Thursday, January 5, 2017

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

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