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MIBBB Fest 2025 - Events!
Colleen Rafferty (Alien Abductee) Lookalike Contest! - June 13
5:30 p.m. at Marina Mercantile
5:30-7:30 p.m. (one full week before the Bash!). Hosted by Marina Mercantile, 22341 Marine View Dr S Suite A, Des Moines; presented by Harper Studios. Launch into a week of MIBBB Fest with the world’s simplest – and funniest – cosplay on this or any other planet. Kate McKinnon’s legendary SNL character “Ms. Rafferty” has been repeatedly abducted by aliens, released, and interviewed by the MIB; the character has proven so popular that she was abducted on at least 9 episodes. Let’s pay homage to comic genius! The rules? Come as a “Ms. Rafferty” (or a "Mr."). 21+ Free but ticketed - space is limited! Pick a "CR Compete" ticket to enter, and a "CR Watch" ticket to watch.
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Alienvitation Experience and Scavenger Hunt - June 13-June 20
Westfield Southcenter Mall
Presented by Explore Seattle Southside. Invite those 1947 aliens back! Experience the new, museum-quality Maury Island Incident and Men in Black interactive exhibits at Westfield Southcenter mall! Enter the scavenger hunt: solve the clues, take the pictures, and compete against other teams to win prizes!
Free; no tickets required. Sign up by scanning the QR code on posters around Westfield Southcenter.
Learn more at Explore Seattle Southside.
Alienvitation “Saucers & Sass” Movie & Trivia Night - June 20
6:30 p.m. at Southcenter AMC Theater, Westfield Mall
It’s an out-of-this-world night presented by Explore Seattle Southside. Come see The Maury Island Incident film on the BIG screen at the AMC Southcenter 16 Theaters, followed by sci-fi themed trivia, prizes, and performances—all hosted by our favorite drag queen, Sativa the Queen! Movie and trivia night ticketed, snacks included. Cash bar (sponsored by the Seattle Southside Chamber). Space is limited.
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Learn more at Explore Seattle Southside.
The Men in Black Birthday Bash - June 21
5:30 p.m. at Quarterdeck
The party that started it all, based upon the encounter that started it all. More history, more mythology, more comedy, more music, more cameraderie, and just more - more. When is it? Why, the Men in Black Birthday Bash, of course.
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Waterland Arcade Afterparty Featuring DJ ECM - June 21, 9:30 p.m.
Debrief! With DJ ECM and Compound Records providing an out of this world MIB Alien dance music set. Test your skills at classic arcade games from Pac-Man to Street Fighter to pinball, and most importantly for men and women in black (and aliens), Space Invaders. Waterland Arcade has more over 40 ice cold craft beers and ciders, and has been named “Best of Seattle Pinball” by Seattle Refined. Standard Arcade entry rates apply - with 20% for MIBBB Bash attendees or MIB/Alien cosplayers!
Sparky’s Revenge Flying Disc Dog Tournament - June 22
11:00 a.m. Des Moines Field House
Presented by Destination Des Moines.
In 1947, the flying discs tragically killed Sparky the dog. Now, 78 years later, the dogs finally bite the flying discs back! Flying discs and leaping dogs from Summit Disc Dogs, tournament style - and there can be only one “Sparky” at the end of the day! Free to the public.
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