Events to Peep for the Weekend - 2.24 - 2.26

On Friday, get your laugh on with Brandon T. Jackson, featured in such cinematic comedies as Tropical Thunder, Roll Bounce, and Lottery Ticket, when he hits the Improv stage for a night of funny. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com

Saxophonist extraordinaire Kim Waters "blows" onto the Blues Alley Stage on Friday night to perform his classic jazz hits and well as those from his latest album "Rhythm & Romance." 8 p.m. Tickets. $45. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.bluesalley.com 

Stock up on your pre-game hydration on Saturday before you head to the DC Distillers Festival, where you will enjoy 60+ spirits from 20 amazing craft distillers, plus live jazz and a burlesque show to round out the speakeasy experience. Noon - 10 p.m. Tickets: $85-$140. Long View Gallery. 1234 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. dcdistillersfest.com

On Saturday night, meet Bone Thugs-N-Harmony at the "crossroads" of George Avenue and Colesville Road when they hit the Fillmore stage to perform their catalog of classic hip hop jams. 9 p.m. Tickets: $33. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. www.fillmoresilverspring.com

Rise, shine, and "flock" to The Bird on Sunday for a brunch that runs a-fowl with such culinary delights as chicken & waffles to fried chicken Benedict to grilled chicken tacos. Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Bird. 1337 11th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thebirddc.com

On Sunday, settle in for a full day of blacks in cinema when the 2017 DC Black History Film Festival comes to the historic Lincoln Theater, showing a host of independent feature, short and documentary films of the African Diaspora past & present. Hosted by actor Lamman Rucker. 3 p.m. Free. The Lincoln Theater. 1215 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.thelincolndc.com

Looking Ahead: On Tuesday, head to Baltimore and fall in love all over again with the stage debut of The Bodyguard: The Musical starring R&B starlet Deborah Cox. Hippodrome Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets: $42-$147. 12 N Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. www.france-merrickpac.com. 

Life's short. Be entertained.

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 2.17 - 2.19

Celebrate the Queen of Scat on Friday when violinist Regina Carter pays tribute to Ella Fitzgerald with ‘Simply Ella’ showcased inside the Kennedy Center’s Family Theater. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Tickets: $50-$65. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

Take a trip back to 1963 Louisiana on Friday for a production of "Caroline, or Change," which chronicles the story of a maid and single mother of four, who's called into question when a small amount of money goes missing, ultimately throwing two families into a fiery conflict. 8 p.m. Tickets: $80. The Round House Theater. 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD, 20814. www.roundhousetheatre.org

Let the love continue to flow on Saturday at the Black Love Experience, hosted by Nubian Hueman Boutique Lounge. The event will feature an incredible blend of music, shopping, food, live entertainment and interactive sessions, with locally owned businesses and DC artists at the forefront. 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Road SE, Washington, DC 20020. blacklove.splashthat.com

Re-live the soulful sounds of the Velvet Voice on Saturday, when the Publick Playhouse presents "Luther Re-Lives: A Tribute to the Music of Luther Vandross" starring William “Smooth” Wardlaw, backed by an eight-piece band. 8 p.m. Tickets: $30. Publick Playhouse. 5445 Landover Roadd, Cheverly, MD 20784. arts.pgparks.com

Put a little Southern flair in brunch on Sunday when you head to Scarlet Oak for fried chicken eggs Benedict, Nutella crepes, and $16 bottomless mimosas. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Scarlet Oak. 909 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, D.C. 20003. www.scarletoakdc.com

No school or work on Monday? Then head to a theater near you on Sunday night and watch Ice Cube throw a comedic knock out punch in "Fist Fight," when he challenges a fellow teacher to a good, old-fashioned, after school, fisticuffs. Also starring Tracy Morgan and Kim Whitley.

Looking Ahead: Make your funk a P funk on next Thursday at the Mardi Gras Madness with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic celebration, as they bring all their classic hits to "turn the mutha out"! 8 p.m. Tickets: $39 - $191. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com

Life's short. Be entertained.

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 2.10 - 2.12

On Friday, settle into a night of cultural exploration through dance for one of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's week-long performances at the Kennedy Center Opera House. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49-$149. John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

If you prefer to do the dancing instead, head to Constitution Hall on Friday and "turn up" at the "Back 2 the 80's Tour" featuring hip hop and R&B legends Whodini, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, Al B. Sure, Cherrelle, Hi Five, Doug E. Fresh, and Chubb Rock. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59-$75. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006. www.dar.org/constitution-hall

Celebrate "amore" on Saturday at the pre-Valentine’s Ball at the Embassy of Italy, featuring a dj, food buffet, open bar, and a chance to win a trip to the Caribbean. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $100-$145. Embassy of Italy. 3000 Whitehaven Street, NW, Washington, DC 20008. Search "Valentine's Embassy of Italy Ball" for tickets.

If you're kicking back and relaxing at home on Saturday night, tune in for some #blackmagic as Anthony Anderson hosts the 48th NAACP Image Awards celebrating the best and brightest in entertainment. 9 p.m. Eastern. Fox Network.

If cheese is your favor, then Cheestique's got the flavor for Sunday brunch featuring cheese and meat boards, green eggs and ham, brioche French toast, chocolate mousse, and more! Brunch: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cheesetique. 4056 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206. www.cheesetique.com

On Sunday afternoon, "get woke" when iconic comedian Dick Gregory brings the laughter and the pain to Charm City. 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.baltimorecomedy.com

❤ Looking Ahead: On Tuesday night, celebrate Valentine's with the soulful sounds of Howard University's Aaron Abernathy performing hits from his most recent album, "Monologue." 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Songbyrd Music House. 2477 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.songbyrddc.com

Life's short. Be entertained.