Swing by Kingfly w/Penna Players!
Dec
14

Swing by Kingfly w/Penna Players!

We are SO excited to welcome the Penna Players back to Kingfly for some Sundays during Holiday Season!

This traditional collective harkens back to steamboat jazz days filled with nostalgia and romance. Sounds of Django Reinhardt and a bit of ragtime and a few original pieces mixed in will transport you to another era.

Join us in the Lounge on Sunday December 14th for music and dancing from 4-7pm for what will be the loveliest way to pass an afternoon!

The Penna Players are:

  • Pat Hodge - Guitar and Vocals

  • Dave Shepherd - Upright Bass

  • Lenni Green - Clarinet

  • Jason Borisoff - Guitar 

If you need a sneak preview, you can find them on Instagram @pennaplayers

A $5 cover goes directly to support live music!

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Flight Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Dec
17

Flight Night at Kingfly Spirits!

Kingfly Spirits presents Flight Night - a monthly tasting session for the epicurious!

Join us at our communal table for Flights of 4 mini cocktails paired with small bites that enhance or work in tandem to create a delicious combination of flavors. Perfect for a fun date night or friends night out to try something NEW!

Seasonal ingredients will be highlighted featuring local restaurants in the ‘burgh and you will also receive cocktail recipes to take home with you. Come explore complex notes within each Kingfly spirit and how they can shine brighter within a cocktail.

December is our Yuletide Edition! Explore seasonal flavors such as rosemary, clove, licorice and walnut alongside a mix of traditional and modern small bites.

Join us for an hour of delectable palate pleasers with a spotlight on Kingfly Spirits paired with foods spotlighting local restaurants. Keep the recipes and take home a bottle or two from Kingfly to recreate the experience with your own favorite foods!

Tickets available for purchase:  https://DecFlightNight.eventbrite.com

*Must be 21+ to purchase tickets

*Plates are always vegetarian

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Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries
Dec
18

Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries

Join us at the distillery for our weekly jazz night, Live! at Kingfly as we welcome Pittsburgh legend Roger Humphries and RH Factor Band.

This session is consistently some of the best jazz played by some of the best musicians you will hear in the city and not to be missed!

Joining Roger will be:

Yoko Suzuki / saxophone

Lou Stellute / saxophone

Howie Alexander / piano

Dwayne Dolphin / bass
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At Kingfly Distillery, we are excited to support local arts and jazz initiatives and consider our venue to be one of the city’s best destinations for ongoing Jazz programming. Live! at Kingfly will take place each Thursday from 7-10pm, unless noted otherwise on our website or social media.

There is a $5 cover for this event.

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PGH Ho! Ho! Honky Tonk Holiday Show!
Dec
20

PGH Ho! Ho! Honky Tonk Holiday Show!

Suit up pardners! We’ve got Pittsburgh Honky Tonk comin’ to town for a Ho! Ho! Holiday Show!

Country music, Dancing, and all around Good Vibes!

Check-in starts at 7pm if you feel like coming early / FREE street parking or cheap garage parking at The Hub

Get your Tix here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pittsburgh-ho-ho-honky-tonk-kingfly-spirits-tickets-1974980020406?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

21+

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Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!
Dec
21

Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!

Join us for our monthly installment every 3rd Sunday of Cuban Night at Kingfly!

Hugo Cruz and Caminos! brings their monthly night of live Cuban style music in the lounge fusing rhythms and melodies of Afro-Cuban, Cuban, and American music in an original contemporary expression that honors traditional Cuban form.

Always one of most well-attended evenings ~ enjoy a cocktail and be transported!

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Hugo Cruz and Caminos! released an album in February 2022 called Punto de Partida, featuring many notable musicians from Cuba and the U.S., recording eight of Hugo’s original compositions. In May 2022 Caminos was the Jazz Band headliner for the Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival in Indiana PA. Caminos also have been performing a concert series called, “The Voice of Drums”, which brings many great drummers from the Pittsburgh area such as: Roger Humphries, Poogie Bell, Tubby Daniels, Noel Quintana, Dennis Gardner, Jeff Berman, and James Johnson III to join Camino’s way of expressing music.
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Closed Holiday!
Dec
24

Closed Holiday!

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for the holiday! Wishing everyone comfort and joy and we look forward to seeing you back in the building on Friday, December 26th 2025 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Closed Holiday!
Dec
25

Closed Holiday!

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for the holiday! Wishing everyone comfort and joy and we look forward to seeing you back in the building on Friday, December 26th 2025 for regularly scheduled programming!

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OPEK : Live at Kingfly!
Dec
26

OPEK : Live at Kingfly!

Led by Ben Opie, OPEK is a reduced sized big band that features some of Pittsburgh's most vibrant and exciting creative musicians.

OPEK started as an opportunity to perform the music of visionary bandleader Sun Ra.

Its repertoire has expanded to include Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, Charles Mingus, monster movie soundtracks, original works, and all points in between.

OPEK performances are lively, engaging, and most of all, fun! Most of their long-standing lineup will be there with a few additional guests. You won’t want to miss out on this one!

Performers Include:

Ben Opie: alto saxophone, clarinet, Theremin

Erik Lawrence: tenor saxophone

Rick Matt: baritone saxophone

Joe Badaczewski: trumpet

Ian Gordon: trumpet

Reggie Watkins: trombone

John Purse: guitar

Paul Thompson: bass

David Throckmorton: drums

George C. Jones: congas, percussion

We’ll start checking guests in at 7pm, if you’d like to join us early, grab a cocktail and find your seat before the show starts at 8pm.

