Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 4pm - 7pm
Location
At a private residence in Briggs Chaney. Address will be provided after ticket purchase.
Details
Savor a Delicious Afternoon at the Speakeasy! 🥃🍽🍸
It's Going To Be The Bee's Knees! 🐝
A Secret Garden Speakeasy at a secret location (the home of Cherri Branson) in Briggs Chaney / Silver Spring 🌹🌳🌻
Sunday, September 13th 4PM-7PM
Proceeds Benefit SSTCi's 100+ FREE Arts & Cultural Programs & Events Keeping Our Community Connected & Creatively Engaged! 🎶🎨💃🏾🎷🎤🎹
TIX $75 by Sept 9; $85 Thereafter. Space Limited for This Exclusive Event--Reserve Your Space Now!
We invite you to indulge in a delicious afternoon back in time! Take a flavorful journey to the Roaring ’20s and sample cocktails that were once strictly forbidden during Prohibition. Enjoy classics such as the Bee’s Knees, Gin Rickey and more, accompanied by lively demonstrations and fascinating stories from cocktail historian Matt Keller. Mocktails and other non-alcoholic beverages will also be available.
Complete the experience with a tempting selection of gourmet hors d’oeuvres inspired by the speakeasies of the 1920s—reimagined with a delicious international and modern twist. The menu from RSVP Catering features a wide selection including a number of vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Come sip, savor and experience a taste of the Jazz Age in the Secret Garden!
Proceeds from this event benefit SSTCi's 100+ FREE arts and cultural programs and events keeping our community connected and creatively engaged. Some of these events include the Silver Spring Blues Festival and Blues Week, the Tribute to America's Veterans' Concert, artist talks, history lectures, dance events, concerts and more.
Our year-round programming contributes to the quality of life Silver Spring is famous for. If you are a local resident who enjoys our programs, please consider a donation of any amount to support our work. Thank you for being a part of our community!
These Prohibition era cocktails take center stage featuring mixing demos with the stories behind them presented by cocktail historian, writer & mixologist Matt Keller with District Cocktail.
Bee's Knees (gin, lemon, honey)
Mary Pickford (light rum, pineapple juice, grenadine)
Gin Rickey - The Official Cocktail of DC (Gin, lime, club soda)
Bizzy Izzy (Rye whiskey, sherry, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, club soda) - This was created by Tom Bullock who in 1917 became the first African-American to publish a cocktail book The Ideal Bartender. His recipes became standard staples in underground speakeasies and jazz clubs.
A selection of non-alcoholic beverages will also be served.
Our Speakeasy menu provided by RSVP Catering includes:
Korean BBQ Dumpling
Short Rib & Scallions with a Sweet & Spicy Sauce & Kimchi Mayo
Red Chimichurri Chicken Skewer
Chicken, Heirloom Tomato, & Fontina Rice
Crispy Chicken Bite
Chicken Bite & Rice Crispy Dredge Topped with Whole Grain Honey Mustard & Chives
Duck A L'orange Croquette
Duck Confit, Orange Juice, Rosemary, Panko, Valencia Orange Jam, & Candied Orange
Firecracker Shrimp Roll
Thai Chili Shrimp & a Sweet & Spicy Red Pepper Jam in a Spring Roll Wrapper
Mini Crab Cake
Served with a Smoked Onion Remoulade
Mini Burrata Cup
Tomato Rag & an Asiago Cup with a Basil Sauce
Black & White Truffle Macaron
Goat Cheese & Black Truffle Shaving with a White Truffle Oil
Shrimp Cocktail
Trio of Bruschetta:
Artichoke, Tomato, & Mozzarella
Broccoli, Pine Nut, & Green Olive
Grilled Portobello, Cipollini, & Basil
French Onion Tartlet
Caramelized Onion, Gruyère Cheese, & Thyme
Shiitake Mushroom & Leek Spring Roll
Served With A Vietnamese Dipping Sauce
Butternut Squash Pierogi
Butternut Squash, Asiago, & Sage with Sour Cream
And for dessert...
Signature French Macarons
Tahitian Vanilla / Lemon Drop / Pistachio Cream
Banana Cream Vessel
Banana Cream Pie, Graham Cracker Crumb
& Whipped Cream topped with a Mini Vanilla Wafer
Menu Subject to Change.
