Events to Peep for the Month of February

On Saturday, February 3rd, soul diva Maysa heads to the Birchmere to perform her many hits from "Raindrops" to "Inside My Dream," chronicling her career as the former lead singer for Incognito to becoming a Grammy-nominated solo artist. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. www.birchmere.com

The Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre returns to the Kennedy Center for its annual run, February 6th-11th, introducing such new numbers as The Golden Section and Stack-Up, and astounding audiences with its traditional closing number, Revelations. Times: 7:30 p.m.; Matinees: 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $49-$175. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

You've enjoyed her on Saturday Night Live. Now experience her comedy up close and personal, when Sasheer Zamata heads to Drafthouse Comedy on Friday, February 9th, to bring you a laughing good time. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Tickets: $20. Drafthouse Comedy Theater. 1100 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. www.drafthousecomedy.com

Return to the Kennedy Center on Sunday, February 10th, when artists Bilal and Alice Smith join "soulful forces" during their one night "For Lovers Only" concert. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29-$69. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org

Trombone extraordinaire Jeff Bradshaw brings along his friends Avant and Maimouna Youssef to the Bethesda  Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Tuesday, February 13th, for his "A Love Supreme" concert to kick off Valentine's Eve in style. 8 p.m. Tickets: $60. Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. www.bethesdabluesjazz.com

On Wednesday, February 14th, grab your sweetie and head to Rams Head for a Valentine's dinner concert featuring Grammy award winning artist Melanie Fiona performing classic cuts from her two discography of hits including her upcoming album, Next Train. 8 p.m. Tickets: $55. Rams Head On Stage. 31 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.ramsheadonstage.com

Calling all citizens of Wakanda. On Friday, February 16th, "assemble" when one of the most anticipated movies of the decade--Marvel's Black Panther, starring Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, and Lupita Nyong'o, and directed by Ryan Coogler--makes its official debut in theater's nationwide. After the death of his father, T'Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T'Challa's mettle as king--and as Black Panther--gets tested when he's drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk.

Darin Atwater & the Soulful Symphony brings jazz, classical, gospel, and R&B music to Howard University's Cramton Auditorium on Saturday, February 17th, for a benefit concert celebrating such Howard alum and DC native musical artists as Robert Flack, Donnie Hathaway, Duke Ellington, and Chuck Brown. Proceeds to benefit Howard University's Bison Express for student scholarships. 7 p.m. Tickets: $65-$90. Cramton Auditorium. 2455 6th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059. www.ticketmaster.com

He's bacccck. Head to Charm City but hold on to your hats on Friday, February 23rd, for no-holds-barred comedy when Katt Williams stops in Baltimore on his national comedy tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $55-$128. Royal Farms Arena. 201 W Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. www.royalfarmsarena.com

On Saturday, February 24th, Tony Award-winning choreographer and tap dance superstar Savion Glover presents audiences an unforgettable night of virtuosic expression in "All Funkd'' Up The Concert." 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$80. The Natonal Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.thenationaldc.org

Restaurant of the Month: With a good year under its belt, Dupont Circle newbie, Honeysuckle, continues to go strong featuring an eclectic menu of modern & Nordic riffs on Southern dishes served in edgy rooms jazzed-up with tattoo-style murals. Kick off your meal with such appetizers as  Crawfish & Shrimp Bruschetta or Buttermilk Crusted Oysters; select from entrees of Stuffed Carolina Quail and Dry Aged Ribeye; and finish off your evening with spectacular desserts like their Fresh Apple Tart or Chocolate, Duh! panna cotta. Honeysuckle. 1990 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.honeysuckledc.com


Life's short. Be entertained.