Literati Events invites you to step into the abhorrum masquerade, our annual evening celebrating the macabre, the eldritch, and the forbidden. This year’s inspiration: The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
Come as your finest self (or your most feral) as you explore immersive entertainment where live music and curated performances carry you into a world of dark fantasy.
Interactions + Performances by:
Habibi Swing: Come prepared to dance feverishly to the tunes of Habibi Swing. Composed of Danni Pravder on the keys, Gage Getz on bass, Jason Masoud on guitar, and Ty Mauro on drums, Habibi Swing brings a fast paced gypsy jazz sound to the entire evening.
Los Angeles Swing Dance Posse: Ready to turn the heat on any dance floor in Los Angeles, The Los Angeles Swing Dance Posse can be seen performing and leading all around town. Join for a dance, or be carried away by one of the professional dancers that compose their troupe.
Tiffany Silver: Professional cosplayer Tiffany Silver joins Literati Events as a wandering interactive character for the evening. Speak with her to learn more about the lore of Literati Events and she may just have a gift or two for you.
The Hinklers: Identical twins Emily and Elizabeth Hinkler add an element of the uncanny to any event. You’ll be guessing which is the good twin and which is the evil one all evening.
Destiny: A fabric fairy based in Los Angeles, Destiny brings her aerial talents to the Literati stage with aerial hammocks, silks, and more.
CaroLyra: CaroLyra brings her love of the aerial arts to life through a celebration of creativity and live performance. Based in San Diego, CaroLyra creates unforgettable experiences wherever she goes.
Roman Toybox: Celebrated flow and fire performer Roman Toybox brings his unique talents to Literait Events to light up the night.
Alyssa Caliendo: Literati Events is thrilled to announce Alyssa Caliendo to the Literati stage with her incredible trapeze skills.
Lacey Lilac: Billed as Orange County’s tallest showgirl, Lacey Lilac is known for her humor, costumes, and outrageous performances. A regular to the Literati stage, we are thrilled to once again have Lacey Lilac in our performer lineup.
Andais: Bringing her cyr wheel to Literati Events, Andais is a patchwork gothic artist with many performance skills waiting to be fully explored.
Vixen the Forbidden Magician: Coming from the San Francisco area, Vixen the Forbidden Magician brings raw sensuality to her acts. Through whips and chains and other titillating flourishes, Vixen will stimulate you throughout the entire evening.
A Curated Market
Varanid Paradise
The HP Lovecraft Historical Society
Golden Coast Mead
Living Apothika
Vixen’s Forbidden Cave
The Ceramic Coven
Our Partners
The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society (HPLHS): HPLHS brings the evening to life with a game run all night, paired with a dramatic reading of passages from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
Golden Coast Mead: Enjoy tastings of artisanal, West Coast style meads which combine a mastery of ancient brewing tradition with appeals to the modern palate.
The LA Poet Society: In alignment with our commitment to the arts, a portion of all ticket sales directly supports the LA Poet Society, fostering inclusive literary networks throughout Los Angeles.
Essential Event Details
Date & Hours: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 9:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Venue: The Historic Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, located at 1210 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA
Dress Code Required: Black-tie Gothic, formal masquerade, Victorian period attire, or dark academia elegant. Masks strongly encouraged.
Admissions: Guests must be ages 18 and over. Spirits and craft mead available for guests 21+ with government identification.
Parking & arrival: Parking is conveniently located adjacent to the venue at Santa Monica Public Parking Structure 1.