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Welcome to Bring Stuff - Meet-ups and social events with a Fancy Dress theme

Do you like doing something a little different? Do you like fancy dress parties, random events and meeting new people in London? Then you should come to a Bring Stuff party.

Each party will be based around you 'bringing' something to the event such as a Fancy Dress, root vegetables or even a hat. The 'stuff' you bring makes it easy to identify each other and might even encourage conversation - like 'What the hell is that you're wearing?'. What can be funnier then picking a venue, picking a theme and then partying hard?

We want to meet people who like dressing up, making costumes, dance badly and have fun. Think of us as a Fancy Dress club without membership cards. We plan something every two months, with a different theme each time.

We pick a venue
We pick a theme
We prepare some games

You turn up and party with us!

If you're into MySpace, Facebook or Google, come and say hello so we can invite you to the next party:
(We prefer Facebook!)

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=611770596
Myspacehttp://www.myspace.com/bringstuff
Flickrhttp://www.flickr.com/groups/bringstuff/
Google Groupshttp://groups.google.com/group/bringstuff
Yahoo Upcominghttp://upcoming.yahoo.com/user/126506/
DontStayIn http://www.dontstayin.com/members/bring-stuff/
Events mailing list sign-up:


Bring Stuff: Bring the next party

Details
to be confirmed

As I glance outside my window I see the great British summer time unfolding. I foresee an outdoor event that could be all day long with Alternative Olympic events as far as the eye can see...

Bring Silly Superpowers


Bring Stuff: Bring Black and White Masked Ball

Saturday 31st May 2008, 7.00pm - 3.00am
Ruby Blue, Leicester Place, Leicester Square (tube)

It's Bring Stuff's first anniversary and to celebrate we are having a party at Ruby Blue's in Leicester Square. More then that, it's a triple birthday celebration for Katy, Lis and Vee!

The theme is Black & White Masked Ball, so if you have a dinner jacket, posh black frock and a homemade mask then this is the perfect opportunity to wear it. Come as French mime artist, a black and white clown, Jack Black, Snow White, Cruella Devil or Charlie Chaplin. But don't forget to wear a mask until the midnight unmasking ceremony!

As Katy is now back from her sabbatical we have arranged a few games. When you arrive, try and work out who is Giacomo and Katy to put your names down for them. As usual, there's a prize for 'Best Home-Made Mask' so break out that macaroni and paper mache and get doodling!

Entrance is free before 10:00pm and Ruby Blue charge £10:00 after. To ensure Guestlist no-queuing on arrival at the door, be dressed in the theme and if questioned for the guestlist name, use; 'katy', 'lis' or 'vanessa'.

The lovely people at Ruby Blue ask us to remind you that you are aware of the following door policies; the music is Pop, Chart & Party and I.D. will be required if requested, otherwise admission may be refused. Over 21's only too, sorry young uns.

The Venue: http://www.rubybluebar.co.uk/
Leicester Place, Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7BP
T: 020 7287 8050

Map link: http://snipurl.com/27yif

Ruby Blue is on the north side of Leicester Square, the entrance is on Leicester Place. Nearest tube Leicester Square, nearest mainline train Charing Cross.

Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=12571924859

Bring Silly Superpowers


Bring Stuff: Bring Silly Superpowers

Saturday 12th April 2008, 7.00pm - 3.00am
Bloomsbury Bowl, Tavistock Square (Russell Square tube)

Some of us have been blessed with strange abilities... for the benefit of mankind or to torment innocent souls?

Actually neither - because these strange abilities are rubbish and silly! Come to our next night out dressed as a super hero or super villain that has a stupid or useless super-power. A prize for worst power at the demonstration circle, as voted by the loudest cheers!

The Bloomsbury Bowl has bowling, karaoke and great bar (with fabulous and reasonably priced food). If you want to do bowling or karaoke I would recommend getting some pals together and making a booking as soon as. We're just going for the beer, the food and the bands. Yes, live bands!

