Musical Theatre

⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: A 500 ETB deposit is required to secure your seat at the group table. To make things easy, this 500 Birr will be 100% deducted from your personal food or drink bill at the end of the night! It acts as a direct credit for your meal. 💰🍽️ ✨ Addis Weekly Piano & Networking Night ✨ 🎹🍷 Looking to unwind after a long work week, expand your social circle, and enjoy an upscale musical dining experience? 🌟 Join our exclusive community table every single week! 🥂 📅 When: Every Friday Night at 7:00 PM (1:00 Local Night Time / ምሽት 1:00 ሰዓት) 📍 Where: Entoto Restaurant, Bole Road (Abyssinia Real Estate Building) 🏢 🎶 Vibe: Live Elegant Piano Music, cozy premium ambiance, and high-quality professional networking. 🎵 💡 Table Discussion Topics: 1️⃣ Weekly Wins: Sharing career milestones, business breakthroughs, and staying driven. 🚀 2️⃣ Global Minds: Exchanging travel stories, local city gems, and cultural transitions. 🌍 3️⃣ Open Networking: Exchanging business cards, contacts, and finding collaborative opportunities. 🤝 🍽️ Menu Highlights: Premium Aged Rib-Eye Steaks 🥩, authentic Muket (roasted lamb) 🐑, fine wines 🍷, and contemporary dishes.📥 How to RSVP: 1.Click 'Join' here on Meetup. 2.Join our official Telegram Group for real-time updates and chat: https://t.me/+xS_dWauUYGpmYjg8 📲 3.Reply to the organizer's message to confirm if you are paying your 500 ETB deposit via mobile banking in advance or at the door! ⚠️ Limited Seats Available! We keep our group table size small and intimate to allow for genuine, high-quality conversations. 👥

Join us as we get together to see Paul Rudd in the latest comedy-drama-musical from John Carney, POWER BALLAD! The film follows a washed-up wedding singer, a fading boy band singer and a stolen hit song. Here’s a description, trailer and plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: Rick, a washed-up wedding singer, and Danny, a fading boy band star, bond over music and a late-night jam session. When Danny turns Rick's song into a hit, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves. Power Ballad is written/directed by John Carney, the master of the modern musical and creative mind behind Once, Begin Again and Sing Street! It stars Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu and Jack Reynor. BUZZ & ACCLAIM: The film premiered to rave reviews at this year’s Dublin International Film Festival where critics call it “a sure-fired crowd-pleaser” that “just might be the feel-good hit of the year!” Others say, “Paul Rudd delivers a career-best performance in this charmer” that’s both “hilarious and deeply moving!” SUMMER OF ICE CREAM, VOL 2: SHAKE NO. 8! Ranked the #1 Ice Cream Shop in Columbus in 2024, this is the perfect place to kick off our Summer of Ice Cream and grab a sweet treat after the show! Their menu features an array of traditional, specialty and vegan shakes, hot cocoa, and more! You can check out their full menu here: [https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php](https://www.shakeno8.com/menu.php) PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Once showtime is announced, advance ticket purchase is advised! Once you have yours, please list your seat number in the Comments section of this event. We'll head to nearby Shake No. 8 immediately following the show! Should be a fun one, Dan

Join us as we get together to see the top-reviewed comedy-drama, I LOVE BOOSTERS! The film comes from writer/director Boots Riley and follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. Here are details, trailers and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a group of shoplifters who take aim at a cutthroat fashion maven. It is written/directed by Boots Riley (Sorry to Bother You) and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. BUZZ AND ACCLAIM: I Love Boosters was the opening film at this year’s SXSW Festival and premiered to rave reviews! It is currently earning a tremendous 97% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes where critics call it, “an unexpected celebration of friendship, community, and solidarity.” Others call the film “an exercise in radical empathy,” a “masterful” and “optimistic” film designed to “provoke discussion” while making the audience laugh. TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4lPRISgr9c) SUMMER OF ICE CREAM: GRAETER’S! Established way back in 1870 in Cincinnati, this historic, family-owned brand is famous for their delicious small batch ice cream and any chocolate chunk flavors! They are currently the only commercial ice cream maker using the French Pot method that they’ve been using since they first opened! Plus, those chocolate chunks, oh my goodness! Vegan options are available. PLAN: We’ll plan for a 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 20 minutes before the show. Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but Showtime and complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan