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If you’re constantly stuck in HoustonLantaVegas, this joint is for you: Drake N Chill features a rolling party that has Drizzy-inspired cocktails and great Drake music. It’s a Drake party!
Drake N Chill is a Drake themed party event series for the fans! We previously held our first one in Houston in March and our second one in April in NYC and both were a success! Who needs Netflix and Chill when you can come out on the weekend and party to Drake music while chilling with other fans and sipping on drinks?
DJ BJ will be in the mix playing all the latest and greatest Drake tracks. Yes, even that Drake song you never hear when you go out that you wish they would play
Drake Inspired Cocktails
Open Bar (Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, Tequila, Gin, and other well liquors)*
Giveaways and Raffles of official Drake and OVO merchandise, and Aubrey & The Three Amigos Tour Tickets!
Drake Themed Decorations and Goodies
A chance to connect with other Drake fans from the ATL area
Sat, June 16, 2018
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Hole In the Wall
3177 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
*Must purchase ticket online to receive this offer. This is a 21+ event
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If you’re always ready to step in the name of love, it’s a good chance you already know about the Official Chicago Invades Atlanta bash aka CIA7. Now in its seventh year, CIA is a continuous party that invites people in the Peach State to enjoy the wonders of the Windy City.
This year’s event runs from Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 9:00 PM to Mon, Jun 18, 2018, 4:00 AM. Events include:
- Early Bird Money Shower (Friday night)
- Early Bird Birthday Bash Afterparty
- Sunday Pool Party
- Sunday Night All White Bash
- A K. Michelle concert and more.
This year the multi-day event will be in some of the hottest venues of the city. Get your tickets now because every event is going to sell out!
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If you’re familiar with Be Steadwell, you know the singer-songwriter-filmmaker is a force of nature. The Washington, D.C.-based artist will be in the ATL on July 1 to perform at the Red Light Cafe in Midtown Atlanta.
July 1: An Evening with Be Steadwell
With roots in jazz, a capella and folk, Be calls her music “queer pop,” The independent artist has performed at a number of high-profile events, including the Women’s March in 2017. She is known for her style of self-harmonizing (vocal layering) and even beat boxing.
In her journey to becoming an accomplished songwriter, Be Steadwell produced a film called “Vow of Silence,” which received awards at film festivals around the world, including Black Star, QWOCMAP, and Fringe Fest UK. Issa Rae Featured the song in her Short Film Sundays series.
Be said that she’s actually been working on another film, in addition to producing music.
“I’m working on a feature; it’s very slow going,” she told AZ Magazine in 2016. “You know when you’re not in school and you’re not surrounded by a community of people who are workshopping with you? It’s just very hard to motivate yourself. But a part of me feels like until I do this feature, there’s something missing. I really feel like I have do it. My goal is to produce it by 2017.
Be Steadwell will perform Sunday, July 1, 2018, 8 – 10:00 p.m.
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From June 9-16, restaurants around Atlanta’s Perimeter area will be serving up something special. It’s called Dunwoody Restaurant Week, an annual celebration of all things delicious in the north DeKalb city.
Now in its seventh year, Dunwoody Restaurant Week allows you to sample some of the best food and drink in north Atlanta — all for a set price.
Participating restaurants encourage customers to put their best forks forward and see what all the shouting is about, from stellar entrees to best-kept-secret desserts and more.
