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.
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