On Friday night, grab your sweetie and check out one of DC's newest, raved about restaurant offerings, Sfoglina, for a variety of authentic Italian dishes from mafalde to ligurian corzetti to claassic tortellini. Hours: 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Sfoglina. 4445 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008. www.sfoglinadc.com
where 43 record dealers from up and down the East Coast will bring their finest LPs and 45s to DC’s only record fair. All genres—from dollar bin miracles to much sought after holy grail items—will be on display. DJs will be spinning; drinks will be available. 12 p.m. Tickets: $5. Penn Social. 801 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.facebook.com/dcrecordfair
On Sunday night, dip yourself in the chocolate soulful sounds of Will Downing for one of his most intimate shows to date when he takes center stage at Rams Head for a one-night only show. 8 p.m. Tickets: $65. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.ramsheadonstage.com
Looking Ahead: On Wednesday, settle in for a screening and discussion of the now Oscar-nominated documentary, "I Am Not Your Negro," based on 30 pages of literary icon James Baldwin’s final and unpublished manuscript. 7 p.m. Free. National Museum of African American History & Culture. 1400 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Click on "Upcoming Events" at nmaahc.si.edu for more information.
Life's short. Be entertained. WPT will return on February 9th! XO