dead internet theory iMac LAN party
βπΎ dead internet theory: oakland edition
βcome play on imacs with us~~ γΎ(ββ _β )γβͺ
βjoin us at the MADE for a y2k-inspired LAN party celebrating old computers, weird games, experimental art, and the joy of being online together, in person.
βcreated by game designer and vintage-computer rescuer paizley lee (kidgrandma), dead internet theory began with a journey across the country to save a rainbow of colorful imac g3s. She's since restored the computers and transformed them into an interconnected, playable world inspired by the early internet, full of strange games, hidden mysteries, and little surprises waiting to be discovered. πΎ
βbut the real magic is what happens around the computers: bringing people together in a room to play, explore, and make new connections. β‘
βrecently featured in the LA Times, dead internet theory is part digital time capsule, part experimental art party, and part love letter to the weird, creative internet we grew up with.
βon october 17th, the MADE becomes a playground for old machines, strange games, interactive installations, and the people making weird things with technology today.
ββ¦ featuring games and installations by:
ββ¦ john threat
β¦ dan ruth
β¦ kidgrandma
β¦ more to be announced!
ββββ ποΈ PAY WHAT YOU CAN βββ
βwe want everyone to be able to join us! admission is pay what you can, with a suggested $10 donation.
βall admission proceeds go toward supporting the artists and crew bringing dead internet theory to oakland, helping cover their travel, production, and materials. whatever you can contribute helps make artist-led events like this possible. <3
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saturday, october 17 Β· 8pmβmidnight
π the MADE Β· 921 washington st, oakland
βπ° read paizleyβs story in the LA Times:
https://www.latimes.com/travel/story/2026-09-22/dead-internet-theory-y2k-party-old-tech
βcome play on imacs with us! bring your curiosity, your friends, and your early-internet nostalgia β‘