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- Weekly Drop - March 5
We are excited to introduce two new sections to our newsletter! Check out our “Business Feature” and “Happy Anniversary” sections. Every week, we will feature one downtown business that tells you more about them and what they offer. We will also celebrate the achievements of our businesses, celebrating their anniversaries!
The City of Roanoke is gearing up for our 2025 traffic safety campaign, and we want your input! This year’s campaign focus is distracted driving and will launch this summer.
Click the link below to take a quick survey by March 10 and vote on potential slogans—or suggest your own!
Click “parking” for recommendations
Wednesday
Read Across the Globe Day - Main Library (parking)
Songwriting Camp - Jefferson Center (parking)
Open Mic Night - Ursula’s Cafe (parking)
Bummer Camp, L.A. Dies, Times Tables, Stray Lions - The Spot (parking)
Thursday
Songwriting Camp - Jefferson Center (parking)
Comedy Showcase - Golden Cactus (parking)
Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives - Jefferson Center (parking)
Wild Ponies - The Spot (parking)
Friday
Roanoke Arts Pop! - Taubman (parking)
Fundraiser Paint Nite: Van Gogh’s Cat - Big Lick (parking)
Healing Ceiling Tiles Community Session - Taubman (parking)
Conversation with David Galligan - Taubman (parking)
Logan Ledger with Madison Via - The Spot (parking)
Saturday
Outdoors Luxury Adventure Series - PLAY Roanoke (parking)
Roanoke Arts Pop! - Taubman (parking)
Semiannual Used Book Sale - Link Museum (parking)
“In Places Where Black Skin Grows” - Science Museum (parking)
Kinnfolk with Star Ceili Band - 5 Points
Sunday
Big Lick Bachata Brunch - City Market Building (parking)
Beyond Victorian: Women’s Fashion - Taubman (parking)
How I Met Your Mother Trivia - Starr Hill
Business Feature: chocolatepaper
Since 2006, chocolatepaper has been voted one of the best in shopping in Roanoke and SW Virginia. Inside you can find some of the finest chocolates, greeting cards, beautiful gift wrap, fun and contemporary gifts, including exclusive Roanoke goodies! Located right on Market Street, chocolatepaper is a Roanoke destination for sweet treats, and great finds!
Congrats to businesses celebrating anniversaries!
RT Smith’s Deli - 14 Years!
The Spot on Kirk - 9 Years!
What’s coming up farther out?
March 11 - Luck Be a Lady Dinner Show - Regency Room
March 12 - Squawk For Reading - Main Library
March 13 - Steely Dead - 5 Points
March 14 - Mixed Media Still Life Class: Food! - Taubman
March 15 - Freedom First St Patrick’s Day Parade and Shamrock Festival - John Nolen Plaza
March 15 - Celtic Celebration - Corned Beef and Co.
March 15 - St. Pat’s Street Party - Martin’s
March 16 - Roanoke Bridal Expo - Hotel Roanoke
March 20 - Me at the Museum - Link Museum
March 21 - Paint Party: Elmwood Spring - Well Hung
March 22 - Phat Laces: A Hip Hop Tribute - 5 Points
Wednesday
Fo Daniels - Martin’s
Thursday
Karaoke Night! - Martin’s
Friday
Karaoke - Sidewinders
Signal Fire - Martin’s
Saturday
Kyle Dills - Sidewinders
Jeremy Short - Martin’s
Dan Carrell - Starr Hill Brewery
Jared Stout Trio - Big Lick
Jack Marion and Cochran Lyle - Olde Salem
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 - Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday and reading at Read Across the Globe Day at the Library!
Friday and Saturday - Express your creative side at Roanoke Arts Pop! at the Taubman.
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!
Through the end of the month, everyone’s a winner at the Great Puzzle Promotion at Walkabout Outfitter.
Be entered to win goodies for your 4-legged friend and help those in need at Bark Maddness at Tuco’s.
Our Downtown Ambassador Team was all about spreading the love through hospitality last month. Check out those numbers!
Have an ambassador story? We want to hear it! Share on social using #RoanokeAmbassador
