Ready to jump the shark? It’s day four of Burning Man — here’s what you’re going to want to check out today.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28
- The Arrival Stage: Midnight-7 a.m., Aug. 27-Sept. 2, Camp Playground. Stay warm by the fire, gaze up at the lights and meet new friends while you listen to music. www.facebook.com/
- Jump the Shark: 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Aug. 26-Sept. 1, Camp Orphan Asylum at 7:45 and G. Orphan Asylum will have a bike ramp and a shark to jump. http://www.orphanasylum.com/
- Sharkey’s Bar & Lounge: 9:15 a.m.-6:15 p.m. Aug. 26-31, Camp Sharkey’s Bar and Lounge. Enjoy cocktails and libations with DJs, karaoke, bar games and more.
- Vulcan Empire FlowArts Workshops: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 26-30, Camp Vulcan Empire. Join in these workshops on twerking, yoga, hoops, juggles, rope dart and more with top instructors from around the world. www.facebook.com/VulcanEmpire
- Snow Cones at Paradise Motel: Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 26-31, Camp Paradise Motel. Stop in for a snow cone and enjoy music and activities every day while lounging in the shade by the “pool”. https://paradisemotel.camp
- Body Art and a Giant Rideable Pinwheel: Noon-2 p.m. Aug. 26-30, Camp Spooky Rooster’s Tattoo Parlor. Decorate your body and try the giant rideable pinwheel. www.instagram.com/spookyroosters/
- Circus Stilt Walking Lessons: 1-4 p.m. Aug. 26-30, Camp Red Nose District. Learn to walk on circus stilts and show off your skills at the Stilt Bar happy hour. www.facebook.com/RedNoseDistrict/
- Spirit Animal Adoption Party/Day Club Dance Party: 2:30-6;30 p.m. Aug. 27-29, Camp Corny. Leap into a pile of stuffed animals and adopt your spirit animal. Put it on a stick to make a party pole. Enjoy the observation decks, trampolines, drinks and bubbles. www.instagram.com/campcorny/
- Beer in Hand Soccer Championship: 5-7 p.m. Aug. 26-30, Camposanto. Come play beer-in-hand soccer at BRC Arena Camposanto Soccer Stadium. Fire soccer a distinct possibility. http://camposantito.com/wp/?page_id=32
- Return of the Evening Cartoon Party: 9 p.m.-midnight Aug. 26-30, Camp Insomnia. A three-hour trip into the world of yesteryear’s animated antics will be accompanied by all-you-can eat popcorn. insomniacamp@gmail.com
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. 25, including Ali bar-bar
- Top 10 events for Day 2, Aug. 26, with truth-or-dare Jenga
- Top 10 events for Day 3, Aug. 27 — yard games, anyone?
- Top 10 events for Day 5, Aug. 29, complete with cake-baking session
- Top 10 events for Day 6, Aug. 30 — hello, bacon pancakes
- Top 10 events for Day 7, Aug. 31, including a bit o’ college football
- Top 10 events for Day 8, Sept. 1, with a voodoo shooting gallery
For a complete list of events, visit https://playaevents.burningman.org/