October Unleashes Excitement in Summerhill
As October rolls in, Summerhill is bursting with excitement. From spirited Oktoberfest celebrations to artistic showcases and delicious brunches, this lively neighborhood invites guests to experience its unique blend of culture, creativity and community. Whether you're in the mood for delicious food, vibrant music, or engaging community events, Summerhill has something for everyone this October.
Aviary Beauty
Aviary Beauty + Wellness has partnered with the High Museum of Art to unveil a limited-edition facial experience inspired by the vibrant colors of their current exhibition "Giants." The Giant Facial delivers a powerful boost of radiance through a vitamin D3+ serum infused into the skin with medical-grade oxygen. Often referred to as "Sunshine in a Facial," this 60-minute experience revitalizes dull skin, repairs UV damage and protects against blue light and pollution. Book this transformative facial for $160 at AviaryBeauty.com.
Halfway Crooks
Halfway Crooks has a full roster of exciting events planned in October. Among these are:
Oct. 5: Final Saturday of Oktoberfest at Halfway Honky Tonk, featuring live music and festive vibes in the HC Biergarten.
Oct. 18: Full Moon Fest, a mini art market with live music, showcasing seven local vendors and three musical acts.
Oct. 19: Crafts and Crates Reunion Show, highlighting live hip-hop performances from Atlanta's underground artists of the 90s and 00s.
Oct. 26: Little Treblemakers concert for kids, complete with spooky props, craft stations and music from 12:30-5:30 p.m.
Oct. 26: Later that evening, a Halloween cover show features four bands and a costume contest starting at 6 p.m.
Oct. 30: Simply Weird Film Festival, showcasing creative short films just in time for Halloween. Purchase tickets HERE.
HERO Doughnuts
Celebrate HERO’s seventh birthday with special October offerings including the HERO birthday cake doughnut, Boo Berry crumble, cream-filled Jack-O'-Lantern, Dirt Worm, Halloween sprinkle and the Dirt Worm shake. And don’t miss the HERO Halloween DIY kit.
Boca
Indulge in elevated Mexican brunch every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Boca. Highlights include breakfast tostados, chorizo shrimp and grits, and tres leches French toast. These dishes are perfectly paired with an enticing selection of brunch cocktails such as a bloody mary, Michelada, La Marca prosecco and a variety of margaritas.
Junior's Pizza
With the spooky season in mind, Junior’s Pizza is serving its Silence of the Lambs pizza in October. This special pizza is topped with mozzarella, roasted lamb, tzatziki sauce, red onion, tomato and feta. Guests are invited to stick around for Drag Bingo on Oct. 9 and 23.
Press Shop
Press Shop has a full calendar of events for October. View the full events schedule online.
Oct. 8: Colette Wine Tasting, an off-site experience at Colette Bread in Poncey-Highland from 6-8 p.m.
Oct. 12: Vintage Clothes Pop-Up with Liz Larson from 12-5 p.m.
Oct. 16: Global Book Club discussing “Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney from 7-9 p.m.
Oct. 18: Hunter Full Moon celebration with tarot readings and wine flights from 6-9 p.m.
Oct. 21: Beginner-friendly Letterpress Workshop from 7-9 p.m.
Oct. 24: Second session of Get Good at Wine.
Oct. 30: Fiction Book Club discussing “Headshot” by Rita Bullwinkel from 7-9 p.m.
For more information on these events, please contact the individual venues or visit the Summerhill neighborhood website.