Welcome to The Secret Cellar - a hidden comedy club, speakeasy-style event space tucked beneath the suburbs. Guests enter by descending a hand-painted brick stairway that feels like stepping off a New York City street and into a secret underground club. At the bottom of the stairs, they'll discover an intimate performance venue designed for laughter, connection, creativity, and memorable experiences. The space features a professional comedy-club atmosphere with customizable LED lighting that can shift from warm candlelit ambiance to vibrant event colors. Whether you're hosting a stand-up show, speaker event, workshop, podcast recording, team meeting, networking event, birthday celebration, rehearsal, or private party, The Secret Cellar offers a unique setting your guests won't forget. We can event help you hire fabulous comedians! Amenities include: • Seating for up to 52 guests • Flexible café table seating layout • Professional sound system • Two microphones (one corded, one wireless) • 8-channel sound board • Projector and large screen with remote control • Stage area with professional lighting • Adjustable LED accent lighting throughout the venue • High-speed Wi-Fi • Private entrance experience • Two bathrooms, full kitchen, living room, dining room spaces all included The intimate layout ensures every seat feels close to the action, making it ideal for presentations, performances, training programs, storytelling events, comedy shows, filming, and content creation. History of the Space The Secret Cellar was created by keynote speaker, comedian, and playwright Merit Kahn as a dedicated venue for performing her one woman show, stand up comedy events, workshops, and podcast recordings. Inspired by the legendary comedy clubs and hidden speakeasies of New York City and Chicago, the space was intentionally designed to create the feeling of discovering something special and slightly off the beaten path. Since opening, The Secret Cellar has hosted stand-up comedy showcases, one-person theatrical performances, workshops, podcast recordings, speaker rehearsals, networking events, and private celebrations. Neighborhood Details Located in southeast Aurora, Colorado, The Secret Cellar is conveniently situated near restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, hotels, and major highways. Guests can easily grab dinner before an event or continue the evening nearby after the show. The location offers the convenience of ample suburban parking while delivering the atmosphere of an intimate downtown comedy club. Logistics • Maximum Capacity: 52 seated guests • Multiple café tables and chairs included • Stage area with performance lighting • Projector and screen available for presentations and training sessions • Easy load-in through main entrance • Free onsite parking • Ideal for comedy, workshops, speaker events, team meetings, networking events, classes, filming, and private parties Past Bookings The Secret Cellar has hosted: • Stand-up comedy showcases • Corporate training programs • Keynote speaker rehearsals • Podcast and video productions • Networking events • Women's leadership programs • Storytelling performances • Private celebrations and milestone birthdays • Theatrical productions including Optimistic Personality Disorder If you're looking for a space that's more memorable than a conference room and more intimate than a banquet hall, welcome to The Secret Cellar - where every event feels like you've discovered a hidden gem.