Leon Scott. Comedian. Emmy nominated writer for #OpenMicRW & #GetUpDC. @WBDAccess Comedic Voices alum. Click the link for my live show schedule.
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Highline RxR June Comedy Showcase
Highline RxR proudly presents our Spring comedy showcase, hosted by Emmy-nominee Leon Scott. 2-for-1 tickets available for a limited time! HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Refund Policy Refunds up to 7 days before event About this event On the third Saturday of every month, Highline RxR hosts amazing comedians from across the country.
Highline RxR April Comedy Showcase
On the third Saturday of every month, Highline RxR hosts the best up-and-coming comedians in the country. Free parking, drink specials, and just five minutes from the Crystal City Metro!
Highline RxR March Comedy Showcase
The third Saturday of every month, Highline RxR hosts the best up-and-coming comedians in the country. This month features the hilarious Jared Stern, Ilhan Ali, Adrian Rodney, Hamza Aberra, and another hilarious Jared Stern! (Check out their podcast Between Two Sterns.) And as always, your host Leon Scott. Free parking, drink specials, and just five minutes from the Crystal City Metro!
Highline RxR February Comedy Showcase
On the third Saturday of every month, Highline RxR hosts the best up-and-coming comedians in the country. Free parking, drink specials, and just five minutes from the Crystal City Metro!
Highline RxR Comedy Showcase
On the third Saturday of every month, Highline RxR hosts the best up-and-coming comedians in the country. Free parking, and just five minutes from the Crystal City Metro!
Highline RxR Comedy Showcase
Highline RxR is proud to present a monthly showcase of DC's best comedians hosted by comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Leon Scott. HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Refund Policy Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. About this event 2 hours Mobile eTicket The third Saturday of every month Highline RxR hosts the best up and coming comedians in the country.
Highline RxR Comedy Showcase
Highline RxR is proud to present a monthly showcase of DC's best comedians hosted by comedian and Emmy nominated writer Leon Scott. HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Refund Policy Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. About this event 2 hours Mobile eTicket The third Saturday of every month Highline RxR hosts the best up and coming comedians in the country.
Highline RxR Comedy Showcase
Highline RxR is proud to present a monthly showcase of DC's best comedians hosted by comedian and Emmy nominated writer Leon Scott. HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Refund Policy Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. About this event 2 hours Mobile eTicket The third Saturday of every month Highline RxR hosts the best up and coming comedians in the country.
Highline RxR Comedy Showcase
Highline RxR is proud to present a monthly showcase of DC's best comedians hosted by comedian and Emmy nominated writer Leon Scott. Starts on Saturday, August 19 · 7:30pm EDT Location HIGHLINE RxR 2010 Crystal Drive Arlington, VA 22202 Refund Policy Contact the organizer to request a refund. Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable. About this event 2 hours 30 minutes Mobile eTicket The third Saturday of every month Highline RxR hosts the best up and coming comedians in the country.
Highline RxR Comedy Showcase
My shows are the best kept secret in DC comedy. Come see the best comics at the most creative shows in the coolest venues the city has to offer. To see pictures and images from past shows, follow me on Instagram and/or TikTok.
Comedy Night at Death Punch Bar
Every Tuesday, the best comics in DC perform at one of DC's best bars When and where Tue, Jan 10, 2023, 9:00 PM EST Location Death Punch 2321 18th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009 Map and directions About this event 2 hours Mobile eTicket A weekly comedy showcase at Death Punch Bar. Enjoy amazing Japanese street food and well-crafted cocktails while watching comedians from Netflix, HBO, Amazon Prime, CBS, and more! Free, but please RSVP to guarantee seating.
A woman gives to the homeless on her 50th birthday | Get Uplifted
Michelle Giles celebrated a milestone birthday by spending it giving to those less fortunate. WASHINGTON — It’s time to Get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off the negativity around us and focus on the positive – the stories that lift us up! Today that positive energy comes from Michelle Giles. Michelle celebrated her 50th birthday this past Tuesday by paying it forward and giving away 50 gift bags to homeless people instead of receiving presents for herself.
Eight year-old activist gets Inaugural spotlight | Get Uplifted
A boy from Maryland with a giving spirit got the chance to shine on a national stage in today's Get Uplifted.
Charlie Brotman is back for the inauguration | Get Uplifted
A broadcasting legend is set to make a triumphant return to the inaugural spotlight in today's Get Uplifted. WASHINGTON — It’s time to Get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off the negativity all around us and focus on the positive – the stories that lift us up! This morning, the good news comes from the Presidential Inaugural Committee. The Committee announced that they are bringing back D.C.'s own Charlie Brotman as announcer for Wednesday's inaugural parade.
