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Danny Fenster by Danny Fenster
July 4, 2019
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Red, White & Brews

Happy ’Murica Day! Before it was the crippled and dwindling Empire it is today, America was once a scrappy rebel upstart fighting for its freedom from British rule too. Today, they celebrate that ultimately victorious struggle—and so can you. The new Port Autonomy’s Red, White & Brews party features $1 Bawdar drafts and two-fer-one burgers, which sounds like ’Murica to us. If you’re just hearing about this now, you’re late—the Port crew began celebrating at 11 a.m. You’ve got some catching up to do.

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July 4 | 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Port Autonomy | 42 Strand Road, Botahtaung Township

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Dubbed “an evening of talk & music,” Turning Tables Myanmar (TTM) invites all with “the intentions and desires of living along with the art inside their heart” to attend this event. The “TGIF chill time” promises to be a laid-back but inspiring event for musicians, fans and conversationalists of all stripes. “It’s a place where you can freely talk and argue on every topic,” says TTM, and if you’d rather sing, there is an open mic as well. And, “If you don’t want to talk [or] sing, you can still play some fun games or just sit and listen.” Talk about inclusivity.

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