Here are the participating restaurants:
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse | $45 Dinner Menu
Grecian Gyro | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
The Bird | $10 Lunch Menu
The Capital Grille | $45 Dinner Menu
Novo Cucina | $15 Lunch Menu + $30 Dinner Menu
Crema Espresso Gourmet | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Gilly’s | menu coming soon
J. Christopher’s | $10 Breakfast Menu + $12.50 Lunch Menu
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar | $30 Dinner Menu
Viceroy Royal Indian Dining | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
E. 48th Street Market | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Da Vinci’s Donuts | Specialty Menu
El Azteca | menu coming soon
McKendrick’s Steak House | $25 Lunch Menu
Your Pie | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Vino Venue | Specialty Wine Menu + $30 Dinner Menu
Eclipse di Luna | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Ali’s Cookies | Specialty Menu
Simha Fusion | $10 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Carbonara Trattoria | menu coming soon
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks | $15 Lunch Menu + $20 Dinner Menu
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse | $45 Dinner Menu
Portico Global Cuisine | $25 Lunch Menu + $45 Dinner Menu
Diced Foods | menu coming soon
Seasons 52 | $20 Lunch Menu + $35 Dinner Menu
Sage Woodfire Tavern | menu coming soonGot an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: CJ@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
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This weekend is turning out to be full of parties, social gatherings and festivals as June kicks off in royal fashion. Let us be your curator of the ATL’s best experiences this weekend.
Some Food & Drink #ATLHaps this weekend
This weekend if you’re in West Midtown and hangry as all get out, we’ve got just the place. On Sunday, June 10 from 4-8 p.m., Atlanta Streets Alive will shut down a busy portion of Howell Mill Road to cars and lures pedestrians and bicyclists to experience a vibrant, traffic-free city street experience.
Ormsby’s, the convivial gathering spot on Atlanta’s Westside, is adding to the festive atmosphere and invites participants to join them for an outdoor street party featuring Sabor Brass Band from 5-7 p.m., food including brats and other specialties, drinks, outdoor games and more.
More #ATLHaps to get into on Sat & Sunday
- Gypsy Kitchen, one of Buckhead’s coolest restaurants, is hosting a Basque in the Sun Launch Party. The event is set for Sunday, June 10at 4 to 11 p.m. Here are the deets.
- On Friday night, check out the Rose Bar.
- Saturday: Check out the Trap Soul Dinner Party, where the music will be on and poppin’ like chicken grease.
- Also Saturday: Hugo’s Oyster Bar is hosting a live crawfish boil with $5 Abita beers, crawfish by the pound and delicious side items for the whole family.
If none of those float your boat, check out AtlantaFi.com for more events.
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Looks like Robbin’ Season was profitably for the four actors in Fox’s breakout TV series “Atlanta” after all. The show has been renewed for a third season, the FX network said this week.
The Emmy-winning comedy series, which stars Donald Glover (writer and executive producer), Lakieth Stanfield, Brian Tyree Henry and Zazie Beetz,
Atlanta FX Renewed For Season 3
“Atlanta is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done,” FX president of original programming Nick Grad said in a statement to media outlets.
“With Atlanta Robbin’ Season, Donald and his collaborators elevated the series to even greater heights, building on the enormous success of their award-winning first season,” Grad said. “We’re grateful to the producers and our extraordinary cast and crew for achieving this level of excellence, and we share the excitement with our audience about the third season knowing they will continue to take us to unexpected and thrilling places.”
In its two seasons, the show, which is about two cousins and a best friend trying to make their way in the rap world, has garnered two Emmys, two Golden Globes, a Peabody and more.
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West Coast rapper Nipsey hussle has a huge Atlanta following. That’s why Live Nation just added more dates to his concert, which is this weekend. Hussle’s “Victory Lap Tour” lands in the ATL at the Buckhead Theatre on Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9 (SOLD OUT) 2018.
The rapper has gotten equal parts praise and pouting for his outspoken views. But it’s clear that he’s trying to swing the pendulum toward ownership for the creative class. And who could be mad at that?
Nipsey Hussle comes to Atlanta
“When you talk about black entrepreneurship, you’re talking about addressing the foundation of what’s going on with our people when we don’t have any financial power,” he tells Billboard. “Our basic needs aren’t being met in a lot of cases, so there’s no way we’re going to be able to tap into our potential until we address those bottom-level base needs.”
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A new restaurant, Flower Child, is set to open its doors in Buckhead this spring, AtlantaFi has learned. The concept is promoting the tagline “Healthy food for a happy world.”
The eatery will open at the Shops Around Lenox around the second week of July, according to reports. It is in four states so far, including Arizona, California, Texas and Nevada. Georgia would mark the concept’s first foray down South.