Artist Demont Pinder's innovative MLK mural | Get Uplifted
A talented artist turns laundry into a legendary portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in today's Get Uplifted. WASHINGTON — It’s time to get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off the negativity around us and focus on positivity – the stories that lift us up! Today, that positivity comes from Demont Pinder, a popular local artist. Pinder created a portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., made of clothing, and sent us this time-lapse video documenting the process.
Bills mafia pays tribute to Lamar Jackson after playoff game | Get Uplifted
In the hours after the game, Jackson's favorite charity received 5,500 individual donations from Bills fans totaling nearly $150,000.
The Trumps get the 'Family Matters' treatment | Most DC Thing
A vintage theme song is applied to a show that we've been watching for the last four years in today's Most DC Thing. WASHINGTON — Today's Most D.C. Thing comes to us courtesy of Frank Luntz, who tweeted out a now viral video parody of the 'Family Matters' opening theme featuring members of the Trump administration with the caption, "Americans may disagree on a lot these days, but we can all agree that this is awesome." Frank, you are 100% right. This is awesome.
Officer Goodman may get a Congressional Gold Medal | Get Uplifted
An act of heroism from last week's siege at the Capitol is being recognized and rewarded by lawmakers. WASHINGTON — It’s time to get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off the negativity all around us and focus on the positive – the stories that lift us up! This morning, we’re talking again about the heroic work of Capitol Police officer Eugene Goodman. You might remember he kept a mob away from the Senate chamber by baiting them to follow him during last week's riot at the Capitol.
'The Kojo Nnamdi Show' and Capitol Steps are coming to a close | Most DC Thing
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Clarksburg honors a worker retiring after 51 years | Get Uplifted
CLARKSBURG, Md. — It’s time to get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off the negativity all around us and focus on the positive – the stories that UPLIFT us! Today's story comes to us from our own Howard Bernstein who let us know about Anna Mae, a sweet woman who has been greeting, smiling, and laughing with locals at the Clarksburg Liberty Gas Station, also known as Whipp's Garage, for the past 51 years. A community staple, Anna Mae retired on January 25.
A child's card to the officer hurt at the Capitol | Get Uplifted
A little girl's sweet letter to an officer injured during the Capitol seige reminds us of the good still out there. WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off any negativity and shine a spotlight on the positive and stories around us that make us smile.
A backwards motorcycle ride down the highway | Most DC Thing
A local motorcyclist is giving the Fleetwood Mac Ocean Spray guy a run for his money. WASHINGTON — Today's Most DC Thing comes to us from Michael Harley on Twitter who sent this video of a man getting extremely comfortable on his motorcycle while riding towards the 301 and Route 5 split north in Brandywine, Maryland.
A backwards motorcycle ride down the highway | Most DC Thing
WASHINGTON — Today's Most DC Thing comes to us from Michael Harley on Twitter who sent this video of a man getting extremely comfortable on his motorcycle while riding towards the 301 and Route 5 split north in Brandywine, Maryland.
Joe Biden's rescue dog to get an "Indoguration" | Get Uplifted
Get Up DC Major, the first rescue dog to live at the White House, is set to get a special honor along the way. Author: Leon Scott, Allison Seymour Published: 6:59 AM EST January 11, 2021 Updated: 7:31 AM EST January 11, 2021 WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted. A moment to take our minds off the negativity around us and highlight the positive stories that make us smile. Today, that smile comes from President-Elect Joe Biden's German Shepherd, Major.
Joe Biden's rescue dog to get an "Indoguration" | Get Uplifted
Major, the first rescue dog to live at the White House, is set to get a special honor along the way. WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted. A moment to take our minds off the negativity around us and highlight the positive stories that make us smile. Today, that smile comes from President-Elect Joe Biden's German Shepherd, Major. Major is set to become the first rescue dog to take up residence in the White House.
A stunt that hopefully no one pulls in DC | Most DC Thing
WASHINGTON — Today's Most DC Thing comes courtesy of Washingtonian Problems on Twitter, who shared this video of a man riding a canoe down an escalator with the caption "Imagine doing this at Wheaton, Woodley Park, or Dupont Circle?" Anyone familiar with the Wheaton, Woodley Park, or Dupont Circle Metro stations knows how tall their escalators are. All three of those escalators are higher than everyone on Snoop Dogg's tour bus.
Joe Biden's rescue dog to get an "Indoguration"
Major, the first rescue dog to live at the White House, is set to get a special honor along the way. WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted. A moment to take our minds off the negativity around us and highlight the positive stories that make us smile. Today, that smile comes from President-Elect Joe Biden's German Shepherd, Major. Major is set to become the first rescue dog to take up residence in the White House.
