07/04/2026
A Message from Skipper:
I understand some people may not feel the most up for celebrating today. Maybe you don't like fireworks and have been stressed enough as is with them exploding all week from people who can't seem to wait — maybe you don't like parades or feel it's way too hot to barbecue — maybe with everything going on right now, you just don't have the the spirit to celebrate today.
I try not to talk politics — it's not what people come to Bang Bang for. But it's not unfair to say that as we celebrate the 250th birthday of our country, there are a lot of people living here, citizens or otherwise, who don't feel welcome in a vision of the nation which is being projected and has been centered as "the" vision of the nation. To those people who feel unwelcome, we have this to say: it is you who make our communities, cities, states, and country vibrant and colorful. If you feel unwelcome anywhere else, you can always find yourself welcome here.
So we're going to be open for a little bit today if you need somewhere to go. If things are dead as the grave then we'll close so the staff can enjoy the holiday, but if you're in the neighborhood and feel like raising a Mai Tai or two, we'll keep a seat open.
And remember: drink water, wear sunscreen, and practice basic safety when handling explosives of any size.
