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We are thrilled to present, alongside Riverhead Books, VIDA, and Shoe Market, “MIXER TURNS 10: A benefit for Planned Parenthood.” This Wednesday, June 7, at 6:30 p.m. at Our Wicked Lady.
With readings from Rebecca Carroll, Donika Kelly, Jeff McDaniel, Laurie Stone, and Tiphanie Yanique.
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Don’t miss our 2017 AWP offsite event, co-hosted with Barrelhouse, Catapult, and Lit Hub!
Write Together, Fight Together will include readings from: Jericho Brown, Nicole Dennis-Benn, Melissa Febos, Morgan Parker, and Sarah Sweeney, to be followed by music and dancing. Free admission, February 9, 2017, doors at 6:30 p.m., readings begin at 7 p.m.
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Readers! Crawlers! People who can read and crawl! Join us at the Make-Out Room in San Francisco at 8:30 p.m. this Saturday, October 15. The Rumpus will be hosting the final event of this year’s Lit Crawl festival, which brings the Bay Area’s best writers together for one overwhelming night of literary madness.
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The Rumpus and Rare Bird proudly present…
With readings by: Cornelius Eady, Melissa Febos, Rich Ferguson, Erika Krouse, Anna March, and J. Ryan Stradal!
...moreThe Rumpus and Rare Bird proudly present… PICK YOUR POISON, a 2016 AWP offsite event! Get your ticket today!
With readings by: Cornelius Eady, Rich Ferguson, Ashley C. Ford, Erika Krouse, Anna March, and J. Ryan Stradal! Emceed by Antonia Crane!
...moreThe Rumpus and Rare Bird proudly present…
With readings by: Cornelius Eady, Rich Ferguson, Ashley C. Ford, Erika Krouse, Anna March, and J. Ryan Stradal!
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Join us tomorrow night, 7–8:30 p.m., at Housing Works for a holiday reading, co-hosted with Electric Literature!
Celebrate literary community during winter’s darkest days: join The Rumpus and Electric Literature for a warm night of literary merriment and readings from Melissa Febos, Alexandra Kleeman, Alex Mar, Lincoln Michel, and Angel Nafis.
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The Rumpus proudly presents…
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9:00 p.m.
Spitfire
2219 4th Avenue
Seattle, WA
Our offsite AWP event is sure to be one of the after-hours highlights of the conference.
...moreWe’re teaming up with Quiet Lightning, San Francisco’s favorite monthly submission-based reading series, to host a night of deep thinking and good drinking.
Featured guests include Alice LaPlante, Brandon Brown, Janine Brito, and electropop party band Le Fomo, plus a literary mixtape curated by Kristen Kramer and D.
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We’re teaming up with Quiet Lightning, San Francisco’s favorite monthly submission-based reading series, to host a night of deep thinking and good drinking.
Featured guests include Alice LaPlante, Brandon Brown, Janine Brito, and electropop party band Le Fomo, plus a literary mixtape curated by Kristen Kramer and D.
...moreWe’re teaming up with KQED Pop and Do415 to present Spring Fever: A Night of Literature, Live Radio, Comedy and Music!
Join us at for a feverous night at San Francisco’s Verdi Club on Friday, April 19th, 7pm. Free with RSVP!
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KQED Pop, Do415 and The Rumpus Proudly Present:
The Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco). Friday, April 19th, 7pm. Free with RSVP!
Featuring comedian Sean Keene, literary super-team Wendy MacNaughton and Caroline Paul, KQED Science reporter Lauren Sommer, Amy Standen of KQED’s Quest and New York Times contributor Chris Colin.
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McSweeney’s & The Rumpus Proudly Present:
Click Here to Purchase Tickets!
Friday, March 8th, 7pm at 826 Boston (3035 Washington St. Roxbury, MA 02119)
Tickets are $5. All proceeds will be donated to 826 Boston!
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The Rumpus Proudly Presents:
“HAPPY BABY IN LOS ANGELES”
A Kickstarter party for Happy Baby, the first feature film from The Rumpus!
December 7th, 7pm at Fix Coffee, 2100 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Doors at 7pm.
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What do porn stars, punk rock self-help gurus, musical legends, comedy, literature, yo-yos, and the movie Argo have in common?
...moreIf you’re in the Bay Area, join us tomorrow for the Rumpus Lit Crawl event, “On Hands and Knees.”
Saturday, Oct 13th, 8:30 – 9:30 pm, The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.
With readings from Gina Frangello, Lorelei Lee, Rob Roberge, and Emily Rapp!
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We’re coming for you, NYC. Join us tonight, September 10th at Public Assembly’s Front Room, 7:00 pm for “The Rumpus Loves New York!” Get tickets in advance here.
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The Rumpus and Flavorpill Proudly Present:
Monday, Sep 10th at Public Assembly’s Front Room, 7:00 pm. $5 in advance, $10 at the door / 21+.
With readings from Sam Lipsyte, Amber Tamblyn, Andrew McCarthy, and Colson Whitehead!
...moreThe Rumpus Release Party for Dear Sugar’s Tiny Beautiful Things has sold out!
For those of you who have a ticket, we’re excited to see you this evening. For the rest of you, we hope you can make it to the next Rumpus event.
...moreThe Rumpus Release Party for Dear Sugar’s Tiny Beautiful Things is fast approaching! Join us Friday, July 27th at The Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa Street), 6:30pm.
Featuring readings from Elissa Bassist, Yuvi Zalkow, and the woman of the evening, Cheryl Strayed/Dear Sugar!
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The Rumpus Proudly Presents:
Friday, July 27th at The Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa Street), 6:30pm.
With readings from Elissa Bassist, Yuvi Zalkow, and the woman of the evening, Cheryl Strayed/Dear Sugar!
...moreWe’re very excited for our next Rumpus event, “Letters In The Mail: A Celebration of Written Correspondence.” Join us on Monday, June 4th at The Verdi Club (2424 Mariposa Street), 6:30pm.
Featuring readings from Lorelei Lee, Ariana Reines, D.A.
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The Rumpus Proudly Presents:
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!
...moreThe March Monthly Rumpus will be our last event at The Make-Out Room. Come out and help us give them a rocking farewell on March 12th, 7pm, at 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco.
Featuring authors Alvin Orloff, Stacy Bierlein, and Mark Sundeen!
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