Closed Holiday!
Dec
25

Closed Holiday!

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for the Yuletide Holiday! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Thursday, Dec 26th for some great holiday jazz by the Ross Antonich Trio featuring Ross on drums, Vinny Vivaqua on bass and Tommy Lehman on Trumpet!

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Live! at Kingfly with The Ross Antonich Trio
Dec
26

Live! at Kingfly with The Ross Antonich Trio

Join us at the distillery for Live! at Kingfly as we welcome The Ross Antonich Trio featuring:

Ross Antonich / drums

Vinny Vivaqua / bass

Tommy Lehman / trumpet

It’s a beautiful post-holiday sound in our cozy Listening Lounge and perfect for entertaining visiting family and friends!
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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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OPEK : Live at Kingfly!
Dec
27

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://OPEK.eventbrite.com

This event will take place in Kingfly's spacious, 5,000 square foot Loft. Tickets are $20+ each, but 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.

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A Bejeweled New Years Eve
Dec
31
to Jan 1

A Bejeweled New Years Eve

All that glitters, sparkles, and shines will be at Kingfly’s annual New Year's Eve Bash ~ Tuesday, December 31st from 7pm to 2:00am! (new later hours!)

The dress code? BEJEWELED! Bust out your shiniest, most fabulous attire and have an unforgettable time ringing in 2025. Enjoy delicious catered snacks 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:

7 - 9pm : Justin Brown at the Steinway sets the tone in the Lounge

9:30 - 1:30am : Move the party upstairs for DJ & Performer Molly Belle Cummings! She and her partner Yimmy Vibes will be mixing the best dance favorites and you can expect an amazing live performance or two from Molly Belle!

Tickets are $35 and include entry, snacks, & a champagne toast! Bars will be open for pay-as-you-go drinks from 7pm on, so make your plans and get your tickets. Our NYE party sells out every year and we want to see you!!

Tickets available here: https://bejeweledNYE.eventbrite.com

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

MEET MOLLY BELLE CUMMINGS

Steven T. Thorn, a proud West Virginia native, currently calls Morgantown home. He is a vibrant entertainer, wearing multiple hats as both a karaoke jockey and a celebrated drag performer with over 15 years of experience. Steven's drag journey began at the iconic Morgantown venue "Vice Versa." He then found a Drag mother and he is proud to say she is none other than Marsha Monster Mellow of Shadyside,  Pittsburgh PA. Steven has graced stages across the country, showcasing his talents in states like Florida, Virginia, Ohio, Maine, West Virginia, Chicago and Pennsylvania. In Pittsburgh, he is a familiar face at popular venues such as P-Town, 5801, City Winery, Hard Rock Cafe, Ritual House and Kingfly Spirits, where his performances continue to captivate audiences. He credits most of his Pittsburgh "Gigs" to his friend and colleague Joe king, a talent agent, performer, artist and all around entertainment guru. Steven’s mission is to bring joy, energy, and connection to every interaction, leaving a lasting impression on all who meet him.

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Closed for Cleaning!
Jan
1
to Jan 7

Closed for Cleaning!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

We’re taking a short break and then tackling the deep clean to start the calendar year off right!

We look forward to serving you again as we reopen on Wednesday January 8th and then welcome Thoth Trio for the first Thursday Jazz Night of 2025 on January 9th.

See you soon!

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Live! at Kingfly ft Thoth Trio
Jan
9

Live! at Kingfly ft Thoth Trio

Our weekly Thursday night jazz session, Live! at Kingfly features Thoth Trio.

Don’t miss the return of these Pittsburgh jazz giants to our Listening Lounge:

David Throckmorton / drums

Ben Opie / saxophone

Paul Thompson / 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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A Mid-Winter's Carnival
Jan
11

A Mid-Winter's Carnival

Join us for a special performance and party with The Precipice Community Band Community Band (yep, you read that right!) on Saturday, January 11, 2025.

Led by Antonio Croes, this 9 piece band of jazz heavies will be bringing the Caribbean tradition of a mid-winter’s Carnivale to Kingfly! Enjoy live, original music / decor /masks and more! We’ll have cocktails and N/A options available so there’s something for everyone.

