Pop into Hand in Hand in Va-Hi for Fried Chicken Pop-Up after Atlanta Streets Alive September 25

Atlanta Streets Alive closes streets to motorized vehicles and connects the city’s eastside neighborhoods (Virginia-Highland, Poncey Highland, Old Fourth Ward and Inman Park) for a pedestrian-friendly afternoon from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 25. Afterward, stroll over to Hand in Hand at 752 North Highland Avenue for a fried chicken pop-up starting at 7 p.m. There’ll be no dilly-dallying if you want to partake of the limited “pop-up” supply of fried chicken because when it’s gone, it’s gone. Go-withs include healthy and not-so-healthy sides plus specials on drinks that pair well with fried chicken. For the record, Hand in Hand also will offer its usual beer and taco specials until 6 pm, including a choice of three chicken, fish or pork tacos for $5. Live music from 7-10 p.m. by Cold Heart Canyon, readers pick for Creative Loafing’s Best Local Bluegrass Act.

Fill ‘er Up for Atkins Park Atlanta Streets Alive Water Balloon Fight September 27 and Blue Point Brewing Oyster Jam September 30

Water balloons catapult into the playful wet-weapon-of-choice category amid the good times afoot at Sunday’s Atlanta Streets Alive street fest in Virginia-Highland. The Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar team is stockpiling -- water balloons outside, cold brews inside -- for an epic water balloon fight at 3 p.m. Sections of North Highland Avenue, Highland Avenue, Boulevard and North Avenue will be closed to traffic from 2-6 p.m. for the street party, encouraging Atlantans to take to the streets for social, human-powered activities like strolling, skating and bike riding. While walking and talking, stop by Atkins Park for Big Green Egg food specials and cornhole games. For every pint of New Belgium beer sold during the afternoon, the community-minded tavern will donate $1 to the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, the organization spinning its wheels to coordinate Atlanta Streets Alive activities throughout the city. Ride on!

Could the water balloon war lead to more whistle-whetting ops? Three days later, on Wednesday, September 30, Atkins Park will host an Oyster Jam with Blue Point Brewing Company. Special oyster menu cracks open at 5 p.m., joined by draft and can specials from Blue Point Brewing. Hang around -- Chip Jones & Co. performs on the patio from 8-11 p.m. 

Pull into Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar at Atlanta Streets Alive on September 28

The Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is gearing up for Atlanta Streets Alive from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, September 28. For this event, sections of Highland, North Highland, Boulevard and North Avenue will be closed. Only feet and bikes will be allowed! Replenish the calories you’ve biked off at Atkins Park Restaurant & Tavern in Virginia-Highland with a Southern bite, brew or cocktail. Or, watch the Falcons take on (and hopefully take down) the Minnesota Vikings on the 120-inch big screen in the non-smoking dining room. 

Raise your Pint on Wednesday Nights at Atkins Park

Join Atkins Park Restaurant & Bar in Virginia-Highland this month for Wednesday Night Pint Nights! Buy a pint of New Belgium and the glass is yours. Also, for each New Belgium pint sold, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition receives $1 to help fund Atlanta Streets Alive. Wednesday is only two days away, so make plans now to stop by and have a mid-week pint for a good cause.

Atlanta Streets Alive - Where The Journey And Transportation Make The Destination

We’re sure you’ve heard the saying, “It’s about the journey, not the destination,” but have you considered the idea – “it’s about the journey and the transportation to get to the destination?” Many years ago, Bogota, Colombia, started a Ciclovía –which translates to “bike path.” Every Sunday in Bogota, 70 miles of streets are opened to people – and closed to automobile traffic. The idea behind this open streets project is to promote healthy lifestyles, active transportation and community space. On May 20, Atlanta creates its very own Ciclovía. So park your car and move with the Atlanta Streets Alive groove along two miles of North Highland Avenue from 2 - 6 p.m. Atlanta Streets Alive begins at North Highland and Virginia avenues and meanders through five Atlanta neighborhoods to end up at Highland Bakery. In order to join in on this fun opportunity you just have to remember a simple rule – no motorized vehicles, please. Participants can walk, bike, skip or even cartwheel along the route. There will be plenty of entertainment along the way; including the Great Atlanta Bicycle Parade, a walking play, aerobics, public art, laughter yoga, salsa, double dutch, boot camp, soccer, martial arts, cornhole, a bicycle rodeo and more. With all of the action attendees are bound to build up a thirst and an appetite. Good thing Atkins Park Tavern will be open and ready to party outdoors! Stop by the front patio to check out Cornhole ATL and try Big Green Egg recipes.