On
Friday, in celebration of A Tribe Called Quest's highly anticipated final album "We Got It From Here, Thanks 4 Your Service," Songbyrd will host a listening party, complete with ATCQ giveaways. 7 p.m. Free. Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe. 2477 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.songbyrddc.com
"Slow down" on
Friday night and take a moment to groove with one of the top British dance and urban contemporary trios of the early '80s, Loose Ends, as they take to the Howard Theater stage. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35 - $55. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com
Need some retail therapy? On
Saturday, head to the Emporiyum for a one-of-a-kind food marketplace featuring tasty treats and gifts from around the country. Event also features tunes from a DJ, plus sips and samples. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tickets: $15-$25. The Emporiyum DC. 1309 5th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. www.theemporiyum.com
Take a trip into the galaxy on
Saturday with the debut of Black Side of the Moon, as an all-African American cast of The Second City’s smartest and most audacious sketch and stand-up artists break down and deconstruct the present American moment through comedy. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. Woolly Mammoth Theatre. 641 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.woollymammoth.net
Try a little Asian-French fusion for brunch on
Sunday at Kyirisan, featuring $10 brunch bites such as blueberry pancakes with yuzu curd butter, croque madame, and ginger-scallion omelet with house kimchi. Kyirisan. Brunch hours: 10 a.m. -1:30 p.m. 1924 8th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.kyirisandc.com
Got flow? On
Sunday evening, head to Busboys and Poets' Takoma location for its Sunday Jazz & Verse Open Mic Poetry & Jazz Night, for two hours of incredible music and poetry. All are welcomed to perform or simply enjoy. 5-7 p.m. Free. Busboys and Poets. 234 Carroll Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012. www.busboysandpoets.com
Looking Ahead: On
Wednesday, Detroit neosoul crooner Dwele seduces the Bethesda stage with a one-night only show. 8 p.m. Tickets: $50. Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. www.bethesdabluesjazz.com
Life's short. Be entertained. XO
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