When it comes to cool and worthwhile fundriasers, the folks at 826NYC know how to throw-down. They're an amazing organization that does awesome and important work. Plus, they know how to put together killer benefit show. Here's the scoop on an event that's happening on April 10th at New York's Symphony Space:
826NYC, 826LA and McSweeney’s present "The World, Explained," an evening of erudite comedy and fact-based entertainment with John Oliver (Daily Show correspondent), David Rakoff (author of Fraud), Joshua Davis (the lightest man ever to compete in the U.S. Sumo Open), and Rodney Rothman (former Undeclared writer and author of Early Bird). Hosted by Eugene Mirman. Using slides, charts, and other primary sources, the presenters will illuminate various topics, including: how to create boy bands; the reasons to hate Rent; and strategies for defeating an opponent four times your weight in a sumo arena.
The event will also feature the premiere performance by Final Fantasy: Online a.k.a. Internet, an ad-hoc indie supergroup made up of members featuring: Nick Thorburn & Jamie Thompson of Islands, Dante DeCaro & Hadji Bakara of Wolf Parade, Amber Webber of Black Mountain, and Syd Butler of Les Savy Fav..
Symphony Space
Tuesday, April 10, 8:00 P.M.
2537 Broadway (at 95th St.), New York
Tickets: $21 advance, $26 day of show
Tickets available HERE or by calling (212) 864-5400
All proceeds go toward 826NYC and 826LA
826NYC is located at 372 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn......
When it comes to cool and worthwhile fundriasers, the folks at 826NYC know how to throw-down. They're an amazing organization that does awesome and important work. Plus, they know how to put together killer benefit show. Here's the scoop on an event that's happening on April 10th at New York's Symphony Space:
826NYC, 826LA and McSweeney's present "The World, Explained," an evening of erudite comedy and fact-based entertainment with John Oliver (Daily Show correspondent), David Rakoff (author of Fraud), Joshua Davis (the lightest man ever to compete in the U.S. Sumo Open), and Rodney Rothman (former Undeclared writer and author of Early Bird). Hosted by Eugene Mirman. Using slides, charts, and other primary sources, the presenters will illuminate various topics, including: how to create boy bands; the reasons to hate Rent; and strategies for defeating an opponent four times your weight in a sumo arena.
The event will also feature the premiere performance by Final Fantasy: Online a.k.a. Internet, an ad-hoc indie supergroup made up of members featuring: Nick Thorburn & Jamie Thompson of Islands, Dante DeCaro & Hadji Bakara of Wolf Parade, Amber Webber of Black Mountain, and Syd Butler of Les Savy Fav..
Symphony Space
Tuesday, April 10, 8:00 P.M.
2537 Broadway (at 95th St.), New York
Tickets: $21 advance, $26 day of show
Tickets available HERE or by calling (212) 864-5400
All proceeds go toward 826NYC and 826LA
826NYC is located at 372 Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn......