TICKETS: https://Opek2025.eventbrite.com

This event will take place in Kingfly's spacious, 5,000 square foot Loft. Tickets are $20 and seating is First Come. Any additional seating requests must be sent to events@kingflyspirits.com in advance of the show and we will do our best to accommodate.

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The Big Reveal: Velvet Hearts Unwrapped
Dec
27

The Big Reveal: Velvet Hearts Unwrapped

The Big Reveal: Velvet Hearts Unwrapped!

Unwrap the year with sparkle, sass, and a wink of surprise…

Join the Velvet Hearts! for a burlesque blowout that teases and celebrates every sultry second of the season. This isn’t just a show—it’s a gift-wrapped party where glamour meets cheek, and every shimmy is a celebration.

Expect bold performances with a White Elephant party woven right into the glittering lineup. Bring a wrapped gift, your most festive self, and prepare to swap, giggle, and gasp as the year takes its final bow.

Tickets: https://burlesqueunwrapped.eventbrite.com

Unwrap the year, one tease at a time, with the Velvet Hearts!

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Sunday FUNday ft Jimbo Jackson & Jason Caliguri
Dec
28

Sunday FUNday ft Jimbo Jackson & Jason Caliguri

Thrilled to announce one of our favorite duos returning to Kingfly for a Sunday FUNday afternoon~

Jimbo Jackson & Jason Caliguri are a dream team that will have you singing and dancing along as they entertain with familiar hits and their own comedic inserts. It's the perfect day to get the crew together, catch up on life and listen to great music.

ABOUT THE BAND:

This singer/songwriter was the longtime frontman and founder of Pittsburgh’s award-winning band “Jimbo and the Soupbones”. Jimbo has a larger-than-life, soulful voice and his charm is infectious. Jimbo will be joined by his musician brother and friend Jason Caliguri. Jason is an accomplished musician that has the demeanor to match and serves as the perfect complement to Jimbo’s, sometimes off-script nature.

Jimbo crosses musical genres without apology, resulting in a fresh, yet familiar blend of funk, rock, soul and blues that excludes no listener. He offers both original music and soulful, stripped-down covers of the songs that you forgot you loved as well as current classics. Passion, charisma, and an unwavering love for people and music are all woven into every note of Jimbo’ s performance.

The authentic comedy serves as a bonus to an already magnificent show!

*$5 cover to directly support live local music and musicians

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Dance-O-Rama! A Kingly NYE
Dec
31
to Jan 1

Dance-O-Rama! A Kingly NYE

Our annual New Years Eve Bash is back to ring in 2026 with DJ McFly playing the faves all night

We're showing 2025 out with a gigantic dance party at Kingfly’s annual New Year's Eve Bash ~ Wednesday, December 31st from 8pm to 2:00am! (new later hours!)

Party into the new year at DANCE - O - RAMA and have an unforgettable time ringing in 2026. Enjoy delicious catered snacks from Bistro To Go throughout the night and a complementary champagne toast at midnight. Our bartenders will be ready to serve your favorite Kingfly cocktails, wine, or beer with drink specials for the night.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

8:00 pm: Doors Open / Check In / Nab a Noisemaker!

8:15 - 11:45pm: Grab some Snacks / a Drink / Take Some Pix at the Photo Station

~We're gonna dance like it's 1991 and we're in the Club and the DJ just played a banger~

11:59pm: Group Countdown to 2026

12:00am: Champagne Toast

12:01-1:30am: We Made It! We're Together - Let's Celebrate!

1:30am: Last Call

Tickets are $35 (no price increase for 3rd yr in a row!) includes entry, appetizers, photo station, hats, noisemakers, & a champagne toast! Bars will be open for pay-as-you-go drinks from 8pm on, so make your plans and get your tickets. Our NYE party sells out every year and we want to see you!!

https://danceorama.eventbrite.com

*Please note: Must be 21+ to attend. IDs will be checked upon entry.

Food x Bistro To Go

Music x DJ McFly [our favorite in-house DJ! He's hosted our Halloween bashes, Swingin' Happy Hours, 80s MixTape, Disco Night, + random Fridays.]

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Closed to Rest & Reset!
Jan
1
to Jan 7

Closed to Rest & Reset!

We made it!

We’ve said so long to 2025 and taking a moment to rest & reset the space for 2026.

We’ll be doing some deep cleaning and handy maintenance to enter the new calendar year prepped and ready for you. Happy New Year and we’ll see you soon for new jazz, new events, and new recipes!

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Live! at Kingfly with Rich Zabinski & Friends
Jan
8

Live! at Kingfly with Rich Zabinski & Friends

We’re BACK for the first jazz night of 2026!

Join us at the distillery for Live! at Kingfly - our weekly jazz presentation of Pittsburgh’s premier musicians. This week we welcome back one of our favorites : Rich Zabinski & Friends! Rich and his band play the 1st set with an open jam session for jazz musicians and singers during the 2nd set! Always a unique night of surprises - You never know who will show up to sit in!

THE BAND:

Rich Zabinski / drums

Howie Alexander / piano

Benjamin May / bass

Jeff Bush / Sax
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At Kingfly Distillery, we are excited to support local arts and jazz initiatives and consider our venue to be one of the city’s best destinations for ongoing Jazz programming. Live! at Kingfly will take place each Thursday from 7-10pm, unless noted otherwise on our website or social media.

