Events to Peep for April, May, & June

Spring is here and the cherry blossoms won't be the only celebration of pink come Monday, April 1st, when Nicki Minaj brings her Pink Friday 2 World Tour to the Capital One Arena for a one-night only show. 8 p.m. Tickets: $99+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Keep April funky courtesy of Je'Caryous Johnson's new hit musical "Super Freak: The Rick James Story" chronicling the life of the funkateer himself on Friday, April 5th, at the National Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets: $49+. The National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

On Thursday, April 11th, head to Charm City for the opening of P-Valley executive producer Katroi Hall's new stage play, "The Hot Wing King." With Memphis, Tennessee’s annual Hot Wang Festival quickly approaching, and Cordell Crutchfield determined to be crowned king of the wings, he soon finds himself preparing for the festival while caring for his teenage nephew who moves in after a family tragedy. Will this new arrangement be a recipe for success or disaster? 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20+. Baltimore Center Stage. 700 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Purchase tickets here.

Buckle up on Wednesday, April 16th, for a celebration of The Pharcyde when Union Stage presents "Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde" Anniversary show at the famed Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets: $30+. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here.

Head to Alexandria to witness the genius of the best acapella group to ever grace a stage--Take 6--when the music icons head to the Birchmere on Sunday, April 28th, for one show only. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45+. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Grab the family and head to the National Harbor for the kickoff weekend of its annual Movies on the Potomac Sundays. The free featured film for Sunday, May 5th, is Moana. 6 p.m. For more information and a calendar of all movies for the summer, click here. 

Mother's Day Weekend Events

On Saturday, May 11th, scoop up mama for a night of R&B goodness under the stars courtesy of everyone's favorite uncle--Charlie Wilson--when he takes over the Pier Six Pavilion to bring fans four+ decades of hits. 8 p.m. Tickets: $34+. Pier Six Pavilion. 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here. 

Add some soul to your post brunch plans on Sunday, May 12th courtesy of hip hop icon MC Lyte when she presents An R&B Mother's Day Celebration featuring Grammy award winner PJ Morton with Major for a one-night-only performance honoring mothers and mother figures alike. 8 p.m. Tickets: $69+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

For a throwback Mother's Day vibe instead, allow legends and vocal powerhouses Stephanie Mills and Jeffrey Osborne to serenade you on Sunday, May 12th, with such hits as "I Feel Good All Over" to "We're Going All the Way." 8 p.m. Tickets: $119+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.  

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Get back into the hip hop groove on Tuesday, May 14th when hip hop icons Cypress Hill and Souls of Mischief head to D.C. to rock the Lincoln Theatre as only they can. $1 from every ticket sold will be donated to The Last Prisoner Project. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $76+. The Lincoln Theatre. 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Purchase tickets here. 

It's hip hop so it won't stop when Grammy award winner Killer Mike along with The Mighty Midnight Revival join the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) for a once-in-a-lifetime performance you won't want to miss on Tuesday, May 21st. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $49+. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

It's time to get those knees in shape for everyone's favorite hot girl--Megan Thee Stallion--when she blazes into Charm City for a stop on her Hot Girl Summer Tour on Tuesday, May 28th. 7 p.m. Tickets: $110+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here.

Head to The Wharf on Thursday, June 6th, for the Bryson Tiller Tour and enjoy such hits from the American singer-songwriter and rapper as "Don't," "Down Like That," and "Whatever She Wants." 8 p.m. Tickets: $220+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets here.

Calling all jazz lovers! Get your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers ready for the 31st annual Capital Jazz Fest, Friday, June 7th through Sunday, June 9th, and enjoy the best in jazz and R&B including Gregory Porter, Lalah Hathaway, Alex Bugnon, Anthony Hamilton, Spyro Gyra, Babyface, and Kem. Noon-10 p.m. Tickets: $90+. Purchase tickets here. Merriweather Post Pavilion. 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044. 

On Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19th), enjoy A Gospel Symphony Celebration when Grammy Award–winning producer Dr. Henry Panion III leads the NSO, local gospel choirs, and special guests at this unforgettable evening of soulful celebration. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Don't let summer leave you without a few laughs. Head to the Improv and enjoy several courtesy of funny lady, Luenell, on Friday, June 21st. 7:30 & 9:45. Tickets: $40+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here. 

