Weekly Drop - November 29th

Insiders Guide - Dickens of a Christmas

Are you planning to attend Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas? In this Insiders Guide, we'll give you the full scoop on everything you need to know. We cover parking and event details, highlight things you don't want to miss, and offer tips to ensure you have the best experience possible.

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Wednesday

• Elf: The Musical opens - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

• Holiday Wreath Workshop - Well Hung Vineyard (parking)

Thursday

• Wine Bottle Craft Night - Well Hung Vineyard (parking)

Friday

• Delta Dental Dickens Tree Lighting - Downtown (parking)

• An Evening of Hip Hop & Poetry - The Spot (parking)

• Wilson Springs Hotel - 5 Points

• Art by Night - Downtown Art Galleries (parking)

• Holiday Late Nights - Taubman Museum (parking)

• BrewGivin’ Cheermas begins - Jack Brown’s (parking)

Saturday

• Breakfast with Santa - Hotel Roanoke

• Fantasyland - History Museum

• Holiday Wreath Party - A New Slate Salon (parking)

• Candy Cane Express - Transportation Museum

• Larry Keel Experience - 5 Points

• Amia’s Annual Give Back Dinner - Diversity Center (parking)

• Community Carol Sing Along - Taubman (parking)

Sunday

• Candy Cane Express - Transportation Museum

• Christmas Drag Brunch - Well Hung Vineyard (parking)

• Visit with Santa - Mast General Store (parking)

On-Going

• WDBJ7’s Elmwood on Ice - Elmwood Park (parking)

• The Elf on The Shelf Adventure - Downtown (parking)

• Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke

What’s coming up farther out?

December 7 - Pines and Pints - Three Notch’d

December 8 - Delta Dental Dickens - Parade - Downtown

December 9 - Skate with Santa - Elmwood Park

December 9 - Holiday Pajamas Dance Party - The Spot

December 9 - Shaken or Stirred: Holiday Cocktails - Lucky

December 10 - Holiday Floral Workshop - Taubman

December 10 - Murder Mystery - Well Hung

December 13 - Free Photos with Santa - Main Library

December 15 - Delta Dental Dickens - Pet Contest - Downtown

December 15 - Songwriters of Roanoke - The Spot

December 15 - Networking Social -Taubman

Wednesday

Ben Trout Band - Martin’s

Thursday

Monster Atlantic - Martin’s

The Low Low Duo - Big Lick

Friday

E.T. - Starr Hill

Derek Andrews - Sidewinders

Lazy Dub Band - Martin’s

Oddfellows - Big Lick

Patchwork - Fork in the Market

Let’s Dance Band - Taubman

Saturday

Music Road Co. - Martin’s

Shoobies - Big Lick

Wednesday

• Roanoke Riders at Big Lick Brewing

• Yoga at the Taubman

• Kick the Keg and Clues and Brews Trivia at Three Notch'd

Thursday

• Music Bingo at Martin’s

• Karaoke at The Front Row

• $3 Draft Pours of the new beer release at Three Notch'd

• Gaymer Night at Roanoke Diversity Center

• Country Club at Sidewinders

Friday

• Fiesta Fridays at Inka Grill Latin Fusion

• Free Yoga at Main Library/Elmwood Park

Saturday

• Artist Pop Ups at La De Da

• Views and Brews E-Bike Tour 

• Late Night Vinyl & Vibes at Sidecar

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

Tuesday

• Pub Run at Big Lick Brewing

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

Big Lick Brewing - $1 off pints Thursdays, 4-7p

Cabo Fish Taco - daily drink specials Sun 11 - 3 & Mon-Thu 3 - 6p

Caribbica Soul - daily, 2 - 6p

Corned Beef - every Monday - Saturday, 4 - 6p

Golden Cactus - $1 of pints Fridays, 12 - 4p

The Hatch - Thursday - all-day happy hour

Inka Grill - Monday - Thursday, 5 - 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

Three Notch'd Brewing - $2 off Drafts Mon, Wed, Th, Fri, 3-6p

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

Things to do with the kids!

Friday - Watch the Christmas tree light up at Delta Dental Dickens of a Christmas, a FREE festival with performances, vendors, and a Kids Zone.

Saturday - Santa is in town for breakfast at Hotel Roanoke.

Saturday - Santa teaches the true meaning of Christmas in Fantasyland at Link Museum.

Thursday - Sunday - Take the kids ice skating at WDBJ7’s Elmwood on Ice in Elmwood Park.

The Elf on The Shelf Adventure continues through December 15th. Find all 16 Scout Elves hiding downtown for the chance to win $1,000.

Thru December 23 - Join Mill Mountian Theatre for Elf: The Musical.

Thru January 1 - Vote for the best-decorated tree at Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke.

Kids Eat Free Options

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

• Kids eat free with an adult meal purchase Mondays and Thursdays at Cabo Fish Taco.

• Kids eat free on Wednesdays at Status Restaurant and Lounge.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Scrambled has a gift card promotion.

Brides, run to Studio I Do for the Stella York preview event.

New Ellie Wilde prom dresses have arrived at All The Rage.

Check out the Taubman Museum’s holiday gift ideas.

Now thru January 15 - Fret Mill is offering a get one/gift one promotion on Taylor Guitars.

Now thru December 29 - Heart Cakes are on sale at Sweets by Shaneice.

Advent calendars at chocolatepaper bring holiday cheer to all.

Cranberry apple sour non-alcoholic beer is available at Three Notch’d.

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