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HOTEL EVENTS

Evergreen: Pretend Friends – Funny Third Fridays

Get ready to laugh! Join Pretend Friends every third Friday of the month for a lively evening of improv comedy at The Curio at Maker Exchange. Watch as a group of friends takes the stage and creates hilarious, completely improvised scenes on the spot—you never know what will happen next!

The show is free and open to everyone, so grab your friends, enjoy a drink, and start your weekend with a good laugh.

No tickets required. Everyone is welcome!

Every Third Friday | 7:00–9:00 PM | The Curio at Maker Exchange

UPCOMING EVENTS

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