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
Life's short. Be entertained. XO
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