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Should you ever need proof that Kansas City’s cocktail culture extends beyond downtown, drive 20 minutes east and duck into Libations & Company in downtown Lee’s Summit.
Tucked inside a century-old brick storefront, Libations feels like a chapter pulled straight from KC’s Prohibition past — vintage fixtures, dim Edison bulbs, and a bar team that knows their classics. The 1909 Club upstairs is even named for the year that building was first listed in the town directory, when it served as a pharmacy. These days, it’s a different kind of medicine.
This week’s lineup leans right into that same energy — jazz lounges, cocktail bars, and a few oddities that make KC’s fall weekends hit.
I’ll see you at the bar.
—Jay, SecretKC editor
🕯️ The Whisper — Thursday Highlights
The prelude to the weekend — start it smooth, a little early, and a little under the radar.
🍸 Ladies Night · 5–10 pm | Sherri’s Executive Lounge
Premium cigars, live jazz, and a dance crowd on West 39th Street.
🔗 sherrislounge.com
🎶 Soul Fundamentals w/ Julian Goff · 7–10 pm | 1909 Club (Lee’s Summit)
Smooth soul, funk, and R&B in an intimate lounge setting.
🔗 givedrink.com/live-music
🎨 Craft Night at Frost · 6:30–8:30 pm | Frost Bar, Westport
Sip cocktails while creating your own piece — cozy, modern, and creative.
🔗 drinkfrost.com/events
🎸 Live Local Bands · 7:30–11:30 pm | Iron Horse Bar & Grill (Lee’s Summit)
Casual energy and classic bar-band fun to kick off the weekend.
🔗 ironhorsegrillbar.com
🥃 Thursday Jazz Nights | VOO Lounge, Downtown KC
Dim lights, strong drinks, and live sets for the speakeasy crowd.
🔗 vookansascity.com
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🎺 The Jackie Myers Trio · 7–10 pm | 1909 Club (Lee’s Summit)
Refined jazz-soul-funk blend in a cocktail-forward room.
🔗 givedrink.com/live-music
🎺 Master Trumpeter Chalis O’Neal · Evening | Sherri’s Executive Lounge
Lush brass and smooth rhythm — one of KC’s classic jazz nights.
🔗 sherrislounge.com
🎵 Friday Jazz Jam | Black Dolphin Lounge
Late-night sets and deep groove energy on Grand Blvd.
🔗 kansascitymusic.com
🎤 Karaoke Night · Evening | Double Tap KC
Arcade bar meets open mic — neon and nostalgia.
🔗 doubletapkc.com
The Weekend
🎷 Jazz Disciples · 8:30–11 pm | The Blue Room
Straight-ahead KC jazz tradition in full swing.
🔗 eventbrite.com
💃 Salsa Saturday w/ DJ Jarod · 7 pm | Johnnie’s Jazz Bar & Grille
Dance-floor heat meets downtown sophistication.
🔗 powerandlightdistrict.com
🇬🇧 Kansas British Faire & Tea · 10 am–3 pm | Lenexa
Pies, teas, and pageantry at this 38th annual event.
🔗 dbekansas.org/faire
🧿 Oddities & Curiosities Expo · Sat–Sun | KC Convention Center
A wonderland of strange finds and artisan curiosities.
🔗 odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com
🚋 One-Way Streetcar Tour | Downtown KC
Guided cocktail & culture ride through KC’s core.
🔗 justonedaytraveltours.com
🏈 Coca-Cola Game Day: KC vs. Denver · 1 pm (doors) | KC Live! Block
Downtown watch-party energy and big-screen vibes.
🔗 powerandlightdistrict.com
🍹 FCA Cocktail Reception · 6–8 pm | Guy Fieri’s Dive & Taco Joint
Networking and cocktails with a relaxed, social crowd.
🔗 eventbrite.com
🍺 All-Day Happy Hour | Brew Lab (East Crossroads)
Taps and plates all day — easy Sunday scene.
🔗 citybarrelbrewing.com
🍗 Chicken Fried Sundays | Beer Kitchen (Westport)
Brunch comfort and local pours to close the weekend.
🔗 facebook.com/beerkitchenkc
The Last Call
“The night is the other half of life, and the better half.”
— Goethe
The Sazerac
The Sazerac isn’t just a cocktail — it’s a ritual. Born in New Orleans in the mid-1800s, it started with Cognac, moved to rye, and found its lasting signature in the absinthe rinse. The balance is what makes it timeless: sugar for warmth, Peychaud’s bitters for bite, and a swirl of lemon oil that ties the whole thing together.
Order one when the band’s on their last set, and you’ll see what I mean — it’s the sound of brass fading into a glass that never quite empties.
Here’s to another good weekend in Kansas City. 🥃
Stay sharp, KC ☾