Secret KC - Sept 4th Edition

Welcome, {{secret_name | Secret Reader}}
KC, this weekend is stacked.
EDM under the stars, reggae on the river, art in the streets, and jousts in Bonner Springs — and that’s before The Black Keys blow the roof off the city on Sunday. I’ll be hitting a few new spots this weekend as we round out the SecretKC Cocktail Tour map for you.

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Grab a drink, lace up your dancing shoes, and let’s see what’s good.

—Jay, SecretKC Editor

📍 VOO Lounge · Thu, Sept 4 | 6 PM–Midnight
Sweater Weather Cocktail Class + Jazz
Shake, stir, sip. Learn seasonal cocktails (6–7 PM, $40) then sink into the evenings live jazz performances. 🎟️ $40 cover includes class + show.
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📍 Libations & Co. - The 1909 Club · Thu, Aug 21 | 5:30–7 + 7–10 PM
It’s THAT Thursday, Join the Jackie Myers Jazz Jam!
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📍 XO HighFi · Thu, Sept 4 | Evening
Immersive Sound + Lounge Vibes
A listening bar built for audiophiles — hi-fi sound system, craft cocktails, and curated playlists in the Crossroads.
🔗 XO HighFi

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.

📍 Dancefestopia · Thu–Sun, Sept 4–7
EDM Under the Stars
Camping, lasers, national DJs, and a full-on electronic wonderland just outside KC.
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📍 Art Westport · Fri–Sun, Sept 5–7 | Westport
KC’s Oldest Art Fair
100+ local artists, food vendors, and live music across the neighborhood. A KC tradition.
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📍 Kansas City Reggae Music & Jerk Festival · Fri–Sun, Sept 5–7 | Berkley Riverfront
Island Vibes on the River
Reggae bands, jerk chicken, and three days of Caribbean culture on the water.
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📍 Sherri’s Executive Lounge · Sat, Sept 6 | 8–11 PM
Saturday Night Vibes
The Joe Straws Trio brings classic KC jazz to one of the city’s sleekest lounges.
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📍 Nighthawk · Sat, Sept 6 | 7 PM–Late
Post Clarity (Cover Band) Throwback anthems and dance-floor singalongs in the Hotel Kansas City basement stage.
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📍 Kansas City Renaissance Festival · Sat–Sun, Sept 6–7 | Bonner Springs
Medieval Merriment
Turkey legs, jousts, and mead. The Ren Fest gates swing open for fall.
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Stay sharp.
— Secret KC ☾