Gelf returns to The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge with a night devoted to the games in Rio.

Varsity Letters regular Dave Zirin will discuss his book Brazil's Dance with the Devil and what's really going down in Rio. He'll be joined by David Davis, author of Waterman: The Life and Times of Duke Kahanamoku, who'll discuss America's first superstar Olympic Swimmer. Dvora Meyers will read from and discuss her new book, The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score from Nadia to Now.

Graphics by Mister Lister.

Event Details:

The Gallery at LPR (Official site, map)
158 Bleecker St. (between Sullivan St. and Thompson St.)
New York, NY 10012
Blocks from ACE/BDF/MNR/1/6 trains

Doors open at 7.
Event starts at 7:30.
There is no admission charge.
Attendees must be 21 or older, as per Le Poisson Rouge rules. (Email varsityletters@gmail.com if you are under 21 and would like to attend. The farther in advance, the better; no guarantees.)

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