TURN UP THE SUMMER HEAT WITH JULY EVENTS AT THE WORKS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

Summer is always better at The Works, and with a calendar full of family-friendly events this July, there is something for everyone to enjoy at the Upper Westside’s largest mixed-use gathering destination! From live music every weekend, trivia nights and axe-throwing competitions, it’s always an exciting day at The Works.

The full July events lineup is outlined below:

Summer Soul-stice

Saturdays in July from  2 – 5 p.m.

Spend your Saturday afternoon at The Works with friends and family while enjoying live music at The Spur Stage! Bask in the summer weather and grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or a tasty treat from one of the many food stalls inside Chattahoochee Food Works. This is a free, family-friendly event. See below for the full lineup or more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/summer-soul-stice-july

Saturday, July 8 featuring Davis & The Love

Saturday, July 15 featuring Coley Gilchrist

Saturday, July 22 featuring Mark Cooper Band

Saturday, July 29 featuring The Good Many

Karaoke at Fetch Park

Saturdays in July at 8 p.m.

Come howl the night away with your furry friends during Karaoke Night on Saturdays at Fetch Park! Enjoy refreshing drink specials, adorable playful pups and fun tunes. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For more information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-karaoke-july. 

Chattahoochee Food Works Farmers Market

Sundays in July from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Grab your crew and check out the Farmers Market at Chattahoochee Food Works! Shop a variety of locally grown fresh produce to take home and make a gourmet meal. After shopping, grab your favorite beer from  Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or indulge in a tasty treat from one of the many food stalls at Chattahoochee Food Works. For more, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/cfw-farmers-market-july.

Industry Night at The Works

Mondays in July at 4 p.m.

Join The Works every Monday evening for Industry Night! Those who work in the hospitality industry are invited to make connections, have fun and enjoy exclusive specials from participating businesses around The Works. Industry Night is hosted by Your 3rd Spot, Fox Bros BBQ, Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing, Taste Wine Bar and Market, American Axes, Fetch Park, Forum Cocktail Co. and Chattahoochee Food Works. Hours vary per business and to receive exclusive discounts, guests must register in advance as an industry member. For more information or to register, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/industry-night-july.

Chill Tuesday Happy Hour

Tuesdays in July from 4 – 6 p.m.

Tuesday evenings after work are best spent enjoying happy hour at Chattahoochee Food Works! Stop by with your friends or colleagues for good vibes, live entertainment, delicious bites, cocktails and learn about great deals from onsite vendors. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/chill-tuesdays-happy-hour-july.

Happy Campers: Kids Play Series

Wednesday, July 26 from 10 a.m. – noon

Join us for the Kids Play series this month! Bring the little ones to The Works for crafts, activities and a variety of featured guests that will engage the kids in a fun and educational way. A parent or guardian must stay with each child during the program. This is best suited for ages 4-9, but everyone is welcome! After the program, enjoy a delicious lunch from Chattahoochee Food Works or Fox Bros BBQ. Each session will be held at the Spur Stage and is weather dependent. See below on details for activities or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/happy-campers-july. 

Wednesday, July 26 Science Made Fun

Evening Indie Market

Wednesdays in July from 6 – 10 p.m.

Treat yourself to some retail therapy at the Evening Indie Market inside Chattahoochee Food Works! Bring your friends, grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or a cocktail from the Center Bar and shop from a variety of local small businesses selling handcrafted goods, thrifted items and more. For more information,  https://theworksatl.com/event/cfw-indie-market-july.

Trivia Night at Fetch Park

Wednesdays in July at 7 p.m.

Join Fetch Park on Wednesday evenings in July for Trivia Night! Bring your trivia knowledge, pet some adorable pups and win exciting prizes. Trivia is free to play every week. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-trivia-july.

American Axes: Trivi-Axe

Thursdays in July at 8 p.m.

Only the smartest axe will win at Trivi-Axe! Bring your friends, your sharpest wit and your axe-cellent throwing skills for a night of trivia and axe throwing. Fuel up with a delicious bite to eat at Chattahoochee Food Works before putting your skills to the test during a one-hour round. There is a six-person limit per team. For more information or to register your team, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/trivi-axe-july.

Chattahoochee Food Works: Atlanta F.A.M (Fashion, Art & Music)

Thursdays in July from 6 – 10 p.m.

Join Chattahoochee Food Works for an artist market and exciting live creative experiences every Thursday evening throughout May! Atlanta F.A.M. (fashion, art and music) invites local artists, designers and DJ’s to share their work and create a space where community and culture intersect. For more information or to learn how to get involved, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/atlanta-fam-july.

