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DRAGON CON 2025: A ONE DAY ITINERARY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/15/25

Come with us to a day at Dragon con! John and I have attended Dragon Con for years, over 20 for him and in the teens for me. So needless to say, we’re veterans! So, we thought we’d put together the ultimate day at the con for you to grab for next year!

This itinerary is based on Saturday and you will need to purchase a badge to get into any of the Dragon Con hotels.

You’ll start your day by going to see the 10 am Saturday morning Dragon Con parade. It is the best way to see all the best costumes and this is free and open to the public. So, we would recommend you get there an hour early to get a good enough seat to see! Plus, bring water, camp chairs, and snacks as the parade is 2 hours!

Next you will need to fuel your day, so take a lunch break. Grab a bite at any of the local restaurants like Gus’ Fried Chicken for hot fried chicken. Other spots include the Peachtree Center food court, Aviva, or Willy’s to name a few. Plus, there is a food truck parking lot.


While at lunch, download the Dragon Con app and find some things to do during the day, like attend an early afternoon panel with one of your favorite celebrities, comic book artists, and more. This year we saw David Boreanaz who has starred in shows like Buffy, Angle, and Bones. The second panel was Simon Pegg from Sean of the Dead and Mission Impossible. I couldn’t make it to the 40th anniversary panel of Back to the Future, that would have been interesting to see Christopher Lloyd.


Go to the Marriott Marquis and take a walk around the walk of fame. It is a ballroom filled with all types of famous people from TV shows to movies to animators and voice actors. You can just walk around and see who is there or get in line to talk to one of your favorites. Typically, the celebrities charge for photos and signatures so bring some cash!

Then, go find your favorite cosplayers walking around and score a ribbon to attach to your badge! Usually if you interact with them or take their photo, they will give you one, and sometimes swag!

Are you into art? Head to America’s Mart to do some shopping. They have all kinds of goodies you can take home. This is something you could also do first thing during the parade, as we’ve heard that is lighter. The lines can be very long, so if you do this make sure you have at least an hour an a half.

Now, if you don’t want to do this you can head to the Hyatt Regency and people watch in the lobby. People are always happy to snap photos and video with you. They also have a fun “bucket of rum” you can get while doing this.

For our 21 and up readers, this is the perfect time to grab a drink and take a break. Some of our favorites are everything from the bourbon drinks at Sear in the Marquis to beers and Tin Lizzy’s and Skol Brewery to the famed mai tai at Trader Vic’s in the Hilton. There are other great cocktail, wine, and beer locations like Meehan’s Irish Pub downtown and cocktails at Red Phone Booth. Red Phone Booth even does a theme with specialty cocktails and food!

Take a trip down the skybridge, it is great people watching and take a stroll around the Hilton. It is the spot for group photos so you may be able to see a large group of Mario characters to maybe a Marvel meet up. Make sure to visit the Cult of John while you’re in the skybridge as well.

Make sure to turn right after exiting the skybridge between the Hyatt and Marriott Marquis, you’ll find a collection of working droids, and you can interact with! They are my favorite part of Dragon Con and there are so many new ones each year. Wall-e, R2, and BB8 are always there, as well!

It’s time to find another panel! There are so many, two a day is usually what I shoot for, and they are always fun and entertaining. I will never forget the one with Vincent D’Onafro last year! His story about how he got cast in full metal jacket is epic. Or the time, I went the Smallville panel, and all the stars stood on their chairs and sang.

Take a dinner break at one of the local restaurants or hotel restaurants around. We typically always eat dinner at Tin Lizzy’s Cantina, it is really affordable, and I love their So Cal bowl. Then, there is also Alma, they have the best Bulgogi beef tacos and a delightful fish dish.

After dinner, is the ultimate people watching time and the lobby of the Mariott Marquis is the best spot. You can grab some Mead from the Monk’s Mead and take in all the over-the-top cosplays! I’m sure you’ll find a photo op! This year, I really enjoyed what I call, “experience cosplay” where you can interact with the person, play a game, buy a trinket. Like the guy who dressed as a game show host and actually hosted a game show, or the battle of wits from Princess Bride. Also, hopefully you’ll see a herd of T-Rexes as well while you are there. They run a herd most nights!

