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This week’s banner photo comes from The W in Lee’s Summit — one of the metro’s sleekest cocktail destinations. It’s a reminder that great drinks aren’t just downtown; KC’s suburbs hide gems worth the drive. I have plans to hit up The Brass Monkey, a new lounge that’s already earning buzz!
Meanwhile, the Oktoberfest season is in full swing. From Oktoberfest Live! at Power & Light out to the suburbs, KC’s raising steins, racing wiener dogs, and leaning into fall flavors.
Let’s get into it — here’s what’s good this weekend.
—Jay, SecretKC Editor
🕯️ The Whisper — Speakeasies & Lounges
📍 Afrolicious · Thu, Sept 25 | Nighthawk
Global grooves, funk, and bass in the basement. High-energy dance night.
📍 Sherri’s Executive Lounge · Thu, Sept 25 | 7–10 PM
Ladies Night featuring Lauren Ashley — cocktails, R&B, and smooth sax.
🔗 Event Info
Three Dog Night & Little River Band · Thu, Sept 25 | 7:30 PM · Azura Amphitheater
Classic rock legends return to KC.
🔗 Tickets
🥃 House Favorites
The spots I’ll never stop talking about—whether you’re looking for a moody booth, vibes, or simply great cocktails —I've got you covered.
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.
🎶 Nightlife Picks
📍 The Vault @ Tom’s Town
KC’s newest basement speakeasy — live music, rotating DJs, trivia, and experimental sets. Walk-in only, no reservations.
🔗 Tom’s Town
📍 P.S. Speakeasy (Hotel Phillips)
Hidden behind an unmarked door, this basement bar is perfect for candlelit cocktails and late-night whispers.
🔗 P.S.
📍 The Majestic Jazz Club
Historic jazz in the cellar of the Fitzpatrick Saloon — live sets most nights.
🔗 Majestic KC
📍 miniBar
Tiny venue, curated shows — always worth a drop-in when you want something off the beaten path.
🔗 miniBar
📍 VOO Lounge · Sat, Sept 27
Shaun Munday live on bass — soulful one-man groove machine. No cover.
🔗 vookansascity
📍 The Brass Monkey
New hiddent lounge, inspired by the myths!
🔗 brassmonkeylounge
📍 Le Lounge
The lobby bar’s love letter ❤️
🔗 Le Lounge
🍻 Festivals & Big Nights
📍 Oktoberfest Live! · Sat, Sept 27 | KC Live! District · 3–7 PM
Stein-holding, hammerschlagen, trivia, Family Feud, and Wiener Dog Races. KC’s Oktoberfest goes big.
🔗 Event Info
🏈 Game Day
📍 Sherri’s Executive Lounge · Sun, Sept 28
Chiefs vs Ravens Watch Party — cocktails, cigars, and screens.
📍 Martin City Brewery (all locations)
Chiefs Watch Parties + beer specials.
Cheers!