Unleashed and Unplugged at Fetch Park

Fridays in July at 7 p.m.

Unleash and unplug from the week with live music every Friday at Fetch Park! Enjoy drink specials and groove to local musicians. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-live-music-july. 

Friday Night Vibes

Friday, July 7, 21 and 28 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Kick off the weekend with an evening of live music at The Spur Stage! Grab your favorite beer from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing or a cocktail from the Center Bar at Chattahoochee Food Works. Dance to an eclectic mix of old and new crowd favorites with your friends and family to wind down from the week. This is a free, family-friendly event. See below for the full lineup or for more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/friday-night-vibes-july.

Friday, July 7 featuring Francisco Vidal Band

Friday, July 21 featuring Casual Cadenza

Friday, July 28 featuring Cody Bolden and The Road Hands

Movie Night on Camp Street featuring Zoolander

Friday, July 14 at 6 p.m.

Unwind from the long week, kick back and relax at Movie Night on Camp Street! Laugh until you cry watching Ben Stiller’s popular comedy, Zoolander. Visit one of the food stalls inside Chattahoochee Food Works for a delicious treat or grab your favorite beverage from Dr. Scofflaw’s Brewing. This event is free and no coolers or tents allowed. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/movie-night-at-the-camp/. 

Summer Break Art Truck

Wednesday, July 19 through Friday, July 21 from noon – 4 p.m.

Show off your inner artist by painting a masterpiece of your own on the side of an art truck provided by Brella Studio! Located on Camp Street, guests will be able paint on the side of the truck or go inside for a fun arts and crafts project. This is a free family-friendly event and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/brella-art-truck-july.

Rhythm + Art featuring DJ Wahine and Eloise Shack Art

Thursday, July 20 from 6 – 8 p.m.

Grab your friends and join The Works at The Camp for a one-of-a-kind night full of music and live art! This monthly event features an exciting collaboration between a local DJ and a live paint artist who will create a unique painting in real time. The style of the piece will be reflective of and inspired by the music, and guests will have the opportunity to win the finished piece. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/rhythm-art-july-20/. 

National Tequila Weekend at Chattahoochee Food Works

Saturday, July 22 through Monday, July 24

Join Chattahoochee Food Works to celebrate National Tequila Weekend! Grab delicious bites from your favorite food stalls and enjoy a variety of margaritas from the Center Bar that are made with a range of tequila and flavors. For more information, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/cfw-national-tequila-weekend/. 

Could It Bae at Fetch Park

Friday, July 28 at 6 p.m.

Join Fetch Park every fourth Friday of the month for “Could It Bae”, sponsored by Atlanta dating app Hatched. Enjoy giveaways and a live DJ spinning energetic tunes while you mix and mingle with fellow dog lovers and meet some new friends or a potential match while petting and playing with some of the cutest pups from all over the city. Come with or without a dog as no dog is required to attend. For more information on pricing and entry requirements for all dogs, visit https://theworksatl.com/event/fetch-could-it-bae-july-28/. 

ART FOR A GOOD PAWS 2023

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/10/23

Sunday, July 16 at Distillery of Modern Art

1-5pm

Distillery of Modern Art and SPS Productions are bringing together local artists for a good “paws”. On Sunday, July 16th, art and animal lovers are invited to view and purchase works from new and seasoned artists, watch live canvas painting, explore Distillery of Modern Art’s signature and new summer cocktails, nosh on snack and more. A portion of proceeds from the art sales will benefit Planned PEThood of Georgia, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping pets and the people who care for them by providing innovative programs and affordable services. Art for a Good Paws is free to attend and all ages are welcome. For more information, visit  https://distilleryofmodernart.com  or call 404-482-2663. Distillery of Modern Art is conveniently located at 2197 Irvindale Drive, Chamblee, GA 30341, in close proximity to MARTA. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @distilleryofmodernart.

More information and to reserve a spot. Free – here.

ATLANTA HAPPY HOUR GUIDE

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 7/3/23

Everything from Happy Hours, drinks and food specials, specialty nights, happy hour and weekly events around Atlanta so you have a one place to find a carefully curated list, all in alphabetical order.

Aziza

Sunset Happy Hour Mon-Friday 5-7:30pm

Sunset Hour Patio Party, 1st and 3rd Thursday 6-9pm

Details: Cocktail specials, $12 cocktails

Suggestions: You really can’t go wrong with Aziza’s strong cocktail program, any of the cocktails on the special menu will be top notch. Stay for appetizers!

Bastone!

Aperitivo Hour – Traditional Happy Hour 4-6 Everyday

Details: $10 select pastas, $8 Vermouth cocktails, Half off select mozzarella and meats, $7 and discounted select appetizers, $10 cocktails, $10 wine.

