Events to Peep for the Weekend - 8.25 - 8.27

Pint-sized powerhouse Stephanie Mills heads to the Birchmere on Friday for a one-night only show, where she'll bring you all of her greatest hits from "I Feel Good All Over" to "Feel the Fire." The Birchmere Music Hall. 7:30 p.m Tickets: $79. 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA, 2230. www.birchmere.com

Winner of "Last Comic Standing" and funnyman Clayton English hits the Drafthouse Comedy stage on Friday night for two laugh-filled shows. 8 & 10 p.m. Tickets: $20. Drafthouse Comedy Theater. 1100 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. www.drafthousecomedy.com

Calling all whisky connoisseurs. On Saturday, head to Charm City for the third Whiskey on the Waterfront summertime concert at Sagamore Spirit distillery. Food and beverages will be available to purchase, in addition to discounted tours. Noon - 4 p.m. Free. Sagamore Spirit. 301 E. Cromwell Street, Baltimore MD 21230. www.sagamorespirit.com

On Saturday night, get ready for the rumble when you grab a seat at the Smokehouse for the much-anticipated Mayweather vs. McGregor fight showing on several large screens. 9 p.m. Free. Ivy City Smokehouse. 356 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. www.ivycitysmokehouse.com

For those who just didn't sample enough fine spirits on Saturday, head to Farmers & Distillers for Sunday brunch, and enjoy a full brunch buffet featuring a carving table, baked oysters, fried shrimp, French toast, an assortment of eggs dishes and, of course, craft cocktails. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. Farmers & Distillers. 600 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.farmersanddistillers.com

As the warm weather days will soon be behind us, pack up the kids and your chairs, and enjoy Movies on the Potomac at the National Harbor. This Sunday's feature film will be "Remember the Titans." 6 p.m. National Harbor. 165 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745. www.nationalharbor.com

Looking Ahead: On Wednesday, the incomparable Gladys Knight heads to Pier Six for a one-night only show to sing all of her classic hits from "Love Overboard" to "Midnight Train to Georgia." Soul darling Chante Moore will be the show's opening artist. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35-$159. Pier Six Pavilion. 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.livenation.com


Life's short. Be entertained. WPT will return on September 14th! XO

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 8.18 - 8.20

Funnyman Tone Bell from "People Are Talking" hits the Drafthouse Comedy stage on Friday night bringing his "real talk" brand of humor center stage. Drafthouse Comedy Theater. 1100 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. www.drafthousecomedy.com

Prefer to literally Netflix and chill on Friday? Then settle in for the launch of the much-anticipated Netflix series, Marvel's The Defenders, featuring Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist, unifying to take on crime in New York City.

On Saturday, put some spice in your life at the 1st Annual Capital Chili Cookoff & DMV Beer Festival featuring unlimited beer samples from the best local breweries in the DMV, and free chili samples from the best chili cooks in the region. Live music from several DC area cover bands will keep the party going. 3 p.m. Tickets: $45. The Bullpen. 1201 Half Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. www.capitalchilicookoff.com

Before the DC Black Film Festival draws to a close on Saturday, catch a few films by and/or about people of African descent, which will be voted on for award selections. Jury awards will be given in numerous categories, including Best Feature and Best DC Film (DC must be the setting or focus of the movie), while the Audience Choice Award goes to the film with the highest audience rating. Various times. Tickets: Free - $75. The Miracle Theatre. 535 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. www.dcbff.org

On Sunday, get in your last celebration of summer Restaurant Week with brunch at Stable, DC's one-and-only Swiss restaurant. Brunch options include granola parfait, banana waffles, smoked salmon, and gratis mimosa and coffee. Brunch time: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Stable. 1324 H Street., NE, Washington, DC  www.stabledc.com

Grab the kids and head to Camden Yards on Sunday to watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the Los Angeles Angels. After the game, kids will be invited to run the bases. 1:35 p.m. Tickets: $15-$72. Camden Yards. 333 W. Camden Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. www.orioles.com

Looking Ahead: Put a little soul in your Tuesday when you experience the extrodinary vocal styling of Anthony Hamilton, when he performs all of his hits from "Charlene" to "Can't Let Go." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $89. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. www.birchmere.com



Life's short. Be entertained. 

Events to Peep for the Weekend - 8.11 - 8.13

On Friday, put on your party hat and dancing shoes, and help SoulBounce celebrate 10 years in the entertainment news game at its 10th Anniversary Soulebration, hosted by Foreign Exchange frontman Phonte. DJ Stylus - The Vibe Conductor will be on the 1s and 2s. 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. Tickets: $10. Smith Public Trust. 3514 12th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20017. Search "SoulBounce" on Eventbrite for tickets.

Get empowered on Friday night at Van Jones: We Rise Tour, which focuses on commonalities as opposed to our differences – exploring how to increase dialogue and engagement on both the local and national levels. Attendees have the opportunity to connect, ask questions and participate in various activations during the program. Special Guests: Ben Jealous, Candidate for Governor of Maryland and former president and CEO of the NAACP, and a performance from Rapsody, Roc Nation Artist. 7:30 p.m Tickets: $20. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.warnertheatredc.com

Pop some bottles on Saturday at the 6th Annual Kegs & Corks Annual Craft Beer & Wine Festival featuring unlimited samples of craft beer and Maryland wine, food, live entertainment, and a variety of arts and crafts vendors. 1 p.m. Tickets: $45. Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds. 1450 General's Highway, Crownsville, MD  21032. www.kegsandcorksfest.com

Put some sass in your Saturday night and check out no-holds-barred funny lady Lunnell at one of her her three closing weekend shows. 7, 9:30, and 11 p.m. Tickets: $22. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. www.baltimorecomedy.com

Since the summer days will soon be behind us, kick your brunch plans up 10 notches on Sunday and set sail on the Odyssey's two-hour brunch cruise featuring a full buffet, bottomless mimosas, live entertainment, and breathtaking views of the nation's greatest landmarks including the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Boarding: 10:45 a.m.; Sailing: 11:30 a.m. Tickets: $73. The Odyssey. 600 Water Street, SW, Washington DC 20024. www.odysseycruises.com/washington-dc

To close out your weekend on Sunday night, head to the Kennedy Center for the Second City's Almost Accurate Guide to America: Divided We Stand, a hilarious look at the divisions that have driven this country apart and those moments that can still bring us all together. 7 p.m. Tickets: $49. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

Looking Ahead: On your mark, get set, and EAT! From August 14-20, DC celebrates its end-of-summer Restaurant Week, featuring over 250 participating restaurants offering special menus of 3-course lunches for $22 or 3-course dinners for $35, and, for the first time, select brunch menus for $22 as well. Bon Appetit! www.ramw.org




Life's short. Be entertained.