Weekly Drop - November 19

New Mural Downtown: The Night Owl

Perched on the side of Jaybird Tavern now lives a colorful owl keeping a watchful eye over visitors and residents. This mural is the latest addition to artist Jon Murrill’s growing collection of artwork that continues to weave its way throughout the Roanoke Valley.

Click “parking” for recommendations

Wednesday

• Wine & Pie Pairing - Well Hung (parking)

• Stand Up Comedy - Big Lick (parking)

• Paper Wings with Lillian Hackett - The Spot (parking)

• Foodie Mid-Week Market - Golden Cactus (parking)

Thursday

• Holiday Greenery Workshop - Well Hung (parking)

• B.Y.O.C. Dimaond Painting Coasters - Starr Hill

• Artful Encounters: Creative Conversations - Art on 1st (parking)

Friday

• Ultimate Elvis Christmas - Jefferson Center (parking)

• Water Culture, Lost in Space Camp, & More - The Spot (parking)

• Mead and Myths with Oak - Atheling Meadworks (parking)

Saturday

• Deaf Andrews with Hash - The Spot (parking)

• Comedy Open Mic - Atheling Meadworks (parking)

• Star City Half Marathon & 10K - River’s Edge

• Make Your Own Ceramic Tree - Motel Studios 

Sunday

• Thanksgiving Drag Bingo - Starr Hill

• Paint Your Pet - Big Lick (parking)

• Cranksgiving - Golden Cactus (parking)

• Challenger Fall Festival - River’s Edge

Wednesday

Ben Trout Band - Martin’s

Thursday

Organ Fairchild - Martin’s

Friday

65 North Pickers - Martin’s

MTI Rocks - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Glam ‘R Kitti - Martin’s

Eric Wayne Band - Starr Hill Brewery

Kinnfolk - Big Lick

What’s coming up farther out?

November 25 - Nutcracker Ballet - Jefferson Center

November 27 - Drumstick Dash - Downtown Streets

November 27 - Fashions for Evergreens - Hotel Roanoke

November 28 - A Christmas Story Begins - Mill Mountain Theatre

November 28 - Deck the Doors Begins - Link Museum

November 29 - Small Business Saturday - Downtown

November 29 - Darkside Experience: Pink Floyd Tribute - 5 Points

December 5 - Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas: Tree Lighting - John Nolen Plaza

December 5 - Handmade Holiday Open House - Art Project Roanoke

December 6 - Pictures with Santa - Kids Square

December 12 - Delta Dental Dickens: Parade by Valley Star Credit Union - Downtown Streets

Wednesday

• Yoga at the Taubman

• Storytime with Ms. Liv at the Public Library

• Roanoke Riders at Big Lick

• Music Bingo at Olde Salem

• Open Mic at The Front Row

• Jazz Nights at Six & Sky

• Trivia at Starr Hill

Thursday

• Music Bingo at Martin’s

• Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center

• Country Club at Sidewinders

• Trivia at Corned Beef

• Pub Run at Starr Hill

Friday

• Karaoke Night 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

Tuesday

• Pub Run at Big Lick Brewing

• College Line Dancing Night at Sidewinders

202 Social House, every Friday, 4 - 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

Starr Hill - $2 off Tuesdays, 6 - 8p, $1 off all drinks Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30p

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, Wednesday Case Specials

Tuco's - Monday - Friday, 3 - 6p

Things to do with the kids!

Wednesday- The Foodie Mid-Week Market at Golden Cactus is great chance to try homemade baked goods and shop local vendors.

Saturday - The Star City Marathon is hosting a kids’ fun run at River’s Edge! Register now.

Sunday - Get a free professional caricature to take home or a cool face paint design during the Challenger Fall Festival at River’s Edge.

Kids Eat Free Options

• Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Boxes and sticks of Reserva Especial are 20% off in-store at Milan Tobacconist this week.

There’s still time to try the burger of the month at Martin’s.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Last Friday was a blast at the Holiday Market! 🎉 Our Downtown Ambassador Team was all about that hospitality, snapping pictures, and sharing the festive spirit. They even got to snap a photo with the Grinch!

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