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.