Events to Peep for January, February, & March

Jumpstart the new year on Tuesday, January 7th, with a lot of introspective humor courtesy of Emmy-award winning actor and comedian Jerrod Carmichael, when he stops at the DC Improv for a one-night only show you won't want to miss. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $43+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here.

If you didn't turn up on New Year's Eve, fret not, and head to the Kennedy Center on Saturday, January 11th, to party with DJ extraordinaire D-Nice and special guests Anthony Hamilton, Arrested Development, Big Daddy Kane, Goapele, Kenny Burns, Rakim, Rapsody, Tank, and Tweet. 8 p.m. Tickets: $183+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Everyone's favorite neosoul husband and wife duo, Kindred the Family Soul, heads to Alexandria to kick off a two-night set of dope jams and soulful ballads on Saturday, January 18th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $31+. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

On Friday, January 24th, it'll be nothing but a G thang when you head to the Howard Theatre for the Warren G "Regulate...G Funk Era" 30th Year Anniversary Show taking fans on a funkdafied trip down memory lane. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35+. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here. 

Celebrate the life of an icon on Sunday, January 26th, with a matinee showing of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical chronicling the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $69+. The National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Make the celebration of love a family affair and head to Baltimore for the opening night presentation of Disney Presents The Lion King on Wednesday, February 12th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $58+. The Hippodrome Theatre. 12 N Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

Fret not ladies! Galentine's Day will be full of love and laughter on Thursday, February 13th, when you take in a showing of Je’Caryous Johnson's "Games Women Play," a "laugh-out-loud, emotionally charged journey through the complexities of modern relationships." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44+. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Valentine's Weekend Show Alert: When it comes to showmanship, count neosoul crooner, Eric Roberson, one of the best to do it! Experience the vibes up close and personal with someone you love on Friday, February 14th (or Saturday, February 15th) at the Bethesda Theater. 8 p.m. Tickets: $70+. Bethesda Theater. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Valentine's Weekend Show Alert: Love will be in the air on Friday, February 14th, courtesy of R&B crooner Kevin Ross, when he graces the Birchmere stage for the kickoff of a two-night engagement lovers of all generations will enjoy. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Valentine's Weekend Show Alert: Keep the feel good vibes going on Saturday, February 15th, when R&B crooner, Joe, takes to the Constitution Hall stage to bring fans everything they'll need to set the mood for love. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Purchase tickets here.

On Saturday, February 22nd, the incomparable Lalah Hathaway takes command of the Strathmore for one-night only blessings fans with over two decades of grooves and slow jams from Baby Don't Cry to So In Love. 8 p.m. Tickets: $28+. The Music Center at Strathmore. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready for that boom bap on Thursday, February 27th, when hip hop icon KRS-One heads to the Baltimore Soundstage to bring the heat along with opening acts Eze Jackson, Ullnevano feat. God Sense, Sistah Dee and DJ Excel. 8 p.m. Tickets: TBA. Baltimore Soundstage.124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here.

Stay in the hip hop zone on Wednesday, March 19th, when American rapper, singer and actor Tobe Nwigwe bring his "Home is Where the Hood Is" tour to the Fillmore for a one-night only show fans won't soon forget. 8 p.m. Tickets: $64+. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Purchase tickets here.

Head back to the Howard on Friday, March 21st, when Bad Boy crooner Carl Thomas celebrates the Emotional 25th Anniversary featuring CASE. 7 p.m. Tickets: $45+. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here. 

It's time for some holleration! Grab your tickets and get ready to welcome the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, to DC when she hits the Capital One Arena stage on Wednesday, March 26th, for a stop on her For My Fans tour with opening acts Ne-Yo and Mario. 7 p.m. Tickets: $79+. Capital One Arena. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

He set the internet ablaze last year. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the Kat Williams effect live when he lands in Baltimore on Friday, March 28th, for a stop on his "Heaven on Earth" tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $83+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. Note: Tour will stop at DAR Constitution Hall, May 9-10.

On Saturday, March 29th, head back to Charm City and relive the joy of spelling during the opening night presentation of Akeelah and the Bee at Baltimore Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $64+. Baltimore Center Stage. 700 N Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here. 

