Join Us for SINKING GROUND, RISING VOICES
An evening with Burrow Press, Catapult, Electric Literature, and The Rumpus presented by sponsors Submittable and Aevitas Creative Management!
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Rumpus Events
Celebrate Winter While We Still Have Seasons!
We’re excited to present CELEBRATE WINTER WHILE WE STILL HAVE SEASONS, a holiday reading!
...moreS.F. Lit Crawl 2017: An Evening with The Rumpus
Come feel the literary love, Rumpus style!
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Transcending Spaces: A Literary & Aerial Spectacular
Join H.I.P. Lit, VIDA, and The Rumpus for a riveting night of readings and aerial performances at our 2017 Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend event!
...moreMIXER TURNS 10: A Benefit for Planned Parenthood
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. Music by Joan as Policewoman. Hosted by Michelle Campagna, Melissa Febos, and […]
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Join Us at the Oakland Book Festival!
One day. Seven hours. Over a hundred writers and fifty events, including a Rumpus panel you won’t want to miss!
...moreAWP 2017 Offsite: Write Together, Fight Together
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. Join us as we […]
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AWP 2017 Offsite Event: WRITE TOGETHER, FIGHT TOGETHER
Barrelhouse, Catapult, Lit Hub, and The Rumpus are proud to present WRITE TOGETHER, FIGHT TOGETHER, an AWP 2017 offsite event!
...moreJoin Us for Lit Crawl San Francisco!
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. Featuring readings from Lydia Kiesling […]
...moreDon’t Miss Dark Nights, Bright Words, Tonight!
Our BKBF Bookend Event, Dark Nights, Bright Words, is tonight! If you haven’t purchased your ticket, today is the day! With readings by: Molly Crabapple, Stephanie Danler, Eliah Eason, Yahdon Israel, Morgan Jerkins, and Matthew Yeager! Music, mingling, and dancing to follow, with Health Klub spinning the tunes! Featuring original artwork from Carolanne Leslie on display throughout the venue! […]
...moreDark Nights, Bright Words Is Almost Here!
Our BKBF Bookend Event, Dark Nights, Bright Words, is on Friday! If you haven’t purchased your ticket, what are you waiting for? With readings by: Molly Crabapple, Stephanie Danler, Eliah Eason, Yahdon Israel, Morgan Jerkins, and Matthew Yeager! Music, mingling, and dancing to follow, with Health Klub spinning the tunes! Featuring original artwork from Carolanne Leslie on display throughout the venue! This […]
...moreTonight! The New York Premiere of After Adderral
The Rumpus and the Brooklyn Book Festival are excited to present the New York premiere of After Adderall, the new feature film from Stephen Elliott! Be there tonight, Monday September 12, at Videology Bar & Cinema at 7 p.m. for this FREE screening of the film Michael Cunningham called “the most literary movie ever made.” RSVP and get all the […]
...moreDon’t Miss DARK NIGHTS, BRIGHT WORDS!
Our BKBF Bookend Event, Dark Nights, Bright Words, is now only two weeks away! If you haven’t purchased your ticket, today is the day! With readings by: Molly Crabapple, Stephanie Danler, Eliah Eason, Yahdon Israel, Morgan Jerkins, and Matthew Yeager! Music, mingling, and dancing to follow, with Health Klub spinning the tunes! Featuring original artwork from Carolanne Leslie on display […]
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H.I.P. Lit and The Rumpus Present: Dark Nights, Bright Words
Celebrate literature and savor the last days of summer with “Dark Nights, Bright Words,” presented by H.I.P. Lit and The Rumpus!
...moreSee You at The Rumpus Film Festival Tomorrow!
The first-ever Rumpus LO-FI Film Festival is happening tomorrow! If you haven’t already purchased tickets, what are you waiting for?! A one-day event to be held on July 30 in Los Angeles, the festival will screen three films, in addition to the world premiere of Stephen Elliott’s new film, After Adderall and two awesome panel discussions. For full lineup and details, and to […]
...moreRumpus Film Festival Is Just Around the Corner
The Rumpus LO-FI Film Festival is only two weeks away! If you haven’t already purchased tickets, what are you waiting for?! A one-day event to be held on July 30 in Los Angeles, the festival will screen three films, in addition to the world premiere of Stephen Elliott’s new film, After Adderall and two awesome panel discussions. You can buy individual tickets but […]
...moreBuy Your Rumpus Lo-Fi Film Festival Tickets Today!
In case you missed the exciting announcement, we’re having our very own film festival! A one-day event to be held on July 30 in Los Angeles, The Rumpus Lo-Fi Los Angeles Film Festival will screen three films, in addition to the world premiere of Stephen Elliott’s new film, After Adderall and two panel discussions. You can buy individual tickets but we recommend […]
...moreAWP 2016 Offsite Event: PICK YOUR POISON—Selling Out Fast!
The Rumpus and Rare Bird proudly present… Pick Your Poison With readings by: Cornelius Eady, Melissa Febos, Rich Ferguson, Erika Krouse, Anna March, and J. Ryan Stradal!
...moreThe Rumpus and Rare Bird Invite You to Pick Your Poison
The 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!
...moreAWP 2016 Offsite Event! Get Your Tickets Today!
The Rumpus and Rare Bird proudly present… Pick Your Poison With readings by: Cornelius Eady, Rich Ferguson, Ashley C. Ford, Erika Krouse, Anna March, and J. Ryan Stradal!
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AWP 2016 Offsite Event: PICK YOUR POISON
The Rumpus and Rare Bird are proud to present PICK YOUR POISON, an AWP 2016 offsite event!
...moreSee You Tomorrow Night, NYC!
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. For more details and to […]
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The Rumpus and Electric Literature Present: It’s Too Cold for This!
The Rumpus and Electric Literature are excited to present IT’S TOO COLD FOR THIS, a holiday reading!
...moreLA LitCrawl: “Growth Spurt”
The Rumpus presents GROWTH SPURT: STORIES OF RADICAL BECOMING at LitCrawl LA: NoHo! LA LitCrawl Round 2: Wednesday, October 21, 2015 8:00–8:45 p.m. The Fat Dog 11050 Magnolia Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91601 Lineup includes: Natashia Deón Ashley Perez Shawna Kenney Derrick Brown Matthew Specktor Emceed by Rumpus founder Stephen Elliott! Details here! *** Rumpus original poster art by Carl Dimitri. […]
...moreJoin The Rumpus at SF LitCrawl
People of the San Francisco Bay Area! This year’s Litquake festival is already underway, with outstanding performances happening all over town. Come help us cap off the whole shebang at The Make-Out Room on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. this Saturday!
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AWP 2015 Offsite Event: GUTTER TALK
The Rumpus and Fence are proud to present GUTTER TALK, an AWP 2015 offsite event!
...moreLA LitCrawl: “A Scream Without A Mouth”
The Rumpus presents A SCREAM WITHOUT A MOUTH: STORIES OF REACHING OUT at LitCrawl LA: NoHo! LA LitCrawl Round 2: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 8:00–8:45 p.m. The NoHo Arts Center 11136 Magnolia Blvd., Hollywood, CA 91601 Readings by: Wendy C. Ortiz Antonia Crane Douglas Kearney Jim Ruland Corrie Greathouse Jerry Stahl Hosted by: Michelle Meyering RSVP […]
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