Over the Line Festival at Round House Theatre Silver Spring, through Sunday
It’s just a coincidence that the dates of the new Over the Line Festival at the Round House Theatre in Silver Spring are the exact dates as the larger and more established Capital Fringe Fest.
More or less.
“It is honestly and truly a little bit of both,” said Round House associate producer Danisha Crosby when asked if the OTL Fest was an alternative to Cap Fringe or if the corresponding dates were just a coincidence “When we started looking at the calendar, July was a time that would make sense.”
The folks at Round House had discussed putting together a festival for a while, wanting to incorporate the work of in-house companies and those companies the theater has enjoyed partnering with in the past. Round House was available during July, an off month, so the fest was scheduled then.
Crosby stressed that OTL is not taking on Fringe.
“I think we’re a compliment and an alternative to it,” she said.
The Over the Line Festival will feature more than 10 companies putting on nearly 50 performances. The target audience is broad: Evening performances such as Taffety Punk’s “suicide.chat.room” may be better suited for the adult set, but the Saturday and Sunday morning shows such as “Cinderella Confidential” are family friendly.
Crosby said that offering a variety of performances is in line with Round House’s mission, which includes education, outreach and summer camps for children.
“We were committed to the idea of having a family friendly component,” Crosby said. “It reflects who we are in a bigger way.
Crosby said that things have gone well so far, and would like to see the event return next year.
“It’s absolutely something we hope to continue,” Crosby said. “That’s an active conversation.”
When: Various performances daily through Sunday
Info: $15; $10 for Round House subscribers, seniors, under 30, groups of 10 or more, and Taffety Punk performances; overthelinefestival.com
Anchor Brewing Company Beer Dinner at the Hamilton, Friday
Anchor Brewing Company’s Mark Carpenter has been brewing beer for four decades. The Hamilton celebrates with a four-course tasting menu created by executive chef Sal Ferro. Salad, crab, pork belly, chocolate cake and plenty of brew will make this a beer dinner to remember.
When: 6:30 p.m., Friday
Info: $60, thehamiltondc.com
Bethesda Outdoor Movies, through Saturday
Some outdoor movie series in the area show a movie a week for the duration of the summer. Bethesda goes five days straight, concluding this weekend. Friday features “Crazy, Stupid, Love,” starring Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Marisa Tomei and the dreamy Ryan Gosling. Saturday screens the Academy Award-nominated “Hugo.”
When: 9 p.m. Friday & Saturday
Info: Free, bethesda.org
Capitol Groove Fest at the Fairgrounds at the Navy Yard Metro, Saturday
Nine local artists will perform at this space near Nationals Park. A local show featuring local bands in a local location. Plus food trucks!
When: Starts at noon, Saturday
Info: $25-$50, capitolgroovefest.com
Rob Schneider at the D.C. Improv, through Sunday
Funnyman Rob Schneider returns to town. Catch Deuce Bigalow and Adam Sandler pal in person for a night of laughs.
When: Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:30 p.m., Sunday at 8 p.m
Info: $35, dcimprov.com
