Ready to let go? Head to the National Theatre on
Wednesday, May 2nd, when the Queen of Enlightenment brings her spiritual gifts to a live audience for a one-night only seminar: "Get Over It!: An Evening with Iyanla Vanzant." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44-$64. The National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. thenationaldc.org
On
Thursday, May 3rd, King of Comedy DL Hughley will take command of the Improv stage to kick off a weekend set of laughs. 9:45 p.m. Tickets: $40. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com
It's that time of year! Enjoy the warming of spring nights on
Friday, May 11th, when Union Market kicks off its 2018 Drive-In Series. First up: Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark. 8 p.m. $10 per vehicle. Free for walk-ups. Union Market. 1309 5th Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. For more information, click
here.
If you don't know Jorge Smith, it's time you get to. Experience "British soul" when she heads to the Howard Theatre on
Sunday, May 13th, performing hits from her latest album "Lost & Found" featuring the acclaimed "Blue Lights." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com
Make the Fillmore your destination on
Monday, May 14th, for a night of music as good as "gumbo" courtesy of Louisiana musician, singer-songwriter and record producer, PJ Morton. 8 p.m. Tickets: $20. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. www.fillmoresilverspring.com
Get your taste buds and appetite ready! On
Thursday, May 17th, experience the 10th Anniversary Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge and sample more than 30 authentic dishes representing a variety of regions while you sip exotic cocktails, wines, beers, liquors and beverages unique to countries around the world. Culturally diverse musical performances will also be feature. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $90 for general admission; VIP available. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004. For more information, click
here.
Everyone's favorite Philly husband and wife neosoul duo, Kindred, takes to the Birchmere stage on
Friday, May 18th, to bring you over a decade's worth jams from "Far Away" to "Stars" to "Where Would I Be?" The Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $60. The Birchmere. 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22305. www.birchmere.com
Award-winning a cappella music group Naturally 7 will harmonize their way onto the Rams Head stage on
Tuesday, May 22nd, for a one-night only show bringing vocal acrobatics sure to blow your mind. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.ramsheadonstage.com
Stay close to Rams Head, as Chocolate Soul better known as Will Downing hits the stage the next night,
Wednesday, May 23rd, performing all of his hits from "A Million Ways" to "Don't Wait for Love." 7 p.m. Tickets: $75. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.ramsheadonstage.com
Kick of your Memorial Day weekend when the Prince of Neosoul, Rahsaan Patterson, brings his grooves to the Birchmere on
Friday, May 25th, inviting you to "Stop By" and "Spend the Night." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $55. The Birchmere. 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria VA 22305. www.birchmere.com
Wrap up the month of May on
Sunday, the 27th, with laughter when you head back to the Improv when "The African King of Comedy" Michael Blackstone concludes his weekend set of laughs. DC Improv. 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $45. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com
Restaurant of the Month: Replacing the long-standing "Circa" in Dupont Circle is a new kid on the block: Magnolia Kitchen & Bar. The popular roost for American comfort fare and drinks with outdoor seating overlooking the Connecticut Avenue street scene features a solid menu of stick-to-your-ribs fare including mac & cheese, the fried chicken sandwich, and shrimp & grits. An eclectic drink menu features such delights as Tony & The Giant Peach: a refreshing cocktail of plymouth gin, peach syrup, lime juice,and rose water. Open daily til 11:30 p.m. 1601 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.magnoliadupont.com
Life's short. Be entertained.
