# Event Details - **Event Name**: Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Enjoy an evening with an Emmy Award–winning TV producer and writer, and a New York Times bestselling author in Kansas City!About this EventJoin Rainy Day Books at Unity Temple to celebrate a new collaboration between Michael Schur and Joe Posnanski, Big Fan!Event LogisticsThis event takes place in Unity Temple's Sanctuary and includes a conversation between authors.Doors Open - Event doors open at 6:00 p.m. While you may queue outside the venue, no access to the event space will be granted ahead of this time. If you have any accessibility concerns that preclude you from standing in line, please reach out to hello@rainydaybooks.com to arrange a separate entry.Signed Books - Event books will be PRE-SIGNED, and you will receive your pre-signed book upon check-in. There will be no personalization line or photo line following the conversation.ADA Accessibility - This event is hosted in the historic Unity Temple. While the Sanctuary space is ADA accessible, some seats are not. We offer specific ADA tickets to meet attendees' needs. Please read through the ticket options carefully if you have any concerns. You may also reach out to hello@rainydaybooks.com for one of our staff members to personally assist you with your ADA needs or arrange for early entry.The BookBig Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We LoveNew York Times bestselling authors Mike Schur and Joe Posnanski travel the world in a hilarious and heartwarming celebration of fans and the things they love: baseball, basketball, chess, darts, football, futbol, Indigenous North American stickball, pickleball, WWE, Taylor Swift, Star Wars, and more.Two great friends. Lots of frequent flyer miles. And a bottomless appetite for experiencing sports. That’s what BIG FAN is all about.Bestselling authors and podcast hosts Joe Posnanski and Mike Schur love games—almost any game!—and they bring readers to the front row (and sometimes even right onto the field). Whether ringside at WrestleMania in Las Vegas, singing along with the maniacs at the World Darts Championships in London, or just watching eight straight hours of football at a Buffalo Wild Wings in Dallas, they bring us to the very heart of what it means to love something so much it hurts.Through crushing defeats and glorious wins, whether cheering penalty kicks with 65,000 fans in Liverpool or beholding a chess master castling in dead silence, BIG FAN is about why we love what we love and how fandom connects us in a time when so much else pulls us apart.The AuthorsMichael Schur is an Emmy Award–winning American television producer and writer. He co-created the comedy series Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place. He is also well-known for his work on Saturday Night Live and The Office, which he also starred in. Schur lives in California with his wife, Jennifer Philbin, and their children.Joe Posnanski is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including The Baseball 100, Paterno, and The Secret of Golf, and has been named National Sportswriter of the Year by five different organizations. He writes at JoePosnanski.com and currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his family.Please Note: There are no refunds for this event. If you are unable to attend, your book will be available for pickup at Rainy Day Books starting the following day. If you are not local, we'll be happy to mail it to you upon request. Thank you for your support!We will hold your event book in-store for a maximum of 6 months following the event. If you have not retrieved your book in that time period, it will be donated. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/michael-schur-and-joe-posnanski-big-fan-with-rainy-day-books/100001984830349004 - **Event Categories**: sports, art, literary-art, football, comedy, entertainment, taylor-swift - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.51, max: 61.36, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: Unity Temple on the Plaza - **lat**: 39.0421855 - **long**: -94.59507699999999 - **full address**: Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/1298c0b36eb895dcf5bc2066f0dcbe9b3732087a31f9d82828e800e006bbcb45-rimg-w1200-h600-dc275ca2-gmir.jpg?v=1773113735 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books being held? - **A:** Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books takes place on Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Unity Temple on the Plaza, 707 West 47th Street, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Ticket prices for Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books range from USD 44 to USD 61 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFront & Center: 2 seats, 1 bookUSD 61 + USD 4 feeAvailableFront & Center: 1 seat, 1 bookUSD 50 + USD 4 feeAvailableBack & Sides: 2 seats, 1 bookUSD 55 + USD 4 feeAvailableBack & Sides: 1 seat, 1 bookUSD 47 + USD 4 feeAvailableBalcony: 2 seats, 1 bookUSD 49 + USD 4 feeAvailableBalcony: 1 seat, 1 bookUSD 44 + USD 4 feeAvailableWHEELCHAIR Accessible Space: 2 seats, 1 bookUSD 49 + USD 4 feeAvailableWHEELCHAIR Accessible Space: 1 seat, 1 bookUSD 44 + USD 4 feeAvailableAccessible Seating: 2 seats, 1 bookUSD 49 + USD 4 feeAvailableAccessible Seating: 1 seat, 1 bookUSD 44 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books? - **A:** Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books is organized by Rainy Day Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Michael Schur & Joe Posnanski, Big Fan with Rainy Day Books is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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