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Weekly Drop - October 29
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New Apartments Downtown
The Calvary Annex Lofts are now finished and available for rent. Enjoy living downtown at 608 Campbell Ave SW, close to the Jefferson Center and within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The Calvary offers studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom apartments with prices from $900 to $1500 per month. For more information, call (540)345-1422.

Click “parking” for recommendations
Wednesday
Halloween Mid-Week Market - Golden Cactus (parking)
611 Homecoming Celebration - Transportation Museum (parking)
Roanoke Ghost Tours Begin - Olde Salem (parking)
Thursday
Cupcake and Wine Pairing - Well Hung (parking)
Country Club - Sidewinders (parking)
Friday
K92’s Boo Bash - Sidewinders (parking)
Halloween Murder Mystery - Bibliopub (parking)
Wicked Halloween Weekend - Corned Beef (parking)
Nights of the Living Groove - 202 Social House (parking)
Haunted Hothouse Party - Golden Cactus (parking)
Halloween Celebration - Big Lick (parking)
SalsaWeen & BooChata Dance Party - Inka Grill (parking)
Saturday
First Saturday Vibes - Caribbica Soul (parking)
Halloween Hoedown - Sidewinders (parking)
Halloween Costume Contest - Macado’s (parking)
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus - Center in the Square (parking)
Tottenham vs Chelsea - Olde Salem (parking)
4th Annual Ginko Tree Festival - Century Plaza (parking)
Sunday
Día de los Muertos - Taubman Museum (parking)
Open Mic: Roots, Reminders, & Reflections - Big Lick (parking)

Wednesday
Ben Trout Band - Martin’s
Thursday
The Band Paul - Martin’s
Friday
GAK! - Martin’s
Katy Guillen & The Drive - Big Lick
DJ Harvest Blaque - Olde Salem Brewing
Kinnfolk - Atheling
Saturday
Deep 6: Pearl Jam Tribute - Martin’s
Jake Bradley - Sidewinders

What’s coming up farther out?
November 5 - Cigar 101 - Bison Head Cigar Lounge
November 6 - Candle-making Workshop - Well Hung
November 6 - Santa’s Helper - Walkabout Outfitter
November 7 - Opening Celebration: Raven Skye McDonough - Left of Center
November 8 - Holiday Scherenschnitte Workshop - Link Museum
November 8 - ULTIMATE Words x Vinyl x Vibes - Caribbica Soul
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 29 - Small Business Saturday - Downtown

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
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, Tuesday Case Specials
Tuco's - Monday - Friday, 3 - 6p

Things to do with the kids!
Wednesday - Don’t miss the 611 Homecoming Celebration at the Transportation Museum.
Saturday - Watch a stellar performance of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus:The Musical at Center in the Square.
Saturday - The 4th Annual Ginko Tree Festival in Century Plaza will have live music and kids activities.
Sunday - Experience traditional dance performance, elegant Catrinas, hands-on art making, a face painting artist and more at A Festival of Remembrance: Día de los Muertos at the Taubman Museum.
Kids Eat Free Options
Kids eat free 3pm - 6pm Monday - Wednesday at The Hatch.

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!
Macanudo Café and Maduro cigars are 20% off in-store at Milan Tobacconists this week!
Thru October 31 - It’s Socktober at Walkabout Outfitter. Buy 3 pairs of socks and get the 4th for free.
Thru October 31 - Now is your last chance to try Martin’s Downtown’s burger of the month, The Vampire Slayer.
November 1 - 20 - Scrambled is hosting a food drive benefiting Feeding Southwest Virginia. Get a free coffee, tea, or fountain drink with each donation.
Blue Ridge Flower Exchange is accepting Thanksgiving pre-orders.
Book your Thanksgiving dinner at Frankie Rowland’s.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…
Our vendors will have: Apples, Pumpkins, Squash, Plums, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Peppers, Beets, Turnips, Asian Pears, Eggplants, 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. 💙



