Do It for the Cocktail Culture is a Black- and women-owned brand that drinks, sleep, and breathes Black history. The brand's mission is to promote Black stories and contributions in celebratory ways. One of the ways they do this is through cocktails. They call their cocktails “Cocktales” because each ingredient helps to tell the story of a historical Black figure or event designed to leave a lasting impact on the drinker and amplify these important narratives.

During the 45-minute event, LaShana Daniels, founder of Do It For The Cocktail Culture and their Libation Librarian, will present The Cat’s Meow Cocktail, inspired by world-renowned performer Eartha Kitt, and The Hot Peaches Cocktail, inspired by activist Marsha P. Johnson. LaShana will dive into how the ingredients highlight key aspects and moments in their lives while we all raise a glass to HERstory.

Donations to attend the event are 100% tax-deductible.

Upon donation confirmation, we’ll send you an ingredient shopping list. Or you can purchase a cocktail kit from Do It For The Cocktail Culture’s partner here ($75 + $12 shipping). The cocktail kit includes all ingredients you need to make 2 servings of each cocktail. Kits must be ordered by May 3 to arrive in time for the event.

About Opening Act:

Opening Act is a New York City-based non-profit committed to advancing arts equity in NYC and beyond. For twenty years, Opening Act has actively centered the voices of students of color through free, high-quality theater programming.

Opening Act’s Social Board is a group of young professionals who support the organization’s mission and work through fundraising, raising awareness, and mentoring.