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NYC/Long Island NARP - 8/16/08
Zen Albatross | 3:17 PM on 07.30.2008 22 comments




Some of you may remember hearing about the impromptu Mini-NARP held at my house a few weeks ago, attended by myself, Tino, power-glove and Nintendoll. Now, for want of a proper NARP, I'm once again taking advantage of my parents being away on holiday and opening up my house on Long Island for all you NYC/NJ/Long Island Dtoiders out there.

Here's the skinny:

My friends and I recently undertook the task of completely re-decorating and properly utilizing the previously neglected space in my house's basement. The end result is a Basement Gaming Den, complete with three TV's, two surround sound systems, comfy couches, around a dozen gaming consoles, and a retro 80's decor. After all that work, I'd be remiss to -not- offer to share this space with you fine dwellers of the intarwebs. Therefore, on August 16th, I'm going to do just that: NARPing will commence at 9 PM.







But that's not all! Earlier in the day on that same date, I'm encouraging everyone to meet me in NYC at Central Park for a FREE concert at 2 PM with performances by Battles and Black Dice, two of my favorite bands.

Then, after the NARP, I'll be going to a SECOND free concert, this time played by Aesop Rock at the McCarren Park Pool in Brooklyn. I encourage you all to join me here as well. Let's make a whole weekend out of it, no?

So, in summation:

8/16 - Central Park concert w/ Battles & Black Dice @ 3 PM
8/16 - NARP at my place @ 9 PM: Beer, games, good times. Also, cocks.
8/17 - Aesop Rock at McCarren Park Pool @ 2 PM

PM me if you plan on attending and I'll dole out address details - I CAN ONLY FIT SO MANY PEOPLE IN MY HOUSE, SO PLEASE DO THIS SOON! If you don't have a car you can take the LIRR to Nassau Blvd or Malverne, and you will be picked up.

P.S. - BRING BEER PLZ KTHX.

xoxo,

~Zen

EDIT: Almost forgot to mention - the Aesop Rock concert is also a POOL PARTY! Bring some swimmin' trunks!



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Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 16:45
Alexradl
I love Battles! Too bad NYC is a little to far away for me. :(

PS: What the fuck are those legs doing holding up your tv stand in the first picture?!?!
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 16:56
Zen Albatross
It's sitting on an end-table that I found while dumpster diving. It also has eyes and a mouth. OM NOM NOM NOM
ghets's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 17:04
ghets
Holy SHIT! Anybody who is in youre area that skips out on free Battles and free Aesop Rock shows and the oppurtunity to drool over and play some sweet retro games is totally not cool!

PS: Those legs are creepy
casualweaponry's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 17:32
casualweaponry
I'll be there. You drink Zima, right?

I kid. But I'll be there.
Cataract's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 19:41
Cataract
I'll most likely hitch a ride with nintendoll. Can't wait!
nintendoll's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 19:53
nintendoll
BIG AMERICAN PARTY!

Extra incentive: I will probably make some more 1-Up Cakes. This time, in chocolate chip flavors!

Also, let's pull out the couch futons this time.
Nick Chester's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 20:38
Nick Chester
This shit ends with an Aes Rock concert? Hot.
braulio09's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 22:20
braulio09
I just checked out some of these guys' music and I love it. Fuck you New Yorkers and your fun :(

also, awesome game basement... just don't live their 'till you're 45. :)
Das Inchworm's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 23:56
Das Inchworm
im def going to the aesop concert man... thanks for the heads up.
MechaMonkey's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/30/2008 23:58
MechaMonkey
I'ma be all up in this.

I'll be bringing liquor instead though, if that's alright.
keener's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/31/2008 02:40
keener
i may go away this weekend, but if i dont, i will do my best to be there
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/31/2008 04:07
Samit Sarkar
@Keener: This weekend? Um...it's not until August 16th.

I will almost certainly be there, Mr. Albatross (I can't say for sure until I get back from India). And like MechaMonkey, I'm more of a liquor guy than a beer guy. But I'll drink it if it's there, know what I mean?
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/31/2008 04:07
Samit Sarkar
@Keener: This weekend? Um...it's not until August 16th.

I will almost certainly be there, Mr. Albatross (I can't say for sure until I get back from India). And like MechaMonkey, I'm more of a liquor guy than a beer guy. But I'll drink it if it's there, know what I mean?
galagabug 's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/31/2008 08:39
galagabug
bah, gonna be out of town that weekend, but i plan on running back as fast as i can for aesop. hopefully see you kids there.

basement looks sweet, will definately have to make it to one of these gatherings soon.
keener's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/31/2008 16:17
keener
sorry, yeah i am going away this weekend, but also the weekend of the narp so i transposed this for that.

if i am not away THAT weekend ill do my best to swing up :)
Jatari's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/01/2008 01:46
Jatari
you know me man, im down. This time remind me to bring my wireless 2600 remotes, that way we can better play Atari this time!

PS: The TV with legs will kick your ass!
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/01/2008 06:22
Tino
You KNOW i'm there.
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/01/2008 20:06
Zen Albatross
Oh yeah almost forgot to mention - the Aesop Rock concert is also a POOL PARTY! Bring some swimmin' trunks!
nintendoll's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/03/2008 18:17
nintendoll
OMG anyone have requests for Atari 2600? I can borrow some stuff from work. We got a copy of Kool-Aid man that I am dying to try. Also we have a copy of the worst game ever created for Atari Sssnake.

I have a bottle of vokda I've been dying to get rid of for ages, I don't drink hard liquor so I'll bring it for everyone's drinking enjoyment.

Also Zen I have Rock and and SOME DLC, but only one guitar and drum set. I'll bring my hard drive, game, guitar and mic anyways. Someone want to provide drums or second guitar?
nintendoll's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/03/2008 18:19
nintendoll
I was so excited that my last comment was super retarded. For clarification, someone needs to bring drum set and extra guitar controller for Rock Band.

Zen, let's make a freakin sweet video this time. I got really drunk and forgot last time. :)
Zen Albatross's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/03/2008 23:57
Zen Albatross
OMG KOOL AID MAN.

Bring it!
Sheir's Avatar - Comment posted on 08/07/2008 15:41
Sheir
I live right in the middle of Long Island, and I have things like Rock Band Drums and guitars and things like that, and I love Battles. But last time I went to a free Central Park concert (Vampire Weekend and Born Ruffians), I got rained all over and the show was canceled. The train's a bitch, too; I paid 20 bucks for a shower, essentially.

But I will keep this in mind.
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