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The libations will be in abundance this weekend at the Brookhaven Beer & Wine Festival. Now in its seventh year, the event continues to be one of Atlanta’s largest and most popular beer tasting functions.
Brought to you by Spiral Entertainment, the Festival will take place Saturday, June 9, 2018. Thousands are expected to gather at the event, which will be held at Brookhaven Park 4158 Peachtree Road Brookhaven, GA 30319.
Brookhaven Beer & Wine Festival 2018: Everything you need to know
The price of admission includes beer tastings, but food is extra. You’ll be able to taste wines and beer imported from around the world while live music sets the tone. Here are the deets:
Tastings of 150 beers and wines
-Food from local restaurants and Atlanta’s best food trucks.
-Tasting Cup
-Vendor Expo
-Live musicWhere to park: Parking is available at Brookhaven Marta Station. Attendees are encouraged to take Uber or Lyft. If you do choose to drive, please do not park on neighborhood streets or you will be towed!
How to get discounted tickets: Sign up for AtlantaFi’s newsletter and get your access code today. Limited time only
This event is a 21 and up event, no kids, no pets, no chairs.
Buy tickets at
www.brookhavenbeerfest.com.
Price will continue to increase so get your tickets early!Apply for a sponsor or vendor booth at:
www.brookhavenbeerfest.com/bbfvendor Sign up to volunteer at:
www.brookhavenbeerfest.com/bbfvolunteer A portion of the proceeds benefits Angels Among Us Pet Rescue
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To celebrate the end of the school year, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews is saying “thank you” to teachers everywhere for educating us on the fundamentals that five Tavern Double Burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries for $6.99 each is a great deal. In honor of the value, on June 5, all teachers and school administrators who visit participating Red Robin restaurants and present their school ID will be rewarded with a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on dine-in and to-go orders.
June 5: Atlanta Teachers, Educators Eat Free at Red Robin
“We are able to do #BurgerMath because of great teachers who have taken the time to help us grow and learn,” says Dana Benfield, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Red Robin. “Red Robin knows that remarkable people make us better and we look forward to welcoming all educators to our restaurants on June 5 to show our appreciation for all the hard work they put in throughout the school year.”
Red Robin is also encouraging teachers to share their knowledge of “burger math” on social media using #BurgerMath so everyone can see just how simple it is to understand the value behind Red Robin’s Tavern Double Burger lineup served with Bottomless Steak Fries, which means free refills at no extra charge.
In addition to the “Teachers Eat Free” offer on June 5, teachers who sign up for the Red Robin Royalty loyalty rewards program, can take advantage of exclusive offers redeemable at Red Robin restaurants throughout the year. New members can join Red Robin Royalty anytime by texting “TEACHER” and their email address to 98666.
Here are the metro Atlanta Red Robin restaurants:
Red Robin GourmetBurgers The Shoppes at Webb GinLawrenceville, GARed Robin GourmetBurgers The Collection at ForsythCumming, GAGot 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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Atlanta, home of the Silver Spritz, is no stranger to the joys of Tequila. But it’s time we made it official. Patrón Tequila is celebrating its versatility in cocktails this summer through a one-of-a-kind mobile cocktail experience traveling from coast to coast.
The “Patrón the Summer” tour began recently in Jacksonville, where Patrón put on an interactive pop-up experience that allowed consumers to enjoy fully-customized and locally-inspired cocktails perfectly tailored to their tastes.
Patrón Tequila Invites Atlantans To ‘Patrón the Summer’
The tour will stop at select culinary events, music festivals and more through Labor Day, pairing each region’s flavors with the latest in on-site cocktail innovation. Along with cities across the U.S., the tour will visit cities in the U.K., France, Australia and Mexico.
At each stop on the tour, visitors will be invited to try signature cocktails using Patrón’s custom cocktail and digital ordering system. By answering a few simple questions on the interactive touchscreen, the interface will help them determine a drink perfectly suited for their palate, including a variety of summer-inspired Patrón drinks, on-trend tiki cocktails and a custom cocktail inspired by flavors typically enjoyed in their market.
“Consumer demand for interesting spins on cocktails continues to grow, fueled by an ever-increasing rise in out-of-the-box creativity from bartenders and even the amateur mixologist at home using local ingredients and flavor inspirations,” said Lee Applbaum, Global CMO, Patrón Tequila. “At Patrón, we’ve recognized that demand and created the ‘Patrón the Summer’ tour to show spirits aficionados across the globe how our tequila’s versatile flavor profile enhances the summer drinks they may typically reserve for spirits like gin, rum or vodka. In using a variety of classic and custom cocktails inspired by seasonal and region-specific taste preferences on tour, we look forward to showing drinkers how they can shake up their summer drink repertoire using tequila this summer.”
