
Alex Edelman: What Are You Going to Do
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Emmy & Tony Award-winning writer and comedian merges relatable stories with stand-up comedy exploring identity, family, culture, and everyday modern absurdities.

Emmy & Tony Award-winning writer and comedian merges relatable stories with stand-up comedy exploring identity, family, culture, and everyday modern absurdities.
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Design Challenge at Davis Library lets participants build a structure from a supplied bag and display it for voting, for ages 11–17.
English Conversation Club at Davis Library offers informal English conversation practice in a relaxed setting; new members welcome, space limited, ages 18+.
Project FeederWatch at Locust Grove Nature Center lets participants count bird species at feeders, welcoming all birders; bring binoculars, dress for weather, registration encouraged.
Music Bingo at Caddies on Cordell — name that tune, play bingo, win prizes, with happy hour drinks until 8 pm.
Leah Rudick performs her signature weird girl stand‑up and viral character bits at The Comedy Loft of DC, 18+ only.
Barbara Mandel’s “French Impressions” showcases luminous paintings of Provence, Paris, Giverny, Brittany, Corsica, patisseries, vineyards and lavender at Triangle Art Studios.
Lip Sync Karaoke Battle at Bethesda Theater — presented by Don’t Talk to Me Like That, with live performance by Chris “Big Dog” Davis.
Somerset Back to School Classic race (Somerset Elementary School) — 8K run and family/pet‑friendly 2K, proceeds support PTA, t‑shirt included, $43.40 adults, $25 kids, for ages 18 and under.
Comedy showcase at Cottage House Ethiopian Cuisine features touring headliners and local favorites, hosted by Dom Grayer and Bahlya Yasané, with $5 beers, $8 wings/wines, $10 admission.
The “We Up” comedy competition at The Comedy Loft of DC features stand‑up battles, a two‑item minimum purchase, sign language interpretation on request, for ages 18 and up.
Melissa Villaseñor delivers her cartoon voices, SNL impressions and sketches in a stand‑up set at DC Improv, ages 18 and up.
A Tribute to Women of Rock at Bethesda Theater — All‑star female vocalists and a backing band perform iconic women’s rock songs.