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Weekly Drop - March 12
See what's happening in Downtown Roanoke!

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Wednesday
Squawk for Reading with Rita - Main Library (parking)
Custom Men’s Shoes Event! - Davidsons (parking)
Open Mic Comedy Night - Big Lick (parking)
Open Mic Night - Ursula’s Cafe (parking)
Thursday
Custom Men’s Shoes Event! - Davidsons (parking)
Coffee with a Cop - Downtown Starbucks (parking)
Angels of Assisi Volunteer Meetup - Big Lick (parking)
Steeley Dead - 5 Points
Team Trivia with Dan and Sandy - Big Lick (parking)
Friday
Mixed Media Still Life Class: Food! - Taubman (parking)
Women’s Bathroom Bash - The Spot on Kirk (parking)
Family Feuds: Gianni Schicchi + Chorus and Orchestra Concert - Jefferson Center (parking)
Saturday
Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival - Nolen Plaza (parking)
St. Patty’s Day Party - Sidewinders (parking)
Celtic Celebration - Corned Beef (parking)
Go Green! Beer Tasting - Crafteria (parking)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Watch Party - Our Daily Bread (parking)
St. Paddy’s at Big Lick! - Big Lick (parking)
St. Pat’s Street Party - Martin’s (parking)
Oh Lucky Day - Century Plaza (parking)
St. Paddy’s Day Party - The Front Row (parking)
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration - Six and Sky (parking)
Colonial Sweet Bag Workshop - Link Museum (parking)
Almost St. Pat’s Bar Crawl - Various Locations
In Our St. Paddy’s Era - Starr Hill
Romeo and Juliet - A Drag Show Shakes-Queer Extravaganza - 5 Points
Sunday
Tottenham vs Fulham - Olde Salem (parking)
Roanoke Bridal Expo - Hotel Roanoke (parking)
A Wee Bit O’ Murder - Big Lick (parking)
Family Feuds: Gianni Schicchi + Chorus and Orchestra Concert - Jefferson Center (parking)
Lucky Plants Pop Up: Greenbrier Nurseries - Crafteria (parking)
Ongoing
Thru 3/30: Waitress: the Musical - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

Business Feature: Book No Further
Book No Further is an independent bookstore on the Roanoke City Market offering bestsellers, new fiction, and non-fiction, along with high-quality used books. BNF features books about the Roanoke and New River Valleys and the works of local authors along with a special selection of Appalachian fiction and non-fiction. Ask about special orders, hunts for hard-to-find books, and book club specials.


Congrats to businesses celebrating anniversaries!
Happy First Anniversary, Six and Sky!
Happy First Anniversary, Downtown Starbucks!

What’s coming up farther out?
March 17 - Let’s Get Lucky - Corned Beef
March 18 - A Taste of Chile: Wine Dinner Experience - Regency Room
March 20 - Charcuterie Class - Well Hung
March 21 - Sexbruise? - 5 Points
March 22 - Sarah Hanahan Quartet - Jefferson Center
March 23 - Adult Only Disney Trivia - Starr Hill
March 25 - Spring Break Play Dough Party - Main Library
March 27 - Batter Up for Love! - Big Lick
March 28 - Ari Hest - The Spot

Wednesday
Reggae Night - Martin’s
Thursday
Heevahava - Martin’s
Friday
Jason Owens - Sidewinders
Daisychain - Big Lick
Sunday
Virginia Electric - Starr Hill

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
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!
Wednesday: Get ready to squawk with excitement at Squawk for Reading at the Main Library.
Saturday: Get your green on at the Freedom First St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
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!
Check out all the St. Patrick’s Day food and drink specials at many local bars and restaurants!
Grab the Burger of the Month: The Irish Pub at Martin’s!
Grab the Mimosa of the Month, the Shamrock at Scrambled.
Help local pets and be entered to win for yours at Bark Madness at Tuco’s!

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…
Our vendors return this week with early seasonal items, be sure to check them out!

Our Downtown Ambassador Team is getting the streets prepped for the parade this weekend! Check out these before and afters!
Have an ambassador story? We want to hear it! Share on social using #RoanokeAmbassador
