The Elusive Clam

Big Bear Cafe

1700 1st St NW 2nd Floor, Washington, DC, 20001

From $20.00

Fri, February 20th, 2026 @ 6:30PM EST

The Elusive Clam

Written by Rachel Dixon


Directed by Kerry McGee

Featuring:

Em German

Sophia Early

Deema Turkomani

Genevieve James


Seating begins at 6PM, performance begins at 6:30


A Silly, Sapphic Pirate Rom-Com

The Elusive Clam is the best pirate ship on the seven seas— and them being women ain’t got nothing to do with it! With the winds to guide their way, surely everything will go according to plan, or so they hope. In the tradition of classic pirate stories like “Treasure Island”, we bring you a tale that both embraces and inverts all the tropes! 

Join us for a rollicking reading and sea-shanty sing-a long at Big Bear cafe, and we’ll lift a glass to famous lady pirates of yore!

Our reading will conclude with a talk from a representative from smyal, an organization that supports & empowers LGBTQ+ youth. 25% of our ticket sales will go directly to smyal to aid in their mission.

SMYAL’S MISSION:

We actively work to create a world where queer and trans youth thrive through affirming programs and services designed to develop critical life skills, build community, and foster a sense of belonging.

Learn more about what smyal is doing to make a difference here: https://smyal.org/



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Refund Policy:

No refunds or returns.

Cancellation Policy:

An event can only be canceled by the venue and/or event organizer. If the venue or event organizer cancels an event, you will be refunded within 4 business days of the event date for your purchase.

Directions
Big Bear Cafe
1700 1st St NW 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20001
202-643-9222