Can a cockroach feel loneliness? Can a mime find love? For one strange, beautiful night, step into a variety show about existential dread, wonder, absurdity, and the small miracles of being alive.

A night of drag, mime, and comedy theater hosted by Pinc Louds, the self-proclaimed "imaginary band" that turned NYC subway busking into sold-out shows at (le) Poisson Rouge, Market Hotel, and Joe's Pub.

Pinc Louds Fronted by Claudi (all pronouns), Pinc Louds blends punk energy, crooner balladry, and Afro-Caribbean rhythm into shows built around giant puppets made of "magical garbage" and full audience participation. The Village Voice called them "NYC's best imaginary band."

Roachee, performed by Adri Tavares A lonely, genderfluid cockroach at the end of the world — drag bug, gutter poet, prophet in exile. A staged excerpt from "Roachee Babee!," a one-roach operetta about loving too hard and surviving too long.

Noah Koski A very confident amateur mime on an unhinged quest for love.

Julian Klepper Abstract comedy theater: Suckle of Life.

And more to be announced.

The evening flow:
7pm - Doors open, grab a drink and get settled

7:30pm - Variety Show Begins

8:15pm - Intermission

8:30pm - Variety Show Continues

9:15-10:30pm - Mingling at the Lighthouse

What Is an Olio?

Think Olio is an ongoing experiment in lifelong learning. We are a community of open-minded people who gather to exchange ideas with new friends and connect over art, literature, and philosophy.

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Our $30 membership gives you two events for the price of one!

An Olio is what we call the social learning events we’ve been organizing since 2015. A blend between a lecture and a house party, Olios are led by a teacher who loves sharing their passions and the room is filled with curious, open-minded New Yorkers.

Our goal is to spark new perspectives, ignite curiosity, and enjoy ourselves socially offering an alternative to typical nightlife options.

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Photo by Zhi-Da Zhong

IMAGINARY CREATURES: A Variety Show Hosted by Pinc Louds

IMAGINARY CREATURES: A Variety Show Hosted by Pinc Louds