Show: 8:00pm

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

MEET THE BAND:

Antonio Croes - conducting

Paul Cosentino - clarinet

Evan David - alto saxophone

Lou Stellute - tenor saxophone

Mark Micchelli - piano

Chris McGraw - cello

Denzel Chismar-Oliver - bass

Ava Lintz - bass

David Hanson - drums

George Heid III - drums

Celebrating the movement from the darkness of the past to the light of the future, it is customary in the Caribbean to have an annual Carnival which starts in January.  The Precipice Community Band Community Band will bring the hot dance musics of the West Indies to Kingfly in their unique, irreverent style, blending Calypso, Soca and Reggae with American dance and pop forms.  Croes, of second-generation Aruban heritage, scored original pieces to be played against images in the background. Croes embraces the stillness of the season with haunting melodies as he moves you through it and into the louder, jovial side of the coming lighter days. 

It’s a one-of-a-kind show with some of the very best jazz musicians residing in the city and not to be missed!

Receive a masquerade mask at the door that you can wear / decorate yourself

18+ w/adult

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The Wild Woman Under the Wolf Moon : A Kingfly Retreat
Jan
12

The Wild Woman Under the Wolf Moon : A Kingfly Retreat

Start the calendar year CLEAN! Join us for The Wild Woman Under the Wolf Moon : An embodied celebration of the Feminine during the New Year’s Wolf Moon.

As the first full moon of the new year rises, we invite you to connect with your inner self and clarify your heart’s purpose. Join Lydia Gibson for a transformative experience filled with ancient practices, including a cacao ceremony, yoga, sound bath, and more.

This day retreat at Kingfly Spirits is an opportunity to tap into your senses and divine wisdom while celebrating the wild feminine spirit within you. Together, we will embrace our intentions for the year ahead and liberate our true selves in the supportive embrace of a like-minded community of women. *Please bring your own yoga mat and a journal!

Karmic Clearing - Rebecca will be offering a brief, yet effective, karmic clearing exercise that assists in gently removing blocks to personal power. Accelerating the healing process this is a first step in the direction of ascension and rising to the next level of growth.

Schedule

2 pm - 4 pm:

Start with Karmic Clearing - Led by Rebecca Bloom 

Cacao Ceremony - Ceremonial Grade Cacao from Cacao Love

Yoga 

Sound Bath 

4 pm - on: 

Mindful Eating with Eastern Cuisine created by Chef Alex Kruger-Springer

Tickets are $50 and include a drink token: https://wildwomanretreat.eventbrite.com

Other Vendors Joining On-Site:

Clarise Fern of War Streets Art Salon 

Autonomous Body Shop

Vespertine Goods & Wearables 

Spruce and Adorn (life goods)

Meet the Guides:

Lydia Gibson is an educator, performer and healer in the Pittsburgh area. She believes we’re meant to do the self-work not just on our own but together, connecting and healing in community. Her current offerings include: Yoga and Strength Training instruction, Reiki and Sound Bath Healing, Theatrical Intimacy Coordination for artistic spaces, and Therapy at Transitional Characters in Shadyside. For more info on Lydia please visit https://linktr.ee/lydia_gibson

Rebecca Bloom is a Spiritual Mentor, Professional Tarot Card Reader, Medium, Reiki Master & Teacher & Meditation Ascension Facilitator. She's been practicing professionally since 2002 and is excited to be working in collaboration with Kingfly Spirits. Rebecca works and resides on the East End of Pittsburgh. For more information go to readingswithrebecca.com

Ceremonial Grade Cacao by Cacao Love - “Not all cacao is ethically sourced, and one of the things we value about Cacao Love is that from seed to ceremony, we work only with indigenous growers on family-owned plots of land. Our cacao is grown as part of a diverse forest ecosystem and the families we work with are able to live entirely from their forests in the Central Highlands of Peru. For these growers, our purchases contribute towards a truly regenerative economy: sharing profits, harvests, and economic gain with those in the community.”

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Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Jan
15

Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!

Join us as we welcome the Shireys as they host an evening of Salsa at Kingfly!

This event will take place in our spacious 5,000 square feet loft. Food will be available from a local Mexican restaurant from 6pm until sold out!

6:30-7: Salsa Lesson
7-10: 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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Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries
Jan
16

Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries

Join us at the distillery for 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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Closed Private Event
Jan
18

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 January 19th for Cuban Night with Hugo Cruz and Caminos from 6-9pm!

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Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!
Jan
19

Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!

