Weekly Drop - May 7

WDBJ7’s Star City Slide

Ready to make a splash? We’re transforming the 2nd Street Bridge into the ultimate 800 foot long water slide! Enjoy spectacular views of Downtown Roanoke during your adrenaline-pumping ride. The two-day event on June 28 and 29 will serve as a fundraiser for our Downtown Roanoke Ambassador Program.

Tickets are on sale now. Reserve your spot!

Click “parking” for recommendations

Wednesday

• Open Mic - The Front Row (parking)

• Karaoke Night - Martin’s (parking)

Thursday

• Fireside Collective w. Them Coulee Boys - 5 Points 

• Angels of Assisi Volunteer Meetup - Big Lick (parking)

Friday

• Street Performer Expo - Kirk & First (parking)

• Paint Your Partner: Paint & Sip - Well Hung (parking)

• Kickball Tournament - River’s Edge (parking onsite)

• Pandora’s Box: Aerosmith Tribute - Dr Pepper Park

• Jared Stout Band - 5 Points

• Kyran Daniel, Kat Mills, & DerickLeDuke - The Spot (parking)

Saturday

• Street Performer Expo Cont. - Kirk & First (parking)

• Daisy Art Parade - Downtown Streets 

• Tottenham Spurs Match Watch Party - Olde Salem (parking)

• Blood Drive - Golden Cactus (parking)

• Sun’s Out, Sud’s Out Backyard Party - Starr Hill 

• Plant Dyeing Workshop - Link Museum (parking)

• Book Launch - Ursula’s Cafe (parking)

• Runaway Gin: Phish Tribute - 5 Points 

• Big Lick Conspiracy - The Spot (parking)

• Mother’s Day Weekend Tea Party - Our Daily Bread

Sunday

• Street Performer Expo Cont. - Kirk & First (parking)

Ongoing

• Many Minis: Local Miniature Paintings - LinDor Arts (parking)

Wednesday

Jazz Night Kicks Off - Six & Sky

Thursday

Seedpicker - Martin’s

Noah Spencer - Corned Beef

Friday

Soulacoustix - Martin’s

Ramona & The Holy Smokes - Big Lick

Mercy Creek - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Eric Wayne Band - Martin’s

Harvest Blaque - Olde Salem

Billingsley - Big Lick

Sunday

Stefan Edwards - Big Lick

What’s coming up farther out?

May 16 - First Fridays with On The Border - Franklin Rd

May 17 - Local Colors Festival - Elmwood Park

May 17 - Tattoo Experience - Transportation Museum

May 18 - Tiny Toy Tri - Elmwood Park

May 18 - Kids to Parks Day - Elmwood Park

May 18 - Murder Mystery - Well Hung

May 22 - Jordan Davis: Budweiser Summer Series - Elmwood Park

May 23 - Festival in the Park - Elmwood Park

May 24 - Virginia Made Saturday - French Farmhouse

May 24 - Bottle Painting Workshop - Taubman

May 29 - Delta Dental Party in Elmwood - Elmwood Park

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

• Mid-Week Market - Golden Cactus

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

• 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

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!

Friday - Sunday - Enjoy street performances by buskers at the Street Expo on Kirk & First.

Saturday - Watch the Daisy Art 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!

Tonight is Penny Pint Night at Three Notch’d.

Sunday - Our Daily Bread has mimosas in honor of Mother’s Day.

Get 25% off when you book a party at Motel Studios. Now thru 5/12.

Try Martin’s Downtown’s new burger of the month: El Guapo!

May’s mimosa is watermelon cranberry at Scrambled.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Goodbye, April! 🌼 Our Ambassadors have been tackling pressure washing, mulching, and weeding, all while hospitality blooms in downtown. Curious about our impact? Check out last month's numbers and see how we’re making a difference! 🫧