“Flower Child serves tasty, nourishing food for the free-spirited. Our bowls, wraps, grains, and greens are all made with fresh and responsibly-sourced ingredients that revitalize your body, mind, and soul,” a writeup on the site’s website says.
Another location is slated to open in Sandy Springs in the fall, according to news reports.
“Whether you plan to pick up and peace out, or you’re content to settle in to our cheery, colorful environment, you’ll be greeted with lightning-fast service and a smile. We’re all about happiness-prioritized dining with nutritional fare you’ll crave,” the eatery says.
The restaurant is being brought to The A by Fox Restaurants Concept, the same people behind nearby True Food Kitchen.
“They’re two different dining experiences: True Food is full-service, sit-down, with a bar. Flower Child has a different price point and a more casual environment,” owner Sam Fox says, according to Atlantamagazine.com. “We like the area. There’s a yoga place, a Lululemon, and a good health vibe.”
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Atlanta-based TV network Bounce is bringing it all the way back with a soulful week of programming June 11 to 15 and legendary actress Pam Grier will host it. The week-long series of classic blaxploitation films will pull from Brown Sugar, Bounce’s subscription video-on-demand service.
Here is the day-by-day lineup for Brown Sugar Week on Bounce TV:
Pam Grier to Host ‘Brown Sugar Week’ on Bounce
Mon. June 11 – Bucktown starring Grier and her frequent co-star Fred Williamson, who finds himself battling the racism and police corruption that ended his brother’s life.
Tues. June 12 – The Mack headlined by Richard Pryor and Max Julien as “Goldie” – the most notorious pimp in Oakland.
Weds. June 13 – Black Belt Jones – Jim Kelly plays a martial artist who must battle the Mafia to protect a karate school.
Thurs. June 14 – Super Fly directed by Gordon Parks, Jr. and starring Ron O’Neal as New York City drug kingpin “Priest.”
Fri. June 15 – Three the Hard Way featuring Williamson, Kelly and Jim Brown banding together to foil a racist plot.Viewers can find these movies and hundreds more on Brown Sugar along with complete seasons of top-rated Bounce originals such as Saints & Sinners, Family Time and In the Cut. Brown Sugar is available on Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Channels, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Kindle, Android and Apple smartphones and tablets and web browsers via BrownSugar.com. Brown Sugar also has Google Chromecast capabilities which allow video to play on televisions directly from mobile devices and tablets for consumers with Android and iOS devices. There is a free initial trial period for subscribers with a retail price of $3.99/month thereafter. Visit www.BrownSugar.com for more information.
Grier blazed a trail for actresses, showing Hollywood that women could open and carry movies as the lead characters. Many of her films seen on Brown Sugar – Foxy Brown, Coffy, Sheba, Baby, and Friday Foster to name a few – are excellent representations of that. She also starred in Jackie Brown written and directed by Quentin Tarantino and co-starring Samuel L. Jackson, Robert DeNiro and Michael Keaton. Grier received rave reviews and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress for her performance. She later starred in the TV series The L Word and Smallville with guest appearances on numerous other hit shows.
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If you enjoy fine dining in ATL, there’s a good chance you’ve patronized a Fifth Group restaurant. Their stable includes Alma Cocina, South City Kitchen, La Tavola, Ecco, which has several locations in metro Atlanta.
For three days only — Monday, June 25 through Friday, June 29 — you can double up on the flavors of your favorite Fifth Group restaurants with our annual half price gift card deal.
In 1993, we opened South City Kitchen in Midtown Atlanta, celebrating Southern cuisine and bringing a new focus to the city’s food scene. So, do you want to eat for half-off at $250 dining card good at South City Kitchen Midtown, South City Kitchen Vinings, South City Kitchen Buckhead, La Tavola, Ecco, El Taco, Alma Cocina and Lure?
Got an event or know of something opening in and around Atlanta? Holla: cj@AtlantaFi.com. See what’s poppin’ in the ATL! Subscribe to our news alerts here, follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
