DAILY SHOW correspondent John Oliver is looking for that final “O” so he can declare “Bingo” at Saturday night benefit for 826NYC (photo by twi-ny/mdr)
826NYC
372 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn
Saturday, August 7, $25, 7:00
718-499-9884
www.826nyc.org/bingo
You’ve never played Bingo like this before. Tonight at 826NYC in Brooklyn, you can test your mad gaming skillz against such celebrities as DAILY SHOW correspondent John Oliver, television producer Eric Gilliland (THAT ’70s SHOW), children’s book star Jon Scieszka (THE STINKY CHEESE MAN), comic actor Jack McBrayer (30 ROCK), and wonderfully droll author Sarah Vowell (ASSASSINATION VACATION) in what the nonprofit organization promises to be “the most cut-throat, single elimination, down-and-dirty, going-to-get-ugly, no-holds-barred Bingo Tournament ever held.” After signing up to play ($25) or to support one of the current competitors (any amount you want), you can buy additional cards at $10 each and balls for $5 apiece to increase your/their chances of winning. The evening is a benefit to raise funds for 826NYC’s free literacy programs for students between the ages of six and eighteen, which encourages creativity and learning through writing. The group also holds regular workshops and provides tutoring all year long.