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An Evening of Bid Whist at UnBAR

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 06:30pm

UnBar Cafe

12635 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44120, USA

Cleveland, OH, 44120

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$30

An Evening of Bid Whist at UnBAR

An evening of history, community, and fun, playing the iconic game of Bid Whist at UnBAR Cafe (12635 Larchmere)


Lamont Jones, author of The Gist of Bid Whist: The Culturally Rich Card Game from Black America, joins Dr. Adam Banks to talk about his new book and introduce you to the history--and practical joys!--of Bid Whist.

UnBAR Cafe and Loganberry Books invite you to an evening of history, community, and fun, playing the iconic game of Bid Whist. Lamont Jones, author of The Gist of Bid Whist: The Culturally Rich Card Game from Black America, joins Stanford Professor Dr. Adam Banks to talk about his new book and introduce you to the history--and practical joys!--of Bid Whist.

At this special event, you'll get a fascinating introduction to the history and secrets behind the game, followed by a crash course in how to play. Participants will then have the chance to play a hand with Lamont and Adam's expert guidance--or to show off their own expertise! UnBAR's delicious signature drinks and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Whether you've been playing Bid Whist for decades or have never even heard of it, don't miss out on this one of a kind evening, perfect for a date night or an evening with friends--or to connect with new friends in the community!

One ticket includes:

--Lamont Jones and Adam Banks' talk on the history of Bid Whist, followed by

--an hour-long bid-whist class with expert hands-on instruction

--one Signed copy of The Gist of Bid Whist: The Culturally Rich Card Game from Black America

--one deck of bicycle cards

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