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Banned Books Book Club
Jan
10

Banned Books Book Club

Kingfly Spirits is proud to host the kick-off meeting for 2026 of the BANNED BOOKS Book Club!

Join us on SATURDAY, January 10, from 1:30-3:30pm as the group dives into Maus by Art Spiegelman.

Cocktails, Beer, Wine and Non-Alcoholic choices will be available at the bar along with light snack options if you’re feeling peckish. If you’ve read the book and would be interested in the discussion, feel free to bring your copy and attend! Meet like-minded people and expand your network for future events.

This event is FREE to attend!

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Brush Lettering: New Year/New Skill Calligraphy
Jan
15

Brush Lettering: New Year/New Skill Calligraphy

It’s a New Year / New You / New Skill!

Join us at Kingfly for a workshop of pretty brush lettering! If you’ve always wanted to fancy up your weekly planner, admired beautiful stationery, handwritten signage used at weddings or in home decor, or just love all hand-lettered crafts, this workshop will leave you feeling confident implementing this art form into your events or everyday life!

Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s brush lettering kit (watercolor paper, tracing paper, our Brush Lettering Guides Bundle, a Tombow Brush Marker, a Pentel Sign Brush Pen, a round paintbrush, an ink pot pre-filled with gouache, and a pipette), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the class!

Tix are $65: https://sipandscript.com/event/brush-lettering-new-year-new-skill-themed-class-for-beginners-at-kingfly-spirits/

Feel free to come early, grab your seat, and purchase any food or drinks (food and drinks available to purchase throughout class too!). Class will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.! 

A note on bringing guests 16 and under: We love to share this passion with kids. You are welcome to get a ticket for your child as long as you are comfortable with people around them having a drink or two. We do ask that anyone under the age of 16 is to be accompanied by a ticketed adult at all times.

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Feather & Felt Hat Bar Workshop at Kingfly
Jan
17

Feather & Felt Hat Bar Workshop at Kingfly

Feather and Felt Custom Hat Bar is popping up at Kingfly Spirits for a fun Saturday night workshop! Join us January 17th at 6:00pm for our first Traditional Hat Bar Workshop of 2026!

Create a unique custom hat styled perfectly to your own personality and design ideas with the help and guidance of Feather and Felt stylist team. No need to go to Nashville for this experience, we have you covered!

Complimentery Beer or beverage included

Hat Bar Includes:

•a variety of hat designs and colors to choose from including pencil brim, wide brim, rancher, cowboy, felt, suede, fedora and more

•base add ons: leather, scarves, ribbon, special fabrics, feathers, dried flowers

Optional add ons paid for day of: pins, brooches, stones, charms and more

Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feather-and-felt-hat-bar-workshop-at-kingfly-spirits-tickets-1977406657543?aff=ebdssbdestsearch so grab yours before they’re gone! Can’t wait to create with you!

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Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!
Jan
18

Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!

Join us on Sunday, January 18th from 6-9pm, for an evening with Hugo Cruz and Caminos!

This 6pc band brings their monthly night of live Cuban style music in the lounge fusing rhythms and melodies of Afro-Cuban, Cuban, and American music in an original contemporary expression that honors traditional Cuban form.

Always one of most well-attended evenings ~ enjoy a cocktail and be transported!

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Hugo Cruz and Caminos! released an album in February 2022 called Punto de Partida, featuring many notable musicians from Cuba and the U.S., recording eight of Hugo’s original compositions. In May 2022 Caminos was the Jazz Band headliner for the Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival in Indiana PA. Caminos also have been performing a concert series called, “The Voice of Drums”, which brings many great drummers from the Pittsburgh area such as: Roger Humphries, Poogie Bell, Tubby Daniels, Noel Quintana, Dennis Gardner, Jeff Berman, and James Johnson III to join Camino’s way of expressing music.
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Closed - Private Event
Jan
22

Closed - Private Event

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for a private event! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Saturday, January 24th 2026 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Closed - Private Event
Jan
23

Closed - Private Event

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for a private event! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Saturday, January 24th 2026 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Jan
28

Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!

SALSA WEDNESDAY RETURNS to Kingfly to celebrate their 3rd anniversary on January 28th at 6:30pm! Join us as we welcome the Shireys as they host a festive evening of Salsa dancing.

Learn something new in 2025 / Meet new people / Dance with new partners! This event will take place in our spacious 5,000 SF loft and is always one of our most well-attended events. It’s fun and welcoming to all skill levels.

6:30-7: Salsa Lesson
7-11: Social Dance - Including Salsa, Bachata and More!

There is a $10 cover for this event.

About the Hosts:
Jeff and Colleen Shirey discovered salsa nearly 30 years ago while listening to a Latin band at a Pittsburgh nightclub. They have been hooked on the music and dance ever since.
What started out as a hobby, developed into a passion and unexpected second vocation. As founders of Salsa Pittsburgh, Jeff & Colleen teach group and private lessons, offer DJ services, and manage salsapittsburgh.com, a website dedicated to salsa dancing in Pittsburgh. They can be found most Sunday afternoons teaching group salsa classes at the Wightman School Community Building in Squirrel Hill, where they teach six-week class cycles six times per year for beginner and intermediate level dancers.

Jeff & Colleen were the hosts of Salsa Fridays at Greer Cabaret Theater, a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust event that lasted 11+ years. The Shireys have also organized over 30 large-scale salsa dance/workshop weekends that have showcased the talents of many international salsa professionals and world champions.

