Events to Peep for January, February, & March

Leave your old worries behind and bring in the new year with laughter when you head to the DC Improv to check out comedian and social media funnyman, Ryan Davis, on Sunday, January 4th. 7 p.m. Tickets: $35. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20036. Purchase tickets here. 

Keep the laugher going on Friday, January 16th, when comedy legend, the one and only, Martinnnnnnn Lawrence, takes the stage at the MGM to kickoff his two-night engagement in the DMV. 8 p.m. Tickets: $117+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

On Saturday, January 17th, Grammy-award winning singer, Avery Sunshine, heads to Alexandria for a night of soul, gospel, and R&B, bringing fans all of her hits from "Sweet Afternoon" to "All in My Head." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $70. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready to feel all your feels and sing your heart out when R&B songstress Keyshia Cole brings down the house on Sunday, January 18th, delivering all of her hits and ballads from "Love" to "Shoulda Let You Go" to "I Should Have Cheated." 7 p.m. Tickets: $167+. The HALL at Live! 7002 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076. Purchase tickets here.

Don't sweat the technique but do sweat getting your tickets right away for hip hop legend, Rakim, who takes over the Bethesda Theatre stage to rock the mic while being backed by none other than the Duke Ellington Orchestra on Friday, January 23rd. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $69+. Bethesda Theatre. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Looking for more of a smooth groove instead? Head to Charm City on Saturday, January 24th, for an evening of love when R&B soul pioneer Glenn Jones brings Keystone Korner over three decades of hits from "Here I Go Again" to "We've Only Just Begun." 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets: $55+. Keystone Korner. 1350 Lancaster St, Baltimore, MD 21231.Purchase tickets here.

End the month how you started it: with laughter, when actor/comedian Deon Cole brings his unique comedy and storytelling style to the MGM to kick off his two-night engagement on Friday, January 30th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $67+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

February will be all about love, starting on Friday, February 6th, when westside Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer, October London, continues to keep the MGM theater hot with his chart-topping hits from "Mulholland Drive" to "Back to Your Place." 8 p.m. Tickets: $120+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

Some jazz. Some intrigue. And a lot of romance. If you're craving all three, head to Arena Stage on Friday, February 7th, for a performance of "Chez Joey," a bold reimagining of the classic Rodgers & Hart musical "Pal Joey," set in 1940s Chicago, focusing on a slick African-American jazz singer who navigates ambition and romance while juggling a chorus girl and a wealthy, influential widow to get his big break. Choreographed by Tony-award winner Savion Glover. 8 p.m. Tickets: $102+. Arena Stage. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Purchase tickets here. 

**Valentine's Shows Alert**

Get ready for love, vibes, and then some when R&B/soul singer, songwriter, and producer, Kem, kicks off Valentine's weekend on Friday, February 13th, bringing lovebirds all of his grooves from "Share My Life" to "Love Calls" to "I Can't Stop Loving You." Opening act Leela James. 8 p.m. Tickets: $107+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

Celebrating Galantine's Day instead? Get the girl's together and take a trip down memory lane to celebrate all of our first crush, New Edition, when they head to Charm City, on Saturday, February 14th. Opening acts Toni Braxton and Boyz II Men. 8 p.m. Tickets: $106+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

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It's time to do it for the 99 and 2000s and back that thang up down at the Anthem on Sunday, February 22nd, for the Cash Money Millionaires 30th Anniversary Show featuring Beanie Sigel, Freeway, and Young Gunz. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $80+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets here.

March comes in sultry and smooth courtesy of Robert Glasper and the incomparable Lalah Hathaway when the two join musical forces on Thursday, March 5th, to bring fans a night they won't soon forget. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35+. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Head back to the Warner on Friday, March 20th, for actress and funny lady, Michelle Buteau's DC debut during a stop on her "The Surviving and Thriving" standup comedy tour." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $48+. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Close out the month by heading back to B-more on Friday, March 27th, with a helping of musical "soul food" courtesy of Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, Anthony Hamilton, and everyone's favorite idol and superstar, Fantasia, when they shut down the CFG Bank Arena stage as only they can do it! CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. 8 p.m. Tickets: $86+. Purchase tickets here.

