I know it's really really hard to fit in ALL of these things in addition to seeing the bands you want to see, but I urge y'all to check out the other stuff Bumbershoot 2013 has to offer!
First off: the 1 Reel Film Festival at the SIFF Film Center, which gives you a chance to catch a lot of things you might have missed earlier this year. There are Films4Families, Music Videos, Award-Winners, Best of the Northwest … and really, SO many good programs I can't mention them all. Check out the full film schedule for more details. I'm definitely plan to make a few of these … and here's the rest of what I'll be trying to cram in between band goodness:
Saturday, 8/31
NERDprov
3:45pm-4:45pm
Theatre Puget Sound Stage
What's that, you say? Improv made for people who loves shows, movies, comics, music, and games? LOOK FOR ME IN THE FRONT ROW.
Patton Oswalt and Friends
6:30pm-7:30pm
Comedy at the Bagley
The only question you need to ask yourself about this one is, "How early do I need to line up to get in?" And the answer is: EARLY, my friends. Early. But it's totally worth it. Plus, he's performing again on Sunday and Monday, so you'll have 3 chances to laugh so hard your entire can of Bud Light Lime-A-Rita comes out of your nose.
Weird & Awesome with Emmet Montgomery
7pm-8pm
Theatre Puget Sound Stage
I've never seen Emmet perform, but I met him a few weeks ago and he's a supremely funny guy. Plus, Chris Estey said he's awesome. and weird. and weird and awesome. Sounds good!
Sunday 9/1
Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction with Bryan Cook
4:45pm-5:45pm
Comedy at the Vera
Guys, this sounds AMAZING. 10 comics performing and writing erotic fan fiction based on audience suggestions! I mean, have you ever read regular fanfic? IT IS HILARIOUS. (and sometimes disturbing — I'm still scarred by some Buffy fanfic I came across in the 90s IT BURNS IT BURNS — but mostly hilarious. Trust me!)
Patton Oswalt and Friends
6:30pm-7:30pm
Comedy at the Bagley
And, repeat.
Monday 9/2
Doug Loves Movies with Doug Benson
5pm-6pm
Comedy at the Bagley
Doug Benson! Talking about movies! With trivia at the end! And funny friends! I like it. You will too.
NERDprov
5:30pm-6:30pm
Theatre Puget Sound Stage
A second chance to giggle about all things Joss Whedon (I'm just making a guess here; it could totally be about JJ Abrams! It's Improv — ANYTHING could happen).
Patton Oswalt and Friends
6:45pm-7:45pm
Comedy at the Bagley
The last night MIGHT be the best! Who knows?