Bon Iver’s album listening events include a basketball tournament
Justin Vernon will take the court as part of a series of events promoting the release of Bon IVer’s new album sABLE, fABLE.
Bon Iver's new album sABLE, fABLE is out Friday (April 12), and the new project from Justin Vernon will be promoted by a bunch of in-person events. On Saturday (April 13), the Terasaki Budokan in Los Angeles will host Live Inside This State Fair, a gathering of fun diversions that includes a basketball tournament featuring "Justin Vernon and friends." It'll be a three-game exhibition, meaning you'll have a few opportunities to watch the "Skinny Love" singer get his J. Cole on.
The Fair will run from 3pm to 7pm. Entry is free and first-come-first-serve. RSVP is open Tuesday, April 8th at 10 am PDT. See the rest of the day's events below.
Basketball: three-game tournament between two teams, SABLES vs. fABLES.
Hrrrbek Photo Studio: Hrrrbek is the “Fashion” brand started by Justin Vernon and Trever Hagen over 10 years ago. Racks and racks of pieces will be on display and for sale, plus a photoshoot on-site by Graham Tolbert for attendees that want to try on the new season.
Fun Raffle Helping People: Raffle for various album-related prizes, with prizes benefitting Bon Iver’s gender equity and anti-domestic violence campaign, 2 A Billion.
Art: Pieces from Graham Tolbert & Eric Timothy Carlson on display and for sale.
Pop-A-Shot: A fun SABLE, fABLE-themed hoops game.
Records: Pop-up shop from Going Underground Records, selling SABLE, fABLE. Copies of the limited edition companion zine with purchase while supplies last.
Food & Drink: Including Fishwife, Canyon Coffee.
If you don't live in Los Angeles, this Wednesday (April 9) fans worldwide will be able to congregate and hear a preview of the album together in-person for what's being dubbed "fABLE sPACES." The album will be played on loop between 4PM-7PM, and you can find a list of participating locations here.