Arts Council Planning Union Square 'Pity Party'

Photo Credit: Greg Cook

The man responsible for organizing the Saddest Parade on Earth, Greg Cook, is now teaming up with the Somerville Arts Council in an effort to bring a “pity party” to Union Square in September.

Cook took to Facebook Friday, seeking musicians, artists, writers and performers who may be interested in taking part in an evening full of sadness.

According to Cook, a pity party is “usually a kind of party you have by yourself to wallow in sadness—wear pajamas, binge on ice cream, listen to sad songs.”

Pity party organizers are looking for bands to play 20 minute sets of sad music on the evening of September 17. They’re looking for artists to paint tears on visitors’ faces and performers to offer sad visuals.

Those interesting in applying to take part in the day can send an email to pitypartyplanners@gmail.com with brief proposals, samples, links and contact info.