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.
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