Featured Restaurant: There's love and then there's good love. But first, let's take a trip to the island courtesy of Isla, created by Chef Lonie Murdock and her husband Darren Hinds, which boasts an Asian-Caribbean-Mediterranean fusion menu with such dishes as wagyu oxtail, crab & cod fritters, and fried snapper. But save room for good drinks accompanied by good music courtesy of their adjacent Goodlove Lounge, which features an array of classic cocktails and DJs spinning later in the evenings. Isla and Goodlove. 1100 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. 

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

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Events to Peep for October, November, & December

On Friday, October 3rd, all hail the queens--of soul that is--when the iconic Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, and Stephanie Mills, make their one-night only stop at the Capital One Arena on their "The Queens! 4 Legends. 1 Stage." tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $103+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready for a mid-week turn up when one of Chi-town's favorite sons, Chance the Rapper, hits D.C. on Wednesday, October 8th, for a stop on his "And We're Back" tour. 7 p.m. Tickets: $70+. Echostage. 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018.  Purchase tickets here. 

It will be a night of poise, grace, and Black excellence, when you head to the Warner Theatre on Thursday, October 9th, for a "fireside-like chat" with former Vice President Kamala Harris as she shares reflections from her latest memoir, "107 Days." Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready for the G.O.A.T! On Friday, October 10th, legend, icon, comedian, Dave Chappelle, takes over the Capital One Arena stage to do what he does best: make us laugh AND make us think. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Note: Sold out but tickets available via third party vendors, e.g., StubHub.

Get your taste buds ready on Saturday and/or Sunday, October 11-12th for the Taste of NoVa, the annual fall festival that celebrates 120+ top chefs and beverage stars across the region’s food and drink scene. Tickets: $100+.  Noon-4 p.m. National Museum of the U.S. Army. 1775 Liberty Dr., Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. More information and purchase tickets here.

The buzz will be all about THE Queen Bee--Lil' Kim--when the first lady of Junior Mafia sets the Bethesda Theatre stage on fire on Saturday, October 25th, with all of her iconic hits from "Crush on You" to "Big Momma Thang." 8 p.m. Tickets: $26+. Bethesda Theatre. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Don't renege: kick of the month on Saturday, November 1st, with a Boston-style run to Arena Stage to take in a showing of "Fremont Ave.," a raw, new play that uses the game of Spades as a central metaphor for the Plique family's search for their voices, their hearts, and the courage to play the cards they’re dealt. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $59+. Arena Stage. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to Charm City on Sunday, November 2nd, for a night of nostalgia when R&B's favorite princesses, Brandy & Monica, team up for a stop on their "The Boy is Mine" tour at the CFG Bank Arena. 7 p.m. Tickets: $136+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. Note: Also performing at the Capital One Arena on November 30th. 

Incomparable, Grammy-award winning songstress, Samara Joy, returns to the DMV on Wednesday, November 12th, for a night of live jazz, original selections, and renditions as only she can deliver. 8 p.m. Tickets: $34+. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Don't take your time and do rush to get your tickets for actor & R&B crooner Leon Thomas' opening night of his two-night gig at the Fillmore on Sunday, November 16th, where he'll perform all his jams including the summer chart-topping anthem "Mutt." 8 p.m. Tickets: $201+. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Purchase tickets here. 

No one does it like musician, singer, songwriter and record producer, PJ Morton. Head to the Howard Theatre on Monday, November 17th, to kick back and witness musical magic for yourself. 8 p.m. Tickets: $44+. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here. 

One of the baddest--Joey Bada$$, that is--blazes into DC on Tuesday, November 18th, to set the Echostage on fire with all of his hits from "Temptation" to "Sorry Not Sorry." 7 p.m. Tickets: $44+. Echostage. 2135 Queens Chapel Rd NE, Washington, DC 20018.  Purchase tickets here. 