A rare painted bunting is spotted in Maryland | Get Uplifted
DC birdwatchers are enjoying a rare visit from a lovely painted bunting in today's Get Uplifted. WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off any negativity and shine a spotlight on the positive and beautiful stories around us. Today, we have a positively beautiful one for you. Bird watchers in the area have been lining up for days to get a glimpse of a male painted bunting, a rare, gorgeous bird known for its kaleidoscope-like colors.
Washington Football's Wild Card Year | Reese's Final Thought
The Washington Football Team is playing in the Wild Card game after a wild card of a season, WASHINGTON — After the brutal week we've had, we need something to pick us up. We just might have it this weekend with the Burgundy & Gold! Saturday night the Washington Football Team takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card round of the NFL Playoffs. We're in the playoffs with a 7-9 record! Look at God! Won't he do it! To the Washington Football Team, we don’t ask y’all for much.
José Andrés feeds law enforcement at the Capitol | Get Uplifted
WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a time let go of the negativity around us and focus on the positivity around us. We need it this morning, because even in our most troubling times we must continue to find those bright spots of good. Today, that good comes from Chef José Andrés, who delivered 120 pizzas and brought the World Central Kitchen food truck to feed the law enforcement officers and the National Guard soldiers maintaining order near the Capitol.
DC's lack of statehood may have proven costly | Most DC Thing
A Tweet calls attention to whether the slogan on our license plates would have made a difference during the chaos at the Capitol. WASHINGTON — Today's Most D.C. Thing comes to us from Sam Sanders, who tweeted "Hundreds of thousands of D.C, residents had to endure a coup in their backyard today, go into curfew at 6pm, and fear for their personal safety. None of them have any representation in Congress." This is the Most DC Thing because it speaks to what most of us felt in the moment.
A sanitation worker dances his way through work | Get Uplifted
A local sanitation worker takes the party with him through the streets of DC in today’s Get Uplifted WASHINGTON — It’s time to Get Uplifted, where we take a step back from all of the negativity around us, and focus on the positive things that make us smile. Today, that positivity comes from our own Annie Yu. While leaving work yesterday, Annie saw a man dancing his heart out while on the job and posted a clip to Instagram.
Baltimore's Mayor earns DC's respect | Most DC Thing
BALTIMORE — Today’s Most D.C. Thing comes to us from friend of the show Bootsy Vegas on Twitter who sent us this video of Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and tweeted “Aye yo Bmore is this who y’all percolated and went to the polls and voted in?” I think we just found the Most D.C. Thing for tomorrow but just call it ‘the Most Bmore Thing.’ I love it and I can't stop laughing.
VP-elect Kamala Harris dines in Dupont Circle | Most DC Thing
The Vice President-elect is eating good in the District in today's Most DC Thing. WASHINGTON — It's time for the Most D.C. Thing. Today's Most D.C. Thing comes from Floriana, an Italian restaurant in DuPont Circle on 17th Street NW. Last night, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff stopped by to grab some takeout. This is the Most D.C. Thing for multiple reasons, the first being that the Vice President-elect is already making smart choices before day one.
The Washington Football Team makes the playoffs | Most DC Thing
Congratulations to the Washington Football Team for making the playoffs in spite of everything. WASHINGTON — It's time for the Most D.C. Thing. Today, that comes from the Washington Football Team who made the playoffs for the first time since 2015. Congratulations to the home team for getting the job done! This is the Most D.C. Thing because the team got the job done in the most Washington Football Team fashion.
PGFD reunites a girl with her pet cat after a fire | Get Uplifted
A young girl and her pet cat have reunited thanks to the efforts of local first responders. WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a time to take your minds off the negativity in the world and focus on the positive stories around us that bring smiles to our faces. Today, those smiles come courtesy of the Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department, who tweeted about a young girl who was very upset because she thought that her kitten was lost forever in a three-alarm fire this past Friday.
Barstool Fund chooses a local bar to help | Get Uplifted
A major sports website gives back to a local restaurant in need in today's Get Uplifted WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a time where we let go of the negative and shine a spotlight on the positive stories around us that make us smile. Today, that smile comes from Dave Portnoy, founder of the website Barstool Sports. Portnoy created the “Barstool Fund” December 17 to raise money to keep small businesses afloat during the pandemic.
Police share pictures of a very bad parking job | Most DC Thing
The Most DC Thing comes from a Maryland driver who did something wild even by Maryland driver standards. ROCKVILLE, Md. — Today's Most DC Thing comes to us from the Rockville City Police Department who posted this picture on Facebook of a vehicle that crashed through a fence and onto the Metro tracks when the driver attempted to park and hit the gas instead of the brake.
An astronaut gets a nice surprise from his teacher | Get Uplifted
The Air and Space Museum provides a touching blast from the past for an astronaut. WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a time to take our minds off any negativity, and focus on the positive, uplifting stories around us. Today, that positivity comes to us from the National Air and Space Museum. Today at 1pm, they are airing a virtual program with astronaut Kjell Lindgren, where he answers questions from students and teachers.
