Bouncing This Off You: no. 246 Ping-Pong Tournament on August 3 and 10

It’s all about the form: paddle in one hand, beer in the other. If you find you’re in need of a little competition on August 3, head to no. 246 in downtown Decatur for a ping-pong tournament. An eight-player bracket will compete for no. 246 gift cards and other prizes, all while spectators and players sip on Terrapin’s RecreationAle for $2.46 a can. Participant sign ups start at 3 p.m. and the tournament begins once the 8-player bracket is full or at 4 p.m. Get in on the action again on Sunday, August 10!

Atkins Park Tavern Takes Ping Pong to a Whole New Level

If you're a ping pong pro, Atkins Park Tavern in Virginia Highland has the perfect event for you. New Belgium Brewing Company has joined forces with the neighborhood tavern to host a six-week ping pong tournament that starts tomorrow. The only casualties will be pride, and spoils include $1,000 in cash and prizes. Balls fly at 10:30 p.m. every Wednesday night until the big final showdown and party on September 14. Weekly winners take home points to apply toward the finals along with house cash and New Belgium Brewing Company gear. Practice pong makes perfect -- the ping pong table is set up Monday to Wednesday from 10:30 p.m. until closing. Whether you're winning or watching, you won't want to miss the action!

Atkins Park Tavern - Virginia Highland: 794 North Highland; 404 -876-7249.