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ATTACK ON MARZ: A LATTE THROWDOWN

October 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Free
Oh, so you think ur the slickest barista in town? Well, get ur best pair of cow/moon boots on, come on down to The Understudy and PROVE IT.

Just 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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