Events to Peep for the Weekend - 4.28 - 4.30

On Friday night, get a taste of the "elements" when the Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band heats up Ivy City with grooves from one of the funkiest bands to ever do it. 8 p.m. $20. Ivy City Smokehouse Tavern. 1356 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. www.ivycitysmokehouse.com

Still celebrating the legacy of The Purple One? Then head to the Prince George's Stadium on Friday night for its Purple Rain Night celebration, while the Bowie Baysox take on the Akron Rubber Ducks. Fireworks to follow. First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Tickets: $15-$17. Prince George's Stadium. 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716. www.baysox.com 

On Saturday, indulge your inner foodie at the National Harbor's 9th Annual Food & Wine Festival, featuring over 150 international and local wines, beers, and spirits; food samples from some of DC's hottest restaurants; cooking demonstrations; and more! 1-6 p.m. Tickets: $39. National Harbor. 165 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745. www.wineandfoodnh.com

You may start out walking on Saturday, but that's sure to change during the Old Skool Hip Hop Bar Crawl on U Street. Music themes include Bad Boy vs. Death Row, WuTang vs. Def Squad, and a Native Tongues celebration. Participating bars include Provision No. 14 and Ben's Next Door. 3-11 p.m. Note: This event is sold out for eligible food and drink specials, but follow along for the fun. Search "Hip Hop Old School Bar Crawl" on Eventbrite for more information. 

In true Sunday Funday fashion, sleep in late then head to Barrack's Row and grab brunch at neighborhood favorite Belga Cafe for an assortment of Belgian waffles, crepes, omelettes, and burgers. Mimosas, Bloody Mary's, and Bellinis available by the glass. Brunch time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Belga Cafe. 514 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. www.belgacafe.com

On Sunday night, settle into the soulful sounds of Conya Doss, when she takes to the stage to bring you all of her hits from "Don't Change" to "Fragments". Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35. Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. www.bethesdabluesjazz.com

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, let the bad boyz of hip hop take you "higher" as Method Man & Redman head to Baltimore to rip the stage for a one-night only show. 8 p.m. Tickets: $45. Power Plant Live! 20 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.ramsheadlive.com

Life's short. Be entertained. 

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 4.21 - 4.23

It's been one year since the world cried purple tears over the loss of His Royal Badness. On Friday, "go crazy" celebrating the life and legacy of Prince with song and dancing. Prizes awarded for best look alike costume. 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Tickets: $10 adv/$20 door. Fire Station 1 Restaurant. 8131 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Search "Prince Tribute" on Eventbrite for tickets.

On Friday night it won't be a "hard knock" time when you gather the kids and head to Baltimore for the Tony award winning production and classic stage play "Annie." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $32-$42. Modell Performing Arts Center. 140 W Mt Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. www.modell-lyric.com

No need to "shuck" around on Saturday. Head to Hank's in Dupont Circle instead for its 10th Annual Oyster Fest featuring All-You-Can-Eat oysters (fresh, fried, and BBQ'd), popcorn shrimp, and Old Bay fries. Includes open bar on premium draft beers. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tickets: $90. Hank's Oyster Bar. 1624 Q Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.boxofficetickets.com

Roll out to Shaw on Saturday night for a "closer" experience with neo-soul sensation Goapele, when she takes to the Howard stage to bring you a decades worth of classic, soulful hits. 8 p.m. $30-$60. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com

Pop a few bottles over Sunday brunch at Cork Wine Bar and enjoy a menu featuring Hot Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts, Duck Confit Benedict, and Hanger Steak with Sunny Side Up Eggs. Cheers! Brunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cork Wine Bar. Cork Wine Bar. 1720 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009.

On Sunday night, get in a few laughs to beat the Monday morning blues when you head to the Improv for Last Comic Standing winner Clayton English in his close-out headlining show. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $22. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, gather your friends, don your jersey, and experience the excitement of NFL Draft Day at Parlay, where you'll enjoy delicious food specials and drink specials from Budweiser and Bulleit Whiskey all evening long. Free with RSVP. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Parlay Sports Bar & Lounge. 1827 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Search "Parlay NFL Draft Party" on Eventbrite to register.




Life's short. Be entertained. 

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 4.14 - 4.16

If you've missed the week-long events celebrating the annual Craft Brewers Conference, head to Boundary Stone for brunch instead of lunch on Friday and join representatives from D.C. area breweries D.C. Brau, 3 Stars, Atlas Brew Works, Right Proper and Port City for a post-conference celebration of local beer. A buffet brunch will be served on the house, featuring “breakfast” style beers from the breweries. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Boundary Stone. 116 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001. Search Eventbrite for "Boundary Stone Brewers Brunch" to register.

End this year's Cherry Blossom festival with a bang on Friday at Cherry Blast 2017, when you head to the Dock for a celebration featuring live entertainment, open bar, and delectable cuisine spotlighting Japanese culture. 7-11 p.m. Tickets: $69-$125. Dock 5 at Union Market. 1309 5th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. www.eventsdccherryblast.com

Round up the kiddies and get rolling to Frederick, Maryland this Saturday for the annual Easter Egg Roll, including games, inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets: $5 over the age of 2. Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums. 1611 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701. www.recreater.com

DC takes over Baltimore on Saturday night as funnyman Don Curry brings the laughter and the pain to the Comedy Factory stage for two shows. 7 & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$33. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. www.baltimorecomedy.com

Celebrate Easter on Sunday with brunch on the water at Agua 301 for specials such as eggs Benedict and duck confit hash, including $14 mimosas and sangria as well as $17 margaritas and Bloody Marys. 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Agua 301. 301 Water Street, SE, Washington, DC. 20003. www.agua301.com

On Sunday evening, gather the family and head to Arena Stage for the beloved American stage classic and Lorraine Hansberry's groundbreaking masterpiece "A Raisin in the Sun," which follows the Younger family yearning for a better life far from the cramped confines of their Chicago tenement. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $86. Arena Stage. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.arenastage.org

Looking Ahead: On Tuesday, grab your friends and put your collective brain power to use for trivia night at Airedale. $50 to the winner/team. No cover or drink minimum. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis. 8:30-10:30 p.m. The Airedale. 3605 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20010. www.airedaledc.com

Life's short. Be entertained. 

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 4.7 - 4.9

Can't wait for the NFL season to officially begin? Get your footbal fix early when you cheer on the Washington Valor--DC's new arena league football team--when it kicks off its inaugural season on Friday with a game against the Baltimore Brigade. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10-$125. Verizon Center. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.washingtonvalor.com

On Friday, cozy up with a classic movie outside and laugh under the stars, when Union Market kicks off its 2017 drive-in movie season with The Royal Tenenbaums starring  Danny Glover, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ben Stiller. 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 fee per car. Union Market. 1309 5th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. unionmarketdc.com

Take a trip to "Pike Street" for a Saturday matinee of the stage play, which tells the story of a mother on the Lower East Side, who works hard to keep the electricity flowing for her daughter’s respirator while a hurricane looms nearby. As she prepares for disaster, a vibrant host of characters bring new meaning to the phrase “it takes a village.” Time: 3 p.m. Tickets: $49. The Woolly Mammoth Theater Company.  641 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.woollymammoth.net

Gone but never to be forgotten, head to Songbyrd on Saturday evening for "A Dawg Called Phife: Phife Dawg Tribute Event" commemorating the one year passing of A Tribe Called Quest's pint sized rhyming powerhouse. DJ 2-Tone Jones spinning all Phife, all night. Phife Dawg themed drink specials plus Phife giveaways included. 6 p.m. Free. A portion of proceeds will be donated to a diabetes charity. Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe. 2477-2475 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.songbyrddc.com

Head to one of DC's newest restaurant offerings in Penn Quarter--The Smith--on Sunday to experience its new brunch menu, which includes such savory delights as short rib hash, vanilla bean French toast, and classic steak and eggs. Brunch Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.  The Smith. 901 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.thesmithrestaurant.com

"Kick" your Sunday into high gear with "Kung Fu Wildstyle," a month-long exhibit that showcases the connection between African-American and East Asian art, music, and movies. Features works by hip hop pioneers, Fab 5 Freddy and MC Yan. 10 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. Free. Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. 1050 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560.

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, hit a home run when you head to the ballbark to celebrate the Bowie Baysox's 25th season opener with a game against the Harrisburg Senators. First pitch: 6:30 p.m. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for a special Happy Hour event with $2 draft beer and live music in the picnic pavilion. Tickets: $15-$17. Prince George's Stadium. 4101 Crain Highway, Bowie, MD 20716. www.milb.com

Life's short. Be entertained.