher - Taubman Museum (parking)

• Winter Lantern, Disenthralled & Pentecost - The Spot (parking)

• Father’s Day Paint Night - Big Lick (parking)

Ongoing

• John Wiercioch Collection - LinDor Arts (parking)

•  The Importance of Being Earnest - Bear Theatre (on-site parking)

Live Music

Wednesday

Raggae Night with The Ambassador - Martin’s

Thursday

Tim Rowlett - Corned Beef

The Band Paul - Martin’s

Friday

Christian Q - Starr Hill

Noke After Party with JD Pinkus Triptych - Martin’s

Mercy Creek - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Noke After Party - Martin’s

The Frequency - Big Lick

Dusty Newcombe - Sidewinders

Sunday

Nick Wade & Marie Claire - Starr Hill

Make a Plan

What’s coming up farther out?

June 16 - 22 - Bites & Bevs presented by Virginia Spirits - Multiple Locations

June 17 - Summer Discovery Days - Link Museum

June 18 - Revolutionary Roundtable Series - Link Museum

June 19 - Juneteenth Celebration - Dumas Center

June 19 - The Catalinas - Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park

June 20 - Chayce Beckham - Dr Pepper Park

June 20 - Brews & Burlesque: Midsummer Night’s Fantasies - Golden Cactus

June 26 - Sip & Stitch - Atheling Meadworks

June 26 - Charcuterie Workshop - Well Hung

June 28 & 29 - WDBJ7’s Star City Slide - 2nd Street Bridge

June 28 - Star City Motor Madness - Jefferson Street

Weekly Favorites

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

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.

• Karaoke at Awful Arthur’s

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

• Manic Monday Karaoke at Olde Salem 

Tuesday

• Pub Run at Big Lick Brewing

• Open Mic Night at The Jefferson Center

• College Line Dancing Night at Sidewinders

Happy Hours

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

For the Kids

Things to do with the kids!

Thursday - Spread out a blanket and enjoy live music at Delta Dental Party in Elmwood. Kids under 12 are free.

Thursday - Get a free photo with Dad at the Main Library, just in time for Father’s Day!

Monday - Don’t miss the American Flag Celebration during Discovery Days at Link Museum.

Ongoing - Visit the Opposites Attract exhibit with hands-on activities for kids at the Taubman Museum.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Now - You can get a $5 discount on your ticket to WDBJ7’s Star City Slide thanks to Cox Mobile! Head to the retail location at 1414 Towne Sq Blvd for your code and reserve your spot online.

Need a gift for Father’s Day? Olivia V cigars are 20% off at Milan Tobacconist, in-store only!

Sunday - Celebrate Dad at The Hotel Roanoke’s Grand Father’s Day Brunch Buffet.

Sunday - Father’s Day Brunch is served 6am-3pm at Our Daily Bread.

Fresh

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Are you interested in becoming a vendor on The Historic City Market? We’re looking for FARMERS to join us! Complete the interest form and we will contact you if we have availability and you meet the requirements.

Ambassador Update

Our Downtown Ambassador Team worked on a few clean up projects this week. Take a look at these amazing before and afters!