Live Arts presents Lysistrata on February 16, with proceeds benefiting the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice. This ancient play presents everything you need to know about how men live and die by the sword. Ribald and profound, these words have gained meaning with each of the 2500 years that have passed since they were written. And the women they empower have become more vital with every redundant bout of armed foolishness undertaken by the men for whom they must care. After the play, the director and actors will participate in a discussion with the audience.

Tickets for this benefit performance of Lysistrata will be available at New Dominion Bookstore, Quest Books, and Greenberry's, as of January 25. All tickets are $20, with general admission. No reserved seating.