http://www.metroroanoke.com/index.php News and events from Metro! restaurant in downtown Roanoke, VA en-us http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 Get down to the sounds of Rex Riddem on Saturday night. Rex has moved has moved dancefloors across the US and Latin America, sharing his gift of latin-infused breakbeats and mashups. His laid-back style and fun-loving nature have earned him such coveted spots such as resident DJ for the Mandarin Orient Hotel in Las Vegas. DJ Andy and Castiel battle for dancefloor dominance on Friday night. Join DJ Franz on Thursday night and catch the NBA playoffs on the bigscreens or play Wii sports with your friends in the lounge. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 Mike Davis entertains with live music this Thursday, followed by DJ Franz. Friday night is Ladies' Lockup featuring unspeakably affordable drink prices - visit our Facbook group for more information! Saturday we welcome back Jon H of the Fort Knox Five. As DJs, the Fort Knox Five know how to rock a party with infectious beats that effortlessly move from funk, reggae, and hip-hop to prime time breaks. Their unique DJ style has proven irresistible to clubgoers worldwide, which caught the attention of Gwen Stefani who asked the FORT KNOX FIVE to be her tour DJs for her Harajuku Lovers tour with the Black Eyed Peas.  http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 Stylus Chris is gonna rock your weekend. This is your chance to see the legendary mix meistro not once but twice - Friday AND Saturday nights. Stylus Chris will be assisted on the decks by resident DJ Mike. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 DJ Oz, who last graced the decks last Halloween, returns this Saturday to Metro! Formerly one of Washington DC’s best kept secrets, DJ Oz has established himself as one of the premier DJs in the Mid-Atlantic region. His high energy style of mixing and cutting seamlessly blends all genres of music and has impressed celebrities, producers and princes alike. Friday night join us for resident DJ Castiel, and Mike Davis will perform live for Ladies’ night on Thursday. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 Metro! presents crowd favorite Rex Riddem this Saturday night. Rex’s DJ sets reflect his fun-loving attitude and laid-back style. Highly tribal and ethnically influenced, his music traverses through many styles and tempos. Provided that its got a diasporic twist to it, Rex can rock anything from laid back samba-breakbeats, through latin infused funk, to hot-steppin drum n bass. As a DJ, Riddem has moved dancefloors across the U.S. and Latin America. Don’t sleep! Also this week we have DJ Mike Belcher Friday night and Mike Davis on live acoustic guitar Thursday. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 Stylus Chris helped define the sound that is Metro! and is back once again this Saturday to share his love of music with the residents of the Roanoke area. His mixing and scratching skills are legendary, and his sets regularly feature many of his own original mashups. Friday night we have a special birthday set from Castiel (Jason Kincaid) - come show him some love on the dance floor! Don't forget about ladies' night Thrusday which will feature the unique sounds of Mike Davis on acoustic guitar with support from DJ Mike on beats. http://www.metroroanoke.com/metroreservations.php Starting Thursday, Metro! will feature an old favorite from The Landing - Coquilles St. Jacques. This succulent dish showcases fresh Maine diver scallops in a Calvidos French apple brandy cream sauce. See other specials for the week by subscribing to our email newsletter. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 Metro! is excited to host internationally acclaimed DJ Sabo this Saturday, Valentine's day. Sabo is locked into every style of music as if it were the only thing he's been spinning for the past 12 years, and he flows seamlessly from one genre to the next. He's been a special guest at Turntables on the Hudson parties for the last 8 years, is an instructor at the Scratch DJ Academy, and has DJ residencies at Bembe, APT, and Nublu in NYC. He recently DJ'ed the Huffington Post's Inauguration Ball in Washington DC and was nominated to URB magazine's Annual 'Next 100' in 2006. Witness the roof shake, and the dance floor sweat, with his signature "funky music to make you feel good" style. Join our Facebook group for a link to a live DJ set from Sabo! Thursday is Ladies’ night with live music from Mike Davis followed by dance music. Friday night features Castiel and DJ Andy. http://www.illy.com/wps/wcm/connect/us/illy Metro! now proudly features illy coffee in all espresso and specialty coffee drinks. illy's rich, fragrant aroma and distinctive, consistent taste provide an authentic Italian coffee experience to be savored over and over again. http://www.metroroanoke.com/metroreservations.php Valentine's day falls on Saturday this year, so be sure to involve Metro! in your plans for you and your special someone. Reserve a table today (reservations are limited - call or email the restaurant for availability) and enjoy the late-night sounds of special guest DJ Sabo from Sol Selectas in New York. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=42376806206 Saturday night we're excited to welcome DC DJ and promoter Dirty Hands. As a turntablist, Dirty Hands battled into the regional finals of the DMC. As a promoter, he co-founded DC's largest and most revered underground Hip Hop party, Soul Camp. As a DJ, he's opened for Snoop Dogg, Outkast, Gang Starr, Red Man & Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan, DJ Craze, Kanye West, Jay-Z, and others, for crowds over 3,000. Don't miss out on your chance to see this phenomenal DJ. RSVP as attending via our Facebook group to be placed on the guest list and recieve some great perks! Thursday is Ladies’ night with live music from Mike Davis followed by dance music. http://squaresociety.org/pages/calendar.html This Friday, Metro! is teaming up with the Square Society to host the annual Valentini bachelor/bachelorette auction. 16 local singles will line up to auction themselves off for a good cause (not to mention a free dinner). Metro! will serve up some delicious martinis (cash bar) while you enjoy scrumptuous hors d'oeuvres and delicacies. Join us as we celebrate romance! Visit the Square Society web site for more information and to buy your tickets!