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St.Patrick's Day Modern Calligraphy
Mar
12

St.Patrick's Day Modern Calligraphy

Join us at Kingfly for pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, you’ll be introduced to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink in this workshop. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect crafty night out!

Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop!

Tix available here: https://sipandscript.com/event/st-patricks-day-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-kingfly-spirits/

Feel free to come early, grab your seat, and purchase any food (food and drinks available to purchase throughout class too!). Class will start promptly at 6:30 PM! 

Class Expectations: Yes, lefties are welcome too! This class is encouraged for someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. We teach the basics and our expectation for you is to have ink flowing through your nib with enough confidence to be able to practice way beyond class. We love using tracing paper with our guides to help you build muscle memory and develop your own style!  If you have tried calligraphy out before, this class will be a great refresher and hopefully a chance to try some new supplies from our beginner kit that will re-introduce you to this lovely form of art!

A note on bringing guests 16 and under: We love to share this passion with kids. You are welcome to get a ticket for your child as long as you are comfortable with people around them having a drink or two. We do ask that anyone under the age of 16 is to be accompanied by a ticketed adult at all times.

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Closed Private Event
Dec
12

Closed Private Event

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for a private celebration! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Saturday, December 13th 2025 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Closed Private Event
Dec
11

Closed Private Event

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for a private celebration! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Saturday, December 13th 2025 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Jazz Magic : A Family Affair!
Dec
7

Jazz Magic : A Family Affair!

Step into a jazz dream where generations groove together!

This fundraiser supports 20-year-old Esai Aliquo-Varela’s first jazz EP, a heartfelt collaboration with her legendary grandfather, Pittsburgh saxophone icon Don Aliquo Sr.

Sharing the stage is their dazzling friend and Esai’s vocal mentor, the one-and-only Phat Man Dee. Expect a night of soulful swing, glittering vocals, and surprise performances by Esai's friends, some of Pittsburgh’s finest entertainers. It’s not just a show—it’s a jazzy family gathering with a twist of sparkle and sass.

Tickets: https://esaifundraiser.eventbrite.com

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I Made It! {mini} Market at Kingfly!
Dec
7

I Made It! {mini} Market at Kingfly!

One-Of-A-Kind gifts are so hot right now!

Kingfly has teamed up with the creative geniuses of I Made It! Market for a holiday mini showcase featuring local artists, crafters, and creators ~ just in time to complete your list.

Enjoy a warm holiday beverage from the bar while you peruse the wares upstairs in the Loft (a lift is available for anyone in need of assistance).

PARTICIPATING VENDORS:

Glass Jewelry by Ashley
YinzMart.com (neighborhood patches / hats / wearables)
Topawz (handmade accoutrements for your pet!)
Begonia House Bakery (delicious homemade yums)
Stationare (beautiful & witty napkins / table settings / and more)
Stone's Throw Farm (alpaca winter wear / gifts / plushies)
The Serendipitous Find (jewelry and small pieces made from Nature)
Kraken Apothecary (candles / essential oils / soaps)
Fussy Cuts Papery (the sweetest paper crafts!)
L.I.L (fine art paintings)

charmed by nature (found objects repurposed into truly one-of-a-kind wearables and gifts)


FREE to attend
FREE street parking

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Closed Private Event
Dec
6

Closed Private Event

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for a private celebration! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Sunday, December 7th 2025 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Live! at Kingfly with The David Throckmorton Trio
Dec
4

Live! at Kingfly with The David Throckmorton Trio

Join us at the distillery for Live! at Kingfly as we welcome one of our favorites back into the Lounge:

The ALEX WEIBEL Trio!

Our Lounge is the perfect setting to sip back and relax with an ice cold cocktail and still have a conversation with friends while enjoying amazing live jazz with:

Alex Weibel / guitar

Paul Thompson / bass

David Throckmorton / drums

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At Kingfly Distillery, we are excited to support local arts and jazz initiatives and consider our venue to be one of the city’s best destinations for ongoing Jazz programming. Live! at Kingfly will take place each Thursday from 7-10pm, unless noted otherwise on our website or social media.

Cover charge is now REDUCED to just $5!

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Pittsburgh Big Band Legends presents: Swingin' at Kingfly!
Dec
3

Pittsburgh Big Band Legends presents: Swingin' at Kingfly!

Join us for Swingin' at Kingfly presented by the Pittsburgh Big Band!

We'll be upstairs in the Loft for this 18pc band comprising of some of the very best jazz musicians in the city featuring vocalist Josie Crooks! Join us for Swingin' at Kingfly presented by the Pittsburgh Big Band!

You'll hear some familiar tunes and Yuletide favorites along with original compositions in the Big Band format that will put you in the Holiday spirit.

Kick off December with some happy music!

Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at Door

https://bigbandlegends.eventbrite.com

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Champions of Change: PAAR + Casa San Jose
Dec
2

Champions of Change: PAAR + Casa San Jose

On Giving Tuesday, December 2nd, PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape) and Casa San Jose are joining forces for an unforgettable evening of impact and community at Kingfly Spirits as Champions of Change.

One night. Two missions. Shared impact.

Enjoy a unique dining experience crafted by some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated chefs ~ all donating their time and talent to benefit survivors and immigrant families in our community.

All proceeds benefit PAAR + Casa San Jose : two organizations committed to healing, justice, and empowerment for those we serve.

