Halloween Seance: Mercury Legacy Jazz Jam and Poetry Open Mic

After the Closing of the Pearl/Mercury Cafe building recently, the musicians and poets behind the Friday night tradition of jazz and poetry will be continuing the legacy and the historic event at Lakewood Kava bar and community event space, The Karma House. This event will be integrating the two communities and celebrating the new beginning of an open mic that has existed in Denver for over 30 years.

Things will kick off at 7 with a short Jazz set performed in the main bar. In the 8 o clock hour the event will transition to the more intimate Headspace for a Jazz jam followed by a poetry open mic into the late hours. Come experience the new rendition of this historic event continuing the legacy of a Colorado community staple: The Mercury Cafe.

This week in celebration of Halloween The Mercury Legacy Jazz Jam & Poetry Open Mic will be hosting a Poetry seance - a long living tradition from one of our former hosts, Stan Astrovsky. We encourage folks to read pieces from dead poets and spooky content and to dress up! Still an open mic, so not required.

🌿 About The Karma House
The Karma House isn’t your average bar — we’re an alcohol-free kava bar and community hub in Lakewood, CO. Our space was created to bring people together through music, art, wellness, and connection. From live shows to poetry nights to wellness workshops, everything we do centers around community and creating a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all.
🥥 What is a Kava Bar?
Kava bars are unique gathering places where people come to connect and unwind without alcohol. Instead of cocktails, we serve traditional Polynesian kava — a calming root tea that has been used for centuries in the South Pacific for relaxation, stress relief, and social connection.
🍵 What is Kava?
Kava is made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant. It has gentle, grounding effects that can help calm the body and quiet the mind, making it perfect for relaxing, connecting, and enjoying good company. At The Karma House, we prepare our shells of kava with care and community in mind — it’s more than a drink, it’s a ritual of connection.