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.
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