Weekly Drop - September 17

New Mural Blossoms Downtown

You’ve probably heard by now that a vibrant new mural by artist Christina Wing Chow was recently completed at 27 Church Ave SE, along the Hampton Inn & Suites. The mural transforms this space into a beautiful backdrop for everyone exploring downtown.

Come downtown a snap a selfie in front of the mural this weekend!

Click “parking” for recommendations

Wednesday

• Paint Fumes, US Gas, & The Downclines - The Spot (parking)

• Opening: Million Dollar Quartet - Mill Mountain Theatre (parking)

Thursday

• Me at the Museum - Link Museum (parking)

• History is Served - Hotel Roanoke (parking)

Friday

• Future Joy Album Release - 5 Points 

• Latin Dance Block Party - 202 Social House (parking)

• REAL Funny Comedy Festival - The Spot (parking)

Saturday

• Member One’s Mega Market Match - Market Square (parking)

• Harvest Festival + Virginia Made Saturday - French Farmhouse (parking)

• Prom Night: Stairway to Big Lick - Big Lick Brewing (parking)

• Urban Rodeo: Boots on the Ground Festival - Elmwood Park (parking)

• Cowboy Party - Macado’s (parking)

• Solazo - The Spot (parking)

• Kesha Drag Show - Olde Salem (parking)

• ICCD’s Benefit Banquet - Hotel Roanoke (parking)

Sunday

• Love & Sacrifice (Opera) - Jefferson Center (parking)

• Garden Faces Sculpture Class - Taubman Museum (parking)

• Speakeasy Jazz Club: Fox City - Hotel Roanoke (parking)

Wednesday

Tasty Vibrations - Martin’s

Thursday

The Norms - Martin’s

Saul Brooks - Corned Beef

Friday

Memphis Lightning - Martin’s

Kinnfolk - Big Lick

Jason Hostetter - Olde Salem Brewing

Saturday

Glamr Kitti - Martin’s

Father Sun, Billingsley - Big Lick

Sunday

Tyler Parrish - Starr Hill

What’s coming up farther out?

September 25 - Prickly Flippers Pinball Tournament - Golden Cactus

September 26 - Jacktoberfest Begins - Jack Brown’s

September 27 - Star City Strong Fest - Elmwood Park

September 27 - Rocktoberfest - Olde Salem

September 27 - Martin’s 20th Anniversary Street Party - Martin’s Downtown

September 27 - Nail’d It Experience - Motel Studios

September 27 - Ozzy Osbourne Tribute - Dr Pepper Park

October 2 - Frock Swap Event - Golden Cactus

October 4 - Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration - John Nolen Plaza

October 5 - Cinderella (Ballet) - Jefferson Center

October 12 - Renaissance Faire Festival - Jack Brown’s

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!

Thursday - Take your pre-school and elementary school kids to Me at the Museum hosted by Link Museum.

Saturday - Find spooky decor and shop local vendors at The French Farmhouse’s Virginia Made Saturday.

Kids Eat Free Options

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

Sales and Food Specials spotted this week!

Frankie' Rowland’s is falling into the cooler weather with a new cocktail menu.

Select merchandise is up to 25% off at the Downtown Starbucks on Franklin Rd.

Saturday - Shop local vendors at The French Farmhouse.

This week on Farmers Market you’ll find…

We’re celebrating 3 years of the Downtown Roanoke Ambassador Program! 🎉 

Over the last 12 months:

Our Outreach Team connected with 1,859 people in need of services and joined weekly walks with local service providers to strengthen community support.

Hospitality assistance increased by an incredible 390%, helping visitors, residents, and businesses feel welcome downtown.

Cleaning: Block faces pressure washed increased 232%, block faces of weed abatement increased 40.5%, small sweeps & clean-ups increased 28%, and bags of trash collected increased 24%!

Have an ambassador story? We want to hear it! Share on social using #RoanokeAmbassador