⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2 - Santa Cruz, CA
Welcome to the Second Chapter of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy in Santa Cruz, CA. Discover four completely new stories paired with four brand-new cocktails in this highly anticipated return. Chapter 2 can be enjoyed whether you joined us for Chapter 1 or if this is your first descent into the darkness!
Highlights
🩸 A Standalone Descent: Missed Chapter 1? Step right in! Every event is an independent anthology of stories. No prior attendance is needed to enjoy tonight's tales.
🍸 Sip the New Story: Enjoy a fresh, curated tasting menu of 4 new cocktails, each uniquely tailored to match the mood of its paired tale.
😱 Fresh Horrors: Hear a completely new selection of Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined with dramatic flair by our expert Poe Historians.
🖤 Dark Elegance: Lose yourself in a meticulously crafted, gothic atmosphere designed for the ultimate night out.
📜 The New Setlist: 4 Tales, 4 Drinks
- Tale 1: The Pit and the Pendulum – Paired with the Swing of Fate
- Tale 2: Cask of Amontillado– Paired with the Montresor’s Revenge
- Tale 3: Annabel Lee – Paired with the Lover’s Lament
- Tale 4: The Fall of the House of Usher – Paired with the Roderick’s Ruin
General Info
📅 Date and time: Choose in the ticket selector
⏳ Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
📍 Location: Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz
👤 Age requirement: guests have to be 21+ with valid ID
♿ Accessibility: the venue is ADA compliant
❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here
🍹Mocktails available upon request
Description
Brought to you by Midnight Creative, the shadows are calling you back. Step into the clandestine world of the Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2. We are returning to Santa Cruz, CA with an exclusive, all-new selection of Poe's most haunting tales. As you sip on four newly crafted spirits or bespoke mocktails, our immersive Poe Historians will guide you through an independent anthology of legends and lore. A hidden sanctuary where dark literature meets premium mixology, Chapter 2 is designed to thrill both returning guests and first-time curious souls equally. Tickets sell out fast, secure your spot today for a chillingly unforgettable night!
Produced by Midnight Creative, creators of the highly reviewed International touring Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy.
California Sales Tax Notice: This ticket includes beverages. For sales tax purposes, $10.00 of the ticket price is allocated to the beverage component, and applicable sales tax on that portion is included in the ticket price.
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