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April 13th, 2012

A Celebration Of Written Correspondence

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“Letters In The Mail: A Celebration of Written Correspondence” 

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Monday, June 4th at The Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa Street), 6:30pm.

With readings from Lorelei Lee, Ariana Reines, D.A. Powell, and artist MariNaomi!

Comedy by Nato Green!

Music by David Berkeley!

A performance of literary letters by The Rumpus Ensemble Players!

Plus typewriters to type your own letters, and a chance to read them onstage. Come early (doors at 6:30pm) and pound some keys!

Also chances to win great prizes in our porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

March 1st, 2012

“The Final Make-Out”

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“The Final Make-Out”

March 12th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring authors Alvin Orloff, Stacy Bierlein, and Mark Sundeen!

Comedy by Miles K!

Music by Charles Sommer!

Plus a special performance by Hot Guys and Baby Animals!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Isaac Fitzgerald.

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February 23rd, 2012

The Rumpus Reads for 826 Chicago

We are excited to to present an AWP offsite spectacular/fundraiser: The Rumpus Reads for 826 Chicago.

Featuring readings by Nick Flynn, Cheryl Strayed (yes indeed, Sugar will be in the house!), Peter Orner, Sommer Browning, Brian Spears and Stephen Elliott!

Stand-up from Dan Telfer! Music from Hawley!

If you’re going to be at the AWP Convention in Chicago, come by 826 Chicago on Thursday, March 1st, starting at 7:30 for a night of literature, music and comedy.

Donations of $5 will be requested at the door with all proceeds to go to 826 Chicago, a nonprofit youth literacy program!

February 14th, 2012

A Celebration of Printed Correspondence

The Rumpus and Housing Works Proudly Present:

Letters In The Mail. A Celebration of Printed Correspondence.

Featuring Stephen Elliott, Jonathan Ames, Emily Gould, Tao Lin, Marie Calloway, Michelle Orange and Ariana Reines! With music by Alina Simone!

Wednesday, February 22 at 7:00pm at the Bookstore Cafe, 126 Crosby Street, New York, NY.

January 13th, 2012

Sugar’s Coming Out Party

Sugar’s Coming Out Party at The Verdi Club in San Francisco!

Tuesday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day) at The Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa Street), 7pm.

Come out to meet Sugar live and in person as he/she reveals his/her secret identity!

Music by Pocket Full of Rye and The Yellow Dress. And comedy by the amazing Janine Brito!

Plus fantastic deals on Sugar mugs and posters, chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle, and many other rad surprises.

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go!

Click here to purchase (we highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance).

January 4th, 2012

January’s Monthly Rumpus

The Rumpus and ZYZZYVA Proudly Present:

“January’s Monthly Rumpus”

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January 9th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring authors Tupelo Hassman, Julie Greicius, Andrew Foster Altschul, and Adam Johnson!

Comedy by Nato Green!

Music by Shovelman, and Luke W Gilbert!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Isaac Fitzgerald.

December 1st, 2011

“A Night of Truth and Lies”

The Rumpus and Mother Jones Magazine Proudly Presents:

“A Night of Truth and Lies”

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December 12th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring authors Anna Pulley, David Rocklin, Mac McClelland, and Joshua Mohr!

Comedy by W. Kamau bell!

Music by Sparkbox, and Baby and the Luvies!

Plus a bonus “Two Lies and a Truth” game show hosted by the Mother Jones fact-checking department!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Isaac Fitzgerald.

October 25th, 2011

The November Monthly Rumpus

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“The November Monthly Rumpus

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November 14th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring authors Kim Addonizio, Rachel Resnick, Dean Rader, Jillian Lauren, and Chicken John! Plus music by Dawn Oberg and a performance by Doctor Popular!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go!

October 14th, 2011

Lit Crawl Event

The Rumpus Presents!

This October’s Rumpus event will collide with LitCrawl, Litquake’s final evening. Join in the Crawl on Saturday, October 15th and come find us at 8:30pm at the Make-Out Room (3225 22nd Street).

Featuring authors Stephen Elliot, Kathleen Alcott, Isaac Fitzgerald, Laura Goode, and Elissa Schappell (who we just interviewed)!

Best part? The event is FREE! Click here for more information.

August 22nd, 2011

The Rumpus in LA: “It’s About Time”

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“It’s About Time”

A Los Angeles Rumpus Event!

Saturday September 10th, The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026, Doors Open 4 pm, show starts 4:30!