It’s time for the Saturday night party in one of the ballrooms with dancing, drinks, and fun people watching. One is the Heroes and Villans Ball or the Zombie Prom.

If you’re up for it, concerts start at midnight and you can find some fun, entertaining acts. One year Here come the Mummies played and it was so worth the late night!

That is one packed day!


RAISE YOUR STEINS THIS FALL AND CELEBRATE OKTOBERFEST AT PUTTSHACK’S ATLANTA AND DUNWOODY LOCATIONS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/12/25

September 19 – October 19 at both Dunwoody and Atlanta locations

 Puttshack, the world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, is embracing all things fall with a special Oktoberfest celebration, giving all patrons an exciting, interactive, and delicious experience. Beginning on September 19, and lasting through October 19, both the Atlanta and Dunwoody locations will be offering limited edition specials to coincide with the largest annual Folkfest.

For a limited time only, Puttshack will be serving up their delicious Oktoberfest Bavarian-style soft pretzel served with house made beer cheese and a honey Dijon mustard. In addition, Puttshack will be pouring pints of Samuel Adams Oktoberfest – a rich, roasty Märzen pröst to fall! The beers’ deep amber color, mild pleasant sweetness, and light hop character is a hearty sign. 

To book an Oktoberfest experience, please visit www.puttshack.com or visit either the Atlanta or Dunwoody locations. 

SEPTEMBER EVENTS AT THE BATTERY

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/11/25

Begin the new season with can’t-miss shows, a wine walk and nonstop fun at Atlanta’s top entertainment spot

The Battery Atlanta fills September with a lineup of ticketed offerings, concerts and community activities. From prime rib nights, outdoor yoga and free Pilates class, the lifestyle destination offers experiences for every age and interest. September signature events include the Atlanta Wine Walk, NFC Fight Night and the St. Jude Walk/Run. Music fans have ample opportunity to catch major performances at the Coca-Cola Roxy, with household names like Jessie Murph and Chance the Rapper. To capture the fun, guests can try the new Blooper Selfie Filter when visiting any directory kiosk by selecting the selfie camera, choosing the Blooper filter and striking a pose. Whether it’s food, fitness, live music or memorable moments, The Battery Atlanta is the place to be this month!

Warrior Alliance 2025 Benefit Dinner & Ballgame
Friday, Sept. 12; 5-10 p.m.
The Warrior Alliance is hosting its 2025 Benefit Dinner & Ballgame to help more veterans and their families navigate to success after service. The benefit dinner, at the TK Elevator Ballroom, includes special guests Andruw Jones (Atlanta Braves 5X All-Star), a musical guest and more.  Sports Journalist and 680 the Fan radio host Kelly Crull will be joining as the emcee for the night. The evening concludes at the Truist Park Rooftop Lounge for the Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros game! Additional information is on the website.

Yoga presented by Kaiser Permanente
Monday, Sept. 15; 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Yoga Series continues to help zen-seekers end their Mondays stress-free with an outdoor yoga class presented by Kaiser Permanente. As part of the Wellness Series at The Battery Atlanta, this free event is open to all ages to relax and unwind on the Plaza Green. Participants are required to bring a mat and encouraged to bring a water bottle. Click this link to register.

BODYBAR Pilates at The Battery Atlanta
Wednesday, Sept. 17; 6:30 p.m.
BODYBAR Pilates Vinings will host free, one-hour Pilates class at The Battery Atlanta’s Plaza Green. Led by certified BODYBAR instructors, the high-energy sessions aim to strengthen the core, challenge the body and foster community connection. To register, visit this link.

Farmers Market featuring the Bark Market by Kaiser Permanente
Sunday, Sept. 21; 1-4 p.m.
The market features a wide variety of local vendors offering prepared foods, farm-fresh produce, artisanal bread and baked goods, wellness products and more. Attendees are also invited to check out the petting zoo and bring their pup pals along to browse through treats, accessories and more at the Bark Market. This will be the last farmers market of the year!

