Why would you ever get dressed up to go out in Worcester? The truth is, you wouldn’t because there is no reason to do so.

How about if you had a reason to get dressed up? 7 Nana is throwing its first (hopefully, annual) Black & White Party on Friday, Oct. 4. Everyone’s invited and encouraged to dress up ~ yes, think black and white. 

“When people go out in New York City, they dress up,” AiVi Nguyen, a customer and Worcester native who frequents 7 Nana, said.

Nguyen came up with idea of a formal party because she wanted to give the people of Worcester a reason to dress up. Since it’s also 7 Nana bartender Mary Moroski’s birthday, Nguyen thought, “Why not throw a party where Mary works; how convenient is that?” And 7 Nana’s first Black & White Party was born.

There will be dancing, Jell-o shots and also a contest! The best-dressed couple can snag $50, and the best-dressed individual will also go home with $50.

Who can have a birthday without some birthday cake? There will be a big cake for Mary’s birthday that will be available for the guests to try.

DJ E-Class will spin hip-hop, R&B and pop music. So dress, dance, grab some sushi and help ring in Mary’s birthday.

Feel free to dust off that tuxedo or that little black dress. There is no such thing as overdressing at this event. The more formal, the better. The more, the merrier. Remember to tip Mary, the bartender, extra for her birthday!

The Black & White Party is open to all, and the restaurant will be open non-partygoers, as well. Music starts 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7Nana, 60 Shrewsbury St.

– Juli Fahey