Head back to the The Theatre on Saturday, June 22nd, to catch incomparable songbird Corinne Bailey Rae when she brings her Plum Red Lipstick Tour to the MGM. 8 p.m. Tickets: $50+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.  

Close out the month with some neosoul satisfaction on Saturday, June 29th, when crooner Dwele heads to Bethesda to bring his fans and day 1's all of his hits from "Angel" to "I Think I Love You" to "Find a Way." 8 p.m. Tickets: $69+. Bethesda Theater (formerly Bethesda Blues & Jazz). 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Featured Restaurant: If you haven't yet made your way to Woodley Park's first black-owned restaurant, do yourself a favor and grab a table at Flavorture. Co-owned by chefs Lew McAlister and Pinkey Reddick, the sleek yet lively setting where "flavor meets culture" offers an array of delectable menu items from crab fried rice to grilled branzino to Chilean sea bass, and offers weekly themed events such as Whiskey Wednesdays and Sunday Brunch. Open Wednesday thru Sunday. Flavorture. 2609 24th Street NW, Washington, DC 20008. For more information click here. 

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Events to Peep for January, February, & March

Kick off the new year in Charm City when you head to the Baltimore Comedy Factory on Friday, January 5th, for some laughter courtesy of funny lady and new "The Breakfast Club" host Jess Hilarious. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $40. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets here.  

Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre welcomes incomparable comedian and former “The Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah, for a four-night engagement of his “Off the Record” tour kicking off on Thursday, January 11th. 8 p.m. The Hippodrome Theatre. 12 N Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Note all shows currently sold out but resale tickets available third-party through SeatGeek and StubHub.

B-more will continue to blaze hot when the King of R&B, Bobby Brown, takes to the Maryland Live Casino stage on Saturday, January 20th, bringing fans years of hits from “My Prerogative” to “Every Little Step.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $50+. Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076. Purchase tickets here. 

British singer-songwriter and creative artist Daley, known for his collaborations with Jill Scott, Pharrell Williams, and Marsha Ambrosius, heads to the Howard Theatre on Friday, January 26th, for one night only, bringing fans such hits as “Look Up” and “Broken.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $30+. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here. 

Kick off "love month" with Mr. Chocolate Soul himself, Will Downing, on Friday, February 2nd, when he brings Birchmere fans over three decades of smooth grooves, ballads, and R&B jams. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $80+. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready to laugh when you head to the Woolly Mammoth for the opening night of premiere play, "The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes" on Sunday, February 4th.  Days away from their Homecoming half-time dance performance, everyone is expecting perfection from the Sea Mink-ettes. But as the big day creeps closer, the women must contend with flaring tempers, bodies pushed to their limits, and what it means to be a team in Vivian J.O. Barnes’ funny and surprising world premiere play. 8 p.m. Tickets: $60+. Woolly Mammoth Theatre. 641 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Settle in for an evening of R&B luxury when songstress Tamia & soul crooner Joe team up for a one-night only show at DAR Constitution Hall on Friday, February 9th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $79+. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Purchase tickets here. 

Put some sensuous soul into you Valentine’s evening when you head back to the Birchmere on Tuesday, February 14th, courtesy of DC’s own Kevin Ross when he hits the stage to deliver such slow jams as “Sweet Release” and “Looking for Love.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

On Thursday, February 16th, head to Arena Stage for the opening night debut of “Tempestuous Elements,” which tells the story of formidable Black feminist and principal of D.C.’s historic M Street School’s Anna Julia Cooper and her fight for educational equity, freedom, and legitimacy at the turn of the 20th century. 8 p.m. Tickets: $76+. Arena Stage. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

The prince of R&B slow jams, El DeBarge, closes out his two-night engagement at the Bethesda Theater on Sunday, February 25th, bringing fans over 30 years of grooves from “All This Love” to “Rhythm of the Night” to “Lay With You.” 7 p.m. Tickets: $79+. Bethesda Theater (formerly Bethesda Blues & Jazz). 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

On Thursday, March 7th, vocal powerhouse Sy Smith kicks off a double-night run at Blues Alley to set the stage ablaze as only she can. 7 p.m. Tickets: $47. Blues Alley Jazz. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Purchase tickets here. 