Featured Restaurant: What's old becomes new again when you visit the iconic DC staple and black-female-owned-and-operated Georgia Brown's. Now featuring live music every Wednesday and first Friday, the southern- themed restaurant features such succulent down-home dishes as fried green tomatoes, Carolina gumbo, and shrimp & grits. Open for weekend brunch, happy hour, and dinner. Georgia Brown's. 950 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. For more information, click here.

Life's Short. Be Entertained. Happy New Year!

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Events to Peep for October, November, & December

Kick off October on Friday, the 4th, when neosoul crooner Maxwell heads to the Capital One Arena for a stop on The Serenade Tour with Jazmine Sullivan and October London. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

On Saturday, October 5th, get ready for a trip down hip hop memory lane courtesy of the Tacos & Tequila I Love the 90s Music Fest featuring your favorites artists of yesterday including Vanilla Ice, Treach of Naughty by Nature, DJ Kool, Rob Base, Tone Loc, All-4-One, Color Me Badd, and Young MC. 3 p.m. Tickets: $75. Prince George's Stadium. 4101 Robert S. Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20716. Purchase tickets here. 

Calling all go-go and comedy lovers: get your laugh and crank on Sunday, October 6th, at the Lincoln Theatre for the "Where Comedy Meets DC Go-Go" show hosted by comedian Tony Rock and featuring DMV all-stars Mike Brooks and go-go bands DCVybe and Push Play. 7 p.m. Tickets: $65. Lincoln Theatre.1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Purchase tickets here. 

Take in one of the final showings of Ja Ja's African Hair Braiding on Saturday, October 12th, at Arena Stage. Direct from Broadway, the Tony-winning comedy unfolds over a single day in Jaja's bustling Harlem salon as the tireless fingers and unbreakable spirits that fill the shop grapple with their own version of the American dream. 8 p.m. Tickets: $89+. Arena Stage. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to Charm City to get your laugh on courtesy of comedian and social media influencer Funny Marco on Friday, October 18th, when he kicks off his four-show, weekend gig. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets here.

The iconic and incomparable boss herself, Diana Ross, soars into the MGM on Thursday, October 24th, to bless fans with a two-night stop on her Diana Ross: Beautiful Love Performances Legacy Tour 2024 that you will not want to miss. 8 p.m. Tickets: $102+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

Big Latto--not the little one--lands at the Anthem on Monday, October 28th, for a stop on her Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour with Mariah the Scientist and KARRAHBOOO. 8 p.m. Tickets: $65+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready for soul, funk, and Badu-ism courtesy of the neosoul goddess herself, Erykah Badu, when she hits the MGM Theatre stage for her two-night show kicking off on Friday, November 1st. 8 p.m. Tickets: $149+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

On Sunday, November 3rd, be seduced by the sexy "trap house jazz" vibes of Jamaican American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Masego as he makes his highly anticipated debut at the Kennedy Center. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready for Martinnnnnnn on Thursday, November 7th, when the DMV's own comedian, actor, and icon Martin Lawrence stops at the Theatre at MGM for his Y'all Know What It Is! tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $105+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here. 

All the way from Stankonia, witness the genius and musical rebirth of Grammy award winning-hip hop legend Andre' 3000 when he makes his historic Kennedy Centre debut on Saturday, November 9th, with a special presentation of New Blue Sun LIVE in Concert. With special guest serpentwithfeet. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $90+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

If you missed its debut in DC, head to B-more on Saturday, November 16th, for the weekend culmination of the Broadway sensation, MJ the Musical. 8 p.m. Tickets: $134+. The Hippodrome Theatre. 12 N Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

On Sunday, November 24th, super producer Robert Glasper along with a few surprise guests command the Howard Theatre stage for a one-night show of smooth grooves, slow jams, and R&B vibes. 8 p.m. Tickets: $55. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here.

Looking for something to do with all of your family in town for Turkey Day? Head to the DC Improv on Friday, November 29th, for the kickoff of its annual Thanksgiving weekend feature with DC's own fav comedic son, Donnell Rawlings, and get your laugh on. 7 p.m. Tickets: $45+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here.  

