Out & About
‘Dave’ comedy comes to Arena
Out actor Jamison Scott among cast
Jamison Scott (Photo courtesy of Arena Stage)
The world premiere of the musical “Dave” is Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. at the Kreeger Theatre at Arena Stage (1101 6th St. N.W.).
The musical comedy is adapted from the eponymous Oscar-nominated film. “Dave” is the story of Dave Kovic, a high school teacher who looks like the president. He is hired by the Secret Service as a stand-in for the president, and when the president falls ill, Dave takes over the Oval Office to avoid a national scandal. Dave has to earn the nation’s trust and love as well as the First Lady.
Drew Gehling, who originated the role of Dr. Pomatter in the Tony Award-nominated musical “Waitress,” plays the titular role and President Bill Mitchell. Out actor Jamison Scott (seen here) is in the ensemble.
Tickets are $117 for full price and can be purchased at arenastage.org.
Improv artist Ryan McClure will lead a jam for LGBTQ improvisers on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. at the Washington Improv Theater.
This event is a fun, low-stress environment where guests can connect and engage with fellow improvisers in a supportive environment. Jams are a great place to be silly, practice a skill, and/or connect with new and old friends over the collaborative world of yes-and.
Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Out & About
CAKE Society Co to host community planning meeting
Networking, strategizing event to be held at Shaw Neighborhood Library
Nonprofit organization CAKE Society Co will host a LGBTQ community planning meeting on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Shaw Neighborhood Library.
This event will teach guests how to support the LGBTQ community through events and initiatives centered around social equity, justice, and activism. There will be discussions about how to make a positive impact on the LGBTQ community and how to work through community building and partnerships.
For more event details, visit Eventbrite.
International Women United Organizer will host “Multicultural International Women Club” on Monday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at National Harbor.
The goal of this event is to bring together women from different countries and cultures for friendship, support and community. Guests will get to share interesting facts about their country, talk about their culture, values, styles, and differences with others while learning from others and making friends from all over the globe. Those who speak English as a second language are welcome to attend.
This event is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
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