Suggestions: You should must go for one of their $10 pastas like the Amatriciana shown, grab one of their delicious apps like the shishito peppers, enjoy an amazing $8 vermouth Carpano Bianco with citrus wash or $10 cocktail of your choice. Wine your thing? Select wines are $10. Feeling a charcuterie board? Half off select cheese and meats – ask your server!

Bulla

Traditional Happy Hour, daily 3-6pm

Details: $8 cocktails, $7 select wine, discounted appetizers.

Suggestions: For the cocktail, check out the $8 Ladykiller, or if wine is your thing, they have $7 red or white to choose from, and this white wine was great! Appetizers run $6 for their most popular app: patatas bravas or their ham croquettes or if you want something healthy, their blistered shishito peppers are only $8.50!

Chattahoochee Food Works

Georgia’s Largest Happy Hour, Tuesdays 4-6pm.

Details: $2.50 select tacos at Taqueria La Luz, BOGO hand rolls at Flying Sushi, $8 loaded tots and Patty and Franks, and you’ll need to see each vendor for their offering, subject by week and to change.

Suggestions: $2.50 select tacos pork and beef is an amazing deal, as well as the BOGO hand rolls, and well, just about everything you can get on this happy hour. Load up on all your favorite stalls!

Chido & Padre‘s

Traditional Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-7pm and Friday-Sunday 4-7pm, also Taco Tuesday is every tuesday.

Details: $7 select margaritas and wine, $5 beer, discounted appetizers. Taco Tuesday: Tequila Tasting with taco order.

Suggestions: $7 3 Chili Spicy Margarita or Ginger Mango, if wine is what you want then they have red and white to choose from. Pair any of these with $9 chicken flautas, guacamole for $8, spicy and tomatillo salsa for $4, and a queso blanco for $6.

City Winery

$5 Classic Wine Flights Monday-Thursday 4-6pm

Details: $5 Classic Wine Flights (4)

Suggestions: This is a good one because it has an array of white, red, and rose wines and is shareable! City Winery also now offers Soul Pairings on Mondays – 6 Wines for $15 Paired with Six Specially-Curated Five-Song Soundtracks from 5-7 pm.

Ecco

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: Featured menu with cured meats & cheeses, beets, anchovy pintxo, olives & more; two featured $7 cocktails, and $7 wine.

Suggestions: Grab a board and sip on one of the $7 cocktails and $7 wine. Even if it isn’t on the happy hour menu, get the fried goat cheese balls! Epic. Please note that menu items on the happy hour are subject to change.

El Super Pan – Ponce City Market

La Placita Happy Hour every Friday, 6-9pm

Details: $6 empanadas and light bite special, select $8 mojitos and cocktails. The 2nd and 4th Friday of the month visitors can dance the night away with group dance lessons, dancing, and DJ.

Suggestions: The chicken empanadas are the a must try and wash it down with an $8 lemon mojitos. Stay for dancing!

Forzo Storica

Night in Rome, Thursday Happy Hour 6:30-9:30pm

Details: $10 classic cocktails, wines, and a DJ to set the mood.

Suggestions: Enjoy their boozy Il Martini with a plate of pasta, a glass of wine with an appetizer, or even just sip a froze on the patio. The drinks are all just $10 on Thursday!

Grana

Aperitivo Hour – every day 3-6pm

Details: $10 little bites, $9 vino, $11 cocktails, $6 beer, and $12 whole pizza

Suggestions: $10 little bites like our favorite veal meatballs or the broccoli paired with their crisp white wine selection. Pizza is always a good idea like the New Yorker paired with their sensational Atlanta Metropolitan cocktail. Their house beer would also be a good pair with the pizza!

Iberian Pig

Jamon Happy Hour Monday-Thursday 5-6pm and Friday 4-5pm (Buckhead); Decatur Monday-Friday 5-6pm

Details: $24 Jamon board with a selection of meats, cheese, vegetables, and crustini. $5 red wine, white wine, and Sangria. $5-8 add-ons to the Jamon board like stuffed pepper dew, marinated olives, almonds.

Suggestions: Sip on a crisp white wine while enjoying the Jamon board meats and cheese, add all of the add-ons because they are all so good paired with the meats!

Lapeer

$2 Oyster Happy Hour with cocktails Monday-Saturday 4-6pm

Details: Freshest summertime cocktails and $2 Chefs Pick Oysters.

Suggestions: You must try their fresh oysters and pair them with some amazing cocktails like the Gettin Figgy With It. Like tiki cocktails? Ask Richard for a tiki cocktail! All oysters are sustainably sourced and available alongside the regular menu.