St. Jude Walk/Run
Saturday, Sept. 27; 7-10 a.m.
The St. Jude Walk/Run returns this September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, inviting the community to support families facing pediatric cancer. Each step taken helps advance research and brings St. Jude closer to finding a cure. For more information or to register, click this link!

Select Retailer Promotions:

Cocktail Class at ASW Distillery
Sunday, Sept. 21; 2-3:30 p.m.
ASW Distillery’s Cocktail Class invites guests behind the bar to create three signature drinks with the help of the distillery’s experts. The interactive experience highlights ASW’s award-winning spirits in a spirited evening of mixing and tasting. Tickets are $50 and include the class, cocktails and plenty of good vibes. Personal charcuterie boards are available as an add-on option. To purchase tickets and learn more, visit the website.

Select Restaurant Promotions:

Jazz Brunch at C. Ellet’s

Every Saturday & Sunday; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Guests are invited to enjoy jazzy tunes over mimosas and fan-favorite bites at C.Ellet’s, including Southern Fried Chicken and Pancake Paloozas. Visit this link to book reservations today!

SIMS IRL Braves Game Meetup at Battle & Brew

Friday, Sept. 12; 3 p.m.

Beat the post-Dragon Con blues with a Pre-Game Party for Sims fans at Battle & Brew enjoying drinks, cosplay vibes and plenty of laughs. More information can be found here.

NFC Fight Night at Live! at The Battery Atlanta

Friday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m.

Get ready for a night of nonstop action as NFC hosts live MMA and Muay Thai fights just outside Truist Park. The event will showcase more than a dozen fights inside the cage, along with a full food menu from Sports & Social and multiple bars serving fan-favorite drinks, creating one of the most high-energy fight night experiences in the city. Visit this link for more information.

Atlanta Wine Walk with Live! at The Battery Atlanta

Saturday, Sept. 20; 3-6 p.m.

Raise a glass at the Atlanta Wine Walk while sipping and strolling through indoor and outdoor spaces enjoying live music, local artisan vendors and more. Grab friends for an afternoon of wine, fun and unforgettable vibes. For more information, click this link. 

Atlanta United Watch Party at Live! at the Battery Atlanta

Saturday, Sept. 27; 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Live! at the Battery Atlanta continues as a 2025 Atlanta United Pub Partner! Catch every match, home and away, with giveaways, fan gear, food and drink specials and the ultimate 5-Stripes atmosphere. Fans cheer on Atlanta United all season long like never before! To ROAR together, secure tickets at this link!

King of the Hordes Tournament at Sandbox VRTuesday, Sept. 30; 7-10 p.m.
Guests can join Sandbox VR as they host their first local tournament in their “Deadwood PHOBIA” game. Players will battle to win T-Shirts, a free visit and an in-store plaque. Entry is $200 for a team of 4, which includes pizza and water!

To register, visit here!

Coca-Cola Roxy Events:
Coca-Cola Roxy at The Battery Atlanta continues to bring fan-favorite performers throughout the month!

  • Jessie Murph: Worldwide Hysteria
    Friday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m.
  • Dream Theater 40th Anniversary Tour ft. Parasomnia & a Change of Season
    Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14 at 8 p.m.
  • Issa Rae: “I Should Be Smarter By Now” Book Tour
    Monday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m.
  • Mara MP: Only Enamorados Tour
    Saturday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m.
  • QUINN XCII: Look! I’m Alive Tour
    Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 8 p.m.
  • Dylan Scott
    Thursday, Sept. 25 at 8 p.m.
  • Ben Rector: The Richest Man in the World Tour
    Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27 at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m.
  • K CAMP
    Sunday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.
  • Chance the Rapper: And We Back Tour
    Monday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.
  • Lorna Shore
    Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m.

An up-to-date list of restaurant and retailer happenings is available on The Battery Atlanta’s website. Details and hours of operation are subject to change.

HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION AT EMORY PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/11/25

  • Event Title: Hispanic Heritage Celebration
  • Date & Time: October 25, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
  • Venue: Emory Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N Decatur Rd, Atlanta, GA 30322

Guided by a storyteller, this captivating performance draws the audience into the vibrant world of flamenco, uncovering its roots in Spain and the Latin American influences that have shaped its evolution. Featuring New York City–based flamenco guitarist Ricardito Sánchez, along with dynamic dance, evocative music, and engaging narration, the show highlights flamenco’s ability to transcend borders, reflecting the interconnectedness of cultures and the exchange of artistic traditions. Audiences are invited to experience the rhythm, passion, and emotion of flamenco while reflecting on its complex histories and shared cultural threads that continue to inspire and resonate today.


Featured Performers:
Ania La Candela – Dance
Teodora Stoyanova – Flute
Ricardito Sánchez – Guitar
Tony Castillo – Piano
Dave Holland – Storytelling, Drums & Percussion
Juan Solas Machado – Cajón

A SEASON TO SIP: ENZO’S UPCOMING WINE & BOURBON TASTINGS

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/10/25


With autumn just around the corner, ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is embracing the season with a series of tasting experiences perfect for raising a glass this fall. On Wednesday, September 17th, Sommelier Jeff Hines will guide guests through five exceptional Napa Valley wines, perfectly paired with Chef Andrea Montobbio’s seasonal dishes. Later in the season, bourbon lovers can savor the flavors of a Basil Hayden Fall Tasting on Thursday, September 25th, while wine enthusiasts will be transported to Italy’s Valtellina region during a Nino Negri Wine Tasting on Wednesday, October 15th.


Trip to Napa with Sommelier Jeff Hines at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar 

ENZO Steakhouse & Bar invites guests to escape to Napa without leaving Atlanta during an exclusive evening of wine and food on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Sommelier Jeff Hines will guide attendees through a tasting of five exceptional Napa Valley wines, from crisp and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc to rich, bold Cabernet Sauvignon. Each pour will be thoughtfully paired with bites crafted by Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio, designed to enhance and complement the distinct flavors of the wines. This intimate experience offers the perfect blend of education, indulgence, and conversation for wine enthusiasts and novices alike. Tickets for the Trip to Napa Wine Tasting are $150 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. To reserve a spot or for more information, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is located at 300 Trilith Parkway, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl. 

Toast to Fall With ENZO’s Basil Hayden Bourbon Tasting  

ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is raising a glass to autumn with an exclusive Fall Bourbon Tasting on Thursday, September 25th, 2025. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests will explore the depth and complexity of four distinct Basil Hayden whiskeys, from the subtle spice of the Dark Rye to the bold, nuanced flavors of the 10-Year Bourbon. Each sip will be paired with small bites from Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio, crafted to bring out the best in every whiskey. The evening promises the perfect way to welcome fall with friends and fellow bourbon lovers. Tickets for the Fall Bourbon Tasting are $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. To secure a spot or learn more, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is located at 300 Trilith Parkway, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl. 

Nino Negri Wine Tasting at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar 

Take a journey to Italy’s Valtellina region during an exclusive wine tasting at ENZO Steakhouse & Bar on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Sommelier Jeff Hines will guide guests through a selection of Italian wines, ranging from vibrant whites to elegant reds, highlighting the craftsmanship and heritage of Nino Negri. Each wine will be complemented with small bites from Executive Chef Andrea Montobbio, creating an evening where food, wine, and conversation come together in perfect harmony. Tickets for the Nino Negri Wine Tasting are $150 per person, not including tax and gratuity. To reserve a seat or for additional information, visit enzo-itl.com or call (770) 756-9188. ENZO Steakhouse & Bar is located at 300 Trilith Parkway, Suite 230, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Stay connected on Facebook and Instagram at @enzoitl. 

