The Decatur Minute

1. Boogaloos Boutique 4th of July Sale. 40% off spring and summer merchandise, July 4-6.

2. HackDecatur on July 5 and 6 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Decatur Recreation Center. Click here for more information.

3. This week’s specials at MARBAR include pollo con mole with rice and beans $10, Palomas and Modela 75s are $5 all week.

4. The Cafe at Cakes and Ale will be open throughout the day on the 4th offering an assortment of fresh “grab & go” items for those who want to secure a prime firework-watching post.

5. Cakes and Ale restaurant will host its inaugural “Independents” Day meal on July 4. This family-style menu will feature products from some of the C&A’s team’s favorite independent wine, food, and beer producers, and guests will have a prime spot to watch the Decatur fireworks. The 3-course menu is $36. Reservations are not required but are strongly encouraged, 404-377-7994.

6. Kimball House is celebrating the Fourth on its front porch with Kimball House hot dogs,, BBQ, Three Taverns beer, fried peach pies and other cool things. Bring a chair and have fun at 5 p.m.

7. The Imperial’s 4th of July Decatur Fireworks Viewing Super Spectacular All You Can Eat BBQ. More info here.

8. On the 4th, Leon’s Full Service will have house made hot dogs, cobblers, 21st Amendment Hell or High Watermelon, Founders Ale and more.

Looking ahead:

• Make sure to caste your vote for your favorite Decatur shops and restaurants in Creative Loafing’s Best of survey.
• Starting Monday, July 7 The Pinewood will be serving lunch at 11:30 p.m.
• After 12 years, Blue Moon is closing on Church Street. Their closing sale is 11 a.m.=6 p.m. on Tuesdays through Sundays through Sunday, July 21. Everything is 30% off and all holiday items are 50% off. Some displays will be available for sale beginning Tuesday, July 22. Stop by and say good-bye to Terry-Lee and her team.
• Between July 14 and July 20, Parker’s on Ponce is offering a week of specials: 1/2 price wine on Monday, a 3 course dinner for $30 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 20% off your check on Thursday, 1/2 wine and apps on Saturday and $1/oz prime rib with a side. Call 404-924-2230 for reservations.

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• Trinity Mercantile & Design has the perfect Father’s Day gift selection including unique bar-ware, books, hand carved birds, and chalk board globes (for the world traveler).

• Take dad out for brunch at Wahoo! Grill this Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The whole family will enjoy the restaurant’s famous brunch buffet with $6 Mimosas and Bloody Marys. Call 404-373-3331 for reservations.

• For the art-loving dad, celebrate a few days early and take him to The Big Pop Up this Thursday, June 12, 6-9 p.m. at East Decatur Station. The event will be featuring food by Duck’s and the Marlay food truck and Decatur-brewed beer from Three Taverns Brewery. There will be acoustic music on the courtyard and live music by P-Jazz & special guests at the New Street Studio. Click here for more info.

• The Pinewood is celebrating Father’s Day with a Sunday brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Click here to make reservations.

• For dessert, take dad to Ted’s Montana Grill to try out their new adult milkshakes. Choose from Boozy Berry (vanilla ice cream, Tito’s vodka, Grand Marnier and fresh-squeezed lemonade infused with Wildberry) or The Slide (Ted’s twist on the traditional Mudslide with vanilla ice cream, Kahlua, Absolut vodka, Baileys and Hershey’s chocolate syrup).

• For the foodie, get him tickets to Chai Pani’s One Year Anniversary Party on June 17: An Indian Street Food Fest. Tickets are available on Scoutmob.

• Sq/Ft sells solid colognes by Fulton and Roark that smell heavenly.

• Check out Worthmore Jewelers Father’s Day gift list here.

• Bring dad to the five course dinner this Sunday at No. 246. Each course is paired with Rogue Ale beers including Dad’s Little Helper Black IPA. Call 404-350-9998 for reservations.

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This Saturday, May 31 at 10 a.m., join Houndstooth Road for its women’s Heels on Wheels ride with the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition.

Now thru Sunday, June 1, Sq/Ft is having its summer sale. 30% off the entire store.

This Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,  artist in residence Cindy Perryman will be demonstrating her plein air painting technique at Trinity Mercantile inspired by her recent stay in Provence.

Make a reservation for Wahoo! Grill’s montly wine club on June 4, 5-7 p.m. Sample three Burgundy wines and receive complementary food pairings from chef Scot E. Davis. $28 per person, 404-373-3331.

Big Peach Running is hosting a Decatur/Midtown Peach to Peach 12 mile run this Saturday, May 31 at 7:30 a.m. Start at either the Decatur or Midtown store, then run to the other store and back for 12 miles round trip. There will be a water stop at the 3 mile mark. Details here.

Didn’t make it to the May Makan pop up lunches at Parker’s? Makan will be hosting Sunday Dinner pop-ups on June 1, 8 & 22 starting at 6 p.m. Tickets will be available on makanatl.brownpapertickets.com. The menu will feature pork and shrimp wonton in spicy oil, Taiwanese five spice fried chicken, Korean seafood and tofu jjigae (stew) and braised pork belly rice bowl.

This Saturday Boogaloos is hosting an iSOBEL Jewelry Trunk Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 20 percent off all iSOBEL jewelry.

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Sales, art openings, picnics, pop ups and more:

• Through April 17 (today!): Boogaloos is having a dress sale. 20% off all full price dresses.
• April 18 • 6-9 p.m.: The Decatur Arts Alliance’s opening reception for People and Places, images by Decatur area women capturing the diversity of people and places in the moment at the Decatur Arts Alliance Gallery, 113 Clairemont Ave.
• April 19: Eyeworks of Decatur is hosting a one-day frame and lenses sale. Stop by and pick your sale discount out of the rabbit’s hat (up to 50% off).
• April 19 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Mingei World Arts Pop Up Shop will be open and set up in the courtyard with baskets and fun goodies to fill them for Easter. Then, bring your Mingei Receipt to Duck’s for lunch and get 10% off.
• April 23 • 7:45-10:15 p.m.: Fieldwork Workshop Session 2 at CORE.
• April 23 • 6-8 p.m.: Ale Yeah’s Mother Earth/Caly Road Creamery Earth Day Beer & Cheese Pairing. $5 for 3 cheeses and 3 beers.
• April 25 • 6 p.m.: Celebrate Quasimodo Day and join 3 Taverns at their tasting room as they in the new seasonal, Quasimodo, a belgian-style quadrupel ale.
• May 1, 2, 15 and 16 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Makan lunch pop up at Parker’s on Ponce.
• Starting May 3: Call Souper Jenny 24 hours before Decatur’s Saturday Concerts on the Square to reserve picnic that includes 1/2 sandwich, salad, and a cookie. $12 per person, two person minimum, 404-378-1500.
• June 1, 8, and 22 • 5 p.m.: Makan dinner pop up at Parker’s on Ponce.

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