On
Friday, the incomparable and "golden" Jill Scott takes to The Theater stage, to bring audiences all of her hits from "A Long Walk" to "The Way" to "It's Love." 8 p.m. Tickets: $206-$609. The Theater at MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. www.ticketmaster.com
The 7th Annual Black Theatre & Arts Festival kicks off on
Friday, for 10 days of celebrating extraordinary stories by people of African descent. This year’s festival will feature more than 150 provocative and ground-breaking performances by local and national artists, writers, filmmakers and musicians. For performance locations and times, log on to: www.dcblacktheatrefestival.com
On
Saturday, get those mallets out and head to the Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival in Charm City, for all you care to taste crabs, beer, and other fine foods. Also featuring live music. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets: $39-$89. Rash Field. 201 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230. www.mdcrabfest.com
If BBQ is more your thang, roll up those sleeves on
Saturday and head to the 25th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, featuring live entertainment including Be'la Dona and EU, plus cooking demonstrations, wine, beer, and, of course, lots of Que to sample. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $12. Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 3rd and 7th Streets. www.bbqindc.com
They'll be nothing "routine" about brunch at District Commons, when you kick off your
Sunday indulging in such culinary delights as toasted coconut pancakes, eggs Benedict, and shrimp & grits. Bottomless drinks can be added for $16. Brunch time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. District Commons. 2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. www.districtcommonsdc.com
Funny man Craig Robinson, featured in such comedies as "Hot Tub Time Machine" and "Peeples," wraps up his weekend set in Baltimore on
Sunday, in what is sure to be a night of laughs. 7 p.m. Tickets: $27. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. www.baltimorecomedy.com
Looking Ahead: On
Wednesday, continue to get your funny bone tickled while also giving back when you check out Blerdfest: A Comedy Variety Show to Benefit Black Lives Matter. Featuring such DC comedians as Lafayette Wright, Natalie McGill, and Ahmed Vallejos, BlerdFest welcomes all humanoid Earthlings to come thru for a dope time. 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. Songbyrd. 2477 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.songbyrd.com
Life's short. Be entertained.
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