With a cocktail in hand, guests can also check out the “Patrón the Summer” House on-site, which includes a virtual reality experience that transports guests to the Hacienda Patrón distillery in Jalisco, Mexico, where they’ll take a tour through how Patrón Tequila is made. Following their journey, those looking to cool off and capture share-worthy moments can enjoy the Bicycle Bar featuring Patrón ice pops, or the Splash Room, where a dynamic photo experience creates a memorable takeaway for fans to share on social media.
For Patrón Tequila enthusiasts who cannot attend one of this season’s events, Patrón is making it easy to “Patrón the Summer” and learn new cocktail recipes at home. The Patrón Bot-Tender, a chatbot bartender service available via PatronTequila.com, Facebook Messenger and Twitter direct message, will connect users with the cocktail prowess and expert recommendations of Patrón’s own mixology team: David Alan and Stephen Halpin. Users will be able to converse with the Bot-Tender and receive custom summer cocktail recommendations depending on their environment and taste preference at any given moment.
Each event and at-home integration is an extension of the Patrón Cocktail Lab, a feature on Patrón’s website. Patrón Cocktail Lab is a library of hundreds of different recipes developed by Patrón’s in-house team, as well as bartenders around the world. Thanks to an interactive interface, Patrón Cocktail Lab tailors recommendations to each visitor to the site. Consumers 21 and over can visit Patrón Cocktail Lab and find recipes for new and classic cocktails, and everything in between. For more details on how to “Patrón the Summer” with unique cocktail recipes and where you can find Patrón throughout the country, please visit PatrontheSummer.com and PatronTequila.com.
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The weather is going to be perfect this weekend and that means there’s no better time than to visit the animals and Zoo Atlanta for Brew At The Zoo.
On Saturday, May 26, you can sip while you observe some of the most beautiful wildlife on the planet. While you indulge, take in the sights and local music knowing that your ticket supports conservation efforts to protect the species and their habitats.
More than 70 brews and wines will be on site including Abita, Ballast Point, Bold Rock, Crispin, Cherry Point Brewing and many more.
VIP early entry – 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Main Event – 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Beer and Wine sampling begins at 4:30 p.m. for VIP patrons and 5:30 p.m. for general admission while supplies last.
Bars service will end at 9:30 p.m.
There will be several tasting locations, as well as live music and entertainment, located throughout the Zoo.
Food will be sold for additional fees. There will be a non-alcoholic tasting station available for no additional charge.Atlanta’s favorite Memorial Day weekend festival tradition returns for another year! Have a brew, save the planet.
Brew at the Zoo is open to guests ages 21 and up; guests under 21 will not be admitted. Zoo Atlanta animals need their beauty sleep as well! Be sure to arrive before dusk, when most animals will head in for bedtime, and select bars will close
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Your Saturday night alternative to typical ATL nightllife returns with Aural Fixation Presents: Welcome to Wakanda: The CHALLENGE DAY Edition. If you have ever been to Aural Fixation then you know that what has made the show great is the talent that has graced the stage. So what better way to celebrate our new Wakandan Citzenship than to participate in Aural Fixation’s first ever CHALLENGE DAY.
Performers will be competing with each other for your vote and for the official title of King/Queen of Wakanda in their particular discipline. In addition to the title, winners will be awarded a cash prize for their victory!
Not only will the performances be phenomenal but the expectation is that YOU will bring out your best and represent Wakanda to the fullest! We will be awarding the best dressed male and best dressed female, so come with your best… we are looking for the total package!!
Winners will be decided by a combination of judges and crowd reaction. I know you have been holding on to that perfect Wakandan outfit wondering when you would get to wear it…so here is your chance!
History of the Show:
Aural Fixation came about after its creator, Dichotomy, was told by various promoters and venue owners that there was not a big enough demand for poetry in Atlanta for it to be a featured event during the weekend. Tired of hearing this, he decided to create an event that would prove them wrong. Aural Fixation is a feature show that combines the arts of Spoken Word Poetry, Live Music, Live Art, Amazing Vocalists, and Musicians all sharing a single stage. The original purpose of the show was to take some of the nations best talent in each of these areas who may not have the noteriety they deserve and present them to an audience that not only may not be aware of them, but may not have been exposed to the art in the way they present it.
The event has taken on a life of its own. Held at an upscale venue 595 Event Space, where a full dinner menu and stocked bar is available, attendees are encouraged to make a night of it and enjoy of evening of artistry, dinner, and dancing.
As always, Aural Fixation will not only serve as a live music and poetry event, but it will also serve as a fundraiser for Ian Weeks and the Hearts of Steel Foundation.
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On Friday, May 18, none other than Tank and the Bangas bring their soulful sounds to Variety Playhouse. Never heard of them? The New Orleans group went viral last year when they did an NPR Tiny Desk concert.
