About this Event
Join us in person for an evening of film, culture, food, music, and celebration; and bring your people. Couples, families, and friends are all welcome.
This is a night to get dressed up. The evening begins with a 5 PM Red Carpet Reception featuring mocktails, games, photo opportunities, and a buffet dinner, before the featured screening of Can You Stand The Rain at 6 PM.
Following the film, guests will enjoy a live Talk Back Session with director Eden Marryshow and guests, offering behind-the-scenes insight, creative discussion, and audience Q&A.
After the screening, stick around for a nostalgic 80s/90s After Party at 8 PM.
Presented with Women Beyond Measures and director Eden Marryshow
About Women Beyond Measures
Women Beyond Measures is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to walking alongside individuals navigating life transitions, trauma, and systemic barriers. Through supportive programs, resources, and community connections, we help women rediscover their strength, purpose, and power beyond measure.
Supporting Our Thrive Program
Your support helps fund our Thrive Program, which provides opportunities for personal development, mental wellness support, confidence building, and resources designed to help our community overcome barriers and thrive in life, not simply survive it.
Every contribution helps us create meaningful opportunities for communities to grow, heal, build confidence, and move forward with purpose.
About the Film
After the sudden death of Shawn Xavier Brown, a famed children's author and the spiritual anchor of their group, seven lifelong friends gather at his family home for a bittersweet weekend of remembrance. Amid laughter, memories, and simmering conflict, each is forced to reckon with where life has taken them: abandoned dreams, fractured relationships, lost love, and the compromises made in the name of success and survival.
As hidden resentments bubble up and long-suppressed truths are revealed, the group realizes that grief is not their only burden — they are also mourning the fearless dreamers they used to be. With Shawn’s spirit lingering among them, they each face a simple but soul-shaking question: can you still stand the rain when your dreams have been washed away?
"Can You Stand The Rain" is an emotionally rich ensemble drama about friendship, failure, resilience, and the painful beauty of rediscovering hope.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 21th
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Location: Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave Milford DE 19963
What to Expect
- 5:00 PM | Red Carpet Reception & Community Cocktail Hour
Kick off the evening with music, games, photo opportunities, mocktails, and a Curated Buffet as guests gather in community before the screening.
- 6:00 PM | Film Screening
Experience Can You Stand The Rain, the award-winning feature film that has moved audiences across the country.
- 7:30 PM | Live Talk Back
Join writer/director Eden Marryshow and special guests for an engaging conversation and audience Q&A exploring the film's themes of friendship, grief, healing, purpose, joy and legacy.
- 8:00 PM | Dance & Celebrate
The evening continues with music, dancing and community celebration.
Presented in partnership with the and filmmaker Eden Marryshow.
Black Tie inspired; Cocktail Attire Suggested. Seating is limited.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Open to the community — all are welcome.• Attire: dressy. Come red-carpet ready.
• Dinner is served buffet style and is included with your ticket.• Mocktails will be served
• Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
• The film contains some profanity (comparable to a PG-13 rating for language).
• Free parking. Doors at 4:30 PM.
Ticket Information
Tickets: $70
Available now on Eventbrite.
Event venue & nearby stays
Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Avenue, Milford, United States
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