LA INDIE-ROCK BAND GOON HEADS TO ATLANTA – SEPTEMBER 25 AT THE EARL

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/6/25

 Los Angeles indie-psych-folk-rock band Goon is headed to Atlanta on 9/25 at The Earl

Photo: Mallory Turner

ABOUT GOON: San Diego-born, LA-based frontman Kenny Beckerhad a record’s worth of new songs ready to record, studio time booked, and a vision for how it would all play out. But weeks into the recording, life hit him like a lightning bolt in the form of the sudden dissolution of his marriage and his subsequent psychic spiral. Blindsided by heartbreak, the music Becker had written for the record began to take on new meaning. What had come from joy was now something closer to agony. In the friction of that moment, Becker pushed his band—and his songwriting—into stranger territory. Facing down the pain and disappointment of life, the band created a masterpiece with their new album, Dream 3.

DREAM 3 ALBUM BIO

We always think we have a plan. We will walk into a situation with a purpose and an idea, only to find that life has other things in store for us. Goon frontman and creative mastermind, Kenny Becker, had a record’s worth of new songs ready to record, studio time booked, and a vision for how it would all play out. But weeks into the recording, life hit him like a lightning bolt in the form of the sudden dissolution of his marriage and his subsequent psychic spiral. Blindsided by heartbreak, the music Becker had written for the record began to take on new meaning. What had come from joy was now something closer to agony. In the friction of that moment, Becker pushed his band—and his songwriting—into stranger territory. Facing down the pain and disappointment of life, the band created a masterpiece with their new album, Dream 3.


Goon began 2015 as singer and multi-instrumentalist Kenny Becker’s solo project, releasing a compilation of his best home recordings, the 2016 EP Dusk of Punk. With a full band in tow, Goon released the band’s first full-length, 2019’s Heaven is Humming on Partisan Records. Becker recruited a new band—Andy Polito on drums, Dillon Peralta on guitar, and Tamara Simons on bass—and recorded the self-released Paint By Numbers 1. A second LP, Hour of Green Evening, and another EP, Red Ladder, soon followed in 2022. To support Hour of Green Evening, Goon hit the road hard, touring and playing shows with Built to Spill, Jadu Heart, Slow Pulp, Teethe, Squirrel Flower, and many others. Amidst all this, the band signed with Philadelphia label Born Losers and began recording their next LP with Claire Morison at Wild Horizon Sound in Los Angeles. Dream 3 melds the intimate, lo-fi stylings of Goon with the live-band sound of Hour of Green Evening; a veteran band exploring every aspect of their sound, pushing themselves into new musical and emotional realms.


“I began this record so excited,” says Becker. “The songwriting was less scripted, letting me loosen up the reins and follow whatever idea seemed most interesting. It started as a joyful recording process. Then came the most devastating time of my life.” The result is an often darker, more introspective album, built on personal loss and the chaotic crumbling of the outside world, without losing Goon’s signature sense of strangeness and wonder. Weaving lyrics about personal and ecological collapse with references to baseball, aliens, and Tony Soprano, the record expands Goon’s sound while holding close to the band’s core identity. Dream 3 offers an exquisitely crafted sonic world, full of heartbreak and pain, but also brimming with color and life, the hope of better days to come. “Begin Here” is the gateway into the record. The song emerges in a dreamy, reverse-guitar haze, Becker’s voice hovering over Braden Lawrence’s drums like a bird in flight, surveying the green wreckage of his world. “With ligaments split at sunrise/Bubbling dirt from my mouth,” Becker sings, “I’m open, scraped, and doe-eyed.” It’s the sound of a band discovering new life after torment, the way cataclysm brings its sufferers closer. Becker drops the surreal imagery for something more direct, referencing his bandmate as he sings, “Let me cry to Tamara.” “The song started as a little reversed guitar progression that I had kicking around for a while,” says Becker. “I showed it to our bass player, Tamara, who had a strong reaction to it and insisted we flesh it out. When I sing, ‘Let me cry to Tamara’ at the end, that’s because it’s what I was doing all the time we were recording it. To me, that song has this sunny, upbeat melody, but it’s coming from a place of total despair. I like that tension.”