Featuring Brilliant Authors: Joshuah Bearman, Gabrielle Calvocoressi

Music By: C-Horse, Naked Kids, Dylan Trees

Hosted By Rumpus Contributors: Zoë Ruiz, J Ryan Stradal

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

Only $5!

And special thanks to Sam Geer for the beautiful poster art!

August 16th, 2011

“Let’s Talk About Us”

The Rumpus and the Believer Magazine Proudly Present:

“Let’s Talk About Us”

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September 12th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring brilliant authors Michelle TeaSusan Straight,
Jesus Angel Garcia, David Rocklin, and music by Hate Factory!! And a sure-to-be amazing Kendama demonstration by the Kengarden!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10 cheap, you can’t afford not to go!

Hosted by Rumpus editor-in-chief Stephen Elliott!

July 22nd, 2011

“We Love You From the Start”

The Rumpus and the Bay Citizen Proudly Present:

“We Love You From the Start”

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August 8th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring brilliant authors Melissa Febos, Brendan Constantine, Steve Fainaru, and Steve Almond. Also the comedy stylings of Nato Green as well as a musical performance by Unwoman

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10 cheap, you can’t afford not to go!

Hosted by Rumpus Managing Editor Isaac Fitzgerald!

June 17th, 2011

“Take Me Home”

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“Take Me Home”

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July 11th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring spoken word performer Rich Ferguson and authors Meg Day, Alexandra Teague, Jesse Ball.

And the comedy stylings of Janine Brito with a musical performance from David Berkeley!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

May 18th, 2011

“Cold Summer Nights”

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“Cold Summer Nights”

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June 13th, 7pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.

Featuring authors Matt Werner, Tayari Jones, Camille Dungy, and Tamim Ansary! Plus music and a reading by the multi-talented Alina Simone!

More music by folksinger extraordinaire John Craigie!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

April 28th, 2011

“No Mistakes Left to Make” with Jim Shepard

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“No Mistakes Left to Make”

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May 9th, The Makeout Room, 3225 22nd Street in San Francisco, 7pm

Featuring authors Cheryl Strayed, Dylan Landis, Lidia Yuknavitch, and Jim Shepard!

A performance by artist Paul Madonna!

Music by the Slow Motion Cowboys.

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not
to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

March 15th, 2011

The Rumpus and ZYZZYVA Proudly Present: “A Friendly Gathering”

The Rumpus and ZYZZYVA Proudly Present:

“A Friendly Gathering”

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April 11th The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm

Featuring authors David Goodwillie, Erika Recordon, Aryn Kyle, and Matthew Dickman!

With a musical performance by The Yellow Dress!

Comedy by Nato Green!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

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March 13th, 2011

A More Than Interesting Night

The Rumpus and Wave Books Proudly Presents:

“A More Than Interesting Night”

March 14th The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm

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Featuring authors Andrew Altschul, Joshua Mohr, Beverly Parayno, and Timothy Donnelly!

With a performance by Lady Monster: Queen of the Fire Tassels!

Comedy by W. Kamau Bell!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

February 13th, 2011

Valentine’s Day Rumpus!

Join The Rumpus on Valentine’s Day, in San Francisco for:

“Do You Love Me Now?”

At The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm Click here to purchase tickets!

Featuring authors Deb Olin Unferth, Matthew Siegel, Chiwan Choi, Charlie Getter!

Comedy by Emily Heller!

Music by Bond Girl and Annie Bacon!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

December 22nd, 2010

The Monthly Rumpus: January

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

“Warm Bodies, Cold Nights”

January 10th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm

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Featuring authors Derrick Brown, Bucky Sinister, Andrew Nelson, Peter Orner, and Amber Tamblyn!

A performance by Abe Streep and Rushad Eggleston!

Comedy by Nato Green!

Music by Danny Pearson!

Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

November 19th, 2010

The Rumpus and Flavorpill Present: “Ladies Night”

Celebrating the release of The Rumpus Women Volume I!

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December 13th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm.

Featuring authors Kathleen Alcott, Julie Greicius, Antonia Crane, Sarah Fran Wisby, and Michelle Tea!

A presentation by Lisa Brown!

Comedy by Janine Brito!

Music by The Yellow Dress!

Free baked goods from Batter Bakery!
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

October 18th, 2010

Wake Up, It’s Late

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

Wake Up, It’s Late

November 8th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco 7pm.

Featuring authors Andrew Winer, M.G. Martin, Pam Houston, Chris Colin, and Kristen Tracy!

Comedy by Emily Heller!

Music by Boy in the Bubble and Chris Von Sneidern!

Food provided by The Girl From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Click here to buy tickets!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

Here’s Emily Heller doing her thing: …more

September 5th, 2010

September 13 on Both Coasts

That’s right, September 13 we have two Rumpus events, one in San Francisco and one in New York.

In New York we’ve got comedians MICHAEL SHOWALTER and JESSI KLEIN, readings by NICK FLYNNSARA MARCUSHILTON ALS, Elissa Bassist, and CORRINA BAIN, and a musical performance by FRANKIE ROSE AND THE OUTS.

In San Francisco we’ve got authors Creston LeaKatie CrouchRives, and Daniel Alarcón. Music by John Craigie and Shovelman Isaac Frankle. And a Performance by Chicken John!

If you could be in both places at once you’d be dead. Choose wisely!

Tickets for San Francisco. Tickets for New York.

August 13th, 2010

September’s Monthly Rumpus: Where’s Steve?

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

Where’s Steve?

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On September 13th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco. 7pm.

Featuring authors Creston Lea, Katie Crouch, Rives, and Daniel Alarcón.

Music by John Craigie and Shovelman Isaac Frankle.

With a Performance by Chicken John!

Food provided by The Lady From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Isaac Fitzgerald.

August 2nd, 2010

The August Monthly Rumpus: Hot Nights



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Less than one week away, on August 9th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco. 7pm.

Featuring authors Antonia Crane, Matthew Zapruder, Victor Martinez, and Steve Almond!

National pun champion Joe Sabia!

Comedy by Nato Green!

Music by Chuck Prophet!

Food provided by The Lady From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

June 15th, 2010

July’s Monthly Rumpus

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July 12th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm in San Francisco.

Featuring authors Justine Sharrock, Matt Stewart, Eli Horowitz w/ Mac Barnett, Lauren Wheeler, and Matthew L. Moseley.

A performance by hooper of the year Richard Porter.

Music by Ember Schrag.

Comedy by the hilarious Janine Brito.

Food provided by The Girl From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

Janine doing her thing:

May 11th, 2010

June’s Monthly Rumpus

The Rumpus and SMITH Magazine Proudly Present:

Beautiful Beginnings

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June 14th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm.

Featuring authors Richard Ferguson, Piper Kerman, Raina Bird, Lisa Brown, and the Six-Word Memoirists!

With Comedy by Will Durst.

Music by Dave Smallen, and Amores Vigilantes.

Food provided by The Girl From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle!

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

April 22nd, 2010

The May Monthly Rumpus

The Rumpus Proudly Presents:

Fresh Starts and New Mistakes

May 10th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm.

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Featuring authors Keith Lee Morris, Jillian Lauren, Beth Lisick, and Andrew Sean Greer!

With Comedy by Kyle Kinane.

Music by Michael Mullen.

Plus a special guest, our very own Ted Wilson!

Food provided by The Girl From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle.

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott, back from NYC!

Order your tickets here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/110107

NOTE: No one under 21 years old will be admitted.

Kyle Kinane doing what he does:

March 28th, 2010

The April Monthly Rumpus

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April 12th at The Makeout Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm.

Featuring authors Mac McClelland, Joanna Smith Rakoff, Randall Mann, Susan Steinberg, and Broke-Ass Stuart!

With a Performance by Yo-Yo Master Doctor Popular.

Music by The Yellow Dress and Peter Squires.

Food provided by The Girl From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle.

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Isaac Fitzgerald.

Order your tickets here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/105669

March 27th, 2010

A Night Together in New York City

The Rumpus, Tin House, and Flavorpill Present:

A Night Together

April 6 at The Highline Ballroom

Featuring Authors: Sam Lipsyte, Colson Whitehead, and Lorelei Lee

With This American Life‘s Starlee Kine and comedians Michael Showalter and Dave Hill

Plus music by Jeffrey Lewis and Alina Simone

Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm

431 W. 16th St, New York NY

Tickets: http://www.highlineballroom.com/bio.php?id=1403

February 9th, 2010

The March Monthly Rumpus

The Rumpus and McSweeney’s Proudly Present:

Sleeping With Friends

March 8th at The Makeout Room, 3225 22nd Street, 7pm.
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Featuring authors Jesse Nathan, Jami Attenberg, Mark Morford, and Gerard Jones!

With Performances by Chicken John and comedian Nato Green.

Music by the one and only K. Flay.

Food provided by The Girl From Empanada.
Also chances to win great prizes in our monthly porn raffle.

$10, cheap! You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Isaac Fitzgerald.

Order your tickets here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/99612

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