Step back in time at A Taste of Melanin’s Juke Joint—a night of music, soul, and celebration honoring the Black roots of American culture. Experience the smoky blues, timeless jazz, and electric energy that made juke joints legendary, all while supporting a mission to educate, celebrate, and spotlight Black contributions to America’s cultural heartbeat.

Come dressed in your best juke joint attire—think sharp zoot suits, vintage dresses, and dapper hats—and get ready to sip, sway, and support. More than a party, this fundraiser fuels the work of A Taste of Melanin in keeping history and legacy alive.

Oct. 25th | 8:30pm - 12am

Location: Tempe Easts | 85 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282

Donate what
you want!

General Admission (non reserved seats; first come first serve)

All donations go towards funding for A Taste of Melanin. So we can keep our events FREE for the people.

RSVP

The VIP
experience

The VIP
experience

All VIP tables come with your choice of a bottle

$300 Stack VIP 

Table or Booth for 4-6 people and your choice of 1 bottle

  • El Jimador Reposado Tequila
  • Skyy Vodka (Original, Pineapple, Peach, Citrus, Blood Orange, Raspberry)
  • Jameson Whiskey
  • Malibu Rum
  • Remy Cognac
  • Champagne
  • plus access to the “Let Me In” Private Patio Lounge
STACK -VIP

$550 smoke VIP 

Table or Booth for 6-8 people and your choice of 1 bottle of
 
  • Anything in the Stack VIP
  • Patron Silver
  • Hennessy
 
plus access to the “Let Me In” Private Patio Lounge
SMOKE-VIP

Get access to All the things!

$275 annual Zay Project Membership – includes VIP access to all of the Zay Project events for the year (including all of the February A Taste of Melanin events). “Let Me In” Private Patio Lounge, complimentary red and white wine options and speciality cocktails as available. 

*Those who have already purchased their Zay Project Membership for the year will check in with membership at the door. 

BECOME A MEMBER

Member Only Perks during the 12 months:

  1. (1) Free Annual exclusive Zay Project t-shirt or A Taste of Melanin t-shirt
  2. Free VIP entry to all Taste of Melanin, and the Zay Project hosted events
  3. Free entry to A Taste of Melanin Kick off party
  4. Behind-the-scenes access: content drops + early announcements
  5. Private Visionary Dinners with artists, speakers & changemakers
  6. Private Member Only Yearly Member appreciation event & dinner
  7. Private happy hours, behind the scenes tours and first looks at:
    ASU Art Museum
    PHX Art Museum
  8. Access to one or more free tickets to the Suns, D Back, Cardinals or Fiesta Bowl, when tickets are available

Behind the brand

The zay project

The Zay Project is a Phoenix, AZ based 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to advancing community enablement through creativity, culture, and STEAM. We empower communities by leveraging the arts and innovation to spark dialogue and drive meaningful change.

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