Featuring:

Lilith / Solera Wine Co / DiAnoia’s Eatery / Palm Palm / Bar Marco / The Vandal / Millie’s / Black Radish / EYV

Tickets: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fe.givesmart.com%2Fevents%2FLAQ%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExODVta3lZT0xiMVNqcjlVR3NydGMGYXBwX2lkDzUxNDc3MTU2OTIyODA2MQABHnWecmxBHT4kdmWp6BtlmGcvEqwCiTSAjZuRgz190FmG8GWqEo3KVH0eHbRK_aem_ohh5kqaXdpZohBYLWjdJsw%26brid%3DxRBxc9Yim187eTkZTpGAkg&h=AT3zq-LjY3lt0dVYk5h1rSmGockMPgKRsIOaNNkmrK8fB14ebqQd9EWvKmtJFVxfDcGbql-ztlE10U1wPwrHCLG8FDqAIMst5t6p7oBo4krpO7bJzDQU5YrKP37KygQmLH8QgQaUlZ3G1iId

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Graduation Night! ~ A Burlesque Badass School Showcase
Nov
30

Graduation Night! ~ A Burlesque Badass School Showcase

Viva Valezz's Burlesque Badass School is hosting their bi-annual Graduation Night full of eager beavers that can't wait to show off what they've learned. Join Viva Valezz ~ head mistress of Pittsburgh's Burlesque Badass School ~ in welcoming her latest group of ecdysiasts into the world of burlesque! Get ready for a super fun night of bawdy jokes, dancing, costumes and more~

We’ll start checking guests at 6:00pm, grab a cocktail and find your seat before the show starts at 6:30. Tickets are just $15 in advance ($20 door) and will be sold individually.

LINK HERE: https://burlesquegradnight.eventbrite.com

*Please stop at the bank before arriving if you plan on tipping our stars. We have a limited supply of one dollar bills on hand.

Must be 21+ to Purchase.

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Daniels, Berk, & Halter Acoustic
Nov
30

Daniels, Berk, & Halter Acoustic

It’s another Steeler Sunday FUNday and we have the trio of Daniels, Berk, & Halter Acoustic bringing the good time vibes for your pre-game! We’re starting early today with music from 3:00pm - 5:30pm.

Tina Daniels / voice

Brian Berkheiser / upright bass

Drew Halter / guitar

Daniels, Berk, and Halter is a dynamic 3-piece trio blending soulful vocals, rich harmonies that fuse classic rock roots with modern flair. Bluesy undertones, melodic basslines, and expressive guitar riffs.

Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Tina Daniels, well known for her show-stopping rock band The Tina Daniels Band. Drew Halter on guitar, Brian Berkheiser on upright bass, a dynamic duo themselves in the local Pgh scene. Together, we captivate audiences with our raw energy, engaging with our audience.

*$5 cover for live music

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Tom Lehrer is Alive and Well and Has Given Away All Rights to His Music
Nov
29

Tom Lehrer is Alive and Well and Has Given Away All Rights to His Music

After selling out every performance at the 2024 Capital Fringe Festival and being named Best of the Fringe by DCTheatreArts.org, the darkly satirical musical revue Tom Lehrer Is Alive and Well and Has Given Away All Rights to His Music is taking its anarchic energy on the road for the Summer 2025 Economic Blackout Tour.

The acclaimed show—created and performed by Andrew Lloyd Baughman—uses a delightfully twisted framing device: Baughman appears as Professor Charles Chucklenut (shook-el-nau), a deranged academic defending a dissertation on Lehrer's ongoing relevance in our current age of absurdity. Featuring nearly 20 of Lehrer's iconic songs—like Poisoning Pigeons in the Park, National Brotherhood Week, I Wanna Go Back to Dixie, and The Masochism Tango—the show revives the satirical genius of Tom Lehrer with modern urgency and no apologies.

After its NYC debut at Don’t Tell Mama in November 2024, Cabaret Scenes called the production “highly successful,” praising Baughman as “a skilled interpreter” whose performance makes “even the darkest satire land with charm and precision.”

Join us in the Lounge starting at 8:30pm for this funny satirical cabaret show!

TIX HERE: https://TomLehrerCabaret.eventbrite.com

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Closed Private Event
Nov
28

Closed Private Event

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for a private celebration! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Saturday November 29th, 2025 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Closed for Holiday
Nov
27

Closed for Holiday

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for Thanksgiving. We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Saturday November 29th 2025 for regularly scheduled programming!

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Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Nov
26

Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!

SALSA WEDNESDAY RETURNS on November 26th at 6:30pm! Join us as we welcome the Shireys as they host a festive evening of Salsa dancing.

Learn something new in 2025 / Meet new people / Dance with new partners! This event will take place in our spacious 5,000 SF loft and is always one of our most well-attended events. It’s fun and welcoming to all skill levels.

6:30-7: Salsa Lesson
7-11: Social Dance - Including Salsa, Bachata and More!

There is a $10 cover for this event.

About the Hosts:
Jeff and Colleen Shirey discovered salsa nearly 30 years ago while listening to a Latin band at a Pittsburgh nightclub. They have been hooked on the music and dance ever since.
What started out as a hobby, developed into a passion and unexpected second vocation. As founders of Salsa Pittsburgh, Jeff & Colleen teach group and private lessons, offer DJ services, and manage salsapittsburgh.com, a website dedicated to salsa dancing in Pittsburgh. They can be found most Sunday afternoons teaching group salsa classes at the Wightman School Community Building in Squirrel Hill, where they teach six-week class cycles six times per year for beginner and intermediate level dancers.

