It’s Back! Miracle at the Funk Zone Returns for a 2nd Year

When the local speakeasy decides to step aside for a flamboyant limited engagement, you might want to have a look. Pearl Social is going on hiatus until January to bring you Miracle® at the Funk Zone

Experience the holidays in a whole new Christmas light, with over-the-top holiday decor, displays, and a cocktail menu like you’ve never sipped before. With merchandise—like kooky Christmas collectible ceramic cocktail vessels—and yuletide cheer aplenty, this scene is something everyone in Santa Barbara has to see to believe. Miracle’s reservation-recommended experience is a must for every tinsel-loving, nostalgic Christmas fan and the ideal venue for your social or work crew to ring in the holidays with extra pizzazz.

Concept/Background: 

Miracle is a Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar that serves holiday cocktails in a festive setting. With kitschy holiday décor, professionally-developed cocktails, and the nostalgic energy of the best office party you’ve ever been to, Miracle is sure to get even the grouchiest grinch in the holiday spirit.

The concept was born in 2014 when upon the advice of his mother, owner Greg Boehm decided to halt construction of what was to be his new East Village cocktail bar called Mace and transformed the unfinished space into a pop-up bar serving holiday-themed drinks among over-the-top Christmas decorations. As crowds swarmed the NYC location, Boehm’s friends throughout the bar industry asked how they could recreate the holiday magic on their own turf and expansion became inevitable. The following year, Miracle expanded to 4 locations and in 2016, it went worldwide with pop-ups in Greece, Montreal, and Paris. Currently, Boehm and manager Joann Spiegel are pleased to expand the concept to all corners of the US, plus pop-ups in Canada, Europe, Asia, and Central America.

Where: 

Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone

Inside Pearl Social (Pearl Social concept on hiatus until January 2023)

131 Anacapa, Suite B, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

When: 

November 11 – December 31, 2022 (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day)

Reservations go live on Resy.com on October 17, 2022. No reservations will be accepted prior.

Open Daily:

Monday to Thursday5 PM – 10 PMReservations available from 5 PM – 10 PM
Friday5 PM – 12 AMReservations available from 5 PM – 10 PM
Saturday2 PM – 12 AMReservations available from 2 PM – 10 PM
Sunday2 PM – 10 PMReservations available from 2 PM – 10 PM

Walk-ins are accepted at all times for patio and bar seating.

  • November 21:  Miracle’s worldwide official Grand Opening day
  • December 3:  Miracle’s worldwide Ugly Sweater Party

Need to Know:

  • 21 and over
  • Reservations highly recommended
  • Walk-ins accepted daily
  • Stay times are restricted depending on party size
  • Maximum party size is 10 for online reservations when available
  • Groups over 10 cannot be seated together
  • For private buy-out information please email events@pearlsocialsb.com 

2022 Programming + Event Schedule (subject to additions and changes):

NOV 15Xmas Drag Show featuring Vivian StormTicket Required5 – 10 PM
NOV 16Live Piano + Sing-Along7 – 9 PM
NOV 20Santa Meet-n-Greet + Cookie DecoratingTicket RequiredKid’s Event12 – 2 PM
NOV 27Santa Meet-n-Greet + Ornament MakingTicket RequiredKid’s Event12 – 2 PM
NOV 30Live Piano + Sing-Along7 – 9 PM
DEC 3Ugly Sweater Party Night2 – 12 AM
DEC 4Santa Meet-n-Greet + Cookie DecoratingTicket RequiredKid’s Event12 – 2 PM
DEC 6Xmas Drag Show featuring Vivian StormTicket Required5 – 10 PM
DEC 11Santa Meet-n-Greet + Stocking MakingTicket RequiredKid’s Event12 – 2 PM
DEC 14Live Piano + Sing-Along7 – 9 PM
DEC 18Santa Meet-n-Greet + Cookie DecoratingTicket RequiredKid’s Event12 – 2 PM
DEC 19Carolers6 PM
DEC 30Drag New Year’s PRE-Party w/ Vivian S.Ticket Required5 – 12 AM
DEC 31New Year’s Eve DJ PartyTicket Required5 – 12 AM

2022 Cocktail Menu:

Christmapolitan: A seasonal twist on a Cosmopolitan.

Santa’s Little Helper: A savory riff on a gin Gimlet.

Christmas Cricket: A minty Mexican hot chocolate, but for grown-ups.

Holiday Spiked Chai: Spicy, frothy, and delicious.

Snowball Old-Fashioned: Tried and true, an old familiar dressed up for Christmas.

Elfing Around: Season-able Christmas bubbly.

Grandma Got Run Over By A T-Rex: An over-the-top Bay Breeze

Yippie Ki Yay Mother F****r!: Purple Ube and coconut might be the best flavor combination of all time.

Mulled Wine (served HOT)

Jingle Balls Nog 

Nice Shot

Naughty Shot

Plus a range of festive, vintage seasonal snacks

Examples include: 

Soft Ginger Molasses Cookie

Salted Peanut Brittle

Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bark

Cranberry Chocolate Trifle

Old Fashioned Cheese Ball (serves 2-3) { sharp cheddar, scallion, toasted pecans, artisanal crackers }

Price:

$5 per person reservation fee (proceeds donated to a local charity)

Reservations highly recommended

$13 – $16 cocktails

$4 – $14 snacks

Booking Information:

RESY booking link launches on October 14 for all Miracle dates and special ticketed events. No individual reservations can be taken before October 17.

MIRACLE RESERVATIONS 

More information:

www.pearlsocialsb.com/miracle/ 

Assets:

Click HERE for logo and photos

Stay in the Know:

Join the email list for upcoming Miracle and Pearl Social events: http://www.pearlsocialsb.com/contact