Lingering Shade

Weekly Cocktail Special on Wednesday and Thursdays

Details: $9 weekly cocktail Happy Hour on Wednesday and Thursday. They also have a free bar snack shown below.

Suggestions: Get the cocktail special, like the Corps Reviver we got when there, as well as snack on the snack mix!

Lure

Happy Hour, Monday-Saturday 4-6pm

Details: $7 select wines red & white, $7 Daily Finesse Elixir, Happy hour bites ranging from $1.50 oysters to $7 hushpuppies.

Suggestions: First thing we’d try is the hushpuppies paired with the ceviche and pair it with the daily finesse elixir! If you’re still hungry grab a glass of white wine and the pork boa or blackened fish taco. They also have old bay fries!

Mission and Market

Daily Drink Specials

Details: $9 cocktails at the bar.

Suggestion: A stellar old fasioned and or tangy Lychee Martini and don’t forget to ask for complimentary popcorn (bar only).

North Italia

Happy Hour Monday – Friday 3-6pm

Details: $5 select wine, $5 craft beer, and an assortment of deals on appetizers, pizza, and charcuterie.

Suggestion: Make sure to get there early and sip on $5 white wine or $5 craft beer. Pair it with their amazing meatballs!

Postino

Drink Specials before 5pm everyday

Bottle and Board Monday and Tuesday after 8pm

Details: $6 select wine and $6 pitchers of select beers before 5pm on weekends and 6pm on weekdays. Select bottles of wine and a bruschetta board or specialty board $25, Monday-Tuesday nights after 8pm.

Suggestions: Get there early for $6 crisp white wine or a select draft pitcher. They have a great selection of bruschetta, so get over there for the bottle and board too.


Rina

Low Tide Happy Hour, Monday-Friday 4-7pm

Low Tide Patio Party, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 6-9pm

Details: $10 select cocktails, $7 wine.

Suggestions: Definitely try their $10 cocktails, we got a delicious bourbon cucumber Beach Punch, and a crisp $7 white wine (they also have red). Stay for their LOADED Hummus No 2 or a trio of mezze!

Rooftop L.O.A.

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: In the Restaurant bar and lounge: $2 East & West Coast Oysters, $30 Cocktail Tier, and ½ Off select bottles of wine.

Suggestions: This changed since we went. They have a great cocktail program so you can’t go wrong with any of their cocktails, wine, and pair them with the oysters or cocktail tier filled with fresh seafood.

Serena Pascifico

Ora Sociale Happy Hour, daily 3-6pm. Bar, Patio and Lounge!

Details: Special light bites, $10 cocktails, and wine specials!

Suggestions: Get the grilled citrus marinated lamb if it is on the menu that day or the caprese salad, both delicious.

The Big Ketch

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm

Details: $5 select wines, $5 boat drinks, $8 Froze, food specials from $4 to $14.95.

Suggestions: They have the best $5 boat drinks and $8 froze. They also have a $4 shrimp tacos and $14.95 lobster egg roll!

Tin Lizzy – all locations

Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-6pm, Taco Tuesday

Details: $5 Queso Blanco, $4 Fried Pickle, and $6 Tot Girl Summer loaded Tots, $5 Cinco Rita and more. Taco Tuesday: choose tacos like these Kale and Mushroom, Basic Burger, and grilled chicken tacos are only $2.75 and then $3 PBR Tall Boys, $4 all pints, and $5 Cinco Rita.

Suggestions: Get it all! $5 margaritas and tasty affordable apps every day and go on Tuesday for even better deals on tacos and beer.

Tre Vele

Cocktail special at the bar

Details: $9 select cocktails at the bar, you will need to ask the bartender.

Suggestions: We loved their $9 love potion cocktail and the Italian standard, limoncello spritz!

The White Bull

Aperitivo Hour, everyday 4-6pm

Details: $10 cocktails, $7-$10 Little bites, $10 pastas, $9 wine, $4-6 beer, assorted meats and cheeses with all the accoutrements, $15 vermouth flight!

Suggestions: Get the $10 pasta like the Arrabiata and pair it with the $15 bartender chosen Vermouth flight (it comes with ice and club soda to add to each). They have great little bites like the roasted broccoli or crispy potatoes and pair it with their $10 Alpine Schorle.

Yao

After Work Specials, weekdays 5-6:30pm

Details: $6 champagne, $7-8 light bites and cocktails.

Suggestions: Get the $6 champagne in the cool flute glass and pair it with the spring rolls! Cocktails more your thing? Check out the Minty Fresh cocktail that’s only $7!