We'll be there before 7.00pm and in full costume, come and say hello to anyone in Super Power garb. It should be free to get in before 7pm and will be £7.00 after. Save a pound!! Advance tickets cost £6.00 direct from Pin Up the promoter.

PIN UP PROUDLY PRESENTS
THE LEGENDARY ANDREW WEATHERALL (ROCK'N'ROLL SET)

GROVESNOR PLAYING LIVE
(EX HOT CHIP DRUMMER)
PLUS THE PIN UP RESIDENTS
THUNDERTONE
THE J&D SESSIONS

PLUS
NEIL EDWARDS CLOSE UP MAGIC
PINS PEOPLE AMATEUR DANCE TROUPE
LIVE SCREENPRINTING BY LITTLE ART BOOK CINEMA BY SHORT & SWEET

Advance tickets: http://www.pinuptickets.tsdshop.com

Basement of Tavistock Hotel, Bedford Way
London WC1H 9EU - 0207 183 1979 http://www.bloomsburybowling.com

map link: http://snipurl.com/229cc

Bring Hats and Wigs


Bring Stuff: Bring Carwash

Saturday 2nd February 2008, 7.00pm - 3.00am
Penderel Oak, Holborn - The Aquarium, Old Street

Katy and Giacomo are heading to Carwash - well only one of us is but the other will be there in spirit. Awww!

The largest and longest running fancy dress night in London is an institution and one to be experienced once in your lifetime. If you don't fancy coming to Carwash, come join us in the Penderels Oak, Holborn beforehand as we'll be there till 11.00pm before heading over. Feel free to laugh at our silly costumes and get your face painted.

From 7.30pm onwards:
The Penderels Oak, 283-288 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7HP

Map link: http://snipurl.com/1ymej

From 11.00pm onwards:
Carwash @ The Aquarium, 256 Old Street. EC1, London (OVER 18's only)

Map link: http://snipurl.com/1yebb

A multiroom venue, there's different music for many tastes and even a swimming pool if you have shorts or a bikini. Tickets for Carwash can be bought in advance or on the night. The price list is:

£8.50 students
£12.00 advance - Check if there is a booking fee
£15.00 on the night, get there early or expect queues!

http://www.carwash.co.uk/events/index.cfm?ID=5§ion=4&BID=0&UEID=655

** Tickets can be bought on 0870 246 1966 **
or - http://www.clubtickets.com/uk/2008-02/02/carwash.jsp

** IMPORTANT WEEKEND TUBE CLOSURES **
http://snipurl.com/1ymld - TFL map PDF

Bring Hats and Wigs


Bring Stuff: Bring Hats and Wigs

Saturday 17th November 2007, 7.00pm - 3.00am
The O'bar, Wardour Street

Giacomo and Katy invite you to an evening of Millinery and Perukes (Hats and Wigs to you). School caps, Village People headwear or make something that will dazzle and impress people - anything that can be worn on the head goes! Of course if you want to come in full costume, that would be awesome too.

Hooking up with Team Nice to celebrate the launch of their third Niceties Tokens and first year birthday party (aww!), we are throwing a joint shindig in The O-bar, Soho.

The aim of Team Nice and the Niceties-token campaign is to make people be a bit nicer to each other; there is no fixed expectation or measurable end result. In the words of the '90's techno god Scooter 'It's nice be to important but it's more important to be nice'. Bauwow-zoop-zoop-zoop.

http://www.team-nice.co.uk

With some live music from Sherbert Didds and the amazing Karauke and activities - we strongly recommend you bring a digital camera (or someone attached to one) as it will be required for some of the activities. There will be instruction sheets that direct a photograph of a scene, an event or a feeling. We're hoping everyone will be really nice to each other and share the hats and wigs they have brung to make these photographs come alive!

Prizes for best homemade Hat and Wig on the evening too.

