Weekly Drop - November 5

See what's happening in Downtown Roanoke

Joya Garris
November 05, 2025

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Ashley Cooke - Sidewinders

Thursday

Latin Night with Jstop - Martin’s

Friday

Half Moon - Martin’s

Jack Marion & Chris - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

The Snozberries & AirShow - Martin’s

Goodtime Alibi - Big Lick

Travis Reigh - Sidewinders

What’s coming up farther out?

November 14 - Who-ville Holiday Market - Market Square

November 14 & 15 - Dueling Pianos - Corned Beef

November 15 - Tapestry Weaving for Beginners - Art on 1st

November 20 - Holiday Greenery Centerpiece Workshop - Well Hung

November 27 - Drumstick Dash - Downtown Streets

November 27 - Fashions for Evergreens - Hotel Roanoke

November 29 - Small Business Saturday - Downtown

November 30 - Deck the Doors Begins - Link Museum

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!

Saturday - Join local author Emmie Barr for a short reading from her first book, Sugar Craze, at the Bibliopub!

Saturday - The Veterans Day Parade is a celebration for people of all ages to honor our veterans.

Kids Eat Free Options

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

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Try the Mayflower, the new burger of the month, at Martin’s Downtown!

Blue Ridge Flower Exchange is still accepting Thanksgiving flower pre-orders. Don’t miss the chance for fresh florals.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

Our vendors will have: Apples, Pumpkins, Pears, Plums, Peaches, Tomatoes, Squash, Blueberries, Spring Onions, Cut Flowers, Bedding Plants, Houseplants, Succulents, Herbs, Salad Greens, Beef, Pork, Poultry, Eggs, Hand-Crafted Items, and more!

Do you ever see our Downtown Roanoke Ambassadors in action? Send us your photos or use the hashtags #RoanokeAmbassadors and #DRIAmbassadors on social media. 💙

Explore Downtown Roanoke | New Virtual Tour

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Our Parking Recommendations

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Downtown Road Closures

Make sure you know what street closures may impact you. Click to view this week’s road closures in Downtown Roanoke.