Westport Millennial Weekend is happening this weekend in…Westport
The AC Hotel Westport, which opened in the former Q Hotel & Spa building in March, is a Marriott brand intent on wooing the Millennial set. Hence, it boasts various iPhone-friendly amenities — mobile check-in, bluetooth speakers in the rooms, free wifi throughout the hotel — and local and artisanal flourishes, like an espresso bar, Christopher Elbow chocolates for sale in the lobby store, and signature cocktails made from Dark Horse Distillery spirits. Corey Ringh, the hotel’s marketing director, told me in March that his goal was for the AC to become a meaningful part of the social fabric of Westport.
“We’re hoping that we can be a place where people out in Westport — or people staying at the hotel — stop in for a drink, maybe have a small plate, move on,” Ringh said.
The hotel is making good on that aim this weekend. From Friday, May 15, through Sunday, May 17, AC Hotel will be “celebrating the spirit and vitality of Kansas City’s next generation of leaders by encouraging the Kansas City community to enjoy a weekend of pleasure and local entertainment in the historic Westport neighborhood.”
What does that mean for you? Deals on food and drink, basically. Details below.
AC Hotel: $8 Battle of Westport (that’s a drink) Friday through Sunday.
Beer Kitchen: Happy hour specials from 4pm-6pm and 11pm-1am, featuring:
$2 BK slider, Belgian Mini Fry or PBR tallboys
$3 deviled eggs, bacon popcorn, Belgian Small Fry, Boulevard Wheat or well cocktails
$4 hummus, pretzel twist, cheesy corn dip, “Beer of the week” or Pinot Grigio
$5 mushroom, turkey sausage, or pepperoni mini flatbreads.
Ben Weddle Studio: Linked-In headshot session on Saturday May 16th from 1-4 p.m. at the discounted rate of $100 for the session fee. You can either pick a photo at that time, or set up a web gallery for them to make a selection.
Californos: Sunday brunch –$4 Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas Friday/Saturday night – DJ & Soul Music, 10pm to 2am – No Cover
Ernie Biggs: Friday night – Ladies Night…no cover for the ladies and $4 Sky cocktails. All weekend:$17 buckets of beer and $3 house shots. Sunday night: live music, $1 PBRs and $3 “you call it” any whiskey
Joe’s Pizza Buy the Slice: Friday and Saturday from 11am till 2pm and Sunday Noon – 2pm: 2 Slices and a 24 oz Drink $5.25 (tax included.) We will also offer all our slices for $3.00 each from 2pm till 10 pm from May 15th – May 17th.
Harrys Bar & Tables: Happy hour all weekend until 7p.m.
Kelly’s Westport Inn: $5 off t-shirts
Kick Comedy Theater: 20 percent off tickets for three of the shows that weekend: Friday at 8 pm, Friday at 10 pm, and Saturday at 10 pm.
Off-Key Karaoke Lounge: AC Cocktail Martini – Raspberry Vodka Based Martini and Starburst shots on special for $6
Which Wich: Free small drink with the purchase of a Wich
Pie Five: $5 pizzas all weekend
