Near summer's end, Atlanta bar scene heats up
STILL SUMMER
Although public schools are preparing to start back, it's still summer. And Front Page News in Little Five Points reminds us of this with Atlanta Summer Bash. It begins with an on-the-house low-country boil and beer tasting courtesy of Budweiser from 5 to 7 p.m. Live music from Nelson Brownstone cranks at 5 p.m. followed by Justin at 9. Beer specials run throughout the night.
THE 411: $8 advance online; $15 at the door. 5 p.m. August 9. Front Page News, 351 Moreland Ave., Atlanta. 404-475-7777, www.atlantasummer bash.com.
A TASTE OF CARNIVAL
In honor of Brazil's Carnival, tapas joint Loca Luna hosts Brazilian Carnival Nights. House samba outfit Rua 6 delivers live music. Brazilian and international thumps come from the turntables of DJs including CarlitoNova. Expect hip-shaking samba girls and plenty of exotic cocktails on special.
THE 411: Free. 9 p.m. Aug. 8. Loca Luna, 550-C Amsterdam Ave., Atlanta. 404-875-4494, www.carnivalatl.com.
MURPHY'S LAW
Va-Hi's Murphy's has its own addendum to its eponymous law. On Tuesdays, you can always count on a wine tasting. It begins at 6:30 p.m. in the wine shop. Approximately eight wines get the spotlight and guests get to add more knowledge to their bank of wine smarts. Decide to stick around for dinner and score $5 credit toward any entree more than $11. Reservations can only be made the day of the event.
THE 411: $20. 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Murphy's, 997 Virginia Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-872-0904, www.murphysvh.com/home.html.
TWO-BUCK CLICQUOT
What's so special about Tuesday nights? East Andrews Cafe & Bar thinks it deserves to be known for inexpensive bubbly. Beginning at 7 p.m., the bar starts pouring $2 Veuve Clicquot champagne. DJ Moneyshot helms the tables. If cheap libations aren't enough to help reinvigorate the personal finances, maybe free admission will help do the trick.
THE 411: Free. 7 p.m. Thursdays. East Andrews Cafe & Bar, 56 E. Andrews Drive, Suite 10, Atlanta. 404-869-1132, www.eastandrews.com.
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