GOON – DREAM 3

 BORN LOSERS RECORDS

1. Being Here

2. Closer to

3. Patsy’s Twin

4. For Cutting The Grass

5. In The Early Autumn

6. Apple Patch

7. Fruit Cup

8. Toluca

9. The Morning Six Rabbits Were Born

10. Sunsweeping

11. Bottle

12. Fine

13. Jaw

BRASSERIE MARGOT PRESENTS A FOUR HANDS COLLABORATION DINNER: PARIS MEETS LIMA

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/5/25

A One-Night Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with Chefs Jon Novak and Arnaldo Castillo

Reservations Now Available for Saturday, September 20, 2025

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Brasserie Margot will host a one-night-only Four Hands Collaboration Dinner: Paris Meets Lima on Saturday, September 20, 2025, beginning at 7 p.m. The evening unites two of Atlanta’s most buzzed-about chefs for a celebratory night of storytelling through food: Jon Novak, acclaimed Executive Chef of Brasserie Margot, and Arnaldo Castillo, the James Beard Award–nominated chef behind Tio Lucho’s, recently named one of Bon Appétit’s “Best 11 Restaurants in Atlanta.”

Novak, who sharpened his skills in Michelin-recognized kitchens, has earned acclaim for his modern French style that balances artistry with approachability, establishing him as one of Atlanta’s chefs to watch. Castillo, born in Peru and raised in the South, brings a distinct culinary voice that bridges cultures with bold, soulful, and deeply personal dishes that have drawn national attention.

Together, they will create a five course tasting menu that begins with an amuse-bouche and unfolds into a dialogue between French technique and Peruvian spirit. Guests can expect inventive plates, layered flavors, and a celebratory atmosphere that honors Hispanic Heritage Month through creativity, collaboration, and community.

The Four Hands Paris Meets Lima dinner is $78++ per person, with limited seating available. For more information or to make a reservation, visit www.brasseriemargot.com. Stay connected on Instagram at @brasseriemargotatl. Brasserie Margot is located at 75 14th Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia. Valet parking is available.

CELEBRATE NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH AT TIO LUCHO’S 

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/5/25

Atlanta’s Award-Winning Peruvian Restaurant Announces a Month of Chef-Driven Dinners, Community Partnerships, and Seasonal Offerings

September 15 through October 15, 2025

From September 15 through October 15, Tio Lucho’s, the acclaimed Peruvian restaurant in Poncey-Highland from James Beard Award semi-finalist Chef Arnaldo Castillo, celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month with a lineup of events, collaborations, and new seasonal menus. Known for blending Peru’s coastal flavors with Atlanta’s vibrant culinary scene, Tio Lucho’s will highlight Latin American culture, community, and cuisine through experiences both inside and outside the restaurant.

A Taste of Tio Lucho’s at Home with Garnish & Gather

Tio Lucho’s has partnered with Garnish & Gather, Atlanta’s locally sourced meal kit service, to bring Chef Arnaldo’s Peruvian flavors into home kitchens. From September 12–25, guests can order a special Peruvian-inspired dish as part of Garnish & Gather’s rotating chef series, featuring carefully curated ingredients from Georgia family farms. Orders are available at garnishandgather.com.

Four Hands Collaboration Dinner at Brasserie Margot

On Saturday, September 20, Chef Arnaldo will team up with Brasserie Margot’s Executive Chef Jon Novak for a one-night-only Four Hands Dinner: Paris Meets Lima. Together, they will craft a four-to-five-course tasting menu blending French technique with Peruvian flavors. Tickets are $78 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and can be purchased at brasseriemargot.com.

Make a Miracle Benefit Dinner at Tio Lucho’s

On Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30 PM, Tio Lucho’s hosts a family-style fundraising dinner with Make a Miracle, a nonprofit supporting education and housing initiatives in Peru and Colombia. Guests will enjoy a curated four-course menu—from vibrant ceviches and fritters to braised beef seco and a seasonal blackberry lime tart—while learning about Make a Miracle’s impact. A silent auction will accompany the evening, with all proceeds supporting the nonprofit. Tickets are $125 (including tax and gratuity) at tioluchos.com.

Ceviche Sessions: An Interactive Seafood Experience

Tio Lucho’s ongoing Ceviche Sessions monthly dinner series continues on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. The evening begins with a whole-fish breakdown and unfolds into a multi-course seafood experience featuring fresh tiradito and Chef Arnaldo’s choice of grilled, fried, or braised preparations with seasonal sides. Guests receive a glass of wine and enjoy this communal, hands-on celebration of Peruvian coastal cuisine. Tickets are $90 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) at tioluchos.com.

