DC Hearts Jonathan Toubin benefit at Comet Ping Pong, Friday Last month, a taxi in Portland, Oregon, smashed into the hotel where New York DJ Jonathan Toubin slept. Toubin suffered serious injuries, and was admitted to an area hospital in critical condition.
An outpouring of support sprung forth for Toubin, with benefits in New York, Chicago, New Orleans and elsewhere.
On Friday at Comet Ping Pong, D.C. gets a chance to show its love.
“Immediately after the accident, people wanted to do a benefit,” said Comet Ping Pong booker and event organizer Sasha Lord.
Lord has known Toubin, a frequent performer in the D.C. area, including Comet Ping Pong, for a little more than two years.
Friday’s benefit will include bands Chain and the Gang, Cane and the Sticks, and Deathfix; DJs Kid Congo Powers and Baby Alcatraz; and a raffle. The cover is $10, and money collected will go to a PayPal account set up to assist Toubin.
“I’m just focused on promoting it and getting the word out,” Lord said.
Toubin has recently been released from the hospital, and is recovering. He still has long road ahead, but should get by with a little help from his friends.
“Jonathan is a really good friend to a lot of people,” Lord said. “He’s always been very generous.”
When: 10 p.m., Friday.
Info: $10, all ages; cometpingpong.com
Stone and Holt Weeks Foundation benefit at D.C. Improv, Friday
Brothers Stone and Holt Weeks were killed in an automobile accident two-and-a-half years ago. This benefit show at the Improv will raise money for the foundation named in their honor. Enjoy the comedy of Shawn Westfall and Mikael Johnson, while helping a good cause.
When: 6:30 p.m. silent auction, 8 p.m. show starts; Friday.
Info: $25, dcimprov.com, stoneandholtweeksfoundation.org
One Man Lord of the Rings at the Birchmere, Saturday
You know him, you love him. Catch Charles Ross as he breaks down the epic Lord of the Rings trilogy into a single, one-man show.
When: 7:30 p.m., Saturday.
Info: $35, birchmere.com
Monster Jam, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Verizon Center
C’mon. Who doesn’t want to watch a bunch of monster trucks crush a bunch of cars?
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Info: $20 to $60, monsterjam.com
‘The Religion Thing’ at Theater J, through Sunday
A new comedy by writer Renee Calarco and featuring Will Gartshore, this is part of Theater J’s new “Locally Grown: Community Supported Art From Our Own Garden” initiative. The initiative is to support up-and-coming locals, such as D.C. playwright Calarco.
When: noon Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Info: $25 to $60, washingtondcjcc.org.
