Secret KC - Aug 21st Edition

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School Days have returned, the weather is breaking for the better, making for cooler evenings, outdoor festival and concert temps! We’re celebrating Leo's birthdays here at SecretKC. Some of the most difficult folks I know are Leos, and so are some of the most invaluable folks I know. Happy Birthday, Leos!

As we make good on our Monarch Night out giveaway, we’re thinking about the next milestone of 300 subscribers! (We’ve already crossed 200!) Thank you for being here, and if you haven’t, take a few seconds and complete your welcome survey. Let us know a few things about what you’re looking for here, and pick your SecretKC Name!!

Proost!
-Jay, SecretKC editor

📍 Libations & Co. - The 1909 Club · Thu, Aug 21 | 5:30–7 + 7–10 PM
Vino & Vibes + The Hammond Hang: Complimentary wine tasting followed by a jazz organ jam hosted by Jackie Myers, featuring Chris Hazelton.
🔗 Event Info

📍 Sherri’s Executive Lounge · Thu, Aug 21 | 5–10 PM
Ladies Night · Cocktails, music, and cigars in an elegant lounge setting. No cover.
🔗 sherrislounge.com

📍 VOO Lounge · Thu, Aug 14 | 7:30–10:30 PM
Mixology 101 Cocktail Class, stay after class for jazz with Davide Basse.
🔗 Event Info →

The spots we’ll never stop talking about—whether you’re looking for a moody booth or that perfect “locals know” pour.

VOO Lounge
📍 Downtown KC
📸 @voo.lounge • 🔗 vookansascity.com
KC’s OG lounge. Noir-lit décor, soulful live acts, and cocktails to match.

The Monarch
📍 Country Club Plaza
📸 @themonarchbar • 🔗 themonarchbar.com
Cocktail artistry at its peak, tucked inside hotel-lobby luxury. I’ll see ya there!

Noir
📍 Downtown KC
📸 @noirkc • 🔗 noirkc.com
This is KC’s speakeasy soul—intimate, sophisticated, and always on point.

📍 Libations & Co. - The 1909 Club (Lee’s Summit) · Fri, Aug 22 | 7–10 PM
Brody Buster & The Redemption: High-energy blues-rock with soulful vocals and harmonica mastery.
🔗 Event Info

📍 Electric Park Garden Bar (J. Rieger & Co.) · Fri, Aug 22 | 7–11 PM
Hot Vinyl Nights w/ Manor Records A summer rooftop vibe with DJs from Manor Records spinning curated vinyl sets under the stars. Expect cocktails, craft pours, and that perfect cross between record-store cool and garden-bar lounge. 21+.
🔗 Event Info →

📍 VOO Lounge · Sat, Aug 23 | 7:30–11 PM
Shaun Munday Live · One-man-band bassist and vocalist delivering groove-heavy soul. Free entry.
🔗 vookansascity.com

📍 Nighthawk · Sat, Aug 23 | 9 PM–12 AM
The Pepper Sprouts · A moody, intimate set on the basement stage at Hotel KC.
🔗 Event Info

📍 Parkville Days (Riverfront Festival) · Thu–Sun, Aug 22–26
Small-town charm with carnival rides, crafts, food, and family fun on the Missouri riverfront.
🔗 parkvillemo.org

📍 Charlie Parker Celebration (all August)
A citywide tribute to KC’s own Bird—performances, exhibits, and jazz tours all month.
🔗 kcjazzalive.org

📍 KC Zoo · Aug Daily
Keebler “Find the Stripes” Scavenger Hunt
Family-friendly search through the zoo with sweet surprises.
🔗 Event Info

Stay sharp.
— Secret KC ☾