Darius may have "written a blues" for Nina, but there's nothing blue about revisiting the classic urban love story, Love Jones, on
Friday, as it comes alive on stage featuring Musiq Soulchild, Chrisette Michele, Marsha Ambrosius, and MC Lyte. 8 p.m. Tickets: $126-$174. The National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004.www.thenationaldc.org
Enjoy classics like "Home" and "I Feel Good All Over" plus a million hits in between when Grammy award-winning songstress, Stephanie Mills, burns up the stage on
Friday night to make you "Feel the Fire." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $69-$110. Howard Theatre, 620 T Street, NW Washington, DC, 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com
Those holiday bells have begun jingling, so get a jump on shopping on
Saturday at the 33rd annual Maryland Christmas Show, where you'll enjoy the works of top artists and craftsmen offering fine art, pottery, furniture, jewelry, clothing, wreaths, garlands, toys and Christmas ornaments. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets: $8. Frederick County Fairgrounds. 797 East Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21705.
www.marylandchristmasshow.com
Say "Wassssup" to Martin Lawrence on
Saturday and laugh yourself silly as the comedian brings all the funny to his one-night only stand-up comedy show at the Royal Farms Arena in B-more. 8 p.m. Tickets: $42-$72. Royal Farms Arena. 201 W Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
www.royalfarmsarena.com
On
Sunday, head to DC's first combination distillery + kitchen + bar, located within a series of historic 19th century row houses at the heart of the bustling 14th and U Street corridors, and enjoy exceptional spirits alongside a menu of biscuits and gravy, smoked salmon on latke, and fluffy pancakes. Distillery tours available as well. Brunch hours: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. District Distilling Co. 1414 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.district-distilling.com
If you decide to sleep in late on
Sunday, consider a little New Orleans jazz and blues, courtesy of the Sol & Funk Roots Band, along with dinner at JoJo's, and dine on a menu of delectables ranging from bourbon BBQ baby back ribs to blackened chicken & jumbo shrimp. JoJo Restaurant & Bar. 1518 U Street, NW, Washington DC 20009. Showtime: 7:30 p.m. www.jojodc.com
Looking Ahead: Searching for a "black experience" instead of Black
Friday? Then ditch the shopping bags and head to the Warner instead to enjoy the smooth soulful grooves of neosoul singer Lalah Hathaway. Musiq Soulchild opening. 8 p.m. Tickets: $67. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.warnertheatredc.com
Life's short. Be entertained...and have a wonderful holiday season! WPT will return in January 2017. XO
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