Okay, so what’s going on?

It’s my 33rd birthday, and in celebration I’ve decided to throw us all a prom. From 2003. This idea came to me in a dream and I decided it was so dumb I had to do it.

Why 2003?

Because it's 2023. And because 2000 and 2001 are both too iconic, 2002 would be even *more* arbitrary than 2003, and once you get into the second (fourth?) Bush administration the vibe is all off. And, I mean, you can't beat this top 100.

So what’s actually happening?

Come to 688 N Milwaukee Ave on June 10th at 8pm and be temporarily transported, through the power of music and decoration, twenty years into the past. We will dance and drink and be merry. There will be a DJ and a prom queen and king crowning. Best outfit wins prom king (gender expansive)!

Can I bring a date?

Promposals and corsages are encouraged. Please include your person or people in your RSVP.

Wait, this is your birthday party. Should I bring a gift?

No thank you! But if you’d like to help defray the cost of this party, I’m accepting donations on Venmo and Cashapp.

This all sounds awesome, but I don’t live in Chicago.

Come visit! June in Chicago is the best. Here’s a list of ideas for where to stay and eat. I’d love to hang with you all weekend!

Is there an official hashtag?

It’s 2003 — hashtags haven’t been invented yet. But for the sake of photo consolidation, you can use #promnight2003 or #enchantedforestanighttoremember.

Did you make this whole ridiculous website?

I did, and it's maybe my proudest accomplishment to date. Read more about the process here.