Discounts and Events for the Drafthouse Downtown DC and Arlington Locations
Arlington & DC Drafthouse: $10 Chris Distefano Tickets ($10 Off), A Ghost Story, Valerian, Cars 3, Speechless, Sketch Classes, Val Kilmer, Nate Bargatze, Ben Bailey, Christopher Titus, Rhys Darby
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Tone Bell, Robert Kelly, Joe DeRosa
Black Box Comedy Arts Theater
Washington, DC (Downtown)

Black box comedy arts theater with concession stand and bar - no table side service AND no minimum orders. Join us for at our new location in DC. Upcoming shows below (click on link for specific show). 

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Laurie Kilmartin
Restaurant Comedy Theater
Arlington, VA

Comedy arts theater with full service restaurant/bar and table side service. Upcoming shows below (click on link for specific show):
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$10 Wed - Sun Prime Time, $8 Matinee, $6.50 Discount Mon & Tues
Restaurant/Bar Movie Theater - Arlington, VA

Movie theater with full service restaurant/bar and table side service. Upcoming movies below (click on link for specific show):
(Rated R)(1hrs 32mins)
In this singular exploration of legacy, love, loss, and the enormity of existence, a recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his suburban home to try to reconnect with his bereft wife.

Friday 8/4/2017 7:30 PM - $10
Saturday 8/5/2017 7:00 PM - $10
Sunday 8/6/2017 7:00 PM - $10
Monday 8/7/2017 7:45 PM - $6.50
Thursday 8/10/2017 7:45 PM - $6.50
(Rated R)(2hrs 17mins)
In the 28th century, special operatives Valerian (Dane DeHaan) and Laureline work together to maintain order throughout the human territories. Under assignment from the minister of defense, the duo embarks on a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where diverse species gather to share knowledge and culture. When a dark force threatens the peaceful city, Valerian and Laureline must race against time to identify the menace that also jeopardizes the future of the universe.

Saturday 8/5/2017 3:45 PM - $8
Saturday 8/5/2017 9:30 PM - $10
Sunday 8/6/2017 3:45 PM - $8
Tuesday 8/8/2017 7:45 PM - $6.50
(Rated G)(1hrs 42mins)
Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he will need the help of an eager young race technician, Cruz Ramirez (voice of Cristela Alonzo), with her own plan to win, plus inspiration from the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet and a few unexpected turns. Proving that #95 isn't through yet will test the heart of a champion on Piston Cup Racing's biggest stage! Directed by Brian Fee (storyboard artist "Cars," "Cars 2"), produced by Kevin Reher ("A Bug's Life," "La Luna" short) and co-produced by Andrea Warren ("LAVA" short), "Cars 3" cruises into theaters on June 16, 2017.

Saturday 8/5/2017 1:00 PM - $8
Sunday 8/6/2017 1:00 PM - $8
Monday 8/7/2017 4:45 PM - $6.50
Tuesday 8/8/2017 4:45 PM - $6.50
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An NYC classic is coming to D.C for one night only! Strap in and listen to these comics roast the one person that everybody loves to hate: themselves at 15. The Roast of Your 15 Year Old Self is a not-so-safe space where comics expose the shitty, horrifying teenager that made them into a shitty, horrifying adult.


Nothing more exciting than having your name appear in a prestigious publication like the phone book just before an oil-can-hating madman almost catches you in the crossfire!  Poor black child Navin R. Johnson invites you on his odyssey to the end of the fence and beyond.  All you'll need is the remote control, the ashtray, the chair, the paddle-ball game, etc.


Bring your all lady improv troupes, writing friends, and more for a day of professional discussion and thinking nationwide as you join us with 3 other major U.S. cities full of women in comedy.