A black cat is stealing hearts at a Metro station | Most DC Thing
An adorable stowaway at the Branch Avenue Metro station is today's Most DC Thing. WASHINGTON — Today's Most D.C. Thing comes to us from DCist, which posted a story about an unlikely bright spot for commuters at the Branch Avenue Metro Station, a black cat who shows up to hang out at the station every day. A black cat crossing everyone's paths on the way to work each morning sounds like peak 2020.
A 9-year-old joins UMD's Men's Basketball team | Get Uplifted
WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a time to take your mind off of any negativity and focus on the positive stories around us. Today, that positivity comes from The University of Maryland men's basketball team and their coach, Mark Turgeron. The team recently announced the addition of its newest player, 9-year-old Ben Snyder.
Kamala Harris gets the COVID-19 vaccine in DC | Most DC Thing
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' choice of hospitals to get her COVID vaccine at is the Most DC Thing WASHINGTON — Today's Most D.C. Thing comes to us from Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, received the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday in Washington, D.C. This alone is worthy of being a Most D.C. Thing, but what solidifies it is the hospital that she chose to go to for the vaccine.
Henrik Lundqvist to undergo open-heart surgery | Most DC Thing
Washington Capitals goalie Henrik Lundqvist is out for the season, but right now we're rooting for him harder than ever. WASHINGTON — Today's Most DC Thing comes to us from Washington Capitals goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, who revealed that he will be undergoing open-heart surgery and will miss the upcoming NHL season as he recovers from the procedure. On Monday, Lundqvist made the announcement on his Twitter feed.
A socially distant drive-thru Nativity fundraiser | Get Uplifted
Church of the Holy Comforter's drive-thru nativity featuring live animals raises thousands of dollars for the local community. VIENNA, Va. — It's time for my Get Uplifted segment, a time to take our minds off anything negative and focus on the positive stories around us that make us smile. Today that positivity comes from the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, Virginia, which raised over $2,600 in donations during its drive-thru live Nativity event on December 19.
Washington could somehow still make the playoffs | Most DC Thing
The Washington Football Team can look at the rest of the NFC East and say "So you're telling me there's a chance?" WASHINGTON — It's time for the Most DC Thing. Today that comes from The Washington Football Team, who had a chance to clinch a playoff spot yesterday, but lost to the Carolina Panthers, coach Ron Rivera's former team. Coach Rivera got fired last season, only to have his old co-workers show up and make life difficult at his new job.
A child gets the gift of mobility from a stranger | Get Uplifted
A physically impaired toddler receives an unexpected gift from a very unexpected person. WASHINGTON — It's time for my Get Uplifted segment, where we let go of any negativity and focus on the positive stories that make us smile. Today that story comes from an act of kindness from one stranger to another. Ollie Horton is a 3-year old boy in Denver, Colorado who suffers from a physical disability that requires a walker.
A child gets the gift of mobility from a stranger | Get Uplifted
A physically impaired toddler receives an unexpected gift from a very unexpected person. WASHINGTON — It's time for my Get Uplifted segment, where we let go of any negativity and focus on the positive stories that make us smile. Today that story comes from an act of kindness from one stranger to another. Ollie Horton is a 3-year old boy in Denver, Colorado who suffers from a physical disability that requires a walker.
DC's 2020 Christmas List | Reese's Final Thought
WASHINGTON — It's Christmas Eve, and today I'd like to start the occasion off right by presenting the D.C. Christmas list. This is where we give Christmas gifts to our deserving locals. Theoretically, that is. We don't have the budget to actually buy things for people. I'd like to give Mayor Bowser a much-earned vacation after everything she's guided the city through this year. Whether you agree with her decisions or not, no one can say she hasn't worked hard.
A Jeep parade for a child and a mother-son reunion | Get Uplifted
A special parade is held for a young fan of Jeeps, and a soldier surprises his mother for the holidays. WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, where we take a step back to let go of any negativity and focus on the positive stories out there. We know 2020 has been a terrible year all around, but there have still been so many moments which were great and made us smile this year. Despite all the unprecedented challenges, the human spirit has persevered.
A local church maintains a tradition of giving | Get Uplifted
Union Temple Baptist Church finds a creative way to keep their holiday tradition of giving going WASHINGTON — It's time to Get Uplifted, a moment to take a step back, take your mind off any negativity, and focus on the stories that bring a smile to your face. Today, that smile comes courtesy of Deacon DeShawn McMillan of Union Temple Baptist Church in Southeast DC. Deacon McMillian told WUSA9 that every year Union Temple hosts a Christmas Community Day celebration for 200 to 300 children.
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