Events to Peep for the Weekend - 8.26 - 8.28

What better way to kick off a Friday night than by enjoying fresh seafood near the water? If you can't think of an answer, then head to the Navy Yard's newest restaurant, Whaley's, to savor its oysters, fresh fish, and various seafood towers. Whaley's. 301 Water Street, SE, #115, Washington, DC 20003. www.whaleysdc.com

Looking for a little after dinner "dessert"? Well, nothing says "sweet love" like America's first couple. Experience the magic of President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama's first date in the critically-acclaimed "Southside With You," debuting in theaters across the country today (Friday). www.southsidewithyou.com

Nothing says summertime in Maryland like crabs and beer. If you want to indulge on both, head to the National Harbor on Saturday for the 7th annual Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival, also featuring arts & crafts, live music, family fun and more. Tickets $59. www.mdcrabfest.com

Want to jazz up your Saturday night with something sexy and soulful? Head to the Birchmere in Virginia and sway to the sounds of award-winning saxophonist Kim Waters. Tickets $35. Birchmere. 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. www.birchmere.com

If you want to keep the gospel flowing on Sunday, head to the Arena Stage for the final performance of "Born for This," chronicling the life of gospel singing sensation Bebe Winans. Matinee and evening showtimes available. Tickets: $94. Arena Stage. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.arenastage.org

Looking Ahead: Celebrate the King of Pop on Monday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, on what would have been his 57th birthday, as DMV artists come together to celebrate Michael Jackson's life with a tribute concert. Tickets: $25. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. www.bethesdabluesjazz.com





Life's short. Be entertained. XO

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 8.19 - 8.21

Save money on that flight to Spain, and head down to Claudia's on K Street instead for a sumptuous steak, lobster paella, or Chilean sea bass dinner, while enjoying a live Flamenco show on Friday night. Live music by Miguelito. Claudia's Steakhouse. 1501 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. www.claudiassteakhouse.com

Get "funked up" on Saturday at the 2nd annual Southern Maryland Wine, Jazz, R&B and Funk Festival. Lineup includes the X-Perience Band, Art Sherrod Jr., Anthony Walker, and special guest host Ce Ce Peniston plus more! 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tickets: $45. Calvert County Fairgrounds. 140 Calvert Fair Drive, Prince Frederick, MD 20610. www.vendor-nation.com

On Saturday night, head to the Kennedy Center and enjoy Andrew Lloyd Webber's perennial classic, The Phantom of the Opera, on its closing night. 7 p.m. Tickets: $25-$209. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center-org

From being the Tap Dance Kid to bringing us Da Noise and Da Funk, Savion Glover takes to the Howard Theater stage on Sunday and Monday night for a electrified one-man show. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$75 in advance, $40-$75 day of. Howard Theater. 620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com

Looking ahead: If you love pancakes (and I can't imagine anyone who doesn't), enjoy a stack on Tuesday at any IHOP for $1 Short Stack Day. For every $1 short stack purchased, IHOP will donate a $1 to No Kid Hungry to combat child hunger. Give back by eating up! www.ihop.com

Life's short. Be entertained. XO

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 8.12 - 8.14

Needing a laugh or ten to usher you into the weekend? Head to DC's latest comedy house "Drafthouse Comedy," and enjoy the comedy styling of SNL veteran and "Roadies" star, Finesse Mitchell, rockin' the mic for two shows on Friday night and two shows on Saturday night. Tickets $25. Drafthouse Comedy. 1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC. www.drafthousecomedy.com

Yearning for a little musical time travel through the back alleys of New Orleans to the dance halls of Chicago to the stages of New York? Head to the Signature Theater in Arlington for George C. Wolfe's production of "Jelly's Last Jam," chronicling the life of legendary jazz giant Jelly Roll Morton. Aug. 2- Sept. 11. Tickets $40-$90. Signature Theater. Village at Shirlington, 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington, VA 22206. www.sigtheatre.org

On Saturday, get your scream and eat on at the Taste of Prince George's Food & Wine Festival at Six Flags America, as you enjoy live entertainment plus wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, and guest appearances by celebrity chefs in between enjoying thrill rides and water park adventures. Event included in park admission price. $39. Six Flags America. 13710 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD 20721 www.tasteprincegeorges.com

Hip hop lives...and it comes alive at Pier Six in Baltimore on Saturday as a few of its pioneers rock the stage for the Old School Hip Hop Festival. The mega lineup will feature Chubb Rock, Jalil & Ecstasy of Whodini, Slick Rick, Mystikal, Juvenile, and Big Daddy Kane. Doors: 5:30 p.m./Show: 7:00 p.m. Lawn and pavilion seating available. Tickets $39-$79. Pier Six Pavilion. 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.piersixpavilion.com

Looking for a rooftop Sunday brunch that gives you a little longer to sleep in before you begin your unlimited mimosas marathon? Head to the recently opened Takoda on U Street for a selection that includes Red Velvet Pancakes, Peach Cobbler French Toast, and Shrimp & Grits. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 715 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.takodadc.com

Looking Ahead: On Tuesday, August 16th, shimmy on down to any Shake Shack in the DMV to celebrate the opening of its 100th location worldwide with free Shack Burgers across the U.S. Every Shake Shack in the DMV and Baltimore (except Nats Park) will open at 10:30 a.m and give away free Shackburgers (or another sandwich or equal or lesser value) to the first 100 guests.

Life's short. Be entertained. XO