D.C. arts briefs: March 9

Sampson McCormick (Blade photo by Michael Key)

‘Live, Love, Laugh’ at the Center

The D.C. Center (1318 U St., N.W.) presents “Live, Love, Laugh: An Intimate Evening of Comedy with Sampson” on Saturday at 7 p.m. featuring special guests Keith “The Comedian” and Shep.

Sampson is an openly gay comedian, writer and activist. He speaks out against homophobia. The performance will benefit the Brave Soul Collective, a local theater arts group focusing on identity, sexuality, self esteem, creating awareness about HIV/AIDS and encourage safe sex.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at laughwithsampson.eventbrite.com.

For more information, visit thedccenter.org.

Scantily clad models strut at Team D.C. benefit

Team D.C. presents its annual fashion show and model search on Saturday at Town (2009 8th St., N.W.) at 8 p.m.

Model search contestants will be walking the runway and attendees can bid

for clothing right off the models.

There is a $10 cover that supports the Team D.C. College Scholarship Program for LGBT student athletes. Doors open at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit teamdc.org.