What a night. I have dedicated today to drinking Bloody Marys and accomplishing nothing, but tomorrow I’ll be back of a recap of what may have very well been the greatest Quizzo Bowl ever…despite who won.

Quizzo Bowl VIII Promo from Johnny Goodtimes on Vimeo.

A few FAQs about tonight’s event that you should know going in.

Can I still buy tickets?

No, tickets are sold out. However, if you already have a team of 5 or 6 that have paid and want to add 1 or 2 teammates, we might be able to squeeze them in. But there is no room for any more teams.

What time should I get there?

Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30. It’s first come first serve on seats, and some have restricted view, so I would get there early.

Are there any giveaways?

Yes, I have several gift certificates to give away, including ones from Fergie’s, Farmer’s Cabinet, the POPE, City Tap House, the Rendezvous, Sidecar, and the Bards. Raffle tickets are a buck a pop (all proceeds will go towards my Bloody Mary consumption on Sunday). We’ll also be playing a game called “The $25 Beer-a-mid”. That is free to enter. Just put your name in the bucket.

How long will the event last?

Keep in mind, grading 40+ teams papers, double checking them all, and entering scores in the computer takes time. So don’t expect this to be like a normal, 2 hour quiz. Of course, with the Cavatina Calypso band playing, I don’t think you’ll mind. Barring any technical difficulties, I expect it to take about 3-3 1/2 hours to complete. So kick back, relax, and enjoy. It’s Saturday night, and you weren’t able find anything better to do than hang out with a bunch of nerds. You might as well enjoy it.

Is there a dress code?

I am encouraging everyone to wear tropical shirts. I’d wear a jacket too if I were you.

Is there an afterparty?

Damn right. We’re going to celebrate at JG Domestic, just a 10 minute walk (or 2 minute cab ride) from the venue.

What’s the food and drink situation?

You can order dinner at the World Cafe Live. There will be a few light snacks at JG Domestic (read: soft pretzels), but the kitchen will be closed, so don’t plan on eating dinner there. As for drinks, the World Cafe will be running a drink special on Caribbean drinks, and JG Domestic will be giving us happy hour prices at the afterparty (including $3 Abita’s).

Is Johnny Greattimes going to be there?

No I have spoken with security and they are dedicated to keeping Johnny Greattimes out of the building. I don’t think we’ll have to worry about him making a mess of things tonight.

If anybody has any more questions, post below. Look forward to seeing you tonight!

 

No chance of me getting photos of winners posted today. They’ll go up Monday. For those of you headed down to Quizzo Bowl tomorrow, I will have everything you need to know posted this evening or tomorrow morning.

Yes, folks, the rumors are true. JGT is finally going to start playing home games. Quizzo in my hood starts on Monday, February 20th at 9:15 p.m. I will be hosting quizzo at Sidecar (22nd and Christian). It is one of my favorite bars in the city and I am extremely excited to team up with them on their new 2nd floor on Monday nights. Hope to see ya there!

We kick it off at Ugly American at 8 p.m., then move to the Bards at 10:15 p.m. All new quiz tonight. And your last chance to buy tickets from me. After that, they will only be available online. Hope to see ya there!

We kick it off at Locust Rendezvous at 6:15 p.m. If you haven’t already called to reserve your seats, don’t plan on getting in. Seriously, it has been that crazy lately. If you haven’t already, call immediately. On to the Black Sheep at 8, where things have actually been rather quiet the last couple of weeks. Good chance to get a seat there. Action starts at 8 p.m. All questions having to do with love and breaking up. Hope to see ya tonight!

IN OTHER NEWS:

Here’s my latest piece in the Philly Post, about what should be done with the Divine Lorraine and the USS United States.

 

Forgot until like 7 tonight, and then it was too late. It’ll return next week.