The last week of October always runs a little darker in here, and I would not have it any other way. Here is what is on the calendar, Monday through Sunday.
Monday: Karaoke in the Red. The mic opens at nine. Torch songs are encouraged, power ballads are tolerated, and the bartender keeps score.
Tuesday: House pool league night. The standings are tight going into the last stretch of the season, so come watch the rails get nervous.
Wednesday: Black Rose Riot takes the stage at ten. Bring earplugs or bring a date, ideally both.
Thursday: Smoke and Embers in the cigar lounge. Leather chairs, a slow pour, and a new box from the humidor I have been saving for a cold night.
Friday: The poker room deals a friendly table for chips and bragging rights only. Seats go fast, so tell the bar early.
Saturday: The Masquerade. It is Halloween, darlings. Wear a mask, wear black, wear red, or wear something I will be talking about until spring. Wolves of Tenth Street play the late set, and the Velvet Hours menu runs until close.
Sunday: The screens light up for the afternoon games. Watching only, wings by the dozen, and quiet booths in the back for anyone recovering from Saturday.
The kitchen adds a pumpkin bourbon cheesecake all week, and the bar is pouring a smoked blackberry old fashioned it calls the Midnight Veil. Ask for it by name.
Find me at the end of the bar. I will be the one behind the red mask.
- Scarlett
Talk at the rail