Downtown Rundown 1/12

So it's been a little longer than anticipated since my previous Downtown Rundown, but I think Thursday is as good of a time as any to let you know what's going on Downtown this weekend!

First, a couple things to note:

-The construction on the sidewalk of Market Street has closed down one stretch, however, Horizon Bar and Grill is STILL OPEN for business daily. Check out their website and specials here.

-The construction on the pedestrian walkway over the train tracks that connects the Hotel Roanoke to Downtown is underway, and a trolley runs on 15 min intervals between Downtown and the Hotel, making a stop in front of the City Market Building.

Now, for the list of events Downtown this weekend!

Thursday, January 12

-Big Daddy Love is playing at 10pm at Martin's Downtown Bar and Grill, $5 cover charge at the door

-The Square Society, a group for young-minded professionals dedicated to networking and supporting the Center in the Square and its organizations, is hosting a Thirsty Thursday event at the Quarter at 6pm

Friday, January 13


-The Home and Garden Show is back at the Roanoke Civic Center! Starting at 2pm, come out and find everything you need for your home and garden needs, and maybe win a prize! Tickets are $8.50 per adult (17 and up)

-Rascal Flatts is coming to the Roanoke Civic Center at 7pm with Sara Evans and Hunter Hayes, and tickets are still available!

-Carbon Leaf, a band hailing from Richmond, will be making an appearance at Kirk Avenue Music Hall at 8pm with tickets at $20 for the standing room only show

-Sonny Skyyz checks in at Blue 5 starting at 10pm, giving you a chance to see the "Old School" R&B group

-P.B.R. (the Peoples Blues of Richmond) and the Blacksburg favorite Shack Band are coming to Martin's Downtown Bar and Grill for a free show beginning at 10pm as well!

Saturday, January 14


-The Home and Garden Show returns for day 2 at the Roanoke Civic Center, starting at 10am. Tickets are $8.50 per adult (17 and up)

-The Snuggie Bar Crawl starts in Downtown Roanoke at 3pm, and the only cost is a canned food donation for Feeding America

-Virginia Tech Hockey takes to the ice vs. Penn State at 7:30pm at the Roanoke Civic Center

-Another Reason to Celebrate: The Life and Music of Don Pullen comes to the Jefferson Center to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of Roanoke's greatest musicians. Tickets are $16-$26 and show starts at 8pm

-Abbey Road LIVE brings their Beatles tribute to Kirk Avenue Music Hall at 8pm, with tickets $10 for under 21 patrons and $20 for all others

-The Backtalkers roll into Blue 5 for a special show at 9pm

-The Charlie Hamill Group comes to Martin's Downtown Bar and Grill starting at 10pm with no cover charge

Sunday, January 15


-The Home and Garden Show concludes at the Roanoke Civic Center, starting at 10am. Tickets are $8.50 per adult (17 and up)

-VT Hockey is playing Maryland at 1pm at the Roanoke Civic Center

As you can see, a lot going on in Downtown, and we hope you'll check it out!!!