Events to Peep for the Weekend - 7.28 - 7.30

End a long week by the water when you pack dinner and head out to the Capitol Riverfront for its Friday Night Concert Series. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Free. Plenty of open green space for relaxing. Food options nearby. The Yards Park Boardwalk. 355 Water Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. www.theyardsdc.com

Get your praise in on Friday night as chart topping gospel artist Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy bring a joyful noise to the Warner Theatre for a one night only show. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.warnertheatredc.com

Leave your paperbacks home on Saturday when you join Good Culture+ at Songbyrd for the Hip Hop Book Club's discussion of Jay-Z's "Reasonable Doubt." The Hip Hop Book Club meets monthly to discuss various artists' contributions to hip hop culture. It isn't a "book club" in a literal sense, but in theory, as some of Hip Hop's dopest projects are discussed in a book club-like atmosphere. 1 p.m. Free. Songbyrd. 2477 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.songbyrddc.com

Take your appetite with you to Charm City on Saturday for the Trifecta Food Truck Festival, featuring Maryland's best gourmet food trucks, local craft beer tents, artists and vendors, and plenty of activities for the kids, including a dunk tank and corn hole. 11 a.m. Tickets: $15. Maryland State Fairgrounds, Racetrack Infield. 2200 York Road, Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093. www.mt.cm. Search "Trifecta Food Truck Festival"

On Sunday, get fancy and take brunch to that "other level" when you settle in at "Marcel's" for fine French-Belgian fare, and enjoy a prix fixe three course-menu including pan-seared diver scallops, poached egg and duck prosciutto, Belgian waffles and the chef's famous family pancake recipe. Brunch time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. $65 per person. Marcel's. 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. www.marcelsdc.com

If you haven't had a chance to make it to the beach yet, Drift on 7th has you covered on Sunday with its last Sunday of the month Beach Party. Dig the summer atmosphere as you enjoy beach games, a live DJ, libations including Jello shots and frozen drinks, and a menu filled with seasonal favorites like steamed crabs, crazy corn, and ice cream. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Free admission. Drift on 7th. 1819 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.drifton7th.com

Looking Ahead: On next Saturday and Sunday, turn out and turn up at the two-day 2017 Spirit Festival featuring over 15+ artists including Kenny 'Babyface' Edmonds, Bel Biv Devoe, Fantasia, SWV, De La Soul, The Internet, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Common, En Vogue, Ro James, DJ Kool, Experience Unlimited featuring Sugarbear, Tish Hyman, Moonchild, Wisdom Speeks, and Jazmine Sullivan. 2 p.m. Tickets starting at: $97. Merriweather Post Pavilion. 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. www.merriweathermusic.com


Life's short. Be entertained. WPT will return on August 10th! XO

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 7.21 - 7.23

Get ready to "sit down and be humbled" by hip hop statesman, Kendrick Lamar, when he hits the Verizon Center stage Friday night bringing all the hits from his award-winning albums, including his latest "Damn." Concert also featuring Travis Scott and D.R.A.M. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $125-$700. Verizon Center. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.ticketmaster.com

Didn't make it to Essence Fest this year? No worries! Grab your girls on Friday and take a road trip to your local theater for the opening night of one of this year's funniest comedies, "Girls Trip," featuring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Regina Hall, and Tiffany Haddish. Check local theater listings for times.

Enjoy veteran to the comedy stage, Adele Givens, on Saturday night as she takes over the Baltimore Comedy Factory for her weekend set of laughs. 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $22. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. www.baltimorecomedy.com

On Saturday night, settle in for a performance of one of last year’s most talked-about, unforgettable productions returning to the stage: "An Octoroon." Billed as a riff on a 19th century melodrama that helped shape the debate around the abolition of slavery, Octoroon is part period satire, part meta-theatrical middle finger, and a provocative challenge to the racial pigeonholing of 1859—and of today. 8 p.m. Tickets: $99-$109. Woolly Mammoth Theatre. 641 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.woollymammoth.net

Class up brunch on Sunday and head to Society Fair for a sumptuous spread including ham & Gruyere quiche, house-made waffles, and eggs Benedict. Brunch time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Society Fair. 277 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. www.societyfair.net

Wind down your Sunday at the Secret Garden Reggae Wine, Music & Arts Festival, featuring wine sampling, food, and entertainment by Kenyatta Hill, the Eclipse International Band, DJ Tanz, and more! Noon-7 p.m. Tickets: $20. Carroll County Farm Museum. 500 S. Center Street, Westminster, MD 21157. www.secretgardenwinefestival.com

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, "Classic Man" and hip hop producer Jidenna heads to the Howard Theatre to set your midweek on fire performing hits from his chart-topping, debut album, "The Chief." 8 p.m. Tickets: $22-$55. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.howardtheatre.com

Life's short. Be entertained.

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 7.7 - 7.9

On Friday, Jean Carne, whose musical resume includes performances with a range of jazz legends from Duke Ellington to George Duke, kicks off a weekend long set, delivering the best in jazz, blues, soul, and R&B. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.bluesalley.com

Gladys Knight crowned him "The Velvet Teddy Bear." On Friday night, "cuddle up" with the soulful sounds of Rubin Studdard as he makes his long-awaited return to the Howard stage. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $37-$69. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com

Pack up your chairs and coolers on Saturday for the 8th Annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival, featuring over 75 food and merchandise vendors, live music and, just added this year, The Wine Lounge, featuring a wide variety of wines and beers for sale. 1 p.m. Tickets: $35. Lake Arbor Community Center. 10100 Lake Arbor Way, Mitchellville, MD 20721. www.lakearborjazz.com

Calling all Tribe fans and foodies! On Saturday, rapper Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest will be on the pots and pans as the guest chef at Pow Pow and then on the 1s and 2s at the after party to follow at neighboring Sticky Rice A portion of the proceeds from both events will be donated to charity. 4-8 p.m. After party: 10 p.m. Free. Pow Pow. 1253 H Street, NE, Washington, District of Columbia 20002. Search "Jarobi at Pow Wow" on Eventbrite for more information.

Head to Pearl Dive on Sunday for brunch, where you can sample a wide variety of west and east coast oysters, plus a long list of Nawlins' specialties such as Pontchartrain and catfish Po Boys and classic brunch staples from steak & eggs to brioche French toast. Brunch time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Pearl Dive Oyster Palace. 1612 14th Street, NW, Washington DC 20009. www.pearldivedc.com

Take your flow to B-more on Sunday and let your hair down at the Poets in the Park & Happy Nappy Day festival celebrating creativity in all its forms from fashion to spoken word. 1 p.m. Free. Gwynn Oak Park. 6010 Gwynn Oak Avenue, Baltimore, MD. www.happynappyday.com

Looking Ahead: Funny man John Witherspoon hits the Improv stage with a "bang" on Thursday, kicking off his weekend long set that's sure to be a comedic riot. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27-$32. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com

Life's short. Be entertained. WPT will return on July 20th! XO