HAPPY HOUR PROJECT SOCIAL
Skip the usual happy hour.
Upstairs Circus Happy Hour Project Socials combine discounted DIY projects, happy hour drinks, music, and creative energy into the ultimate afternoon hangout.
Choose from select DIY projects for just $35, grab a cocktail from our Happy Hour Menu, and settle in for a hands-on social experience that’s way more memorable than another crowded bar.
Whether you’re meeting coworkers, catching up with friends, planning a casual date, or just looking for something different to do after work, Happy Hour at Upstairs Circus was built for exactly that.
– WHAT TO EXPECT –
🍸 HAPPY HOUR PERKS:
During Happy Hour Project Socials, guests enjoy:
- Select DIY projects for $35
- Happy Hour cocktails, beer, wine & specials
- A more casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere
- All tools, materials, workspace & tutorials included
👉 View Our Happy Hour Menu Here
🎨 MAKE:
Choose any project from our curated menu of 30+ designer DIY projects including leatherworking, jewelry making, woodworking, art, home décor, and more. Most projects are available for our standard Project Social pricing of $43, however, a select group of featured Happy Hour projects are discounted to just $35 during Happy Hour Project Socials. See the menu here!
Every person in your group can choose a completely different project and still sit together while creating. So yes, your friend can make jewelry while you make a leather project and someone else in your group channels their inner Bob Ross; we fully support creative chaos!
And. No experience needed. Seriously.
Once you pick your project, we provide:
- All tools and supplies
- Workspace for you to create
- A photo tutorial with step-by-step visuals
- Access to our Creative Assistants if you need help, advice, encouragement or a back-up creator
We are not a traditional instructor-led workshop. We believe creativity should feel social, flexible, and fun. Work at your own pace, take breaks for drinks, wander the bar, hype up your friends, and enjoy the experience.
🍾 DRINK:
Creativity pairs especially well with Happy Hour.
Our bar features discounted Happy Hour cocktails, beer, wine, mocktails, N/A beverages, seasonal specials, and plenty of “creative juice” to keep the good vibes flowing while you DIY.
Whether you’re meeting coworkers after work, kicking off date night, or just looking for a more interesting way to spend your afternoon, Happy Hour Project Socials were built for exactly that.
Happy Hour drinks are typically priced between $5–8 and are available à la carte during the event.
👉 View Our Happy Hour Menu Here
đź•’ WHEN:
Classic Project Socials take place:
- Tuesday thru Friday: 3–6pm
Reservations are made using flexible arrival times, so you don’t have to arrive at one exact moment. Happy Hour guests may typically arrive between 3–4; choose while making a reservation!
Most guests spend about 2–3 hours creating, socializing, sipping cocktails, and having an unexpectedly good time. Most DIY projects take between 1–3 hours depending on your pace and how much socializing is happening at your table.
🎟️ PRICING:
Happy Hour Project Socials are designed to give you a more casual, lower-cost way to experience Upstairs Circus without sacrificing the fun.
Guests may choose from our full menu of 30+ designer DIY projects during Happy Hour Project Socials. Select featured Happy Hour projects are discounted to $35, while the remainder of our full project menu is available at our standard Project Social pricing of $43.
Your project price includes:
- Your choice of DIY project
- All tools, materials, workspace, and tutorials
- Access to custom designs, stencils, and personalization options
- Assistance and encouragement from our Creative Assistants throughout the experience
Drinks are available à la carte and are not included in the project price. Happy Hour cocktails, wine, beer, mocktails, and other beverages are typically priced between $5–8.
👉 View Our Happy Hour Menu Here
Reservations are free to make and payment happens at the event. A tab will be started at check-in for your DIY experience, drinks, and any additional purchases.
Taxes and gratuity are not included.
(20% gratuity is recommended for our Creative Assistants.)
🪩 FLOW:
Here’s how your Happy Hour Project Social actually goes down:
You’ll arrive and check in at the front desk, where we’ll check your ID and start a tab with a credit card. Bring both!
Once you’re checked in, we’ll give you a toy animal to trade for your project supplies at Project Pickup. It’s weird. It’s fun. It’s how we know you’re officially in the Circus.
Next, you’ll be shown to your seat. From there, you can browse the Project Menu and Idea Book, check out our wall of project examples, ask questions, and figure out what you want to make. At any point, feel free to head to the bar for your first Happy Hour cocktail, mocktail, beer, wine, or other “creative juice.”
Once you’ve chosen your project, head to Project Pickup, trade in your animal, and grab your supplies, tools, and photo tutorial. Need extra flair? Visit our paint, string, and accoutrements wall to personalize your DIY.
Then settle in, sip, create, laugh, try something new, and make your masterpiece. Or at least make a memory. Our Creative Assistants will be around throughout the event to help, cheer you on, answer questions, and keep the good vibes flowing.
This is a fluid Project Social, so feel free to get up, visit the bar, grab additional supplies, take photos, or order another round whenever the mood strikes.
Finished early? Second projects are half off.
Not finished in time? No worries. We can send supplies home with you so you can complete your project later.
We’ll give time warnings as Happy Hour winds down so you know how much time remains in your Project Social. When you’re done, head back to check-out to close your tab for your project, drinks, and any additional purchases.
Before you leave, hit the photo wall and show off what you made. You did the thing. Take a pic. Be proud. Share it with the world.
– HOW TO BOOK –
Whether you’re planning a spontaneous date day, birthday bash, team building, or celebration, here’s how booking works…
👯 Small Groups (1–7 Guests)
Perfect for couples, friends, and spontaneous plans!
Reserve your seats directly through the event list below or one of our event calendars. Reservations are free, easy to make and can be managed online once made!
Payment happens at the event and guests may pay separately.
🎉 Large Groups (8+ Guests)
Celebrating something big? We love groups!
Large groups can book through the same reservation system as small groups using the event list below, but are also required to complete a Large Party Agreement and hold their reservation with a credit card in order to finalize their booking.
🍾 Want VIP Treatment?
Want to level up your celebration?
VIP Tables are available for large groups (8+) looking for guaranteed seating together, complimentary bubbly, and a dedicated table for their crew.
– FIND & BOOK YOUR HAPPY HOUR PROJECT SOCIAL –
Choose the “FILTERS” button to sort by location and dates.
VIEW ALL UPCOMING IN OUR EVENT CALENDARS:
Austin – 2nd St District
Denver Tech Center
Denver Lower Downtown
Minneapolis