Calling all lovers to CFG Bank Arena for the “Love Hard Tour” on Friday, March 8th, featuring Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Jaheim, K. Michelle, and more! 8 p.m. Tickets: $59+ CFG Bank Arena. 201 W Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

In celebration of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, head to the Kennedy Center on Friday, March 15th, for an evening with the Duke Ellington Orchestra featuring singer, songwriter, and iconic backup singer for the Rolling Stones, Lisa Fischer. 7 p.m. Tickets: $35+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Also on Friday, March 15th, the sensational Ledisi heads to the Theatre at MGM bringing fans over 20 years of hits from “Alright” to “I Blame You.” 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.  

Close out the month with funny lady and Queen of Comedy Adele Givens when she heads to the DC Improv on Friday, March 22nd, bringing fans her no holds barred comedy as only she can. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here.  

Featured Restaurant: Coming to Restaurant Row in Hyattsville in early 2024 is Marley's Bar & Grill. Marley's promises an upscale experience offering Caribbean and southern cuisine, weekday happy hour, weekend brunch, and private rooms for rental. Follow their social here for updates! Marley's Bar & Grill. 6450 America Blvd Suite 101, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782. 

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

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Events to Peep for October, November, & December

Kick off the month on Sunday, October 1st, with a matinee showing of the world premiere play "Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard" by famed writer Pearl Cleage, which explores the election of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta’s first Black mayor, from the vantage point of a historian and insider – Cleage, who served as Jackson’s press secretary during and following his campaign. 2 p.m. Tickets: $26+ Ford's Theatre. 511 Tenth Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Keep the celebration of our history going on Friday, October 6th (also HBCU night), with a showing of the stage play "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill," which highlights the songbird's March 1959 performance at Emerson's in South Philadelphia four months before her passing. 8 p.m. Tickets: $74+. Baltimore Center Stage. 700 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202. Purchase tickets here. 

If you missed the opportunity to turn all the way up last time at Club Quarantine, get your second chance on Saturday, October 7th, courtesy of DJ D-Nice and a roster of musical guests that are sure to keep you grooving all night long. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $89+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. Note: Club Quarantine Comedy and Club Quarantine Gospel bookends the event on October 6th and 8th.

Blogger's October Pick: It'll be three evenings of elegance and smooth grooves beginning Wednesday, October 11th, when the one and only Maxwell returns to the Kennedy Center backed by the National Symphony Orchestra allowing you to hear his greatest hits like you've never heard them before. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Comedic giant Dave Chappelle returns home for a seven-show engagement at the historic Lincoln Theatre Tuesday, October 10th-Friday, October 13th. Note all shows currently sold out but resale tickets available third-party through SeatGeek and StubHub. 7 & 10 p.m. Tickets: Vary. The Lincoln Theatre. 1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009. More information here. 

On Wednesday, October 11th, R&B sensation, Eric Benet, brings his sensuality and songs to the Birchmere for one-night only of hits from "Spend My Life With You" to "Femininity." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $79. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

The celebration of hip hop's 50th continues when the F.O.R.C.E. tour hits the Capital One Arena on Sunday, October 15th, featuring LL COOL J, The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Queen Latifah, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. 8 p.m. Tickets: $26+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

The funny continues courtesy of comedian and actor Deon Cole's "My New Normal," standup tour when he hits the MGM stage for two shows on Friday, October 20th. 7&10 p.m. Tickets: $198+. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

Ready or not, here they come! Be in da house for the return of Ms. Lauryn Hill & the Fugees for their Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour on Saturday, October 21st, at the Capital One Arena. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $245+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

For the young and young at heart, head to the National Theater on Tuesday, October 24th, for the kick off the timeless classic musical, The Wiz, and join Dorothy and friends on their adventure through Oz. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $79+. The National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Rising star, and acting and singing sensation, Coco Jones, brings her "What I Didn't Tell You Tour Part II" to the Fillmore on Thursday, October 26th, for one night only of jams from "ICU" to "Love is War." The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Purchase tickets here.

