Unhinged but Make It Romance

Unhinged but Make It Romance

  • Ages 21+

A Ladies' Night of Unhinged Romance, Strong Cocktails, and Bad Bookish Decisions

By Lit After Dark

Date and time

Wednesday, May 28 · 6 - 8pm PDT.

Location

Secco

301 Pier View Way Oceanside, CA 92054

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Talk Smut to Me Social Hour


Grab a cocktail, your charcuterie board, and vibe with fellow book lovers over spicy icebreakers and reckless TBR confessions.

7:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Book Baddie Showdown

Constance Jones


Think you’ve got main character energy and the brain to back it up? Prove it at our 3-round trivia throwdown where only the fiercest, fastest, and most book-savvy babes survive. From steamy plot twis...

7:00 AM

Games, Trivia & Giveaways

7:45 AM - 8:00 PM

Pop-Up Bookshop + Social Hour


Shop the curated shelf of spice, 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 fave romance reads.

This month, we’re cranking the chaos with our Book Baddie Showdown , a night of messy convo, steamy takes, and spicy trivia that’ll have you debating plot twists and fighting for fictional men like it’s your full-time job.

💔 Bad decisions and worse communication
🔥 Love triangles, forbidden hookups, and “wait... they’re step-siblings?!”
📚 Book recs that’ll wreck your TBR (and maybe your standards)
🎉 Plus: 3 rounds of romance trivia with prizes for the sharpest, sassiest book baddies in the room

If you’ve ever:

  • Screamed at your Kindle at 2AM
  • Had beef over a fictional breakup
  • Stanned the villain just for the spice
    ...babe, this night was made for you.

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.