Jeff & Colleen were the hosts of Salsa Fridays at Greer Cabaret Theater, a Pittsburgh Cultural Trust event that lasted 11+ years. The Shireys have also organized over 30 large-scale salsa dance/workshop weekends that have showcased the talents of many international salsa professionals and world champions.

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Swing by Kingfly w/Penna Players!
Nov
23

Swing by Kingfly w/Penna Players!

We are SO excited to welcome the Penna Players back to Kingfly for some Sundays during Holiday Season!

This traditional collective harkens back to steamboat jazz days filled with nostalgia and romance. Sounds of Django Reinhardt and a bit of ragtime and a few original pieces mixed in will transport you to another era.

Join us in the Lounge on Sunday Nov 23 and Dec 14 for music and dancing from 4-7pm for what will be the loveliest way to pass an afternoon!

The Penna Players are:

  • Pat Hodge - Guitar and Vocals

  • Dave Shepherd - Upright Bass

  • Lenni Green - Clarinet

  • Jason Borisoff - Guitar 

If you need a sneak preview, you can find them on Instagram @pennaplayers

A $5 cover goes directly to support live music!

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90s Saturday Night w/High Fidelity!
Nov
22

90s Saturday Night w/High Fidelity!

Calling all GEN X….!!

Kingfly is excited to host High Fidelity ~ a dynamic 90s era tribute band that transports audiences back to the iconic sounds of the 1990s. With electrifying performances and a genuine passion for the music of the decade, they capture the essence of bands like Gin Blossoms, Oasis, Radiohead, and more.

From grunge to pop, High Fidelity delivers an authentic and nostalgic experience that leaves audiences reminiscing about the golden era of music. Get ready to groove, reminisce, and relive the 90s with the incredible energy of High Fidelity.

*$10 cover directly supports Live music!

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Wicked For Good! Drag Brunch
Nov
22

Wicked For Good! Drag Brunch

It’s Drag Brunch in the Loft at Kingfly Spirits on Saturday, November 22, 2025!

The premier performers of S&S Productions are officially Wicked For Good ! The final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices so in honor of it’s premier in the US this weekend ~ choose your witches b*tches!

Join us for food, drag, and brunchy beverages as we sashay our way through an iconic playlist.

TIX by the TABLE HERE: https://wickeddrag.eventbrite.com

We’ll start checking guests at 11:30am, grab a cocktail and find your seat before the show starts at 12:30. This event will take place in Kingfly's spacious, 5,000 square foot Loft. Tickets start at $20+ and will be sold by the table. Any additional seating requests must be sent to events@Kingflyspirits.com in advance of the show and we will do our best to accommodate.

*Please stop at the bank before arriving if you plan on tipping our stars. We have a limited supply of one dollar bills on hand.

Food Truck: TBD

Hosted by S&S Productions:

Luna Skye

Ticket Purchase will include your table reservations & the show, plus a food truck will be available for purchase separately. Must be 21+ to Purchase.

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Dating In PGH : Game Night!
Nov
21

Dating In PGH : Game Night!

Pittsburgh Singles

We are SO excited to announce we are hosting a game night singles event at Kingfly Spirits in the Strip District!

November 21st, 2025 from 7-9PM

Check in starts at 6:30PM

2613 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Singles Game Night at Kingfly Spirits

Dating in Pittsburgh events are all about face-to-face connection, no pressure—just fun. Join us at Kingfly Spirits for a playful night of games, cocktails, and meeting hundreds of local singles all under one roof. Whether you’re competitive, casual, or just here for good vibes, this event is the perfect way to spark conversations (and maybe chemistry).

The evening will include interactive icebreakers, plenty of games to help you mingle naturally, and chances to win awesome giveaways—all in a lively, private space designed to help you connect with ease.

(Ages 21-45)

TICKET INCLUDES:

Ticket includes entry into the event

Private event space for Pittsburgh singles

Fun icebreaker games to help you connect

Interactive games to play throughout the night

Opportunities to win GIVEAWAYS

Drinks and food available for purchase

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-game-night-at-kingfly-tickets-1941425699529

Tickets are limited so secure yours today!

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Sip & Script: Wicked Style!
Nov
19

Sip & Script: Wicked Style!

Join Sip & Script® for an Evening of Learning Calligraphy!

Join us at Kingfly Spirits in Pittsburgh, PA for pretty letting, Wicked style! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY Bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. We will cover all the basics and prepare you to add those unique lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor, and more! The perfect Wicked crafty night out for all witches!

Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s calligraphy kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop! All are welcome, whether you are team Elphaba or Glinda!

Get your tickets: https://sipandscript.com/event/wicked-modern-calligraphy-for-beginners-at-kingfly-spirits/

Feel free to come early, grab your seat, and purchase any food (food and drinks available to purchase throughout class too!). Class will start promptly at 6:30 PM! 

Class Expectations: Yes, lefties are welcome too! This class is encouraged for someone who has never taken a calligraphy class before. We teach the basics and our expectation for you is to have ink flowing through your nib with enough confidence to be able to practice way beyond class. We love using tracing paper with our guides to help you build muscle memory and develop your own style!  If you have tried calligraphy out before, this class will be a great refresher and hopefully a chance to try some new supplies from our beginner kit that will re-introduce you to this lovely form of art!

