The Weekend Ahead

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Wednesday

• Karaoke Night - Martin’s Downtown (parking)

• Mackenzie Roark and the Hotpants - The Spot (parking)

• Grand Opening - Sun & Spruce - Crafteria 

Thursday

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

• Summer Open House - Roanoke Higher Education

Friday

• First Fridays: Nashville Nights Band - Franklin Rd (parking)

• Afrobeats on the Ave: NYA Block Party - Century Plaza (parking)

• Loco Rooftop Social - Six and Sky (parking)

• Late Nights: Art of Salsa - Taubman Museum (parking)

• The Darkside Experience: Pink Floyd Tribute - 5 Points 

• Hunter Root - The Spot (parking)

Saturday

• 3rd Anniversary Party - Olde Salem (parking)

• First Time Homebuyers Class - Dumas Center

• Women’s Resource Summit - Fralin Biomedical

• N&W Architectural History Walking Tour - Link Museum (parking)

• Summer of Support Fair - River’s Edge (parking on-site)

• Opposites Attract Opening Party - Taubman Museum (parking)

• Not Your Average R&B Festival - Elmwood Park (parking)

• First Saturday Vibes - Caribbica Soul (parking)

• Hooveriii & Rich Ruth with Lost in Clovers - The Spot (parking)

Sunday

• Love is Love Pride Drag Brunch - Well Hung (parking)

• Bachata Brunch PRIDE Edition with Drag - City Market Building (parking)

• Rick Springfield - Elmwood Park (parking)

Live Music

Thursday

Latin Night with Jstop Soul - Martin’s

Ella Folk - Corned Beef

Friday

Marie Claire - Starr Hill

Liv Sloan & The Diehards - Martin’s

Cinémathèque - Big Lick

Jason Hostetter - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Drew Foust & The Wheelhouse - Martin’s

Phlegar Hill - Sidewinders

Night Shift - Big Lick

Baroque Radiance of the Choral Art - Oakey’s Funeral

Sunday

Baroque Radiance of the Choral Art - Oakey’s Funeral

Make a Plan

What’s coming up farther out?

June 9 - Holy Wire & Guests - The Spot

June 10 - Summer Discovery Days - Link Museum

June 12 - Ribbon Cutting - Atheling Meadworks

June 12 - The Entertainers: Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park

June 13 - Importance of Being Earnest - Bear Theatre

June 13 & 14 - Dueling Pianos - Corned Beef

June 14 - Rainbow Run - River’s Edge

June 14 - Snow White: Ballet - Jefferson Center

June 14 - Father’s Day Stained Glass Class - Motel Studios

June 16 - Bites & Bevs by VA Spirits Begins - Multiple Locations

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!

Friday - Bring your favorite fuzzy friend for Stuffy Sleepover Night at the Taubman Museum.

Saturday - The Opposites Attract Opening Party at the Taubman Museum features story time and painting ceiling tiles for the hospital.

Sales and Food Specials

Now - Two dozen downtown businesses are participating in VBR Regional Restaurant Week!

June 7 - Roanoke Mast Store will donate 20% of the day’s sales to Blue Ridge Land Conservancy in honor of Land Trust Day.

Pre-order a pastry box from Our Daily Bread for Dad!

Fresh

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Ambassador Update

May has come and gone! 🌧️ Our Downtown Roanoke Ambassadors hit hospitality out of the park last month! ⚾