Head to Charm City for a nostalgic trip courtesy of the Baltimore R&B Music Experience featuring Xscape, Bell Biv DeVoe, 112, October London, Silk, and Next on Saturday, October 28th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $62+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here.

Close out the month how you started with a bit more of history on Sunday, October 29th, courtesy of American playwright and screenwriter Katori Hall's "The Mountaintop." Summary: The night before his untimely death, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. returns to his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis after delivering a speech to local sanitation workers. While waiting for room service, he is visited by a mysterious and beautiful maid, Camae, with whom he begins a humorous and flirtatious conversation that progresses into a soul-searching discussion about their mutual hopes and fears. 2 p.m.  Tickets: $46+. Round House Theatre. 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD  20814. Purchase tickets here. 

November

Blogger's November Pick: Start your November off with a neosoul bang on Friday, November 3rd, when D.C.'s own Kevin Ross takes over the Bethesda Blues stage for a night of jams from "Sweet Release" to his latest single, "Ready for It." 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $59+. Bethesda Blues & Jazz. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Head back to the MGM on Sunday, November 5th, and let soul icons The Isley Brothers "groove with you" during a night full of hits and slow jams spanning five decades. 8 p.m. Tickets: $79+. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

With the current political landscape giving us enough to cry about, take a hilarious escape from it all on Sunday, November 12th, when you head to the Arena Stage for the closing production of "POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive." Summary: When the Commander-in-Chief publicly calls his wife a “See You Next Tuesday,” all H-E-Double Hockey Sticks breaks loose. In this searingly funny Broadway hit, POTUS follows how seven women of dramatically different backgrounds minimize the damage done by male arrogance and political posturing, in an endearing homage to the women who keep things running behind the scenes. 2 p.m. Tickets: $76+. Arena Stage. 1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Purchase tickets here. 

After you've eaten and shopped all you can, bring the Thanksgiving weekend to a close on Saturday, November 25th, with laughter courtesy of D.C's own, Donnell Rawlings, during his annual holiday return to the DC Improv. 6, 8, & 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $45+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here. 

December

The laughter continues in the month of December when comedian and actor Chris Tucker brings his "The Legend Tour" to the Anthem on Thursday, December 7th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39.The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets here.

And speaking of legends, icon Patti LaBelle heads to the MGM on Friday, December 8th, for one night only, bringing fans decades of hits from "Lady Marmalade" to "If Only You Knew." 8 p.m. Tickets: $105. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

Bring in the Christmas holiday with a soulful noise, when you head back to the Birchmere on Saturday, December 23rd, for a night of holiday classics with a jazzy twist courtesy of A Very Maysa Christmas with songstress Maysa Leak. 7:30 p.m. $70+. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Blogger's December Pick: Also on Saturday, December 23rd, Grammy-award winning jazz phenom, Samara Joy and her family, The McClendon's, join voices for "A Joyful Holiday at the Strathmore" for a one-night show you won't want to miss. 8 p.m. Tickets: $38+. Music Center at the Strathmore. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Purchase tickets here.

Mr. Love Calls a.k.a Kem returns to the area on Thursday, December 28th, to close out the year with smooth grooves and soulful ballads. 8 p.m. Tickets: $XX+. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

Ring out the old and bring in the new at the Social Architects' 12th Annual NYE Casino Night featuring six rooms of entertainment, six DJs, 15 bars, and special guest artists on Sunday, December 31st. 8 p.m. Tickets: $30+. Hyatt Regency Hotel. 2799 Richmond Hwy, Arlington, VA 22202. Purchase tickets here. 

Featured Restaurant: Take a trip to H Street and indulge in "Afroluxury" when you partake in all that D.C. entrepreneur and restaurateur Keem Hughley's has to offer you at Bronze from wild pepper prawns to torched oysters to braised oxtail and an array of cocktails like the Voodoo, featuring rhum agricole, overproof rum, aged rum, blood orange , white peach, lemon, and  absinthe. Salut! Bronze. 1245 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002. Open Tuesday-Sunday. More information here. 

Life's Short. Be Entertained...and Happy Holidays! 

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