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DECATUR— Big Tex Decatur, Smith's Olde Bar and Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q are getting together to throw what they're calling "Decatur's Largest Cocktail Party" on October 27, the date of the "World's Largest Cocktail Party" in Jacksonville, Fla. The party will feature a spicy smoked wing-eating contest, a costume party (in honor of Halloween), live music and more. The event is free! [EaterWire]
MIDTOWN— There's a "Beast Feast" at SweetWater Brewing Co. on Thursday. The event features five chefs creating five dishes paired with beer. There will be a DJ, art and more. The event runs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. [EaterWire]
OLD FOURTH WARD— 4th & Swift is hosting a barbecue pop-up dinner headlined by Jay Swift, Todd Mussman and Nick Melvin on October 28. The cost is $30 and the menu includes pig head gumbo with dirty rice calas, a Tennessee state fair slider and more. [EaterWire]