Events to Peep for the Weekend - 5.26 - 5.28

On Friday, "The African King of Comedy," Michael Blackson brings his funny to the DC Improv stage kicking off a weekend set of laughter. 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. www.dcimprov.com

Take a trip back in time on Friday at the No Scrubs: '90s Dance Party with DJs Will Eastman and Brian Billion. 9 p.m. Tickets: $16. 9:30 Club. 815 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.ticketfly.com

Settle in for an evening of riveting theater on Saturday with "Proof," the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama of a troubled daughter of a recently deceased mathematician, gripped by the fear that she may have inherited her father's mental illness. 7:45 p.m. Tickets: $60. Olney Theatre Center for the Arts. 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832. www.olneytheatre

Get "rocked" on Saturday night by soul crooner Freddie Jackson performing all of his classic hits from "You Are My Lady" to "Tasty Love." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $45. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. www.birchmere.com

*Bonus: Also in town on Saturday night, R&B singing sensation Amel Larrieux will be performing two shows at the Hamilton, giving audiences her solo hits and hits from her days as one part of the duo Groove Theory. 7:30 & 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $34-$69. The Hamilton. 600 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. www.thehamiltondc.com

On Sunday, get ready to rock the boat during the Old School Hip Hop Boat Party sailing from the Georgetown Waterfront across the Potomac to the National Harbour and back. DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Casper on the 1s and 2s. Tickets: $20. Boat departs at 5:50 p.m from Nick's Riverside Grill. 3050 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.regmopromo.com

The Queen of the South, Big Freedia, twerks her way into DC for a Sunday Day Party that's sure to make you sweat. 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. Ultrabar. 911 F Street, NW, Washington, DC. www.ultrabardc.com

Looking Ahead: If you "know you got soul," get yourself to Baltimore on Thursday for a midweek turnup with hip hop legend Rakim. 8 p.m. Tickets: $27.50. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.baltimoresoundstage.com

Life's short. Be entertained...and have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 5.19 - 5.21

On Friday, the 17th season of the Jazz in the Garden Series kicks off featuring jazz artists performing a wide variety of music from salsa, blues fusion, xylophone, Afrofunk, and more. 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. Constitution Ave NW & 7th Street, Washington, DC 20408. www.nga.gov

Baltimore's own Rick Younger brings all his funny to DC when he takes to the Drafthouse Comedy stage on Friday night for two laugh-filled shows. 8 & 10 p.m. Tickets: $20. Drafthouse Comedy Theater. 1100 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. www.drafthousecomedy.com

On Saturday, head to the forest for some "spirited" fun when you check out the 25th Annual Wine in the Woods celebration featuring over a dozen wineries and food vendors, plus all-day entertainment. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tickets: $32. Symphony Woods. 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. www.wineinthewoods.com

Take in a showing of "Smart People" on Saturday night and get a front row seat when a doctor, an actress, a psychologist, and a neurobiologist studying the human brain's response to race search for love, acceptance and identity in a complex world where political correctness comes face-to-face with cold hard data. *Closing Weekend* 8 p.m. Tickets: $110. Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.arenastage.org

On Sunday, enjoy a modern Asian twist on brunch at SEI and enjoy such culinary delights as 12 Hour Soy French Toast, crab cake Benedict, shrimp tacos, and an assortment of rice bowls. Bottomless mimosas available. Brunch hours: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. SEI. 444 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.seirestaurant.com

On Sunday night, King of the South, Rick Ross, brings his "hustle" to Echostage to turn up the crowd Miami style. 9 p.m. Tickets: $25 (StubHub). Echostage. 2135 Queens Chapel Road, NE, Washington, DC, 20018. www.echostage.com

Looking Ahead: On Tuesday, witness a remix of history when Rebirth of a Nation by Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky, featuring Sound Impact explodes on stage. Conceived as a reimagining of director D.W. Griffith's infamously racist 1915 silent film, the musical production featuring two violins, a viola, and a cello will accompany screen video projections, controlled live on stage by DJ Spooky to examine how exploitation and political corruption still haunt the world to this day, but in radically different forms. 8 p.m. Tickets: $19-$55. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

Life's short. Be entertained. 

