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SUMMARY:‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning Saturday\, June 20…with a twist
DESCRIPTION:Alien aficionados\, ufologists\, and paranormal proponents gather each year in June to celebrate the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black. \nMIBBB Fest (aka “Men in Black Birthday Bash“) is inspired by the 1947 appearance of UFOs off Maury Island\, just across the water from Des Moines\, and the first reported visit from a mysterious Man in Black. \nNow in its fifth year\, MIBBB Fest’s anchor event\, the “Bash\,” kicks off Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, at the Quarterdeck in a Special Limited Edition\, featuring classic MIBBB Fest cosplay and mythology\, a return of last year’s smash event – a Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Look-Alike Contest – and a dance party\, all in one night. \nThe 2026 Special Limited Edition is\, in part\, a recognition of a pending invasion of the Pacific Northwest by soccer fans headed to the FIFA World Cup. To avoid a wobble in the MIBBB Fest orbit\, the 2026 Festival does not overlap FIFA World Cup game days. \nColleen Rafferty Alien-Abductee Look-Alike Contest \n\n\nDo you have what it takes to enter the 2026 “Colleen Rafferty Alien-Abductee Look-Alike Contest”?\n\nThis limited edition\, one-time-only MIBBB Fest will revolve around the Colleen Rafferty Alien-Abductee Look-Alike Contest that was so popular last year. The contest is inspired by the Colleen Rafferty character played by Kate McKinnon on Saturday Night Live. The recurring sketch features MIB-style government agents interviewing an abductee allegedly kidnapped by aliens. Participants come dressed as Colleen Rafferty\, ready to perform a line from an SNL bit. \n“This is a cosplay event\, and we’re excited to launch this Special Limited Edition with something for everyone\,” said Co-producer Anita Bar. “Bash attendees traditionally come in black and white. The alien abductee look-alikes will come and compete dressed as Colleen (or Carl) Rafferty. And the aliens\, well\, aliens are never invited\, but they crash anyway\, and you really can’t tell them what to wear.” \nTickets Go On Sale April 15\nSave the date for Saturday\, June 20\, at the Quarterdeck at the Des Moines Marina. \nTickets for the Bash will go on sale April 15 at Eventbrite. \nThe event is open to anyone 21+. \nALERT: Additional events (currently Top Secret) may or may not be announced at a future date. \n\n\n\nAbout MIBBB Fest\nHeld each year in Des Moines\, Washington\, MIBBB Fest commemorates history’s first encounter with the Men in Black\, the infamous 1947 Maury Island Incident\, and the top secret government intervention that followed. \nThis local festival was founded in 2022 by a small group of Des Moines residents\, including Des Moines natives Steve and Melody Edmiston\, who are passionate about sharing the fascinating stories of their hometown’s history.
URL:https://auburnexaminer.com/event/men-in-black-birthday-bash-returning-saturday-june-20with-a-twist/
LOCATION:Quarterdeck\, 22307 Dock Ave S #1\, Des Moines\, WA\, 98198\, United States
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