Beyond the Music: Exciting Activities at 805 After Five
By Ainsley Hill, DHI Intern
805 After Five is our free concert series that occurs on the third Thursday of each month including artisan vendors, interactive activities, food trucks, and great beer. But, did you know that it’s more than just a concert? Your new favorite hangout session at Butler Green has more exciting activities beyond the music!
Explore the Campus
At Campus 805 you can sip, dine, and play. There are many businesses that you can visit on Campus 805. If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat you can stop by Parlor Doughnuts for a layered doughnut or Pizzelle’s Confections for a handcrafted chocolate. You can explore Arcadia Tattoo’s art-centric, funky atmosphere along with their talented artists' work. You may also enjoy activities such as axe throwing at Civil Axe Throwing and pinball or a game of pool at Ronnie Raygun’s.
Try Local Brews
Campus 805 also has local breweries such as Straight to Ale and Yellowhammer Brewing. Straight to Ale is a Southern born, Southern brewed brewery that uses bold flavors and innovative brewing techniques to craft great beers. Straight to Ale has quickly grown to become one of Alabama’s largest production breweries, expanding to include cider, mead, and Shelta Cavern Spirits. Yellowhammer Brewing focuses on creating premium ales and lagers that draw on Belgian and German brewing traditions with a Southern interpretation. Yellowhammer offers year round and seasonal brews along with an assortment of different spirits for you to try.
Vendors and Activities
805 After Five offers many vendors on Butler Green such as One Man’s Vintage, ShopMOSS, Mary Anna Brown Mixed Media, Furry Hippie Beard Company, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Civil Axe Throwing, and so much more! Fred Astaire Dance studio will be performing a dance demo on the Butler Green grass. Civil Axe Throwing will also have their mobile truck with 4 targets available to use for a thrilling day of action.
Grab a Bite to Eat
Also located inside of Straight to Ale at Campus 805 is Ale’s Kitchen. Serving gourmet burgers, wings, fresh cut fries. Also offering other culinary wonders such as Asian Fusion, barbeque, Korean, Tex-Mex style cuisine, and more. Another dining experience on campus is Hops N Guac, serving authentic Mexican food and a self serve tap wall. Enjoy burritos, bowls, tacos, and other house specialties. On the Yellowhammer side of campus there is Earth and Stone Wood Fired Pizza. Choose from their list of featured pizzas, salads, sandwiches, calzones, or adult ice creams. Don’t forget to check out our food truck vendors available beside Butler Green.