Comedic Relief

Our Minds Matter

Join Our Minds Matter in celebrating and thanking the educators who make our work possible with a night of stand-up comedy.

Arlington Drafthouse, Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA, USA

<h3>UPDATE: Online ticket sales end at 10pm on 2/20! </h3> <h3>We are close to sold out, but there will be about 20 tickets available for sale ($35) at the door. </h3> Comedic ReliefJoin us for an evening of laughter for mental health at the Arlington Drafthouse! There will be a full-service bar and dinner menu (this event is 21+).We'll also have a raffle for great prizes from local businesses, including spa treatments, $50 and $100 restaurant gift certificates, a "Wellness Package," a round of golf, and more! Skip the line and buy your raffle tickets in advance; just scroll down for Add-ons after you click "reserve tickets."All proceeds will benefit Our Minds Matter, a student-led movement to change school culture around mental health.(Purchase premium tickets with a $250 or higher sponsorship, and enjoy premium seating and other special perks! Click here to <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17P2gq_l071-i-fx44fFr6QVSB0xF71Di/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/17P2gq_l071-i-fx44fFr6QVSB0xF71Di/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see all sponsor benefit levels</a>. Contact info@ourmindsmatter.org with any questions) The star-studded lineup includes:Tommy Taylor, Jr. - HeadlinerFunny, smart, and chronically womanless…Tommy Taylor Jr. is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer &amp; filmmaker…Tommy’s career has been on fire lately, recently writing for BET's "All The Way Black", and helping develop a commercial for AutoTrader feat. Keenan Thompson (SNL). Tommy also launched his groundbreaking comedy series “The Tommy Taylor Show” on Amazon Prime, and can be seen on an upcoming Comedy Central show.On stage, Tommy has opened for comedians Tony Rock, Ralphie May, Bill Bellamy, Annie Lederman, and was a semi-finalist for HBO’s &amp; ABFF’s Comedy Wings competition. Tommy also starred in and won the hit reality television show “The Proposal” on ABC. He has appeared in several HBO series including the EMMY winning VEEP and The Wire, and co-starred in HBO’s How To Make It In America. He has even graced late-night television with his appearance on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”. Despite being single, his good looks and charm have helped him land leading roles in dozens of national commercials for brands such as Delta Airlines, AT&T, Toyota, Comcast, Black+Decker, Amtrak, and many more.Prince Arora - FeaturePrince Arora is a DC based comic that hails the attention of crowds by fusing his Indian roots with his American lifestyle. His humorous experiences of culture shock in the workplace, relationships and the day-to-day quirks that come with being an immigrant make people fall in love with his stories and charm. He has performed across the DC comedy scene, universities and recently left his mark at Capital One Hall, opening for India’s #1 comedian, Zakir Khan, for an audience of 1,500 people.Rich Ev - GuestRich Ev is a traveling comedian from DC who jokes about life experiences and brings to light what others are already thinking. Her misdirection and witty delivery will show the audience that her lines are not the only thing that gets punched so you’re in for a treat.Gigi - GuestGigi is your slightly above average middle-aged white lady in a fun-sized package. She draws upon her extensive life experience as a military wife, mom, daughter, investigator, artist, facilitator, podcaster, actor, and observer of the absurd to encourage laughter in the common ground. She recently won the Arlington, VA stop of the HEAL-arious comedy competition. She's mostly been seen sharpening her comic skills in the Northern Virginia comedy circuit; even venturing out on school nights.Diane Ross - EmceeDiane is a psychologist, writer, stand-up comedian, and improvisational actor. She is the author of First Generation Normal, a comedic memoir about growing up free-range to eccentric parents. She performs comedy throughout the Northern Virginia/Washington D.C area and has performed in shows in Florida, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York City. Her observational comedy is relatable, and her down-to-earth style resonates with a vast audience. Diane entered the comedy scene because she believes humor has healing powers.

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