Join us for our monthly installment every 3rd Sunday~

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 Rich Zabinski & Friends
Jan
23

Live! at Kingfly with Rich Zabinski & Friends

Join us at the distillery for Live! at Kingfly - our weekly jazz presentation of Pittsburgh’s premier musicians. This week we welcome back Rich Zabinski & Friends!

Rich Zabinski / drums

Howie Alexander / piano

Benjamin May / 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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New Moon Tarot Readings with Rebecca Bloom
Jan
29

New Moon Tarot Readings with Rebecca Bloom

Kingfly is excited to welcome back Professional Spiritual Counselor, Tarot Card Reader and Teacher, Rebecca Bloom, for a series of New Moon Readings!

The New Moon symbolizes new beginnings — through the birth of a new cycle. It’s the perfect time to reflect, set and manifest new intentions among vibrant new energies. Rebecca will guide you through this process with her one-on-one Intuitive Tarot Readings. Each reading will last ~15 minutes and must be reserved in advance. We welcome you to arrive early and/or stay after your reading to enjoy the comfort of our space and Kingfly beverages.

Tickets available here: https://NewMoonAqua.eventbrite.com

***Please note: It is very important that you arrive on time and be ready for your designated time slot. Due to limited availability, no refunds will be issued for any reason.

Read more about Rebecca below!
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www.readingswithrebecca.com
Rebecca's readings serve to connect you with your higher self which allows for creativity, inspiration and fulfillment — encouraging awareness and confidence. This creates better decision making and connection with the natural, universal and Divine order.
Restored balance from proper perspective can return a sense of harmony and renew that comfortable feeling of being on the right path.

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Closed Private Event
Jan
30

Closed Private Event

Kingfly Spirits will be closed today for a private celebration! We look forward to seeing you back in the building on Friday, January 31st for our weekly Happy Hour specials!

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Sunday Funday w/The Three Wine Men Organ Trio
Dec
22

Sunday Funday w/The Three Wine Men Organ Trio

Kingfly Spirits is excited to welcome The Three Wine Men Organ Trio to our Sunday Funday line up! It’s a festive, fun-filled set full of holiday classics and features:

Danny Rectenwald / guitar

Lucas Bowman / organ

Shawn McGregor / drums

Take a break and join us in the Strip for some happy downtime before the holidaze are upon us while enjoying some salty snax, charcuterie, and Bavarian soft pretzels w/house made beer cheese.

No Cover for this event!

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An Old Fashioned Burlesque Variety Holiday Singalong!
Dec
21

An Old Fashioned Burlesque Variety Holiday Singalong!

Let's sneak in one last chance to be naughty with the stars of The Velvet Hearts as they present an Old Fashioned Holiday Singalong Burlesque Show! Got cold feet? They'll warm you right up! Start practicing your stare because you won't want to take your eyes off of them.

We’ll start checking guests at 8:00pm, grab a cocktail and find your seat before the show starts at 9:00. This event will take place in Kingfly's comfy Lounge complete with vintage furniture for a true retro experience!

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.

Purchase Here: https://HolidayBurlesque.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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Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries
Dec
19

Live! at Kingfly with RH Factor Band ft Roger Humphries

Join us at the distillery for 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

TBA / piano

TBA / 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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Flight Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Dec
18

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.

December is our Yuletide Edition! Explore seasonal flavors such as rosemary and clove, white cranberry and fig 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 or sourced in the Strip District. 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://YuletideFlightNight.eventbrite.com

*Must be 21+ to purchase tickets

*Plates are always vegetarian

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Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!
Dec
15

Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!

Join us for our monthly installment every 3rd Sunday~

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!

————————————————-

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 ft Thoth Trio
Dec
12

Live! at Kingfly ft Thoth Trio

Our weekly Thursday night jazz session, Live! at Kingfly features Thoth Trio.

Don’t miss the return of these Pittsburgh jazz giants to our Listening Lounge:

David Throckmorton / drums

Ben Opie / saxophone

Paul Thompson / bass

———————————————————

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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Jingle Bell Shop Holiday Market
Dec
8

Jingle Bell Shop Holiday Market

Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell Shop! Come out and get some holiday shopping done on Sunday Dec 8 at Kingfly Spirits from 5-8PM.

With 18+ artisans, tattoos, tarot card readings music, and food trucks, this is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Vendor List coming soon!

Co-hosted by The PGH Flea and Kingfly Spirits

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Closed Private Event
Dec
7

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 Dec 8th for our Holiday Market from 5-8pm!

