The Rumpus Is Going to Portland!
The Rumpus celebrates literature at the Portland Book Festival!
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Posts Tagged: rumpus events
The Rumpus Co-Hosts a Special Rally Reading Series Event!
Join The Rumpus and the Rally Reading Series for an unforgettable evening!
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Celebrate Winter While We Still Have Seasons!
We’re excited to present CELEBRATE WINTER WHILE WE STILL HAVE SEASONS, a holiday reading!
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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 […]
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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!
...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!
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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 […]
...moreAWP Offsite Event: Rumpus by the Sound
The Rumpus proudly presents… Rumpus by the Sound 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. Readings by Katie Crouch, Monica Drake, and Gina Frangello! Music by Wesley Stace and […]
...moreTonight! Quiet Lightning + The Rumpus
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. W. Lichtenberg, with pieces by Ingrid Keir, Sarah Kobrinsky, […]
...moreQuiet Lightning + The Rumpus
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. W. Lichtenberg, with pieces by Ingrid Keir, Sarah […]
...moreSpring Fever! Tonight!
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 […]
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KQED 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 […]
...moreMcSweeney’s & The Rumpus Rock AWP
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 […]
...moreHappy Baby in Los Angeles
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 […]
...moreLET’S MAKE A MOVIE! (Tonight!)
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 […]
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LET’S MAKE A MOVIE!
What do porn stars, punk rock self-help gurus, musical legends, comedy, literature, yo-yos, and the movie Argo have in common?
...moreVideo Performances from “On Hands and Knees”
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 […]
...moreLit Crawl: “On Hands and Knees”
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! […]
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The Rumpus Loves New York!
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.
...moreThe Rumpus Loves New York!
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 […]
...moreThe Rumpus Release Party for Dear Sugar’s Tiny Beautiful Things
The 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
The 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! Music by Baby and the Luvies! Comedy by Kevin Camia! Plus a special Sugar Performance […]
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