Mayoral candidates at Candidate Survivor, the live downtown show in which the audience votes losers off stage via text message in three rounds to select a winner, must perform in the talent round. Yes, we’ll also pepper them with lighting round questions and ask them to answer questions without using lazy, uninformed ad hominem attacks. But really: The talent contest is the only thing anyone will remember. Notable past performances include Tim Burgess performing “City Council” to the tune of “Black and Yellow.” Here’s a beautiful ad for this year’s bonanza:
Tickets are FREE—the show is in the Showbox at the Market on July 16 at 8 pm—but you’ve gotta reserve tickets online first. Please reserve only what you need. They’re first come, first served.