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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, Dec 8th for our Holiday Market from 5-8pm!

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Live! at Kingfly with The Concord Jazz Quartet
Dec
5

Live! at Kingfly with The Concord Jazz Quartet

Join us at the distillery for Live! at Kingfly as we welcome back one of our favorites, The Concord Jazz Quartet featuring:

Thomas Wendt / drums

Eric Susoeff / guitar

Anton DeFade / bass

Andy Reamer / vibraphone

Don’t miss this opportunity to see some Pittsburgh legends of the jazz scene play together in our Listening Lounge!
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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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Bachelor Boys Band
Dec
4

Bachelor Boys Band

Join us at Kingfly distillery as we welcome Bachelor Boys Band!

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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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New Moon Tarot Readings with Rebecca Bloom
Dec
4

New Moon Tarot Readings with Rebecca Bloom

Kingfly is excited to welcome back Professional Spiritual Counselor, Tarot Card Reader and Teacher, Rebecca Bloom, for a series of New Moon Readings!

The New Moon symbolizes new beginnings — through the birth of a new cycle. It’s the perfect time to reflect, set and manifest new intentions among vibrant new energies. Rebecca will guide you through this process with her one-on-one Intuitive Tarot Readings. Each reading will last ~15 minutes and must be reserved in advance. We welcome you to arrive early and/or stay after your reading to enjoy the comfort of our space and Kingfly beverages.

Tickets available here: https://TarotSagittarius.eventbrite.com

***Please note: It is very important that you arrive on time and be ready for your designated time slot. Due to limited availability, no refunds will be issued for any reason.

Read more about Rebecca below!
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www.readingswithrebecca.com
Rebecca's readings serve to connect you with your higher self which allows for creativity, inspiration and fulfillment — encouraging awareness and confidence. This creates better decision making and connection with the natural, universal and Divine order.
Restored balance from proper perspective can return a sense of harmony and renew that comfortable feeling of being on the right path.

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Holiday Traditions Cocktail Class at Kingfly
Dec
1

Holiday Traditions Cocktail Class at Kingfly

It’s the final cocktail class of the year!

Our hands-on cocktail class highlights a different theme every month and uses pro tips to help you master the art of mixology and boost your confidence in cocktail creation.

Let’s use seasonal ingredients and add fresh twists to some old classics. Love an Old Fashioned? Let’s switch it up and try a Chestnut Martini. Bored with traditional cranberry? Same. Let’s try it in a whole new way!

Your ticket includes:

  • 2 cocktails of your choice to make and enjoy

  • a recipe sheet you get to keep for future reference

  • hands-on experience with a veteran bartender

  • pro tips of the trade to level up your cocktail game

This class takes place in our rustic Apothecary and makes an amazing gift for friends, couples ~ or treat yourself!

Tickets available for purchase here:  https://HolidayCocktailClass.eventbrite.com

*must be 21+ to purchase tickets for this event

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Small Business Saturday at Kingfly!
Nov
30

Small Business Saturday at Kingfly!

Celebrating entrepreneurship everywhere! Visit Kingfly Spirits in Pittsburgh's Strip District to pick up the perfect presents for parties, friends, and family!
Open 1-11pm for purchases and beverages

SPECIAL GUESTS from 4-6pm:
Get a picture with MAGICAL SANTA
Relax with HARRY CARDILLO at the Steinway

Visit with the YULE GOATS from Allegheny Goatscape!

SPECIAL GUEST from 6-8pm:

BEERS of the BURGH joins us for an early-bird ticket launch to their annual festival SPIRITS OF THE BURGH featuring over 20 local purveyors for a mega sampling event! Get your best priced tickets here and save the date: 2/22/24 at The Pennsylvanian

SPECIAL GUEST from 1-10pm:
Capture the moment with an old timey TinType by JOSEPH WYMAN

Our Festive Cocktail Menu will be in full swing along with your holiday bottled favorites like Limoncello, Nocino, and Coquito along with sweet treats from ENRICO BISCOTTI!

Add a cocktail recipe book, scented candle or a box of garnish to your stash. We'll wrap it up while you wait!

As always, your support means we have the privilege to continue serving you. From a casual cocktail at the bar to hosting your large scale celebrations and all of the fun events in between ~ WE THANK YOU!

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Closed for Thanksgiving
Nov
28

Closed for Thanksgiving

Kingfly Spirits will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday November 28th but we look forward to seeing you back in the building on Friday November 29th for our Festive Menu Launch & Small Business Saturday!

