World Cup games start today. The Brass Door has announced a 10 AM opening time every day from now until June 26 for the games. During the games there will be $3 pints, $10 beer buckets, and giant TVs on with full sound. They posted a full lineup of this weekend’s games.
Last night Daniel told me the Silly Goose will open at 2 today for the World Cup, although happy hour bartender Jessica texted me and said he told her 2:30. In any event, the Goose will be open in time for Brazil vs. Croatia. They were doing a lot of remodeling last night: painting, new construction. Of course “Mr. Load-in” from the BBQ team was right there to assist with the hard labor, lifting several 16-ounce glasses of PBR.
From FiveThirtyEight: Mexico’s and Bosnia’s players have been ordered to not have sex while at the World Cup. Does sex affect athletic performance? I know that if I were a soccer player, and a willing Brazilian tube top hottie approached me, I would find it hard to say no.
I wonder if Brazilian women wear tube tops? I have a former student from the U of M who is from Brazil. I need to message her on Facebook and ask.
The MBJ reports that Local Gastropub owner Jeff Johnson has pulled a permit to renovate the former Pa Pa Pia’s space on Union into Agave Maria, a Mexican restaurant.
The Kicks will headline the Peabody rooftop party tonight. There will also be a casting call for the Memphis Flyer fashion issue. Doors at 6, $10 cover, ladies free until 7.
It’s movie night tonight at the Orpheum: Double feature of Bridesmaids and Father of the Bride. First film starts at 7. Get there early for themed activities and cocktails.
MATA has posted alternate shuttle routes for the buses that will replace the trolleys for the next 3-6 months. Fares will remain the same and trolley passes will be accepted.
Front Street reopened at A.W. Willis reopened this morning. Crews had been repairing a sinkhole there. By the way, Memphis Public Works is now on Twitter. Follow the agency at @Memphispubworks.
Time to get back to work. I’ll be out at the Goose to watch the World Cup this evening.