There’s something inherently captivating about a well-told secret shared over a stiff drink. At Scandal and Spirits, we’ve crafted a great evening by blending curated tasting experiences with narrative storytelling that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Each month, we offer selection of curated cocktails that serves as the centerpiece for a journey through infamy and intrigue.
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Prohibition may have outlawed alcohol, but it didn’t stop Amsterdam residents from finding ways to have fun. Join local historian Audrey Egelston for an evening exploring the people, places, and scandals that made the 1920s one of the most colorful decades in the city’s history. From bootleggers and gambling rooms to police raids, vice, and headline-making mischief, discover what life was really like in the Rug City during the Roaring Twenties.
Think you’ve heard all the Prohibition stories? Think again. While a few familiar faces may return, this program features new research, new scandals, and a broader look at the characters and events that kept Amsterdam buzzing throughout the decade. Returning guests can expect plenty of fresh material and previously untold local stories.
Guests are encouraged (but not required!) to come dressed in their favorite 1920s-inspired attire. Whether you’re channeling a flapper, a bootlegger, a businessman, or a newsboy, we’d love to see a little Roaring Twenties flair in the crowd.
So grab a drink, dust off your suspenders or pearls, and step back to a time when the drinks were illegal, the headlines were wild, and Amsterdam knew how to have a good time.
July 31st and August 15th, 2026 –> TICKETS
In a small city like Amsterdam, nothing stays private for long…but in the 1890s, it went beyond gossip—scandals were a spectator sport!
Explore the strange, dramatic, and sometimes tragic stories that had the whole town talking (and literally leaving their homes to watch)…from questionable taverns to love triangles, suspicious deaths, and even a Victorian-era “sugar daddy” funding the chaos
Dress Code (Optional): Victorian Wealth & Questionable Decisions
Fri. June 26th – SOLD OUT
A secret that feels manageable.
A decision that seems fine at the time.
And then… it isn’t.
This is the night where things don’t just go wrong…they (spoiler alert) pick up speed faster than a sled down Glen Avenue.
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In an era of boarding houses, train schedules, strong opinions, and newspapers that printed everything, this program looks at what happened when people followed their hearts… and immediately regretted it. Expect impulsive choices, promises made too quickly, situations that escalated unnecessarily, and the timeless realization of “this seemed like a good idea at the time.”
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The story starts a little later after our guests have ordered their cocktails. More than just a tasting event, these evenings serve as a portal to the past, where the atmosphere is charged with the glamour and intrigue of bygone eras.
Our guests…
many of whom fully embrace the theme by donning historically appropriate attire—from Gatsby-esque finery to Victorian-inspired ensembles. Whether you arrive in full vintage regalia or simply a modern nod to the past, your presence adds to the immersive storytelling and spirited community that makes every event a night to remember.
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Events happen monthly and are ticketed to ensure everyone gets a seat