Nothing says holidays like Ms. Christmastime herself, the iconic Mariah Carey. Head to Baltimore on Saturday, December 7th, for her stop at the CFG Bank Arena to present Mariah Carey's Christmas Time Show for one night only. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $75+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

Keep the holiday spirit alive in a most soulful way with KEM's Home for the Holidays Live with the National Symphony Orchestra two-night show kicking off on Wednesday, December 11th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $86+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to Maryland Live Casino on Sunday, December 15th, when it welcomes singer, songwriter, and producer extraordinaire, Babyface, for a one night only show you won't soon forget. 7 p.m. Tickets: $170+. Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076. Purchase tickets here. 

You've completed your holiday shopping and now it's time to unwind. Head to Annapolis on Friday, December 20th, and take in the closing two-night show of Mr. Chocolate Soul himself, Will Downing, as he serenades fans with over three decades of slow jams and smooth grooves. 8 p.m. Tickets: $92+. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Purchase tickets here. 

If Santa didn't bring you what you wanted, treat yourself to the soulful sounds of Maysa when she stops at the Birchmere on Saturday, December 28th, to present A Very Maysa Christmas with her Jazz Funk Soul Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $70. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Featured Restaurant: Head to the Salamander Resort hotel overlooking the DC Wharf and settle in for an unforgettable culinary experience at Dōgon. The much anticipated venture from chef Kwame Onwuachi serves vibrant cuisine through an Afro-Caribbean lens and draws from Onwuachi's unique Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian and Creole background. The savory menu features a range of dishes from Grilled Wagyu Short Rib to Steamed Branzino to Mushroom Etouffee. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Dōgon. 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20024. More information here.

Life's Short. Be Entertained...and Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

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Events to Peep for July, August, & September

July starts off with a bang on Tuesday, July 2nd, when multi-hyphenate entertainer Chris Brown takes over the Capital One Arena stage for two nights offering fans a show they won't soon forget. Special guest Muni Long. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $146+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Happy 4th of July! From rooftop parties to buffet dinners, solidify your firework watch party plans on Independence Day from a variety of activities that can be found here courtesy of NBC4 Washington.

On Saturday, July 6th, head to Arena Stage for Step Afrika's The Migration: Reflection on Jacob Lawrence in its final weeks. Inspired by the iconic 60-panel painting series, the dance production tells the story of one of the largest movements of people in United States history—when millions of African American migrants moved from the rural South to the industrial North in the early 1900s to escape racial oppression. 2 & 8 p.m. Tickets: $105+. Arena Stage. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Head back to Capital One Arena on Friday, July 12th, to witness an electrifying performance when the Queen of Pop, Janet Jackson, brings her Together Again tour to her DMV fans. Special guest Nelly. 8 p.m. Tickets: $24. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Prince of neosoul Eric Roberson commands the Baltimore Soundstage on Saturday, July 13th, for one night only as a stop on his 30th Anniversary Tour bringing fans over two decades of hits from The Moon to Lessons. 8 p.m. Tickets: $49+. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready to groove down memory lane when the Queens of R&B--Xscape and SWV with special appearances by Total and 702--will take over the Capital One Arena on Friday, July 19th, bringing fans all of their hits from "Who Do I Run To" to "Weak" to "Can't You See." 7 p.m. Tickets: $39+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

If you missed this dynamic mashup a few years ago, lace up your Air Force Ones, pack your picnic baskets, and head to Wolf Trap on Sunday, July 21st, to witness hip hop history when Nas partners with the National Symphony Orchestra for the 30th Anniversary of Illmatic. 6:30 p.m. Filene Center. 1551 Trap Road Vienna, VA 22182. Note: Tickets available thru third party vendors e.g. StubHub, SeatGeek, etc.

Make your way back to Charm City on Friday, July 26th, for laughs, laughs, and mo' laughs when comedian & actor, Bill Bellamy, kicks off his weekend set at the Baltimore Comedy Factory. 8 & 10:45 p.m. Tickets: $32+. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets here.

The iconic Missy Elliott zooms into Baltimore on Thursday, August 1st, bringing her Out of this World Tour to the CFG Bank Arena along with special guests Ciara and Busta Rhymes. 7 p.m. Tickets: $84+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to the Anthem to witness Da God himself, Rakim, when he hits DC for an unforgettable performance backed by the Illharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, August 3rd. 8 p.m. Tickets: $45+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Purchase tickets here. 

