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
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