Looking for classic hip hop vibes? Head to the Lincoln instead on Tuesday, November 18th, when the planets align in the form of THE Digable Planets, who will take over the Theatre stage during its Blowout Comb 30th Anniversary Tour for a night full of bangers from the "Rebirth of Slick" to "Nickle Bags." 8 p.m. Tickets: $57+. Lincoln Theatre. 1215 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Purchase tickets here. 

Forget merry & bright--December comes in sultry & sexy courtesy of R&B/neosoul crooner, Eric Benet, when he heads to Virginia on Monday, December 1st, to take over the Birchmere stage to deliver the best of over two decades of grooves. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $102+. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

It won't be jingle bells but more like rockin' the bells on Monday, December 8th, courtesy of two of hip hops dopest: Raekwon & Mobb Deep, when they team up for their 30th Anniversary Tour at the Fillmore. 8 p.m. Tickets: $64+. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Purchase tickets here. 

It may not be a gift courtesy of the big, red, guy, but the gift of music will be aplenty when you head to Baltimore on Saturday, December 13th, for a matinee of "Santa Claus is Comin' : A Motown Christmas Revue" at the Baltimore Center Stage. 2 p.m. Tickets: $72+. Baltimore Center Stage. 700 N Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here. 

It's simply not the holiday season without the melodious voice of the one and only, Maysa. Head to the Birchmere for her annual "A Very Maysa Christmas" show on Saturday, December 27th, where the incomparable songstress puts her spin on familiar holiday tunes and satisfies fans with her classic hits from "Good Morning Sunrise" to "Deep Waters." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $97+. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

Ring out the old and bring in the new with D.C.'s own Raheem DeVaughn when you head back to Bethesda on New Years Eve, Wednesday, December 31st, and let the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter serenade you into 2026 with over two decades of hits from "Love You More" to "Woman" to "You." 10 p.m.  Bethesda Theatre. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Featured Restaurant: The fall will call for cozy bar vibes whether you're toasting to the season with friends or planning your holiday shopping while sippin' on a bourbon. For that, head to Adams Morgan and check out its latest offering--Maison Bar à Vins--centered around a quaint, green marble bar, with a variety of spirits such as Armagnacs, calvados, absinthe, and other French liquors as well as over a thousand wines, largely from France. A menu of tiny and shared plates are offered, which includes taramosalata-filled choux buns, pastoral terrines, creamy-savory smoked eel croquette, and larger plates like rich brioche-stuffed chicken breast with mushrooms. Currently, only the first floor is open, featuring a 12-seater bar, a small back room, and a no-reservation bar area. A main dining room is planned for the second floor. Maison Bar À Vins. 1834 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC 20009. For reservations, click here.

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

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Events to Peep for July, August, & September

On Friday, July 4th, get a front seat view to the DC fireworks courtesy of the Ciel 4th of July: National Fireworks Viewing Party. RSVP for FREE to enjoy an unobstructed view of the big show, sip on drinks from a cash bar, and try dishes from their summer dinner menu. For a seat, please book a reservation on the Ciel website. 5 p.m.-midnight. Free. Ciel Social Club. 601 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. RSVP here.

Keep the explosions going in the form of laughter when you hit the Birchmere on Saturday, July 5th, for a one-night only show with the hilariously funny Donnell Rawlings. 7:30 p.m.  Tickets: $50. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to Charm City for a magical ride through Chromakopia courtesy of musical genius Tyler, the Creator when he lands at the CFG Bank Arena for one-night stop on his Tyler, The Creator - Chromakopia: The World Tour on Friday, July 11th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $197+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here.

Take in some outdoor sunshine, sip on libations, and indulge in the culture kicking off on Friday, July 18th, at the two-day Wine & Culture Fest featuring food and wine tastings, seminars, a dance party, and a fireside chat featuring Academy-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson. 11 a.m.-until. Tickets: $65+. National Harbor. Oxon Hill, MD 20784. For more information, click here. 

