CLICK HERE if you are having a problem viewing these photos on a mobile device
Burning Man, an epic, artsy, temporary city that unfolds on Nevada’s Black Rock Desert sands each summer, has a ridiculous number of activities and special events to choose from. Here are 10 great ideas for how to play on the Playa on Day 7, from a bacon brunch to spirit guides, artificial intelligence and cosmological buffoonery.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1
- Bubbles & Bass Sunrise Party: 5 a.m.-noon Aurg. 28-Sept. 2. Hosted by Bubbles and Bass. Enjoy bass-tastic house music and chilled bubbly, as you watch the sunrise over the Playa and dance the morning hours away. Bubbles and Bass
- Brulee Bacon Brunch: 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 27-Sept. 1. Hosted by Brulee. Enjoy music, shade, bacon and drinks at our bar. Bring your ID. http://www.brulee.co
- Burners Without Borders Morning Movement & Flow: 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 27-Sept. 2. Hosted by Burners Without Borders (BWB). Yoga, meditation, wellness and an exploration of artificial intelligence. www.burnerswithoutborders.org/
- Find Your Power Animal: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 28-Sept. 1. Hosted by ShamanDome. Wake up the shaman in you as you ask, what wants to happen now? Find your spirit guide, experience transformation and wisdom of circle healings. No guru. http://www.shamandome.org
- Alternative Energy Demo Garden: Noon-3 p.m. Aug. 28-Sept. 1. Hosted by Earth Guardians. Enjoy food baked in a solar oven and a display of alternative energy devices, including DIY solar ovens, commercial solar ovens, rocket stoves and an evap-o-tron for gray water. http://www.earthguardians.net
- Black Rock Observatory: 1 p.m.-1 a.m. Aug. 27-Sept. 1. Hosted by Black Rock Observatory Theme Camp. Presentations, science experiments and general cosmological buffoonery. http://www.blackrockobservatory.com
- Traditional “Wife” Carry Contest: 1-3 p.m. Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. Hosted by Planned Playahood. This non-traditional Finnish tradition involves two participants racing to finish an obstacle course, with prizes for the winners. Planned Playahood
- Architecture and Jaguara: 2-4 p.m. Hosted by Play)A(Skool. What are the motives and techniques of architecture and architects around the world, and how are they influenced by culture? Come join the discussion. http://www.jaguara.co
- Black Rock City Society of Survivors: 2-4 p.m. Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Hosted by Whiskey and Dust. Should you be dead right now? Did you survive? Come by and tell the camp about your accident, illness, tragedy, trauma and triumph. They’ll give you a shot of the good stuff and a badge of honor for making it. https://www.whiskeyanddust.com
- Montages – Art Installation: 6-9 p.m. Hosted by Comfort & Joy. A decade-long retrospective depicting art and celebrations from the many years of Burning Man, dedicated to originating artist Michael Owen. Comfort & Joy
As for the rest of the fest, we’ve got picks for those, too, from opening day to the final full day of frolic:
- Top 10 events for opening day, Aug. 26, including a porch whiskey fest
- Top 10 events for Day 2, Aug. 27, including trampoline dodgeball and a chill tower hookah lounge
- Top 10 events for Day 3, Aug. 28, including cyr wheel how-tos and a murderous cocktail bash
- Top 10 events for Day 4, Aug. 29, including playground hops (and Scotch!) and a giant pig roast
- Top 10 events for Day 5, Aug. 30, including an aluminum bikini workshop
- Top 10 events for Day 6, Aug. 31, including epic BBQs, bicycle art and plenty of noodly goodness
- Top 10 events for Day 8, Sept. 2, including a beer bong breakfast, a piratical Arrgh Bar and more
For a complete list of every Burning Man event, visit https://playaevents.burningman.org/