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Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Nov
27

Salsa Night at Kingfly Spirits!

Join us as we welcome the Shireys as they host an evening of Salsa at Kingfly!

This event will take place in our spacious 5,000 square feet loft. Food will be available from a local Mexican restaurant from 6pm until sold out!

6:30-7: Salsa Lesson
7-10: 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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Sunday Funday w/Gianna Rockoff
Nov
24

Sunday Funday w/Gianna Rockoff

Kingfly Spirits is excited to welcome Gianna Rockoff to our Sunday Funday line up! She has a voice like Stevie Nicks and will be playing lots of familiar favorites in our Lounge.

Join us in the Strip for a chill afternoon as the Steelers take a bye-week. We’ll have games on at the bar along with salty snax, charcuterie, and Bavarian soft pretzels w/house made beer cheese.

No Cover for this event!

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Live! at Kingfly with Roger Humphries!
Nov
21

Live! at Kingfly with Roger Humphries!

Join us at the distillery for 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

TBA / piano

TBA / 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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Calligraphy & Holiday Place Card Lettering
Nov
20

Calligraphy & Holiday Place Card Lettering

Join Sip & Script® for a Night of Learning Calligraphy!
Join us at Kingfly Spirits in Pittsburgh, PA for a festive workshop of thankful fun and pretty lettering for beginners! 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 get you ready to add those special lettered details to all your Thanksgiving & holiday tables with place cards, menus, food labels, bar carts and more!

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! Additionally, we will be creating holiday place cards at the end of our class time!

Get your tickets here: https://sipandscript.com/event/modern-calligraphy-holiday-place-card-lettering-for-beginners-at-kingfly-spirits/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form

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.

To see our cancellation/refund policy, visit: https://pandpcalligraphy.com/

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Flight Night at Kingfly Spirits!
Nov
20

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 or sourced in the Strip District. 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://NovFlightNight.eventbrite.com

*Must be 21+ to purchase tickets

*Plates are always vegetarian

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Mindful Hospitality Group Takes Over Kingfly!
Nov
18

Mindful Hospitality Group Takes Over Kingfly!

Cat + Cecil of Mindful Hospitality Group take over Kingfly for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

It's a big industry night party that includes:

  • a curated cocktail menu

  • DJ

  • and food in the heart of the Strip District.

Although open to everyone, invitations will be sent to aid in attendance tracking. There will be NO COVER CHARGE but RSVPs are required.

RSVP Here: https://catceciltakeover.eventbrite.com

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Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!
Nov
17

Cuban Night ft. Hugo Cruz and Caminos!

Join us for our monthly installment every 3rd Sunday~

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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COAL TRAIN Returns to Kingfly!
Nov
16

COAL TRAIN Returns to Kingfly!

Coal Train is reuniting for a one-night-only concert featuring the original quintet:

Ben Hartlage (guitar)

David Long (mandolin)

John MacFarlane (fiddle)

Ben Opie (clarinet)

and Nathan Peck (upright bass)

Active figures in Pittsburgh’s vibrant music scene of the late 1990s, Coal Train amicably disbanded in 2001 as members pursued professional opportunities in other states. Over the years, each member has avidly continued their musical pursuits, engaging in study, teaching, performing, promoting, and composing.

Coal Train was founded on the shared impulse of maintaining a deep connection to—and a dialogue with—early American string band traditions. Since recent compositions from individual band members continue to fit that founding inclination, this reunion affords the chance to revisit favorites from the original catalogue while also exploring new material, imagining how the repertoire might have evolved given the opportunity to continue performing together.

Tickets for this exclusive event: https://coaltraintix.eventbrite.com

The band will also have a brief radio appearance at 11am, Saturday, November 16, 2024 on The Saturday Light Brigade on Pittsburgh’s WRCT 88.3 FM (streaming at slbradio.org).

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. This event will take place in Kingfly's spacious, 5,000 square foot Loft. Tickets are $20+ each, but 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.

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Drag Brunch at Kingfly
Nov
16

Drag Brunch at Kingfly

About this event:

S&S Productions Presents “CHER!” at Kingfly Spirits: Saturday, November 16th, 2024!

Get ready for some iconic entrances as the ladies of S&S honor CHER and her Bob Mackie coat drops seen around the world! With some of the most outrageous outfits ever to grace the red carpet you won’t want to miss this fierce and fabulous show full of local, national, and televised talent.

