Performing Artists

Note - This is not our usual workshop. This is a paid event featuring several improv teams from the area. Can't get enough improv? How about a **6 Hour** improv event? The *Home Improv Mints* and several other improv grounps will be performing at First Stage Theater (Tysons, VA) for a fundraiser for Resonance Improv Alliance. Auction starts at 3:00 pm, and the show at 4:00. There will be several hour-long blocks with a 10-15 minute intermission between them. Can't stay all day? Feel free to just come to the blocks that fit your schedule (But if you want to see the *Mints*, we're in Block # 2). This is a rescheduled event because of the big snowstorm. **Took a while, but the ticket link here below is now active.** [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-etc-14-acts-1-stage-endless-connection-tickets-1983300643614?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-etc-14-acts-1-stage-endless-connection-tickets-1983300643614?aff=oddtdtcreator) **Do not RSVP on Meetup and expect a seat.** Ticket link is coming above. Feel free to RSVP here so we can tell Resonance that you heard about the show from us, but you need a ticket.

Connect & Create: The 2026 Festival Kickoff Mixer Get a first look at this year’s Annual Cultural Enrichment, Music, and Arts Festival! Join us for a day of networking, inspiration, and community building as we officially pull back the curtain on our 2026 festival season. Whether you are a local business leader, a passionate creative, or someone looking to give back to the community, this mixer is your gateway to getting involved. Why Attend? We believe that art and culture are the heartbeat of our community. This mixer is designed to bring together the "makers and shakers" who make our annual festival possible. Come enjoy light refreshments, meet the organizing team, and discover how you can leave your mark on this year’s event. How You Can Get Involved We are looking for dedicated partners, creators, and helping hands to bring this vision to life. During the mixer, visit our dedicated stations to learn how you can play a part: • Performers & Artists: Take the stage! We are currently booking musicians, dancers, and spoken-word artists. Learn about our application process, stage specs, and how to showcase your talent to our festival crowd. • Vendors & Artisans: Secure your space in our bustling marketplace. Whether you sell handmade goods, curated collections, or delicious eats, find out how to apply for a booth and reach thousands of shoppers. • Volunteer Corps: Be the heart of the festival! Join our high-energy "Street Team," assist with Artist Hospitality, or help manage Event Logistics behind the scenes. • Sponsorship Opportunities: Elevate your brand while investing in the community. We have tiered packages available for businesses of all sizes, ensuring your brand stands out as a champion of the arts. • Advertising Partnerships: Get noticed! Secure your spot in our Official Festival Program or across our Digital Marketing Channels to put your message in front of a massive local audience. What to Expect • 11:00 AM: Doors Open & Networking • 1:00 PM: Keynote Presentation: "The 2026 Festival Vision" • 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Breakout Stations for Volunteers, Sponsors, Performers, and Vendors "Culture is the widening of the mind and of the spirit." – Come help us widen the horizons of our community through music, art, and enrichment. \*\*\* RSVP Here Today! Help us plan accordingly by confirming your attendance

Join us at the monthly gathering of the DC Creative Collective for Film, TV, and Theater — a welcoming space for filmmakers, writers, actors, and creative enthusiasts across the DMV to connect and create together. For this month's meetup we will be hosting a discussion of the Oscar nominated film One Battle After Another starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. Please watch the movie, and come prepared to discuss it while enjoying food, drinks, and the company of fellow artists. Of course you're welcome to join us if you didn't watch the movie but be warned that there will be spoilers. Looking forward to our collective discussion.

This is always a fun cultural event for us, walking around to some of our favorite galleries in the city on a beautiful day. The event actually goes from noon to 5 pm, but let's meet at 1 pm. (You can join later if it's better for you.) Georgetown Main Street’s annual [self-guided art tour](https://eastcityart.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e511f32ad024cb56334f521f&id=9f13a61582&e=4b0713a7ae "https://www.georgetownmainstreet.com/springartwalk?mc_cid=2d205c66aa&mc_eid=UNIQID") is back.The event will feature over a dozen local venues showcasing a diverse range of artwork, including painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media works. Throughout the day, you'll have the chance to meet and chat with the artists, learn about their inspirations and creative processes, and purchase unique pieces to add to your collection. We'll start at the top of Book Hill with Addison Ripley, Klagsbrun (love the backyard), Printmakers across the street and StudioLab RD, and then continue on. We do take our time to socialize and appreciate the artwork.

[Profs and Pints Northern Virginia](https://www.profsandpints.com/washingtondc) presents: **“The Power of Folk Horror,”** an exploration of an especially creepy subgenre in folklore and film, with Joshua Barton, lecturer in English at Virginia Commonwealth University and scholar of horror. [Advance tickets: $13.50 plus sales tax and processing fees. Available at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/arlington-folk-horror](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/arlington-folk-horror) .] What makes a horror film scare really stick with you? Sometimes, it’s not monsters or jump-scares but the eerie feeling that something ancient, something forgotten, is still lurking just under the surface. That’s the heart of folk horror, a subgenre that blends folklore, rural isolation, and rituals gone wrong. It takes the past—the truly forgotten past—and makes it come roaring back to bite us. Venture into the strange and fascinating world of folk horror with Joshua Barton, who has earned a big following among Profs and Pints fans with excellent past talks on cryptids, ghosts, movie monsters, and other things that go bump in the night. We’ll start by digging down to folk horror’s roots in classic British films like *The Wicker Man* and *Witchfinder General*, discussing how these stories introduced us to secretive villages, ominous woods, and old traditions that clash violently with the modern world. We’ll move on to explore how folk horror has reemerged in recent hits like *The Witch,* *Midsommar*, and *Lamb*. What ties them all together? The feeling that history isn’t dead; it’s just been waiting. Beyond the scares, this genre taps into something deeper. Folk horror asks what happens when we lose touch with our roots or when we get too close to them. It reflects fears about identity, nature, belief, and the things we can’t explain. And in an age of environmental anxiety, political division, and cultural upheaval, these stories are more relevant than ever. By the end of the lecture, we’ll see that folk horror goes beyond surface-level eeriness. It’s a mirror for our collective anxieties and a reminder that the past is never as far away as we think. (Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. Talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

When the plague steals 11-year-old Hamnet from his loving parents, Agnes and William, they must each confront their loss alone. And yet, out of the greatest suffering, something of extraordinary wonder is born. Experience the U.S. premiere of the **Royal Shakespeare Company**’s “sweeping and sentimental” (*The Guardian*) stage adaptation of **Maggie O’Farrell**’s best-selling novel, adapted by award-winning playwright **Lolita Chakrabarti** (*Life of Pi*) and directed by **Erica Whyman**. *Approximately two hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission.*

Eric Byrd Trio has energized audiences worldwide for 25 years with swing, bebop, gospel, and blues. Honored with Maryland’s Independent Artist Award and a Governor’s Citation, they celebrate decades of acclaimed global performances. Bring a chair. We sit near the front to the right facing the band.

Lively dancable and so much fun! Get up and dance with Rebeca Barboza at Roda Movements March 22nd. Rebeca will sing while percussionist Henry Widener plays terrific Brazilian ♥️ rhythms to make you sway, samba, and forro. This event is great for all ages and a terrific way to meet, mingle, and have with other folks. Plus A portion of the proceeds go to support the Afro-Bahia Fest 2026 plus local musicians. Snacks and drinks will also be available ☺️ $12

The story behind the lady who captured the world's attention, "Tina Turner the musical". A lot of us have seen the movie "What's Love got to do with it" (sub-title Ike was a wild dude). Well this is the stage version of her story. Capitol One Hall in Tyson's, VA has LIMITED the number of tickets any group/household can purchase. That being stated tickets range in price from $83 to $182. Currently there are seats still available in various sections from the balcony to the main floor Orchestra area. There is paid parkng but some folks may want to carpool. DOORS OPEN AT 12 PM. Here is the link for TICKETS [https://www.ticketmaster.com/tina-the-tina-turner-musical-tysons-virginia-03-22-2026/event/150062CDBB98482E?refArtist=K8vZ917jY97&f_simplified_filter=true&f_enable_merch_slot=true](https://www.ticketmaster.com/tina-the-tina-turner-musical-tysons-virginia-03-22-2026/event/150062CDBB98482E?refArtist=K8vZ917jY97&f_simplified_filter=true&f_enable_merch_slot=true) Here is the link for PARKING [https://www.capitalonehall.com/visit-us/transportation-parking](https://www.capitalonehall.com/visit-us/transportation-parking) There are plenty of eateries in the area we can choose one as a group to eat before or after but here is a link to available eateries near the Hall [https://www.washington-theater.com/venues/capital-one-hall/dining](https://www.washington-theater.com/venues/capital-one-hall/dining) Finally one of my favorite covers, a special song she and Ike adapted it to their special and it is special, just listen and enjoy [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQnPz6TpGc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzQnPz6TpGc)

