A new comedy has made its way to Arena Stage, and it’s all about mistaken identities and stolen cats within a nonprofit office.
Michael John Garc茅s, director of told 蜜桃视频app the show is a “farce about identity, about the ways in which we try to be authentic and sort of prove our authenticity to each other in various different realms in society, in politics, and in this case, in the world of not-for-profits.”
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Garc茅s has worked with several local companies in the past, including Woolly Mammoth Theatre, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the Folger Theatre. The writer of the production, Larissa FastHorse, is , according to The New York Times.
“We’re very excited to be bringing this new play by, I would say, the nation’s premier indigenous writer right now to the stage,” Garc茅s said. “I think right now asserting the diversity of voices on our nation’s stages is super important, and we’re excited to be doing that in Washington, D.C.”
“Fake It Until You Make It” runs through May 4.
Here’s what else is happening in the D.C. area:
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D.C. History Conference
Hosted at the D.C. History Center and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, the runs Thursday through Sunday with programs and events that focus on 鈥� you guessed it 鈥� D.C. history. . Admission is free, but donations are recommended.
The Capitals SkyRink at Hi-Lawn
Starting Friday, a will open on the rooftop at Union Market. The 2,300-square-foot Capitals SkyRink is open Wednesdays through Sundays, running through April 30. Tickets cost $16 for adults and $12 for kids ages 12 and under.
Capital Art Book Fair
On Saturday and Sunday, East City Art is back with the . The free event at D.C.’s Eastern Market brings over 30 participants who will sell art books, prints, zines, graphic novels and more.
Petalpalooza
On Saturday, the highly anticipated Southeast D.C. cherry blossom-themed event takes place. With five entertainment areas, the festival near the Capitol Riverfront Navy Yard Metro features a silent disco, an art market, yard games and hands-on creativity stations. For more cherry blossom events, check out 蜜桃视频app’s guide.
Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly
In Southeast D.C., on Sunday offers a free barbecue lunch for the first 200 people. The event also offers kite making and flying, a friendship bracelet-making station, face painting and glitter tattoo stations, yard games, a vendor market and Poet Taylor from WPGC 95.5, who will serve as the event鈥檚 emcee.
A Night with Wolfgang: A Culinary Retrospective
Renowned chef Wolfgang Puck is embarking on a with several courses featuring the chef’s signature dishes. With tickets that cost $235 per person, a portion of proceeds support , a nonprofit dedicated to reinventing the pediatric patient experience for hospitalized children and their families. The event is on Wednesday, April 9.
Maryland
“The Magic of Hans Christian Andersen”
Hans Christian Andersen, the Danish author of several fairy tales, will have three of his stories brought to life with at Glen Echo Park. The family-friendly performances run through April 27 with tickets that cost approximately $16 per person.
West African Dance Workshop
On Saturday, Lashawnda Iya Ifanike Batts is offering a , music and rhythms. The event is open to all skill levels with ticket prices that cost $10.
“Bad Books” performance
The Round House Theatre in Bethesda is producing a play called “Bad Books,” about a which results in a “dramatic chain of unexpected consequences.” The approximately 90-minute play runs through April 27.
Virginia
ALX Dog Walk
Pups and people from near and far are coming together Saturday for a in Old Town Alexandria. Tickets to register cost approximately $40.
Del Ray Dog Fest
For more furry fun, head to the Del Ray neighborhood in Alexandria for the on Sunday. The event includes an off-leash puppy playground, a dog fashion show, live music and more. Tickets prices vary.
House Plant Swap
At Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington, and leave with the cuttings of three easy-to-grow, low-light houseplants. The event on Sunday is free, but registration is required.
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