Events to Peep for the Weekend - 3.24 - 3.26

Hit a high note on Friday night when you head to U Street for a performance by the R&B Jazz Quintet featuring Kenny Rittenhouse and Herman Burney. 9 p.m. Tickets: $15. Twins Jazz. 1344 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.twinsjazz.com

In keeping it jazzy, head to Georgetown on Friday night if the strings are your thang, and groove with former Late Night Show musical director Kevin Eubanks. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Tickets: $35. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007. www.bluesalley.com

The struggle was real, but the cherry blossoms are finally here! Celebrate their arrival on Saturday at an opening ceremony, which will include a variety of dance and musical performances for the whole family. 5 p.m. Tickets: Free - $5. Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

On Saturday, "get woke" when some of the DMV's most talented teen spoken word artists compete in two rounds of performance poetry in the 2017 DC Youth Slam Team Grand Slam Finals. The event will feature award-winning poet Shelby Birch. 7 p.m. Tickets: $15. Arena Stage-Mead Theater. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024www.splitthisrock.org

Slam dunk your Saturday night when you head to Baltimore to enjoy basketball artistry at its best with the Harlem Globetrotters. 8 p.m. $25-$125. Royal Farms Arena (Formerly Baltimore Arena). 201 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. www.royalfarmsarena.com 

Need a little more Charm City magic? Get your sashay on and check out the Beautiful You Fashion Tour Sunday featuring designers KD Rose La Diva Fashion, Leah Faith Designs, Simply Magnifique, and more! 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$30. Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor. 110 South Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. For more information: (254) 317-5440

Beer or brunch? No need to choose when you head to Birch & Barely on Sunday and are greeted with a selection of 555 (yeah, you read that correctly) draft and bottled beers plus a menu featuring chicken & waffles, steak & eggs, and lobster rolls. Brunch time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 1337 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. www.birchandbarley.com 

Looking Ahead: The Haitian hitmaker himself, Wycleaf Jean, will wind up the crowd on Thursday for a one-night performance you don't want to miss. 8 p.m. Tickets: $37-$52. Fillmore Silver Spring. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. www.fillmoresilverspring.com 

Life's short. Be entertained. WPT will return on April 6th! XO