Get Hooked on Happy Hour

Tio Lucho’s Happy Hour runs Tuesday through Friday from 4–7 PM. Offerings include $2 raw oysters, $3 Tio’s Oysters, Peruvian-inspired cocktails like the Chilcano, Caipirinha, and Spicy Margarita, and shareable bites including tiradito, anticuchos, and housemade chips with cancha. Wine Wednesdays feature overlapping happy hour and half-priced bottles of wine and sangria.

New Fall Menu Launches October 7

Chef Arnaldo introduces new fall dishes, including the return of a fan favorite: Seco de Res, braised short rib with fall vegetable succotash, and Pulpo a la Plancha, featuring grilled octopus with Tio Lucho’s signature anticucho sauce. These dishes highlight Tio Lucho’s balance of tradition, innovation, and locally sourced ingredients.

Whether enjoying Chef Arnaldo’s food in the restaurant, trying a home-cooked kit with Garnish & Gather, or attending one of Tio Lucho’s special dinners, National Hispanic Heritage Month at Tio Lucho’s is a chance to celebrate the traditions, stories, and community that define Latin American culture in Atlanta. With something for every palate, from interactive seafood experiences to fall menu favorites and festive happy hours, guests are invited to share in the joy that makes Tio Lucho’s a standout in Atlanta’s dining scene.

To make a reservation, get event tickets, or learn more about Tio Lucho’s, visit www.tioluchos.com or call 404-343-0278. Follow @tioluchos on Instagram and Facebook for updates, and join the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month at 675 North Highland Avenue, Suite 6000, Atlanta, GA 30306.

Photo by Nico Julia

DJO ON TOUR PLAYING THE COCA-COLA ROXY IN ATLANTA ON OCTOBER 1

Posted by Liz and John Attaway, 9/4/25

 Djo will kick off the (almost completely sold out) Another Bite Tour which includes a stop in Atlanta on October 1 at Coca-Cola Roxy

ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM

The Crux out April 4 

SHARES NEW SONG “BASIC BEING BASIC”

LISTEN | WATCH HERE

ANNOUNCES GLOBAL TOUR

Djo –  the musical project of actor / producer / songwriter Joe Keery known for his work in blockbuster projects as Stranger Things and Fargo – announces his highly anticipated new album The Crux. The follow-up to Djo’s 2022 album DECIDE, which featured the blockbuster hit “End of Beginning,” The Crux will be released on April 4th on AWAL. Today, he has released the first single “Basic Being Basic.” With its Oberheim OB-X8 synths and falsetto refrain, its final verses shrewdly skewer the (often online) tropes of modern day posturing. “It’s kind of a shot fired to anyone who’s trying to be of the moment,” says Keery. Listen to the song HERE. Djo will debut “Basic Being Basic” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he’ll also be a couch guest on January 28th. Fans can pre-order The Crux beginning today at djomusic.com 

Djo has also announced a major 2025 global tour. The Djo – Back On You Tour will feature Post Animal as support on all North American, UK and EU tour dates. In addition to his previously announced appearance on Australia and New Zealand’s Laneway Festival in February, he’ll embark on a North American, UK and European tour throughout the year. The North American dates kick off in Portland, OR at Revolution Hall on April 4th and conclude with a two-night stint at Brooklyn Steel in New York City on May 5th and 6th. He’ll begin the UK and European dates in Dublin, Ireland on June 1st. Highlights include appearances at Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Best Kept Secret Festival, Hurricane Festival and Southside Festival with more dates to be announced soon. Tickets for the North American, UK and EU tour dates go on sale next Friday, January 31st at 9AM local time with the artist pre-sale beginning Tuesday, January 28th at 9AM local. Djo has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to providing critical relief and long-term recovery support for individuals, families, and communities impacted by the devastating LA wildfires via the PLUS1 LA Fires Fund.