Please come before 8.00pm as the Team Nice crew will be starting the distribution ceremony of at 8.00pm for the third batch of Niceties Tokens as they are set free into the world.

http://www.the-obar.co.uk/
* Happy Hour from 4.00pm - 8.00pm *
* Over 21's only *

Google Map of the O-Bar:
http://snipurl.com/1rcxx

Closest Tube either Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square if you want Pizza en route.

--[Previous Events]--

For details and pictures please go and check out
http://www.bringstuff.com/


Bring Stuff: Bring Pirates

Saturday 22nd September 2007, 7.00pm - 3.00am
Tattershall Castle Floating pub Boat, the Thames.

TimeOut No.1935 September 19th-25th 2007We invite you to an evening scouring the high seas (the Thames) looking for Booty as Pirates!  In honour of International Talk Like a Pirate day on Wednesday 19th September, we are hosting an International Dress Like a Pirate day.

International Talk Like a Pirate day:
http://www.talklikeapirate.com/piratehome.html

If you need some perspective on what a Pirate is:
http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Pirates

Remember, dressing as a Pirate also helps combat Global Warming:
http://www.venganza.org/piratesarecool4.gif

How to Talk Like a Pirate:
http://www.yarr.org.uk/

Piratey Jokes:
http://www.piratejokes.net/

Costumes should be Pirate based, with good Pirates, hairy pirates or better yet sexeh Pirates.  The Tattershall Castle is a floating pub with five bars, nightclub and yer basic Pirate food; fish and chips. The perfect place for Pirating London!  With indoor and outdoor refreshments whether it's a choppy garn or a milkpond, they sell Rum so who cares. 

The Tattershall Castle pub is free to get on board and the main bars close at 11pm. There is a nightclub on board open till 3am with £5 before 10pm and £7 for the rest of the night until 3am.

If there's any interest we might do a small Thames floating pub crawl during the afternoon, ending up at the Tattershall for 7.00pm.  First choice on the Tattershall is the Poop Deck if sunny or the Hold if rainy.

With dubloons to be found, advanced Pirating classes (including pronounciation and Pirating history) and sea shanties to be sung, it's going to be great grand!

Closest tube is Embankment, exit onto the Thames and head right under the Hungerford Bridge.  The Tattershall Castle is the SECOND floating pub after the bridge.

Google map Link:
http://tinyurl.com/2xk5bw

Weekend Tube closures:
http://pull.xmr3.com/p/38155-162289-531C/57284611/b_planned.html

And if you like to know some History:
http://www.theheritagetrail.co.uk/maritime/ps%20tattershall%20castle.htm

Weather reports:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?world=0008

--[Next Event]--

Hmm.  With nothing planned yet for November we are thinking of sub-contracting and looking for people to run the next event.  You'll need a theme, a central London venue and some games to play on the night for everyone.  Message us for details.

--[Links to us]--

Nice people who have linked to us:

http://www.piratejokes.net

http://www.timeout.com/london/clubs/events/516451/bring_stuff-bring_pirates.html

http://www.allinlondon.co.uk/whats-on.php?event=17715

http://www.moosvintage.com/up--coming-dressing-up-events-4-w.asp

http://www.talklikeapirate.net

Bloggers covering the event:

http://www.arthouseparty.net/?p=167

http://www.londonist.com/2007/09/seamen_everywhe.php

And a very honourable mention!

http://www.bridesmagazine.co.uk/Blog/ViewBlog.aspx?postid=70&blogid=3


Bring Alternative Olympics
Bring Stuff: Sports, Sportswear and Alternative Olympics
Saturday 28th July 2007, 1.30pm till 6.00pm @ Regents Park, London

http://www.royalparks.org.uk/ - Map link




Bring Wild Wild West
Bring Stuff: Cowboys, Cowgirls, Indians and Mexicans!
Saturday 19th May 2007, 7.00pm till 3.00am @ The Wax Bar, London

http://www.wax-bar.co.uk/ - Map link