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 5.12 - 5.14

It's do or die time for the Washington Wizards on Friday. Don your red, white, and blue, and come cheer on the home team as they take on the Boston Celtics in game 6 of the conference semi-finals . 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $73. Verizon Center.  601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.ticketmaster.com

Prepare to laugh yourself silly when funny lady Dominique rolls into Charm City on Friday night to tickle a few funny bones. 8 p.m. Tickets: $22. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. www.baltimorecomedy.com

Take a trip down memory lane, when the Temptations and the Four Tops doo wop onto the MGM Stage on Saturday night performing all of their classic hits from "My Girl" to "I Can't Help Myself." 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $150. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue,  National Harbor,  MD 20745. www.ticketmaster.com

On Saturday night, vocalist and bassist Meshell Ndegeocello gives a tribute performance to singer-songwriter and civil rights activist Nina Simone performing songs from her 2012 album , Pour une Âme Souveraine: A Dedication to Nina Simone. 10 p.m. Tickets: $35-$55. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org 

On Sunday, take mom out to the ballpark to celebrate her special day with a pregame brunch before the Nationals take on the Phillies. Mother's Day carnations given to the fist 5,000 fans. 1:35 p.m. Tickets starting at $17. Nationals Park. 1500 S Capitol Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. www.washington.nationals.mlb.com

Come let the naughty boy of R&B, Trey Songz, heat up your Sunday night when he performs all his chart topping hits from "Bottoms Up" to "Neighbors Know My Name" during his Tremaine the Tour DC stop. 7 p.m. Tickets staring at $42. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC. www.warnertheatredc.com

Looking Ahead: On Wednesday, "be cool like dat" and get "rebirthed" when you check out hip hop legends Digable Planets on the Howard Theater stage for a one-night-only show. 9 p.m. Tickets $37.50 - $77.50. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com


Life's short. Be entertained. 

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 5.5 - 5.7

On Friday night, get your funny bone tickled by Saturday Night Live veteran, Jay Pharaoh, when he lands at George Washington University to "school" audiences in a one night only show. 6 p.m. Tickets: $33. Lisner Auditorium. 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052. www.gwutickets.com

It's that time again! On Friday, Truckeroo "rolls" into town to kick off the 2017 season, showcasing the hottest food trucks in the DC area. Featuring live music, cold drinks, games, and more. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The Bullpen. 1201 Half Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. www.thebullpendc.com

On Saturday, get "funked up" during the annual Funk Parade on U Street, and enjoy a day of music and dance on 30+ stages featuring 120 performances. Day Fair: Noon to 7 p.m. Parade: 3-4 p.m. (Begins at the Howard Theater and ends at the Lincoln Theater). Music Festival: 7-10 p.m. Featured acts include Backyard Band, Aaron Abernathy, and the Clones of Funk. www.funkparade.com

Get a "healthy" portion of entertainment on Saturday at the annual Broccoli City Festival, featuring Solange, Rae Sremmurd, 21 Savage, Lil Yachty and more! Noon-10 p.m. Tickets: $69. St. Elizabeth East Gateway Pavilion. 1100 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC. www.bcfestival.com

If oysters is your thing, kick Sunday brunch up a notch with a visit to Brine, where you can indulge on a variety of oysters on the half shell for starters, before diving into brunch classics such as fried chicken & biscuits, pancakes, and shrimp & grits. Brunch: 11:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Brine at Mosaic. 2985 District Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22031. www.brinerestaurants.com

Quiet down and turn up on Sunday night at the Rooftop Silent Disco, where three live DJs each spin a different mix, from electronic dance beats and throwback tunes to Top 40 and more over your free-to-rent wireless headphones. 8 p.m. Tickets: $10-$20. The Graham Georgetown Rooftop. 1075 Thomas Jefferson Street, NE, Washington, DC 20007. www.silentdancesociety.com

Looking Ahead: On Wednesday, the Howard Theatre welcomes Grammy-Award winning entertainer, singer and songwriter, the incomparable Chrisette Michele performing some of her greatest hits from "If I Had My Way" to "Epiphany." 8 p.m. Tickets: $49.50-$89.50. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com


Life's short. Be entertained.