Tank And The Bangas Come To Atlanta
NPR co-host of All Songs Considered Bob Boilen, “What won me over about the band’s performance of ‘Quick’ were the interactions among lead singer Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball and her bandmates, and the way they seemed to surprise one another. It all felt so organic and on-the-spot.”
Specializing in playful funk and soul, the group met in 2011 at an open mic in the Algiers section of Nola. They’ve been rocking ever since.
$17-20. 7 p.m. (doors). Fri., May 18. Variety Playhouse. 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E. 404-524-7354. www.variety-playhouse.com.
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Atlanta, being the center of the movie-making universe, will love this one: Regal, one of the largest theatre chains in the United States, is going to be offering movies this summer for the incomprehensible price of $1. The company is embarking on the endeavor as part of the Summer Movie Express.
To enjoy a fun-filled film with the fam, you have to go to the theater on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., with some of proceeds slated to go to charity.
Regal This Summer Is Launching $1 Family Movies
“For just $1, moviegoers of all ages are invited to climb aboard the Summer Movie Express for unbeatable entertainment throughout the summer where they can see great movies like Despicable Me 2, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets and more,” said Ken Thewes, Chief Marketing Officer at Regal. “What better way to be entertained and spend quality time with each other than at your local Regal Cinemas.”
Here is the slate of movies that will be part of the program:
- Iron Giant
- The LEGO Movie
- Curious George
- Alvin and the Chipmunks
- Despicable Me
- Sing
- Ice Age: Collision Course
- The Peanuts Movie
- Storks
- The LEGO Ninjago Movie
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman
- Ferdinand
- Despicable Me 2
- The Secret Life of Pets
- How to Train Your Dragon 2
- Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
For local start dates and participating theatres, please visit
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More than 17,000 people are expected to come to Cobb County for the Marietta Greek Festival, which is this weekend. Now in its 28th year, the festival celebrates the very best of Greek cultural and accomplishment.
The event will be held at 3431 Trickum Rd NE, Marietta, Georgia 30066. There will be food, fun and entertainment.
All about the 2018 Marietta Greek Festival
From ages 3 to adult, the Marietta Greek Dance Ministry is one of the largest in the Southeast and the largest in Georgia with 135 dancers participating in the program. It will include the high school troupe, “Eleftheria”, which has achieved fame by winning gold in 2001 and bronze medals in 2004, 2005 and 2011.
Also performing is the adult troupe, “Metamorphosi”, earned back-to-back Bronze medals 2014 and 2015 at the Hellenic Dance Festival, a competition of Greek Folk dance troupe from the southeastern region of the US.
Marietta Greek Festival Tickets Here
The event will be:
FRIDAY, May 18 3pm – 11pm
SATURDAY, May 19 10am – 11pm
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If you’ve ever wanted to add DIY Italian cuisine to your gourmet skills, this is the class for you.
The class takes place Sunday, May 20 at 5:30 PM – 7 PM at Bellina Alimentari at 675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, # 131, Atlanta, Georgia 30308.
Learn how to make pasta like the pros at Bellina Alimentari
Discover the art behind making fresh pasta. Led by a seasoned chef, this hands on cooking class will show you all of the steps to create delicious pasta at home. Following the cooking class, enjoy a tasting of the pasta made during class. Participants will also be able to take home their creations.Bellina Alimentari says that it sometimes may have to cancel or reschedule a class that does not meet the minimum number of participants. If that happens, they will notify you 24 hours prior to the class start time and will give you the option to either refund or re-enroll to another class.If severe weather forces the cancellation of a class, the restaurant will offer guests credit for another class. If you must cancel, please do so 48 hours prior to the class start time. For parties of 5+ please do so 72 hours prior ti the class start time. If you cancel on shorter notice we will not be able to offer a refund.Bellina Alimentari is well known for its from-scratch dishes created using whole ingredients and the freshest vegetables and fruits.
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The weekend was made for dancing and partying and grooving, and what better place to do that than at MJQ, the cave-like Midtown nightclub known across the world? On Saturday, May 19, MJQ will once again host the Love Scam Dance Party.
Billed as the city’s only indie / house vs. hip hop / trap night, Love Scam is held every third Saturday of the month. There’s also an unholy fascination with cats: ++ Cat ears and cat shirts get you in 2 for 1 before Midnight.
The maestro for the night is Atlanta’s Oh Snap Kid. Here’s his bio:
Birthed from the mind of Atlanta’s nightlife “Best of” photographer and creative of EAV’s HEAVY, Oh Snap Kid brings to you another high energy dance party. This go around we have created a dance party that is geared towards those who enjoy the newest in indie rock to the most current hip hop tracks that have been fused with the continuously growing EDM (Electronic Dance Music) trends. Love Scam is where you go for endless dancing, over the top sing-a-longs, like-minded cat-enthusiast, and mischievous stories.
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.