Event Programming Ideas
Planning document for 2026

Monthly Recurring Events:

First Fridays: Local Art Opening
- 5-8pm extended hours
- Feature local artist
- Wine/beer if licensed (TBD)
- Estimated attendance: 30-50
- Cost: $100-150/event
- Revenue lift: 20-30% for evening

Second Saturdays: Cupping & Education
- 10am-11am session
- Coffee origin education
- Guided tasting
- Ticket: Free with purchase or $10
- Attendance target: 10-15
- Purpose: Customer education, loyalty building

Weekly Potential:

Open Mic Night (Thursday evenings):
- 6-8pm
- Local musicians
- No cost (performers work for tips/exposure)
- Atmosphere and traffic driver

Game Night (Wednesday):
- Board games available
- Targeted at remote workers seeking social
- Food sales opportunity

Book Club (monthly):
- Partner with local bookstore
- Discussion over coffee
- Advance reading list posted

Seasonal Events:

Summer: Outdoor movie night (if patio available)
Winter: Holiday market (already planned)
Spring: Coffee cocktail tasting
Fall: Harvest festival with local vendors

Private Events:

- Rent space for small gatherings (after hours)
- Pricing: $200-400 depending on catering
- Corporate training sessions
- Birthday parties (limited)

Event success metrics:
- Attendance
- Revenue per event
- New customer acquisition
- Social media engagement
- Email list signups
