'SpongeBob SquarePants' premieres

The first episode of “†premiered on Nickelodeon on May 1, 1999. The episode, called “Help Wanted,†introduced Americans to Bikini Bottom and created a fandom that eagerly awaited the almost 300 episodes that have followed. The show's creator, Stephen Hillenburg, died on Nov. 26, 2018, as the genius behind one of the highest-rated and longest-running cartoons of all time.

Are you ready, kids?

A "SpongeBob SquarePants"-themed rave is coming to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ this week and it's bound to bring out the goofy goober in all of us. 

No, the isn’t making a stop at Weenie Hut Jr.’s BUT you can find the themed rave at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥'s own Rialto Theatre, located at , starting at 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Tickets start at $47 each for general admission floor tickets. Tickets initially went on sale for $22 in December.

The Bikini Bottom Rave comes to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on Friday, Feb. 17 at The Rialto Theatre.

The show, for ages 18 and up, will feature multiple DJs playing your favorite songs about a yellow sponge who lives in a pineapple under the sea, plus other EDM hits.

Many Bikini Bottom Rave attendees go to the shows dressed in their best "SpongeBob SquarePants"-inspired cosplays and outfits, such as Patrick Star in his black high heels, Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy and even Smitty WerbenJagerManJensen.

No matter who you dress up as, remember to wear something that you can bust a move in because after all, “no girl ever wants to dance with a fool who went and .â€

The Bikini Bottom Rave made its debut last year in Southern California after the founding DJ, , found success with his first themed rave: the , which went viral on TikTok earlier this year.

The Shrek Rave comes to The Rialto Theatre on April 15. Tickets start at $22.

If you thought The Rialto Theatre was stopping with a trip to Bikini Bottom, think again. The local theater is taking trips to Broadway and Duloc with the making a stop in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ on March 11 and the coming by on April 15. 

Tickets start at $15 for the Broadway rave and $22 for the Shrek Rave.

If you go

What: , for ages 18 and up.

When: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Doors open at 8:30 p.m.

Where: The Rialto Theatre, .

Tickets: $47 each for general admission.

Clear bag policy: Yes. More info .

For more information, visit The Rialto's .


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