Chi-town's own funny man and host of Fox's "Hip Hop Hollywood Squares," DeRay Davis, takes over the Improv stage on
Friday night for three hard-hitting comedy shows. 6, 9, and 11 p.m. $35-$45. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com
Pack up the kids on
Friday and head to FedEx Field for the incomparable UniverSoul Circus featuring death-defying acrobats, hip hop clowns, lions, tigers, and bears. Oh my! 8 p.m. Tickets: $18-$45. FedEx Field - Lot D Green. 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, MD 20785. www.universoulcircus.com
On
Saturday, take a respite from the heat and head inside the Roundhouse Theatre for the final weekend run of August Wilson's Life in Stories: How I Learned What I Learned. With direction by Wilson's longtime friend and collaborator Todd Kreidler, actor Eugene Lee steps into Wilson's shoes to share the playwright's personal stories that take him from his first kiss, to a stint in jail to life-defining encounters with racism and more. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-65. Round House Theatre. 4545 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814. www.roundhousetheatre.org
Be sure to hydrate on
Saturday before you hit the Red, White & Brew festival featuring unlimited full pours of American beer, cider, and wine sangria; lawn games; and live music all day. 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $29-$89. Yards Park. 1300 1st Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. Search "Red, White & Brew" on Eventbrite for tickets.
If you've planned for a long 4th of July weekend break, plan for a long Dirty South style brunch on
Sunday at the Bad-N-Boozy Trap Brunch and Day Party featuring food specials, bottomless mimosas, drink specials, and, of course, trap music! Brunch 12-4 p.m. Party 4-8 p.m. Red Rocks. 1348 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Search "Trap Brunch" on Eventbrite for tickets.
On
Sunday, sample some culture at the amazing Jollof-Fest, when you shop, sip, and participate in the blind tasting of Jollof prepared by teams of 2-3 people representing the countries of Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Sierra Leone, Liberia and more! 2-8 p.m. Tickets: $12-$120. 1630 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Search "Jollof-Fest" on Eventbrite for tickets.
Looking Ahead: On
Wednesday, head to the Lincoln Theatre for nostalgia sake, and re-live the 1998 social powerhouse cult classic, "Do the Right Thing" as it nears its 20th anniversary. 8 p.m. Tickets: $10. The Lincoln Theatre. 1215 U Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20009. www.thelincolndc.com
Life's short. Be entertained...and have a safe and happy fourth of July!
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