Stories. Music.
A sensation
New York Times
Fast-paced, loose, often funny, and wholly unpredictable
San Francisco Chronicle
Beautiful
Los Angeles Times
Highbrow / Brilliant
New York Magazine
The Pop-Up Magazine Experience
Pop-Up Magazine is a live magazine, created for a stage, a screen, and a live audience. Each evening is unique, but here are a few things to look forward to.
Remarkable Storytellers
Some of the country’s most interesting writers, filmmakers, photographers, radio producers, and illustrators share new, true stories onstage.
Stunning Visuals
Stories come to life on a giant screen filled with photographs, films, illustrations, and animations.
A Live Score
Story soundtracks are composed and performed live onstage by Magik*Magik Orchestra.
A Fascinating Audience
Curious, creative people come to see old friends and meet new ones.
A Beautiful Theater
Venues like BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in New York, Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, and The Theatre at Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.
A Great Party
Performers and audience members swap stories over drinks after the show.
Some Magic Nobody Can Quite Put Their Finger On
It’s kind of hard to explain, but it helps to hear from someone who’s been…
Illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton
Photographs by Jon Snyder
Always amazing
Ira Glass
Funny, touching and inspiring
Kara Swisher
Go!
Jad Abumrad
Highly recommended
Michael Pollan