The Crux was co-produced by Keery and his long-time collaborator Adam Thein. It’s an album of impeccable craftsmanship. Unlike Keery’s previous albums – bedroom recordings centered around synths – The Crux spotlights lush guitars and instrumentation reminiscent of late 60’s and 70’s pop. It’s an album full of loss and yearning, but also one full of wit and gratitude. The album was written all over the world in a particularly fertile period for Keery – where he was grappling with the transience of his other job, being untethered and away from his friends and family. But to make the album he settled into the legendary Electric Lady Studios in his adopted home of New York City. The Crux not only showcases his ambitious scope, but also his skills as a deft multi-instrumentalist and songwriter (all songs were written by Keery or in collaboration with Adam Thein). 

What begins as a meditation on the dissolution of a relationship winds its way back to self-resilience, and a celebration and recognition of the importance of nurturing community. These themes are reflected in both his lyrics and in the collaborative spirit of the music, with contributions from his family and lifelong friends lending the album a warm energy mirroring the bonds at the record’s core. Although the songs are rich with specificity, the album plays like a movie soundtrack, where the listener can easily align with a character, situation, or emotion. And this is, in part, how Keery frames the album’s concept through its art – a collaboration with Neil Krug – as a hotel where all of its guests are transient, and at a spiritual or emotional crossroads.

Djo had a massive 2024 with his song “End of Beginning” taking off worldwide, where after climbing to #1 on the Global Spotify chart it was the #6 most streamed song in the world in 2024 with 1.5 BILLION streams and over 60 BILLION TikTok views. The song landed on official single charts in 41 countries, also racking up multiple Platinum & Gold records in 17 territories. “End of Beginning” peaked at #11 on the Billboard Hot 100, went top 10 at Alternative Radio and #12 at Top 40. Listen to the song HERE.

Though most widely known for his acting roles, Keery has long been an interdisciplinary power-house, and began making music as a teenager. He later joined the psych-rock band Post Animal while in Chicago. In 2019 he released his first album, Twenty Twenty under the moniker Djo. In 2022, his remarkable sophomore album DECIDE was released via AWAL to critical acclaim, performances at major U.S. festivals like Lollapalooza, unparalleled global success on DSPs, and recognition at the BRIT Awards, Billboard Music Awards and iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Tracklisting:

  1. Lonesome Is A State of Mind
  2. Basic Being Basic 
  3. Link 
  4. Potion
  5. Delete Ya
  6. Egg
  7. Fly 
  8. Charlie’s Garden
  9. Gap Tooth Smile
  10. Golden Line
  11. Back On You
  12. Crux

Djo: Back On You Tour Dates

*All North American, UK and EU tour dates w/ Post Animal

February 06 – Auckland, New Zealand – Laneway Festival

February 08 – Brisbane, Australia – Laneway Festival

February 09 – Sydney, Australia – Laneway Festival

February 12 – Sydney, Australia – Enmore Theatre

February 14 – Melbourne, Australia – Laneway Festival

February 15 – Adelaide, Australia – Laneway Festival

February 16 – Perth, Australia – Laneway Festival

April 04 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

April 05 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall

April 07 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom

April 08 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre

April 10 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater

April 11 – Indio, CA – Coachella

April 18 – Indio, CA – Coachella

April 19 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren

April 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex

April 23 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom

April 25 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee

April 26 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre

April 28 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre

April 29 – Toronto, ON – History

May 01 – Washington, DC – The Anthem

May 02 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner

May 03 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall

May 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel

May 06 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel

June 01 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia

June 02 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy

June 03 – Manchester, UK – Academy

June 06 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town

June 10 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen

June 11 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene

June 13 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet

June 15 – Hilvarenbeek, Netherlands – Best Kept Secret Festival

June 16 – Cologne, Germany – E-Werk 

June 17 – Berlin, Germany – Huxleys

June 18 – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja

June 20 – Scheebel, Germany – Hurricane Festival

June 21 – Tuttlingen, Germany – Southside Festival

June 23 – Paris, France – ELYSEE MONTMARTRE

June 24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso