The Rumpus.net » rumpus events http://therumpus.net Books, Music, Movies, Art, Politics, Sex, Other Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Spring Fever! Tonight! http://therumpus.net/2013/04/spring-fever-2/ http://therumpus.net/2013/04/spring-fever-2/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:00:45 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=112845 We’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!

]]> We’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!

Featuring comedian Sean Keane, 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.

Music provided by Indie electro pop outfit James & Evander and a very special surprise musical headliner!

Click here to RSVP and get in free!

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2013/04/spring-fever-2/feed/ 0 Spring Fever! http://therumpus.net/2013/04/spring-fever/ http://therumpus.net/2013/04/spring-fever/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:36:06 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=112848 image_copyKQED Pop, Do415 and The Rumpus Proudly Present:

Spring Fever: A Night of Literature, Live Radio, Comedy and Music

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.

]]> image_copyKQED Pop, Do415 and The Rumpus Proudly Present:

Spring Fever: A Night of Literature, Live Radio, Comedy and Music

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.

Music provided by Indie electro pop outfit James & Evander and a very special surprise musical headliner!

Click here to RSVP and get in free!

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2013/04/spring-fever/feed/ 0 McSweeney’s & The Rumpus Rock AWP http://therumpus.net/2013/02/mcrumpus-mcsweeneys-the-rumpus-rock-awp/ http://therumpus.net/2013/02/mcrumpus-mcsweeneys-the-rumpus-rock-awp/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 23:18:39 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=110642 McSweeney’s & The Rumpus Proudly Present:

A Night of Readings and Music at 826 Boston!

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!

]]> McSweeney’s & The Rumpus Proudly Present:

A Night of Readings and Music at 826 Boston!

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!

Featuring readings by Thomas Page McBee, Paul LeGault, Roxane Gay, Amy Fusselman, and Ta-Nehisi Coates!

With music by Marissa Nadler!

Hosted by Stephen Elliott and Isaac Fitzgerald!

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2013/02/mcrumpus-mcsweeneys-the-rumpus-rock-awp/feed/ 0 Happy Baby in Los Angeles http://therumpus.net/2012/11/happy-baby-in-los-angeles/ http://therumpus.net/2012/11/happy-baby-in-los-angeles/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:46:14 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=108206 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.

]]> 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. Show at 7:30pm.

Readings by Aimee Bender, Melissa Chadburn, Jillian Lauren, Adrian Todd Zuniga, and Tera Patrick!

Comedy by Kyle Kinane!

Sword swallower Brett Loudermilk!

James Urbaniak in conversation with Adam Busch!

Joshuah Bearman talks about how his Wired magazine article turned into the movie Argo!

Win great prizes at the Happy Baby silent auction!

Hosted by Zoë Ruiz and Eve Troeh!

This event is BYOB.

To purchase advance tickets just make a contribution to the Happy Baby movie Kickstarter campaign. $20 recommended, but any contribution accepted.

Click here to download the event poster.

Happy Baby is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Elliott, edited by Dave Eggers and originally published by McSweeney’s.

Sign up for the Happy Baby email list.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/11/happy-baby-in-los-angeles/feed/ 0 LET’S MAKE A MOVIE! (Tonight!) http://therumpus.net/2012/11/lets-make-a-movie-3/ http://therumpus.net/2012/11/lets-make-a-movie-3/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:10:51 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=107264 What do porn stars, punk rock self-help gurus, musical legends, comedy, literature, yo-yos, and the movie Argo have in common?

The Rumpus, Wholphin, and ZYZZYVA present:

LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!

The crowd sourcing launch for Happy Baby, the first feature film from The Rumpus!

]]> What do porn stars, punk rock self-help gurus, musical legends, comedy, literature, yo-yos, and the movie Argo have in common?

The Rumpus, Wholphin, and ZYZZYVA present:

LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!

The crowd sourcing launch for Happy Baby, the first feature film from The Rumpus!

Monday, November 12th. Doors at 6pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. The Make-Out Room (3225 22nd Street).

Featuring music by Jill Sobule! Comedy by Caitlin Gill! Yo Yo mastery by Doc Pop (you heard right)!

Readings by Bucky Sinister and Lorelei Lee!

A brief talk by Josh Bearman about how his Wired magazine article became the movie Argo!

And a screening of Mr. Gracie, a five minute movie based on Happy Baby!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott!

Happy Baby is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Elliott, edited by Dave Eggers and originally published by McSweeney’s.

To purchase advance tickets just make a $20, or more, donation to the Happy Baby Kickstarter campaign. You can also sign up for the Happy Baby email list.


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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/11/lets-make-a-movie-3/feed/ 0 LET’S MAKE A MOVIE! http://therumpus.net/2012/10/lets-make-a-movie-2/ http://therumpus.net/2012/10/lets-make-a-movie-2/#comments Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:47:25 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=106999 What do porn stars, punk rock self-help gurus, musical legends, comedy, literature, yo-yos, and the movie Argo have in common?

The Rumpus, Wholphin, and ZYZZYVA present, November 12, 6pm at The Makeout Room (3225 22nd Street):

LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!

The crowd sourcing launch for Happy Baby, the first feature film from The Rumpus!

]]> What do porn stars, punk rock self-help gurus, musical legends, comedy, literature, yo-yos, and the movie Argo have in common?

The Rumpus, Wholphin, and ZYZZYVA present, November 12, 6pm at The Makeout Room (3225 22nd Street):

LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!

The crowd sourcing launch for Happy Baby, the first feature film from The Rumpus!

Featuring:

Music by Jill Sobule!

Comedy by Caitlin Gill!

Yo Yo mastery by Doc Pop (you heard right)!

Readings by Bucky Sinister and Lorelei Lee!

A brief talk by Josh Bearman about how his Wired magazine article became the movie Argo!

And a screening of Mr. Gracie, a five minute movie based on Happy Baby!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott!

Happy Baby is based on the novel of the same name by Stephen Elliott, edited by Dave Eggers and originally published by McSweeney’s.

Advance tickets on-sale November 8. Check back here for more information. Or, sign up for the Happy Baby email list.


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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/10/lets-make-a-movie-2/feed/ 0 Video Performances from “On Hands and Knees” http://therumpus.net/2012/10/video-performances-from-on-hands-and-knees/ http://therumpus.net/2012/10/video-performances-from-on-hands-and-knees/#comments Wed, 24 Oct 2012 21:23:14 +0000 The Rumpus http://therumpus.net/?p=106959 We hope everyone who was in San Francisco for this year’s Litquake had a lovely time at the many awesome events.

For those of you beyond the Bay Area, and anyone who missed our show because you were attending another Lit Crawl reading, you’re in luck.

]]> We hope everyone who was in San Francisco for this year’s Litquake had a lovely time at the many awesome events.

For those of you beyond the Bay Area, and anyone who missed our show because you were attending another Lit Crawl reading, you’re in luck. Below are the “On Hands and Knees” performances by Gina Frangello, Rob Roberge, Emily Rapp, Stephen Elliott, Caitlin Gill, and Dawn Oberge.

Enjoy! And feel free to leave a comment.

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Videography by Pat Johnson.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/10/video-performances-from-on-hands-and-knees/feed/ 0 Lit Crawl: “On Hands and Knees” http://therumpus.net/2012/10/lit-crawl-on-hands-and-knees-2/ http://therumpus.net/2012/10/lit-crawl-on-hands-and-knees-2/#comments Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:00:22 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=106212 If 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!

]]> If 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!

Music by Dawn Oberg!

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott!

The event if FREE. Click here for more information on Lit Crawl, Litquake’s final evening.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/10/lit-crawl-on-hands-and-knees-2/feed/ 0 The Rumpus Loves New York! http://therumpus.net/2012/09/the-rumpus-loves-new-york-3/ http://therumpus.net/2012/09/the-rumpus-loves-new-york-3/#comments Mon, 10 Sep 2012 16:40:42 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=104608 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.

With readings from Sam Lipsyte, Amber Tamblyn, Andrew McCarthy, and Colson Whitehead!

]]> 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.

With readings from Sam Lipsyte, Amber Tamblyn, Andrew McCarthy, and Colson Whitehead! Comedy by Nato Green and Janine Brito! Music by K. Flay! Plus, Sari Botton will interview Nick Flynn on stage for a live performance of her popular column Writers Braver Than Me.


Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.

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]]> http://therumpus.net/2012/09/the-rumpus-loves-new-york-3/feed/ 0 The Rumpus Loves New York! http://therumpus.net/2012/08/the-rumpus-loves-new-york-2/ http://therumpus.net/2012/08/the-rumpus-loves-new-york-2/#comments Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:15:35 +0000 Rumpus Events http://therumpus.net/?p=104605 The Rumpus and Flavorpill Proudly Present:

“The Rumpus Loves New York!”

Click Here to Purchase Tickets!

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!

]]> The Rumpus and Flavorpill Proudly Present:

“The Rumpus Loves New York!”

Click Here to Purchase Tickets!

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!

Comedy by Nato Green and Janine Brito!

Music by K. Flay!

Plus, Sari Botton will interview Nick Flynn on stage for a live performance of her popular column Writers Braver Than Me.

You can’t afford not to go.

Hosted by Rumpus editor Stephen Elliott.


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