Talk Smut to Me!

Talk Smut to Me!

  • Ages 21+

A Ladies' Night of Smutty Books, Strong Drinks, and Spicier Conversations

By Lit After Dark

Date and time

Wednesday, April 30 · 6 - 8pm PDT.

Location

Secco

301 Pier View Way Oceanside, CA 92054

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

6:00 PM

TALK SMUT TO ME!


Grab your drinks and charcuterie board, snap some pics, and start mingling with your fellow Book Baddies.

6:30 PM

Welcome from Constance

Constance


Meet your host and get the tea on what Lit After Dark is all about. This is your space to get loud about love, lust, and lit.

6:40 AM

Romance Roundtable


Spicy group convo time on tropes we love, book boyfriends who’ve wrecked us, and hot takes on the books you can’t stop thinking about.

7:00 AM

Games, Trivia & Giveaways


It’s giving competitive reader. Win steamy prizes, test your romance knowledge, and maybe even reveal a few guilty pleasures.

7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Pop-Up Bookshop + Social Hour


Shop the curated shelf of spice, grab a refill, and vibe with your new favorite lit-lovin’ crew. Stay, sip, and soak in the chaos. Come curious, leave spicy. Lit After Dark is just getting started.

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • Ages 21+
  • Free venue parking

Welcome to Lit After Dark, where San Diego’s Book Baddies come to sip, snack, and get a little unhinged over their favorite romance reads.


Join us at Secco Bar for a night of literary mischief featuring two cocktails, a personal charcuterie board, book-themed games, spicy convo, and steamy book talk. Whether you're deep in your dark romance era or just here for the book boyfriend debates, you'll find your people. This isn’t your average book club. It’s cocktails, chaos, and zero judgment under the stars.

Note: Eventbrite may list a 'Doors Open' time, but please follow the event details for accurate timing of 6PM.

Frequently asked questions

What’s included with my ticket?

Two cocktails, a personal charcuterie board, exclusive entry to the event, book-themed games, giveaways, and enough steamy convo to wreck your TBR (in the best way).

Is this a book club?

Nope, and we’re not mad about it. This is a night out for romance lovers who want spicy chats, swoony chaos, and zero pressure to have read a specific book. Come as you are, no homework required.

Do I need to bring anything?

Just your hot self and your hot takes. Bonus points if you bring a book to show off or trade!

What should I wear?

Dress code is book baddie casual—whatever makes you feel cute, confident, and ready to spill some book tea. Think velvet, leather, a bold lip, or just your comfiest fit with vibes.

Is this event 21+?

Yep, Book Baddies only. Cocktails are involved, and IDs will be checked at the door.

Will there be books to buy?

Yes, babe! We’ll have a curated pop-up bookshop with some spicy faves for sale. Limited copies, so first come, first served.

Can I come solo?

Absolutely. This is a safe, welcoming space—whether you roll in deep or fly solo, you’ll leave with new besties and book recs.

What’s the parking situation?

There’s free and paid street parking nearby, plus a few paid lots within walking distance. We recommend arriving a little early to snag a spot and get your vibe check in before the cocktails hit.

Is the space private or open to the public?

We’ve got a dedicated area just for our Book Baddies inside Secco Bar, so it’s giving exclusive access. After the event wraps, feel free to stick around, sip something new, and keep the night going with your new lit-loving crew.

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Welcome to Lit After Dark, where the Book Baddies come to play.

If you’ve ever hidden a spicy book cover in public, canceled plans to finish a chapter, or wished for a girl gang who just gets it... babe, you’re in the right place.

At Lit After Dark, it’s not just an event—it’s a whole vibe. Come for the cocktails, stay for the chaos.