AZCentral.com entertainment reporter Kellie Hwang, DinoCon founder Julia Zolondz and Downtown Phoenix, Inc. events director Sara Anderson are taking NPR’s idea to the next level with their new Radical Rankings, a discussion group and (actual) happy hour held on the third Thursday of every month. The evening will open with discussion and audience rankings of the night’s topic, followed by trivia and an announcement of the poll winners at the end of the night. Food and drinks will be served.
For example, guests at the inaugural Radical Rankings will debate the merits of iconic superheroes such as Wonder Woman, Superman and Green Arrow. Using the provided nominee ballot featuring online suggestions, audience members rank their favorites and try to convince others why their beloved comic book champions deserve to be at the top. “You can read your comments aloud – the more animated, the better,” writes Hwang. “If you’re shy, we’ll read them for you.” Comments on the event’s Facebook listing are already veering toward the recent Fantastic Four debacle, which ensured Sue Storm and Mr. Fantastic will likely not make the Top 10.
Catch the premier Radical Rankings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, at Crescent Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public; RSVP through TicketSauce.
The Lounge at Crescent Ballroom
308 N. Second Ave., Phoenix
602-716-2222, crescentphx.com
