Comedic Relief: Benefitting Our Minds Matter

Comedic Relief: Benefitting Our Minds Matter

Join 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 give away some great prizes from local businesses, including restaurant gift certificates, a round of golf, and more!

All proceeds will benefit Our Minds Matter, a student-led movement to change school culture around mental health.

(Become a sponsor and receive benefits including premium seating and other special perks! Click here to . Contact [email protected] with any questions).

The star-studded lineup includes:

Rahmein Mostafavi - Headliner

Rahmein Mostafavi charms crowds with comic timing and charisma developed throughout two decades of live performance. He addresses social and political topics with a combination of satirical and observational comedy, leaving audiences with a greater sense of purpose, sex appeal and the occasional leg cramp.

Rahmein entered the stand-up world after working as a longtime cast member of “Shear Madness,” the acclaimed Kennedy Center improv/comedy whodunit. His natural joke writing ability, combined with his acting chops, has won him rave reviews in both the Washington area and around the country. He is also the creator and host of the national smash hit Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show.

Prince Arora - Feature

Prince 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.

Diane Ross - Emcee

Diane 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.

Host or Publisher Our Minds Matter