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🍗 The Bando posted a refreshingly honest update this week: open today on regular menu (no Wing Wednesday deal), closing early Sunday at 6pm. One location, nonstop community feeding, six months of refrigeration drama, and they're still standing. They just need a minute. Respect.

☕ Bellwood Coffee is coming to Upper West Market next month - an Atlanta-based roaster founded by brothers Joel and Charles Norman. Locally roasted beans, intentional sourcing, and the kind of shop that actually wants you to sit down and stay a while.

🍖 Jimmie's Jerk Barbeque is popping up at Boggs Social this week, and they brought back the Beef Rib Plate for a limited time, along with the Pulled Pork Sandwich and Fried Trout Sandwich.

🍥 The Optimist is doing a special Mother's Day lunch complete with sweet cinnamon rolls. Reservations are open now, so don't wait until the last minute on this one.

🌸 Speaking of Mother’s Day, Paschal's is doing a Pretty in Pink: Mom & Me Mother's Day Brunch Buffet on Sunday, May 10 from 11AM-5PM, with DJ Kode Blue on the ones and twos and spoken word by Seay Speaks. Adults $49.99, kids $29.99, and reservations are strongly suggested.

🍙 Cherifish - The Onigiri Plug is popping up at Smorgasburg ATL this Saturday for College Day (11AM-7PM). If you haven't tried their onigiri yet, this is your sign.

☕ Urban Grind is hiring morning shift folks (7AM-2PM) at their Marietta Street spot. Coffee perks included, obviously.

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🌱 5/2 - Black Farmers' Market at Pittsburgh Yards - Fresh produce, unique goods, and Black entrepreneurs and farmers all under one roof at Pittsburgh Yards, hosted by Pi Alpha Omega Chapter in collaboration with Mt. Zion Second Baptist Church and the Pittsburgh Yards Community Market. Noon to 5PM, everyone welcome. | More Info

🐯 5/2 - Tiger Bomb Comedy - Tiger Bomb Comedy is throwing its very first show at Onward Theatre on Catherine St., and the lineup is stacked: six comics, two hosts, one night. Grab your tickets before they're gone. | Tickets & Info

🔧 5/3 - MASS Collective Tool Sale Fundraiser - MASS Collective is moving to a new space and still needs to close a gap on their $15K electrical goal. They're throwing a tool sale at their old spot on Nelson St. with tools and materials at all price points, light snacks and drinks, and a sneak peek at the new digs. | More Info

🧱 5/4 - May the Fourth LEGO Night - Monday Night Garage is hosting a Star Wars LEGO night and the details are extremely good: $35 gets you your own Star Wars LEGO set to take home, themed drinks, and the films streaming all night. Costumes encouraged. Lightsabers optional. | $35 | Tickets & Info

🀄 5/5 - Mahjong Night at Ormsby's - Atlanta Mahjong hosts free open play at Ormsby's on the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-9pm. Show up, grab a tile set, and take advantage of half-priced wine bottles while you're at it. | Free | More Info

🧘 5/6 - Wellness Wednesday at Atlantic Station - Pure Barre Westside is hosting a free outdoor class on The Green at Atlantic Station. Bring a mat, bring a friend, and get your midweek reset in. | Free | More Info

♟️ 5/7 - Pawns & Pups - Atlanta Checkmate Club is heading to Fetch @ The Works for a night of chess, beers, and a whole lot of good dogs. All levels welcome, and there will be teaching tables if you've always wanted to learn. Bringing a pup? DM the club first to get them cleared. | More Info

🎨 5/7 - Atlanta FAM Event - Fashion, art, and music at Chattahoochee Food Works, featuring local artist Kate Lauer painting live and showcasing work from her Atlanta series. 6-9pm. | More Info

🌿 Mercedes-Benz Stadium is hosting a Downtown Community Day on June 1st, with 500+ volunteers already signed up to clean, green, and beautify the Five Points and South Downtown districts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

🏀 We have no comment on last night’s Hawks game.

✈ You may soon be able to catch an “autonomous pod” to the Atlanta airport. A 24-month pilot project will explore a ½ mile loop in College Park. Apparently they’re doing a similar project on the Westside Beltline that’s supposed to launch in May.

📗 The AJC is back with another great profile, this time highlighting 6 indie bookstores around Atlanta. Check the quick read on IG or the full shebang on their website.

🐼 Two giant pandas — Ping Ping and Fu Shuang — are heading to the Atlanta Zoo (timing unclear). Pandas have not been featured in Atlanta since an agreement with China ended in 2024.

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