Banned in Wonderland

One deadly dinner. One mysterious murder. Everyone gets a character. Dine at 6 PM or come for the game at 8 PM. Dress for Wonderland! 🐇 Welcome to Wonderland… Where Things Take a Deadly Turn Step through the looking glass and into an Alice in Wonderland–themed murder mystery where nothing is quite as it seems. You’ll enter a world of curious characters, suspicious secrets, unexpected twists, and one very important question: Who will be murdered… and who did it? 📚 Why Alice? Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is more than a beloved classic; it has a history of censorship and controversy. The book has been challenged and banned over the years in the United States, where its references to drugs and psychedelic imagery have drawn objections. It has also appeared among books tracked in recent school book-ban data, including in Florida. So what better story to bring to life for a night celebrating curiosity, imagination, and the freedom to read? 🎩 Choose Your Adventure 🍽️ The Mad Hatter’s Deadly Dinner — 6 PM Arrive at 6 PM for a Wonderland-inspired dinner experience. Dine with your fellow guests, meet your characters, and prepare for a very important—and potentially deadly—night. 🔎 The Murder Mystery — 8 PM Just want to play? Join us at 8 PM for the murder mystery! Every guest gets a character and a role to play, so come ready to investigate, interrogate, accuse, defend yourself...and maybe solve the murder. ♠️ Dress the Part Wonderland is a little more fun when you look the part. Costumes are encouraged! Come as Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, or create your own Wonderland-inspired look. Just remember: Everyone has a character. Everyone has secrets. And not everyone makes it to the end. 🌳 Support The People’s Reading Grove Your ticket does more than get you into Wonderland. Net proceeds from this event will help fund The People’s Reading Grove, Embargoed Editions’ outdoor bookstore and literary activation coming to Downtown West Palm Beach this fall. The Grove will create a welcoming space for banned and diverse books, community, programming, and belonging, bringing literature and gathering space right into the heart of our city. Come for the mystery. Stay for the madness. Help us build the Grove. One forbidden book. One deadly mystery. One unforgettable night.