A note on bringing guests 16 and under: We love to share this passion with kids. You are welcome to get a ticket for your child as long as you are comfortable with people around them having a drink or two. We do ask that anyone under the age of 16 is to be accompanied by a ticketed adult at all times.

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Flight Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Nov
19

Flight Night at Kingfly Spirits!

Kingfly Spirits presents Flight Night - a monthly tasting session for the epicurious!

Flights of 4 mini cocktails will be paired with small bites that enhance or work in tandem to create a delicious combination of flavors. Perfect for a fun date night or friends night out to try something NEW!

Seasonal ingredients will be highlighted featuring famous Strip District food vendors and you will also receive cocktail recipes to take home with you. Come explore complex notes within each Kingfly spirit and how they can shine brighter within a cocktail.

November is our Thanksgiving Edition and we are not messing around. If you’re a “Sides” person - this is the event for you. Explore savory seasonal flavors, fresh citrus and aromatic herbs alongside a mix of traditional and modern small bites.

Join us for an hour of delectable palate pleasers with a spotlight on Kingfly Spirits paired with foods from arahnd tahn. Keep the recipes and take home a bottle or two from Kingfly to recreate the experience with your own favorite foods!

Tickets available for purchase:  https://NovFlightNight2025.eventbrite.com

*Must be 21+ to purchase tickets

*Plates are always vegetarian

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Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!
Nov
16

Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!

Join us for our monthly installment every 3rd Sunday of Cuban Night at Kingfly!

Hugo Cruz and Caminos! brings their monthly night of live Cuban style music in the lounge fusing rhythms and melodies of Afro-Cuban, Cuban, and American music in an original contemporary expression that honors traditional Cuban form.

Always one of most well-attended evenings ~ enjoy a cocktail and be transported!

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Hugo Cruz and Caminos! released an album in February 2022 called Punto de Partida, featuring many notable musicians from Cuba and the U.S., recording eight of Hugo’s original compositions. In May 2022 Caminos was the Jazz Band headliner for the Westsylvania Jazz and Blues Festival in Indiana PA. Caminos also have been performing a concert series called, “The Voice of Drums”, which brings many great drummers from the Pittsburgh area such as: Roger Humphries, Poogie Bell, Tubby Daniels, Noel Quintana, Dennis Gardner, Jeff Berman, and James Johnson III to join Camino’s way of expressing music.
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There will be a $5 cover to support Live Music Programming.

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Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries
Nov
13

Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries

Join us at the distillery for our weekly jazz night, Live! at Kingfly as we welcome Pittsburgh legend Roger Humphries and RH Factor Band.

This session is consistently some of the best jazz played by some of the best musicians you will hear in the city and not to be missed!

Joining Roger will be:

Yoko Suzuki / saxophone

Lou Stellute / saxophone

Howie Alexander / piano

Dwayne Dolphin / bass
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At Kingfly Distillery, we are excited to support local arts and jazz initiatives and consider our venue to be one of the city’s best destinations for ongoing Jazz programming. Live! at Kingfly will take place each Thursday from 7-10pm, unless noted otherwise on our website or social media.

There is a $5 cover for this event.

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Acoustic Daze at Kingfly!
Nov
9

Acoustic Daze at Kingfly!

It’s Sunday FUNday and we’ve got just what the weekend ordered : Kingfly Spirits is proud to welcome ACOUSTIC DAZE to the Lounge!

A "feel good" rock, folk, pop, soul, blues, and funk cover band. Over 300 songs ranging from bands like Fleetwood Mac, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, CCR, Carole King, and many more. A regular performer at Riley’s Pour House in Carnegie, we are bringing them to the Strip for an amazing afternoon of familiar favorites!

THE BAND:

Jon Daniels: Lead Vocals - Band founder

Laura Daniels: Backing/Lead vocals & Keyboard

Howie Daniels: Guitar - Band founder

Mark Pattak: Guitar

Matt Kennedy: Bass

Gordy Brash: Drums

*A $5 cover goes to directly support live music!

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Family Constellations Workshop
Nov
8

Family Constellations Workshop

Join Chayanika Bhiwaniwala ~ an internationally trained facilitator and founder of Self & Beyond ~ for her first US workshop.

What are Family Constellations?
Imagine life as a big jigsaw puzzle. Each family is a puzzle, and every person is like a piece. Sometimes, a piece may feel like it doesn’t fit—this could show up as struggles with relationships, emotions, health, or even success.

Systemic and Family Constellations is a gentle yet profound way of putting the puzzle back together so each piece finds its rightful place. It helps us see hidden dynamics—unspoken loyalties, unresolved grief, or inherited burdens we may be carrying from our parents, grandparents, or even further back.

This method was developed by Bert Hellinger (1925–2019), a German psychotherapist and philosopher who observed that families, like rivers, have a natural flow. When that flow is disturbed, difficulties arise. By restoring order, belonging, and balance, peace and healing can return—not only for the individual, but often for the whole family system.

The workshop will be in English, designed to be experiential and deeply transformative. Even within a few hours, participants often walk away with clarity, emotional release, and a renewed sense of belonging.

TICKETS: https://familywellness.eventbrite.com

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Workshop Flow (3–4 hours)
Introduction (15–20 mins)
A short talk on what Systemic & Family Constellations are, with real-life examples and an introduction to the core principles of Belonging, Order, and Balance.

Experiential Warm-up (15 mins)
Gentle guided exercises to help participants connect with their inner selves and foster a sense of group safety and openness.