If you want to keep the foodie indulgence going, head to the 2025 Best of Washington on Thursday, July 24th, and indulge in creations from 65 iconic DMV restaurants, from Michelin star establishments to hidden gems. Unlimited food and drinks will be offered all night to the back drop of great music. 6 p.m. Tickets: $195+. National Building Museum. 401 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. For more information and tickets, click here. 

Get ready for the bad boys of R&B on Friday, August 8th, when Jodeci hits the MGM Theatre bringing fans all of their hits from "Forever My Lady" to "My Heart Belongs to You." 8 p.m. Tickets: $95. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.Purchase tickets here. 

Brace yourself for lions and tigers and SOUL, oh my, when you assemble the family and head to Baltimore for the gem that is the UniverSoul Circus kicking off on Friday, August 15th. 7 p.m. Tickets. $36+. Security Square Mall. 6901 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21244. Purchase tickets here.

Write a love letter to summer courtesy of the nationally touring Dear Summer Festival on Saturday, August 16th for a day-to-night outdoor experience that blends music, food, and culture into one unforgettable celebration. 4 p.m. Tickets: $62+.Gateway Pavilion. 2700 Martin Luther King Jr Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready for the prince of neosoul, Eric Roberson, when he lands at the Birchmere for one night only on Saturday, August 23rd, and provides an evening of grooves, slow jams, and hits as only he can deliver. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $70. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

On Friday, August 29th the incomparable Lalah Hathaway along with piano prodigy Matthew Whitaker take to the Anthem stage for an unforgettable night of music presented by the DC JazzFest. 8 p.m. Tickets: $78+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets here.

Summer will still prove blazing hot when multi-hyphenated Grammy, Tony, and Emmy award winner Cynthia Erivo kicks off a two-night engagement of song under the stars on Saturday, September 6th. 8 p.m. Tickets: Varies. Wolf Trap. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Note: Shows sold out but resell tickets available at third party vendors, e.g., StubHub.

R&B and country music diva, K. Michelle, heads to Bethesda on Saturday, September 13th, to bring her heart, soul, and vocal gift to fans when she delivers all of her hits from "V.S.O.P." to "Cry." 8 p.m. Tickets: $95+.  Bethesda Theatre. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here. 

Grab your girls and head to Constitution Hall on Tuesday, September 16th, to greet everyone's favorite awkward black girl when Issa Rae makes a stop in town on her "I Should Be Smarter By Now" book tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $64+. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. Purchase tickets here.

Head back to the MGM on Thursday, September 18th, for a night of sensuality and soul courtesy of one of R&B's finest, Maxwell, along with the Silent Serenade Ensemble, and be seduced by decades of hits from "Pretty Wings" to "Fire We Make." 8 p.m. Tickets: $140. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready for some HBCU football rivalry on Saturday, September 20th, courtesy of Howard University and Hampton University for the fifth annual Truth & Service Classic. 4 p.m. Tickets: $29+. Audi Field. 100 Potomac Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Purchase tickets here.

Get those extra copies of your business cards printed but also dust off your dancing shoes for DC's largest black networking event of the year- The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference: Made for This Moment: Power, Policy, & Progress. Wednesday, September 24, 2025, through Sunday, September 28, 2025. Walter E. Washington Convention Center & various locations. More information here.

Close out the month with Mr. Chocolate Soul, Will Downing, when he heads to Bethesda on Friday, September 26th, to kick off a two-night engagement where he'll bring fans over four decades of hits from "I Try" to "Sorry I." 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $79+.  Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here. 

Featured Restaurant: Make a reservation at Gaia Supperclub and partake in Mediterranean sophistication where fine dining meets a night out, highlighted by a delectable menu of Latin flavors from Gambas Al Ajillo and Mediterranean style bronzino to customer favorites such as salmon lollipops and lobster nuggets. Gaia Supperclub. 1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20003. For more hours, menus, and more information, click here.

Life's Short. Be Entertained.

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