Love After Dark: Velvet, Fire, Smoke ft. Courtney Knott, James Small & Jonah Levine

Sat, Feb 14

Tickets: $171.15, $197.65 Includes 3 course Dinner (price includes $5.50 processing and ticketing fee) 7:00 show: Doors @ 5:30 9:30 show: Bar @ 5:30 , Doors @ 8:45 Turn down the lights and lean in. This Valentine’s Day weekend, Black Cat sets the mood with a sultry, genre-blurring night led by Courtney Knott, James “StickNasty” Small, and Jonah Levine: three artists whose chemistry, groove, and emotional depth are made for romance after dark. Courtney Knott, a classically trained vocalist, composer, producer, and multidisciplinary artist whose voice moves effortlessly between velvet-soft intimacy and cinematic power. A Berklee graduate who has performed everywhere from the White House to Boston Symphony Hall, Knott brings a sensual, otherworldly presence shaped by her work in music, narrative, and performance. Her sound is lush, expressive, and deeply felt and invites you to slow dance with the shadows. Driving the heartbeat of the night is James “StickNasty” Small, an Oakland-based drummer, producer, and actor known for his unshakeable pocket and impeccable taste. A longtime collaborator of 3x Grammy winner Fantastic Negrito, Small blends deep groove with restraint and intention, creating rhythms that feel both primal and tender—the kind that keep bodies close and heads nodding all night long. Rounding out the trio is Jonah Levine, a composer, producer, and sonic architect whose work spans jazz, soul, hip-hop, and global influences. With credits alongside Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Jay-Z, Jhene Aiko, and more, Levine brings a romantic emotional palette shaped by themes of love, loss, and vulnerability. His playing is spacious, textured, and raw—perfectly tuned to Valentine’s energy. Together, these artists create an immersive late-night experience: sensual grooves, lush harmonies, and slow-burning improvisation designed for lovers, friends, and anyone craving connection. Whether you’re celebrating romance or simply the beauty of feeling something deeply, this is Valentine’s at Black Cat—intimate, intoxicating, and unforgettable. Band Lineup: Courtney Knott, vocals James Small, drums Jonah Levine, keys INCLUDES: Delicious 3-course dinner Amuse: House chips , French onion dip ………………………............................................................ Rustic French bread: whipped butter, maldon salt. ………………………............................................................. Appetizer - Beet Carpaccio: goat cheese, lemon EVO, balsamic, and pistachios. OR - Crab Cakes: with sauce Newberg. ………………………............................................................ Entree - Seared Coho Salmon leek fondue , saffron roasted potatoes , and blistered snap peas OR - Wagyu Steak: 8oz seared wagyu top sirloin with cognac cream sauce, 50/50 potatoes, and roasted broccolini OR - Vegetarian Option: Vegetable Curry ………………………............................................................ Dessert Chocolate Ganache , Key Lime Pie , Flan made in-house. Note: Everyone on the reservation must participate. These will be the only dinner options. We will not have an a la carte menu for NYE. *A 22% service fee , Sales Tax 8.63% and A 5.50 ticket and processing fee will be added to all checks . The service fee is not a tip or gratuity and is an added fee controlled by the restaurant to ensure a living wage for all of our employees.* TWO SEATINGS: EARLY SEATING Starts at 5:30 for the 7:00 show. LATE SEATING Starts at 8:45, for the 9:30 show STANDARD SEATING $125 includes a delicious 3 course dinner and performance from Courtney Knott, James Small & Jonah Levine service charge 22% = $27.50 sales tax 8.63% = 13.16 processing fee =$5.50 total= $171.15 PREMIUM SEATING $145 includes a delicious 3 course dinner and performance from Courtney Knott, James Small & Jonah Levine service charge 22% = $31.90 sales tax 8.63% = $15.26 processing fee = $ 5.50 total = $197.65 Note: Everyone on the reservation must participate. These will be the only dinner options. We will not have an a la carte menu for Valentine's Day.