dont tell her you think she should go.... tell her you are going, and she is welcome to meet you for a drink...or whatever it is that attracts people to whatever place you're talking about.... frame it so you convey you already have a plan for what you're doing with your night...and you're going to have a great time whether she is there or not.. if she wants to meet up, cool...if not, it doesnt matter because your night isn't dependent on her joining you....that's just how I would have handled it, personally.
as for when she asked how your experiences have been........a gentleman never kisses and tells
