There is no older sport than two people engaged in a trial of unblinking eyes. One fateful day, a caveman locked eyes with another caveman. At that moment there was an unspoken challenge. Neither would relent, not for a second. Only one could be the alpha-starer. Coincidentally this passionate eye contact proved a very desirable trait in a mate, and thus the victor had many offspring. From then on, a genetic culling for the best starers began, establishing a time-honored human competition that transcends cultures and creeds. In that great tradition, this summer we hold the 2021 Brooklyn Eyelympic Staring Contest.

Yes we know, the “2020” Eyelympic Staring Contest would have been catchier. We all have regrets.

This is a professionally refereed staring contest tournament. All attendees will be welcome to compete.

Live sports commentary by the infamous Brooklyn queens and staring experts: Misty Meanor and Mocha Lite.

The official 2021 Eyelympic sponsor is Eyes on Bed-Stuy: The Spot For Dope Eyewear.

CONTEST RULES
1. Your eyes must be visible to our esteemed, professional referees.
2. The first to fully close any eye loses.
3. Everything else is fair game, including distractions or bribery

Champion will be determined in a single-elimination tournament bracket. Winners of each round must stick around until they are eliminated.

Medals will be awarded for performance, optically-themed costumes, props, and optical puns. We want to see some real eye candy and eye-ronic outfits, so come dressed up.

DETAILS
Doors 6:30pm. Competition begins 7:30pm

Events will take place outdoors. Museum will be open for indoor browsing.

$15 tickets, free for Reliquary members. Ticket proceeds are split between performers and the City Reliquary. We're a museum and civic organization with public programming to boot.

The Reliquary has flat entry from the sidewalk, but entrance to outdoor area is 4 steps up and 4 steps down. The backyard is uneven mulch but with flat paved areas.