Get Lit: Rise of the Dragons

Name: Get Lit: Rise of the Dragons
Start: 2024-10-08T17:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-08T19:30:00-05:00
Location: 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor,Chicago,60601,US

Schedule

Tue Oct 08 2024 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor,Chicago,60601,US | Chicago, IL

From "Game of Thrones" to "Pete’s Dragon," join us for a celebration of the mythical dragon in this Halloween after hours party!
Hearken, ye seekers of wisdom and wonder! There be dragons in this land! From ancient myths and legends to the modern tales in books, movies, and TV shows, dragons have sparked the imagination of countless generations. On this night, we raise our chalices to these beautiful, mythical creatures.
-Compete to be crowned master of the dragons in a game of Dragon Trivia !
-Meet Andrew Wheeler , author of Puncheons & Flagons: The Official Dungeons & Dragons Cocktail Book , as he demonstrates how to make a cocktail from his book. Books will be available for purchase.
-Go shopping at Bucket O' Blood Books and Records , the home of amazing sci-fi, fantasy, and horror books.
-Learn a new dragon-inspired tabletop role-playing game with Rough Magic Games.
-Experience our special exhibit, Level Up: Writers & Gamers , which explores how Americans use role-playing and video games to define and respond to our culture. (And includes dragons).
-Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, The Dragon Scale , a delicious pineapple-coconut cocktail. Non-alcoholic options available as well.
Whether you're a lifelong dragon enthusiast or new to the fantastical realm of these mythical beasts, Get Lit: Rise of the Dragons will be an absolute blast!
Thank you to our special guest
Andrew Wheeler is an award-winning genre fiction writer whose works include the multi-volume Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurers’ Guides series and the comics series Cat Fight, Sins of the Black Flamingo, and Love and War. He’s also written a book about the wonders of British food and a column about sauce for Serious Eats. Andrew was born in the South of England and now lives in Toronto with his well-stocked home bar and too many Barbra Streisand LPs.
Thank you to our event partners.
Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records is a quirky shop for sci-fi, fantasy, horror & other books, plus indie rock, punk & metal records. Established in 2010, they sell both new and used books, with a wide range of vintage science fiction and fantasy paperbacks and a large selection of new books from independent horror publishers.
In 2019, Rough Magic was founded with one mission: to help those who wanted to play tabletop role-playing games but lacked the time to take on the role of a Game Master. Co-founders, Richard Costes and Christian Stokes, brought their considerable experience in the entertainment industry together, creating a company that would offer a wide-variety of in-person/online game options: learn-to-play sessions, long-term campaigns, one-shots for parties, and more. Today Rough Magic’s team is thrilled to help players of all experience levels and from all over the country collaboratively create thrilling adventures and forge unique bonds of friendship that will last for a lifetime.
Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event will go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools. See our other upcoming GET LIT events here .
A limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can sign up for the monthly education newsletter here for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions, please email our Education Team at [email protected] .
Buy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door.