Events to Peep for the Weekend - 6.9 - 6.11

On Friday, get the whole family "hoppin'" to the Kennedy Center on for Hip Hop Culture: /peh-LO-tah/ - a futbol framed freedom suite, as Marc Bamuthi Joseph explores soccer by layering poetry, movement, visuals, and music into a fresh theatrical form based on Hip Hop aesthetics. This D.C. premiere co-commission features verbally and physically energetic performances. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

Kickoff the DC Jazz Festival on Friday with a performance by neosoul darling, Lalah Hathaway, at the Howard Theatre, performing all of her hits from "Baby, Don't Cry" to "I'm Coming Back." 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $75-$95. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.howardthetre.com

On Saturday, do the "wright" thang and support the journalism and media arts students of the Richard Wright Public Charter School for its 2017 black tie gala fundraiser. This red-carpet, black tie affair is an enticing evening of the arts, featuring food, notable musical artists, and short student-produced films from ROXIE Film Productions. Joe Clair of WPGC will serve as this year's host. Live entertainment will be featured from DC's own, Familiar Faces, and saxophonist Zedric Teague. 6-10 p.m. Tickets: $25-$100. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW Washington , DC 20004. www.richardwrightpcs.org

Get your laugh on Saturday night with comic veteran and impersonator extraordinaire, Aries Spears, when he hits the DC Improv stage for three fun-filled shows. 7, 9:15, and 11:30 p.m. Tickets: $27. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com

Step your brunch plans up a few notches on Sunday and settle in for the best in Indian cuisine at Rasika West End and indulge on classic samosas, omelets, and pancakes jazzed up with cardamom and masala flavors. Brunch time: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Raskia West End. 1190 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. www.rasikarestaurant.com

After you wrap up brunch, head to Annapolis on Sunday for the conclusion of the annual Annapolis Arts & Wine Festival featuring fine art, handmade crafts, wine tastings from 24 Maryland wineries, live music all day long from 11 local bands, and delectable cuisine and activities for the whole family. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: $12-$45. Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 550 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.AnnapolisArtsandWineFestival.com

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, kickoff the dawning of summer at Insignia on M’s rooftop grand opening.The immersive, water-themed rooftop party will feature music from Tres Chill, hors d'oeuvres from Due South, and live, interactive art from local Fathom DC artists, including Kasey O’Boyle. All proceeds go to Washington Project for the Arts. Tickets: $20. 7 p.m. Insignia. 1111 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003. Search "Insignia" on Eventbrite for tickets. 

Life's short. Be entertained. WPT will return on June 22nd! XO