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.
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