It's horror!  It's comedy!  It's a musical!  It's Japanese!  Claymation!  Martial arts!  There's not much that Takashi Miike leaves out of his 2001 film The Happiness of the Katakuris, which has been described as "A delirious splatter-musical that imagines what might have happened if the Von Trapp family had wandered into Dawn of the Dead." (Mike D'Angelo, Time Out New York)


Join Port City as we bring our popular Arts & Ales event to DC and turnDrafthouse Comedy in DC into an art gallery. Local artists will exhibit their works while you sip on some of your favorite PCBC beers, including some limited releases. There will be food for sale from Old Blue BBQ, DJ Laura Lopez spinning tunes, and artwork available for purchase. Plus, guests can enter a raffle to win pieces from great local talents! Free admission, beers priced a la carte.


5-7 amateur comedians compete for an $100 cash prize. A headliner closes out this hilarious 1-hr show with a 20 minute performance. The show is hosted by Paris Sashay & Rallo.


We are thrilled to bring Story District to the Drafthouse for the first time to debut the first Best of Real to Reel in which real stories told live on stage are made into reel stories on film in a one-week contest with their partners at DC Shorts.  The Best of R2R will take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse. Three firsts! First time in Arlington, first time at the Drafthouse, and first time showcasing the best the stories and films -- together in one night -- from past contests.


A master of reinvention, Kilmer transforms himself into the "First American," Mark Twain, in a comedic and moving performance that is both contemporary and reflective. The piece is based on the life of the man, Samuel Clemens, and of course his writings as Mark Twain. From his thoughts on politics (including his famous disdain for the U.S. Congress), to his family and ultimately his faith and God, Twain spins a series of yarns with his timeless satire and incomparable wit. Mr. Kilmer will introduce the 90-minute film and conduct a question and answer period with the audience following the screening. VIP ticket holders will have an opportunity to meet Val, chat, and take photos after the Q&A.

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Sketch Comedy has been the cornerstone for comedy creativity for many years, including Late Night talk shows, SNL, Monty Python, MadTV, and more. Join us for our Level 1 Sketch Writing course with veteran Stephen Hale. Students will get stage time to perform their material in front of a live audience at Drafthouse Comedy in DC and/or the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse. Additionally, willing students can form in house troops and perform along national headliners as they continue to develop their skills. Time to get your creative comic juices flowing.

This course in an introduction to sketch comedy, writing short comedic scenes, rehearsing and working towards building a show that the students will perform in.  Each week students will explore different sketch formats and be asked, each week, to bring in a new sketch based on a specific format.
 
The goal of Drafthouse Comedy Level 1 Sketch Writing is to push students to not be afraid to fail in their writing, make big choices and take risks. Finding your own voice through the guidance and support of your teacher is what we strive to have you achieve.
 
The course will run for 8 total weeks.  5 weeks of writing, discussing and collaborating on new material.  2  weeks of rehearsing and exploring chosen sketches for the show and the final show, which will be held on the last day (8th week) of class.  
 
No prior sketch writing experience is necessary - the only requirement for this class is a desire to write, perform and learn.  Students should be prepared to work outside of class, writing new sketches, for the first 5 weeks of class. 
 
Class Size: Max of 10 Students. Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm (Aug 29, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17)

For more information please contact Stephen Hale: sdbhale@gmail.com
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Downtown DC Location:
Rent one of the newest and unique venues in Downtown DC for your next event. Our rental pricing is straight foward. ONLY $200 per hour with a 3 hour mininum. Amazing value for high end space in Downtown DC. Friday and Saturday evenings are excluded.

Arlington Location:
The Drafthouse is a unique venue that is perfect for unique events - Movie Festivals, Screenings, Auctions, Rehearsal Hall Shows, Live Theater, Concerts, Benefits, Speaking Engagements, Wine Tastings, Seminars, etc. Friday and Saturday evenings are excluded.

Please contact us directly for more information on booking your event. 

Tim Clark: tim@arlingtondrafthouse.com 
Pete Fejeran: pete@arlingtondrafthouse.com

Arlington Cinema Inc, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
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