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
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