Constellation Demonstrations (2–2.5 hours)
One or two participants bring forward a personal issue. With the group’s support, a “living map” of their family or system is created. Hidden patterns emerge, and healing sentences are introduced to restore flow and balance.

Group Reflection & Sharing (30–40 mins)
Participants share insights and reflections, followed by simple takeaway practices for continued integration.

Learn More
Hellinger Institute

International Systemic Constellations Association (ISCA)

Family Constellations – Wikipedia

About the Facilitator

Chayanika Bhiwaniwala is an internationally trained facilitator and founder of Self & Beyond, based in Kolkata, India. She is the President of the WICCI West Bengal Mental Health Council and Chairperson of the International Systemic Constellations Association (ISCA) India Chapter. Chayanika has spent over a decade guiding clients and groups through trauma healing, ancestral patterns, and systemic therapy, blending psychotherapy, mindfulness, and energy-based approaches.

Connect:
Chayanika Bhiwaniwala Founder & Director – Self & Beyond President – WICCI WB Mental Health Council Chairperson – ISCA India
Instagram: @self_n_beyond

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Live! at Kingfly with Phat Man Dee
Nov
6

Live! at Kingfly with Phat Man Dee

Join us for our weekly jazz session, Live! at Kingfly ~ featuring the sultry sound of Phat Man Dee and her Quartet!

Voted one of Pittsburgh’s Best Vocal Jazz Acts (again!) ~ Phat Man Dee has been performing in and around Pittsburgh for 30 years. An established voice coach, performance artist, and community activist ~ Phat Man Dee shines behind the microphone. Don’t miss this show in our Lounge from 7-10pm on November 6th!

Featured Players:

Carlos Peña - guitar

Jordan McBride -bass 

Sunny Tabler - drums 

*$5 cover goes directly to support live music

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Bachelor Boys Band
Nov
5

Bachelor Boys Band

Join us at Kingfly distillery as we welcome Bachelor Boys Band ~ a showcase of musicians for your next event!

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Whether you want to stop by the distillery for a drink and the show or preview a variety of musical styles and band sizes to help you find the perfect fit for your event, the boys will be sure to deliver. Make it a date night or invite friends for a fun evening out!

ABOUT THE BACHELOR BOYS:
As students of music, studio regulars, and touring sound engineers for high profile bands, we started performing together in 2012. These gigs quickly turned into requests to perform at private events and festivals. We loved seeing the joy and full dance floors that we could bring to these events. We perfected our event planning, expanded our repertoire, added members to the band–and the rest is history! The Bachelor Boys Band has been setting the industry standard for event music ever since.

This event is free to attend.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer Charity Screening!
Nov
2

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Charity Screening!

Calling All Scoobies, Watchers, Scream Queens, Slayers, and Potentials!

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, Jump Cut Theater and the PA Browncoats’ Rivers and Bridges Brigade (the crew behind Can’t Stop the Serenity Pittsburgh) present a very special charity screening of the 1992 cult classic Buffy the Vampire Slayer — benefitting Stomp Out Bullying and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2025
Time: Event begins at 5pm / Screening at 6pm

Where: Kingfly Spirits, 2613 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Before the screening, test your Sunnydale smarts with Buffy trivia, enter Buffy-themed drawings, and soak in the spooky vibes. Costumes are encouraged — whether you go full Slayer, Scream Queen, Halloween ghoul, or Día de los Muertos chic — but not required.

Admission: Minimum $10 donation (additional donations welcome).

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Bonus Entries: Bring a non-perishable food item and get 10 entries in the evening’s drawings, plus 5 more for every extra item.

All proceeds will go to Stomp Out Bullying, in memory of Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV cast member Michelle Trachtenberg, whom we lost earlier this year. All food items will support the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.

Join us as we revisit the movie that sparked a pop culture phenomenon and inspired a generation. This is one charity screening no body will want to miss!

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Banned Book Club
Nov
2

Banned Book Club

Kingfly Spirits is proud to host the fourth quarterly meeting of the BANNED BOOKS Book Club!

Join us on Sunday, NOVEMBER 2 from 3-5pm as the group dives into Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.

Cocktails, Beer, Wine and Non-Alcoholic choices will be available at the bar along with light snack options if you’re feeling peckish. If you’ve read the book and would be interested in the discussion, feel free to bring your copy and attend! Meet like-minded people and expand your network for future events.

This event is FREE to attend!

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Night of the Dead Party
Nov
1

Night of the Dead Party

It’s a Halloweekend and time to celebrate NOCHE de Los Muertos ~ A Night of the Dead Party with Pittsburgh favorite, Spin Cycle!

Did you stay home on Friday and hand out candied yums? Don’t let your perfectly amazing costume idea go to waste this year. Join us Saturday, November 1st for live music and food by Tacos La Catadral from 5-9p

Your ticket will also include:

  • a costume contest including a cash prize of $250 for 1st Place and a Kingfly goodie basket for 2nd

  • a special Halloween themed cocktail menu

  • photo ops for your camera roll

SpinCycle will play a mix of Halloween tunes and your rock and roll, party favorites from 7:30-10:30pm. If you're looking for great way to celebrate Halloween, don't make a GRAVE mistake - join SpinCycle for a kooky, spooky and fiendishly fun party at Kingfly! $20 Advance / $25 Door

Tickets Here: https://spincyclenightofthedead.eventbrite.com

21+ / Free street parking or at The Hub directly behind Kingfly

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