He's back to bring the pain and laughter too! Check out the one of the best comedians to ever do it, Chris Rock, when he tears down the stage on
Friday night as his Total Blackout Tour lands at the MGM National Harbor. 8 p.m. Tickets: $176+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. www.mgmnationalharbor.com
If you didn't catch its opening on last weekend, this
Friday celebrate the early life of the first black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall, portrayed by his fellow Howard University alum, Chadwick Boseman, in the on-screen thriller "Marshall." In "Marshall," a young Thurgood faces one of his greatest challenges while working as a lawyer for the NAACP, when he must defend a black chauffeur accused of the sexual assault and attempted murder of a wealthy white socialite. Check local theater listings for times.
On
Saturday, get you some Motown Philly soul courtesy of Boyz II Men performing all of their hits from "End of the Road" to "I'll Make Love to You" in their "The Journey Home Benefit Concert." 9 p.m. Tickets: $50. Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric. 110 West Mt. Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. www.modell-lyric.com
In the mood for a little "shucking"? Pack up your Tabasco sauce and oyster knives on
Saturday, and head to the 51st Annual U.S. National Oyster Festival for a day full of entertainment, shucking contests and, of course, oysters to taste. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets: $10. St. Mary's County Fair. 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. www.usoysterfest.com
On
Sunday, skip breakfast and make it an early lunch at Right Proper Brewing Company Shaw Brewpub for "Melted"--its fall beer and cheese festival featuring a variety of melted cheese from raclette fries, a fondue station, mac and cheese, beer batter cheese curds, grilled cheese, and more. Cheesy bites will be paired with soulful, delicious Right Proper beers. Noon-3 p.m. Tickets: $45. Right Proper Shaw Brewpub. 624 T Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20001. www.rightproperbrewing.com
Get ready to get "saxy" on
Sunday night when one of the innovators of the urban contemporary smooth jazz movement, Najee, commands the Blues Alley stage for two jazz-filled shows. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Tickets: $55. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.bluesalley.com
Looking Ahead: On
Thursday, whether you're named Caroline or not, get hip hop serenaded by Portland's own Amine, firing up your weeknight with jams from his debut album, "Good for You." 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com
Life's short. Be entertained.
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