This is the tagline for “Shrek Rave,” which is, as you’ve probably guessed, a rave themed around the animated film Shrek. You may have seen targeted ads for it and assumed it was a joke. Shrek, after ...

This story is part of our fall 2025 series, Offline, where we investigate IRL spaces and explore our relationships with music and the internet. You're at a house party, or a rave, or a DJ night, or ...