Events to Peep for the Weekend - 1.27 - 1.29

Get revved up on Friday for the kickoff of the annual Washington Auto Show, where you can view over 600 vehicles on display from over 35 manufacturers. See luxury, electric, hybrid, exotic and historic cars covering 750,000 square feet of floor space. 12 p.m.-10 p.m. Tickets: $12. Walter E. Washington Convention Center. 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, D.C., 20001. www.washingtonautoshow.com

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

In what could not be a more timely moment, head to Arena Stage on Saturday for the world premiere drama, Roe, chronicling the landmark 1973 case regarding legalized abortion, that would come to mirror the polarization in American culture. 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Tickets: $110. Arena Stage. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.arenastage.org

Check the clock on Saturday and don't be late when Morris Day & the Time hit the stage to get you funked up on all its classic jams from Jungle Love to The Bird to 777-9311. 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$75. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com

Calling all vinyl lovers. The DC Record Fair returns on Sunday,
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now Oscar-nominated documentary, "I Am Not Your Negro," based on 30 pages of literary icon James Baldwin’s final and unpublished manuscript. 7 p.m. Free.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.

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Events to Peep for the Weekend - 1.20 - 1.22

On Friday, pull a chair up to a communal table for 10 and enjoy an exclusive, locally-sourced, multi course dinner and wine pairing as The Bespoke Kitchen unveils its Chesapeake Winter menu. Very limited availability. 7 p.m. Tickets: $85. 2212 Rhode Island Avenue, NE, Washington, DC 20018. www.thebespokekitchendc.com

Settle in for a night of good vibes when the Godfather of Soul Jazz Fusion, Roy Ayers, takes center stage on Friday to bring audiences 40+ years of classic smooth grooves. 8 p.m. Tickets:$48. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.bluesalley.com

Fretting about the our nation's new direction and mourning the departure of our beloved 44th POTUS? Then hit The Prospect on Saturday for the "We Gon' Be Alright" Brunch and Day Party. All black attire requested and a righteous appetite suggested. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Tickets: $20. The Prospect. 1214 U Street, NW Washington, DC 20009. Log on to Eventbrite for tickets.

If you gotta laugh just to keep from crying, Huggy Lowdown has just what it takes to help you do so, when he hits the Improv stage along with Chris Paul on Saturday night for two explosive shows. 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Tickets: $22. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com

Bypass a bustling DC this Sunday and head to Magnolia's on King Street for brunch instead to enjoy an array of selections including shrimp & grits and bananas foster french toast. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Magnolia's on King. 703 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. www.magnoliasonking.com

Feed your mind on Sunday night with Voices of Hope and Resistance when iconic activist Angela Davis sits down for an intimate conversation with journalist Melissa Harris-Perry at Busboys and Poets. 5 p.m. 2021 14th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009. www.busboysandpoets.com

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, party with all-female go-go band Be'la Dona during its crankin' weekly set at Half Note. Full dinner menu available. 8 p.m. Half Note Restaurant & Lounge. 4881 Glenn Dale Road, Bowie, MD 20720. www.halfnotelounge.com


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Events to Peep for the Weekend - 1.13 - 1.15

Gather the kids on Friday night and enjoy a family outing to see children's author Christopher Paul Curtis' stage play, "Bud, Not Buddy," which chronicles the life of a 10-year-old African-American boy on a journey to find his jazz artist father. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20-$50. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

Free from the kids? Then grab a friend instead on Friday and check out the riveting stage play "Charm," which brings to life the colorful inner workings of an etiquette class taught by Mama Darleena Andrews, an African-American transgender woman, in an LGBTQ organization known as The Center. 8 p.m. $20-$60. Atlas Performing Arts Center. 1333 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. www.atlasarts.org

On Saturday, take a journey through dance as KanKouran West African Dance Company invites you to explore Africa in their annual presentation celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. 8 p.m. Tickets: $15-$30. Dance Place. 3225 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017. www.danceplace.org

Feeling jazzy? Well head to the "Jazz Cafe" on Saturday featuring pianist Marcus Johnson for a night of music, complimentary wine from Johnson's own wine label, Flo, and dancing. Full dinner menu also available. 5-10 p.m. Tickets: $10. Barcode. 1101 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Search "Marcus Johnson" on Eventbrite.com for tickets.

Head across the bridge to Old Town Alexandria on Sunday and give Jackson 20's brunch with a southern twist a try when you indulge on classic favorites like buckwheat pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and fried green tomatoes. Brunch time: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Jackson 20. 480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.

No work on Monday? Well "slow down" on Sunday and take an R&B trip down a soulful lane with baby boy crooner Bobby V. and hip hop songstress Lil Mo. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$45. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.baltimoresoundstage.com

Looking Ahead: On Monday, "make a move" to celebrate the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King at the annual Peace Walk, once again led by actor Nick Cannon. The two-mile Peace Walk is coordinated by the Coalition for Peace, a group of individuals and non-profits dedicated to peace and positivity for the DMV’s youth. Walk begins at 10 a.m. at 2500 MLK Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20020. www.mlkholidaydc.org

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Events to Peep for the Weekend - 1.6 - 1.8

On Friday, enjoy an artistic explosion from "across the pond" as the award-winning and globally recognized German dance crew, the Flying Steps, spin onto the Warner Theatre stage performing to a genre-bending mix of classical, hip hop and electronic music courtesy of Red Bull Flying Bach. 8 p.m. Tickets: $32-$57. The Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.warnertheatredc.com

Head to your local theater on Friday as the debut of Hidden Figures, a true story chronicling the team of African-American women who provided NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program's first successful space missions, steps into the cinematic spotlight. For showtimes in your area, log onto www.hiddenfigurestickets.com/showtimes

Show your love for the "2-1-5th" on Saturday when Philly's own Beanie Sigel and Freeway tear down the stage for a one-night show. Also featuring Killaree Santiago, Longwood Rucker, and Veli Smallz. 8 p.m. Tickets: $30-$50. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.baltimoresoundstage.com

Bring some laughter to your Saturday night when funny lady and co-host of The Talk, Sheryl Underwood, brings a no-holds-barred look at sex, politics, current events, and relationships to the Improv stage. 7 p.m. Tickets: $30. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com

On Sunday, leave your apron at home and head to Red Apron's sister restaurant--The Partisan--instead for a fully-loaded brunch menu that runs the gamut from eggs every way, to steak, corn beef hash, burgers and even a breakfast dog plus a full bar selection. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. The Partisan. 709 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.thepartisandc.com

After brunch on Sunday, journey to the wonderful world of Oz for the Kennedy Center's final performance of the award-winning musical Wicked. 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $119-$249. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566 www.kennedy-center.org

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, jazz veteran and guitar extraordinaire Stanley Jordan strums his way onto the Blues Alley stage to kick off his weekend performances. 8 p.m. $30. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www. bluesalley.com




Life's short. Be entertained. XO