🎧 Armin van Buuren LIVE – DC Ravers Group Night Out One of the most iconic names in electronic music is coming to DC. Armin van Buuren is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential DJs in the world—an absolute legend in the global EDM scene. From massive festival stages to intimate club sets, his performances are unforgettable journeys through sound. This is a rare opportunity to experience him live right here in the DC area. Whether you’re a longtime trance fan or just getting into EDM, this is the kind of show that reminds you why people fall in love with electronic music in the first place. ⸻ 🔥 What to Expect • World-class production and energy • A crowd that truly loves the music • An immersive, uplifting, and high-energy set • The chance to go with a fun, social group instead of solo ⸻ 🎟️ Tickets Tickets must be purchased individually through the venue or major ticket platforms like Ticketmaster 💲 Expect pricing around $75+ per ticket (prices may rise) ⸻ 👥 DC Ravers Plan We’ll coordinate: • Pre-show meetup (drinks / social) • Entering together (optional) • Dancing as a group or 자유롭게 doing your own thing No pressure—come solo, bring friends, or meet new ones there. ⸻ ⚡ Why You Should Go Opportunities to see artists of this caliber locally don’t come around often—and they don’t stay cheap. If you’ve ever said “I should go to more shows”—this is your moment.

Interested in seeing what The Alliance has been working on in 2026? Come be our practice audience as we prepare to sing at JAD/CAR Preliminary Contest! We will be debuting our brand new contest set, and you won't want to miss it! Our chapter quartets, Intermission Quartet and Coffee Talk will also be performing! This is a free event!

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! This month we will be discussing **Frank Santoro**, an American cartoonist, painter, and comics critic known for his expressive lines, experimental page layouts, and vibrant use of color. His graphic novels—including *Storeyville*, *Pompeii*, and *Pittsburgh*—blend personal storytelling with innovative visual structure, often exploring memory, place, and relationships. In addition to his comics, Santoro has been an influential voice in comics education and criticism, co-founding the magazine *ComicsComics* and creating the **Santoro Correspondence Course for Comic Book Makers**, which has helped train and inspire a new generation of cartoonists. Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! Tonight's a special one; this is "Long form" night! Most nights here at Improv Meetup, we play "short form" games, where the host has established rules that the players must adhere to. These scenes frequently do not tell a connected story and are focused on following those rules; games such as "Alphabet Game" where every next sentence needs to start with the next letter of the alphabet, or "Interrogation" where it's a guessing game. Tonight is focused on "long form", where we will see groups of people come up and do a sort of improvised play. There may be rules to the structure itself to adhere to, or it may be more free form, but doing this allows players to establish a shared world, and to establish characters and callbacks. While your average game may last 2-3 minutes, a long form set will last much longer, and have 4+ people involved. This may be a more complicated night, but we will make sure you feel supported to try this out. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

Join us as we get together for an Arthouse Movie Friday event to see the A24 dark comedy /romance / psychological-thriller, THE DRAMA! The film stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson as a happily engaged couple whose relationship is challenged when one discovers unsettling truths about the other. Here are details, a trailer and our plan for this event: DESCRIPTION: The film follows a happily engaged couple whose relationship is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. The film comes from A24, is written/directed by Kristoffer Borgli stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim, Hailey Gates and Zoë Winters. QUICK WORD OF WARNING: The film hasn’t screened for critics yet and most of the details are being kept tightly under wraps. But, early buzz (possibly promotional) says the film is a brilliant psychological thriller/romance but also provocative, twisty and some contains occasional uncomfortable viewing! I love the cast and trailer, so look forward to seeing for ourselves! ZENDAYA-PATTINSON TRIFECTA CHALLENGE: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya will star in THREE movies together this year, including THE DRAMA, Christopher Nolan’s THE ODYSSEY this Summer and Denis Villeneuve’s DUNE: PART THREE at Christmas! TRAILER: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zmKcUa4Xxk) PLAN: We’ll plan for 7pm-ish showing and will meet in the lobby area about 30 minutes before showtime! Advance ticket purchase not required for this theater but early arrival is advised. Possibly post-movie get-together at the nearby Rusty Bucket! Complete details will be confirmed/announced as the date gets closer. Take care and look forward to seeing you there, Dan

# **Band and caller TBA** Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening! **Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214** WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing! Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor. Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner. Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot. Please bring your own refillable water bottle.

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!