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This weekās banner photo comes from The W in Leeās Summit ā one of the metroās sleekest cocktail destinations. Itās a reminder that great drinks arenāt just downtown; KCās suburbs hide gems worth the drive. I have plans to hit up The Brass Monkey, a new lounge thatās already earning buzz!
Meanwhile, the Oktoberfest season is in full swing. From Oktoberfest Live! at Power & Light out to the suburbs, KCās raising steins, racing wiener dogs, and leaning into fall flavors.
Letās get into it ā hereās whatās good this weekend.
āJay, SecretKC Editor
šÆļø The Whisper ā Speakeasies & Lounges
š Afrolicious Ā· Thu, Sept 25 | Nighthawk
Global grooves, funk, and bass in the basement. High-energy dance night.
š Sherriās Executive Lounge Ā· Thu, Sept 25 | 7ā10 PM
Ladies Night featuring Lauren Ashley ā cocktails, R&B, and smooth sax.
š Event Info
Three Dog Night & Little River Band Ā· Thu, Sept 25 | 7:30 PM Ā· Azura Amphitheater
Classic rock legends return to KC.
š Tickets
š„ House Favorites
The spots Iāll never stop talking aboutāwhether youāre looking for a moody booth, vibes, or simply great cocktails āI've got you covered.
VOO Lounge
š Downtown KC
šø @voo.lounge ⢠š vookansascity.com
KCās OG lounge. Noir-lit dĆ©cor, soulful live acts, and cocktails to match.
The Monarch
š Country Club Plaza
šø @themonarchbar ⢠š themonarchbar.com
Cocktail artistry at its peak, tucked inside hotel-lobby luxury. Iāll see ya there!
Noir
š Downtown KC
šø @noirkc ⢠š noirkc.com
This is KCās speakeasy soulāintimate, sophisticated, and always on point.
š¶ Nightlife Picks
š The Vault @ Tomās Town
KCās newest basement speakeasy ā live music, rotating DJs, trivia, and experimental sets. Walk-in only, no reservations.
š Tomās Town
š P.S. Speakeasy (Hotel Phillips)
Hidden behind an unmarked door, this basement bar is perfect for candlelit cocktails and late-night whispers.
š P.S.
š The Majestic Jazz Club
Historic jazz in the cellar of the Fitzpatrick Saloon ā live sets most nights.
š Majestic KC
š miniBar
Tiny venue, curated shows ā always worth a drop-in when you want something off the beaten path.
š miniBar
š VOO Lounge Ā· Sat, Sept 27
Shaun Munday live on bass ā soulful one-man groove machine. No cover.
š vookansascity
š The Brass Monkey
New hiddent lounge, inspired by the myths!
š brassmonkeylounge
š Le Lounge
The lobby barās love letter ā¤ļø
š Le Lounge
š» Festivals & Big Nights
š Oktoberfest Live! Ā· Sat, Sept 27 | KC Live! District Ā· 3ā7 PM
Stein-holding, hammerschlagen, trivia, Family Feud, and Wiener Dog Races. KCās Oktoberfest goes big.
š Event Info
š Game Day
š Sherriās Executive Lounge Ā· Sun, Sept 28
Chiefs vs Ravens Watch Party ā cocktails, cigars, and screens.
š Martin City Brewery (all locations)
Chiefs Watch Parties + beer specials.

Cheers!