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ATTACK ON MARZ: A LATTE THROWDOWN
October 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
FreeJust a good ‘ol latte throwdown at The Understudy in Andersonville with a special halftime performance by the iconic Ari Gato. Hosted by Jett, John-Payne and Lezbian Minnelli. Dress up if you wanna: the theme is cowboys n’ aliens. 🤠👽✨
The throwdown will be judged by Ari Gato and special guests from Metric and Minor Figures. Beer will be provided by MARZ Brewing.
Admission is free, but it’s $10 to compete. Doors open at 6:45pm, first pour is at 7:30pm. Contestants can only use steaming pitchers provided by The Understudy.
Each participant will receive a goody bag from Metric. Top 3 winners will win a cash prize of $150, $100 or $50 as well as other prizes from Espresso Parts, La Marzocco, Fellow and Minor Figures.
Be there or be ▪️
RSVP if you’re going. SIGN UP AND PAY UP IF YOU’RE FEELIN’ BRAVE 🐎🛸
❤️Maaaany thanks to our sponsors👽
MARZ Brewing
Metric Coffee
Minor Figures
Fellow
La Marzocco
Espresso Parts
Milli by Metric
💗aaaand shout out to our Understudy Team for making this happen🦉
Ander Shunneson
Adam Crawford
Casey Whisler
John-Payne
Magdalena Dalzell
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