
Poetry Night w/ Dark City Poets Society
An intimate spoken word and poetry reading night with Dark City Poets Society inside a craft distillery, pairing lyrical performances with a late-evening bar vibe. Expect local writers, bold voices, and community energy.
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Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.

Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.
Spoken word and poetry readings bring local writers to the distillery for an intimate, late-night literary hang. Sip craft spirits while you listen, share your own work, or connect with the Dark City Poets Society community.

A behind-the-scenes walk through a working distillery followed by a guided sampling of small-batch spirits. Expect production insights, aroma-led tasting notes, and a relaxed, intimate setting for whiskey and seasonal pours.

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A behind-the-scenes walk through a working distillery followed by a guided sampling of small-batch spirits. Expect production insights, aroma-led tasting notes, and a relaxed, intimate setting for whiskey and seasonal pours.

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Local performers and first timers rotate through a laid back open stage in a downtown craft brewery. Sip house beers while you listen, cheer on neighbors, or step up and share a song, poem, or comedy bit.

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Late-night, dark and dirty stand-up in a moody distillery setting, pairing boundary-pushing jokes with craft cocktails and house spirits. Expect an adults-only vibe with edgy punchlines and bar-side laughter.

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