Saxophonist Jeff Bradshaw blows into DC on Thursday, August 8th, for two shows at the historic Blues Alley that you won't want to miss. 7 & 9 p.m. Tickets: $40. Blues Alley Jazz. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Purchase tickets here.

Be mesmerized under the stars on Friday, August 9th, when vocal powerhouse Fantasia heads to Pier Six Pavilion to bring fans all of her hits from "When I See You" to "Free Yourself." 8 p.m. Tickets: $53+. Pier Six Pavilion. 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here.

 

On Sunday, August 11th, take in one of the closing performances of George C. Wolfe's iconic production, The Colored Museum, which presents a provocative and seriously funny tour of eleven “exhibits” of narratives about Black American experiences. 2 p.m. Tickets: $99+. Studio Theatre. 1501 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005 Purchase tickets here. 

If you missed your chance to witness the musical genius of Mr. U-S-H-E-R during his Vegas residency, don't miss your opportunity to see him do his thang fresh off of his Super Bowl performance and BET Lifetime Achievement Award when his two-night show kicks off on Tuesday, August 20th, at Capital One Arena. 8 p.m. Tickets: $200+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Tony, Toni, Tone brings their funk, grooves, and ballads to the Bethesda Theater on Thursday, August 22nd, kicking off two nights of jam packed hits fans like "me and you" will adore. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $110+. Bethesda Theater. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Fresh off her stellar BET Awards performance, the incomparable Lauryn Hill and The Fugees reunite in V-A on Friday, August 23rd, for a stop on their "The Celebration Continues" tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59+. Jiffy Lube Live. 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. Purchase tickets here. 

The Bad Boys of R&B, Jodeci, drop into the MGM Theatre on Sunday, September 1st, taking fans on a journey of their dopest hits from "Forever My Lady" to "Feenin'." 8 p.m. Tickets: $93+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here. 

On Saturday, September 7th, treat yourself to a matinee performance of the Broadway musical hit "MJ" chronicling the life of the greatest entertainer of all time--Michael Jackson. 2 p.m. Tickets: $59+. The National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Comedian and media mogul, Kevin Hart, brings the funny to Constitution Hall for a three-night set of laughs and storytelling like only he can deliver starting Friday, September 13th, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $152. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Purchase tickets here.

Calling all real hip hop heads: Common and Pete Rock hit the DMV on Sunday, September 15th, to bring fans the best in lyrical flow and production courtesy of their new collaboration, The Auditorium: Volume 1. 7 p.m. Tickets: $75+. 9:30 Club. 815 V St NW, Washington, DC 20001. Purchase tickets here. 

The dynamic divas of string--The String Queens--bring their talents to Keystone Korner starting Saturday, September 21st, for two nights of musical mastery. 6 & 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15+. Keystone Korner Baltimore. 1350 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21231. Purchase tickets here. 

Seeking an even more mellow vibe? Head to B-more on Saturday, September 21st, instead, to be seduced by the one and only, Maxwell, for a night of hit slow jams and smooth grooves during his Serenade Tour. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $41+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

Hip hop powerhouse and lyrical genius Rapsody heads to the Howard Theatre on Thursday, September 26th, for one-night only along with special guest Niko Brim to set the stage ablaze. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here.

If you're looking for a laid back vibe instead, head to the Warner Theatre and be seduced by the smooth sounds of vocalist Lalah Hathaway when she stops in DC on Thursday, September 26th, for her VantaBlack tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59+. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Close out the month on a gospel high when the incomparable Kirk Franklin brings his Reunion Tour to the Capital One Arena on Sunday, September 29th, along with featured guest Kierra Sheard-Kelly. 7 p.m. Tickets. $59+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Featured Restaurant: Because summer is all about those rooftop vibes, head upstairs, literally, to Upstairs Rooftop at The Morrow for great views of DC's skyline, eclectic cocktails, and a menu featuring sumptuous bites including Pastrami Duck Reuben Sliders, Blackened Fish Sandwiches, and the classic favorite Guac and Chips. Hours vary. Upstairs Rooftop at The Morrow. 222 M Street, NE Suite 1201, Washington, DC 20002. For more information, click here. 

Life's Short. Be Entertained.

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