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.

Tickets available here: https://CherDrag.eventbrite.com

Food Truck: TBD

Hosted by S&S Productions: 

Indi Skies

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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Live! at Kingfly with Lynn Speakman Quintet!
Nov
14

Live! at Kingfly with Lynn Speakman Quintet!

Join us at the distillery for our weekly Jazz Night, Live! at Kingfly, as we welcome the Lynn Speakman Quintet!

A prominent figure of Pittsburgh Jazz, Lynn leads this talented group on alto sax + flute.

Joining her are:

David Throckmorton / drums

Joe Sheehan / piano

James Moore / trumpet

Jeff Grubbs / 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 rising 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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Side Hustle
Nov
10

Side Hustle

Kingfly Spirits is excited to welcome back SIDE HUSTLE! Join us on Sunday afternoon in the Lounge post-Steeler game for solid tunes in a relaxed atmosphere. There’s no Cover and plenty of familiar favorites for a great Sunday Funday!

The duo consists of Jeff Binando / Guitar and Matt Smith / Drums

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New Moon Tarot Readings with Rebecca Bloom
Nov
6

New Moon Tarot Readings with Rebecca Bloom

Kingfly is excited to welcome back Professional Spiritual Counselor, Tarot Card Reader and Teacher, Rebecca Bloom, for a series of New Moon Readings!

The New Moon symbolizes new beginnings — through the birth of a new cycle. It’s the perfect time to reflect, set and manifest new intentions among vibrant new energies. Rebecca will guide you through this process with her one-on-one Intuitive Tarot Readings. Each reading will last ~15 minutes and must be reserved in advance. We welcome you to arrive early and/or stay after your reading to enjoy the comfort of our space and Kingfly beverages.

Tickets available here: https://ScorpioTarot.eventbrite.com

***Please note: It is very important that you arrive on time and be ready for your designated time slot. Due to limited availability, no refunds will be issued for any reason.

Read more about Rebecca below!
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www.readingswithrebecca.com
Rebecca's readings serve to connect you with your higher self which allows for creativity, inspiration and fulfillment — encouraging awareness and confidence. This creates better decision making and connection with the natural, universal and Divine order.
Restored balance from proper perspective can return a sense of harmony and renew that comfortable feeling of being on the right path.

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Samhain Celebration
Oct
31

Samhain Celebration

Pronounced SOW-en ~ it is the start of the dark half of the ancient Celtic year. The veil between the worlds is at its most sheer. It is believed that the dead return to visit the living at this time, whether as nurturing ancestors or woeful ghosts. This marks our final Event #13 in our 13 Nights of Halloween series!

In Welsh tradition, it is the 3rd and last of the Three Spirit Nights (Beltane, Midsummer, & Samhain) and marks the midpoint between the fall equinox and the winter solstice. It is the perfect time for any kind of spell casting, whether solitary or with a coven, for divination and for honoring one’s ancestors.

This date also marks the “beginning” of the agricultural calendar and is considered a better New Years Eve for setting intentions and “planting seeds” so to speak.

Our Samhain Celebration includes:

  • themed cocktails

  • vintage Hallow’s Eve films with a special Director’s Cut of a sweded Young Frankenstein

  • free supplies to write your New Year Resolutions for better results than you’ll get in January!

This event is FREE to attend and will be on-going during our hours of operation! Join us!

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Devil's Night Sinema! at Kingfly
Oct
30

Devil's Night Sinema! at Kingfly

It’s the Night Before Halloween ~ DEVIL’S NIGHT!!!

It’s Event #12 in our lineup of 13 NIGHTS of HALLOWEEN and we’ve teamed up with the wonderful weirdos of Jump Cut Theater to bring you a night of shlock film and fresh homemade popcorn!

Steady yourselves for the visual feast while you enjoy snacks, perhaps a themed cocktail or 2, and of course… B - MOVIE BINGO! Prizes will be awarded with more details to follow soon and you’ll be done in time to TP the yard of an evil neighbor if you must.

Ticket link: https://www.simpletix.com/e/devils-night-sin-ema-tickets-184945

Jump Cut Theater

Jump Cut Theater's mission is to help preserve and celebrate the independent neighborhood theater experience and provide a community space for diverse and innovative arts programming while contributing to the economic and artistic vitality of the greater Pittsburgh region.

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