On
Tuesday, September 4th, make plans to "come through and chill" with R&B crooner Miguel when he hits the Anthem stage for a one-night only show. Opening acts DVSN and Nonchalant Savant. 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$295. The Anthem. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.theanthemdc.com
Take a journey through the life of Dick Gregory on
Thursday, September 6th, when the Arena Stage presents opening night of "Turn Me Loose," an exuberant and raw tribute to Gregory’s life as a civil rights activist, comic genius, and unapologetic provocateur. 8 p.m. Tickets: $82. Arena Stage. 1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.arenastage.net
Tributes after the passing of His Royal Badness have not been in short supply. However, on
Saturday, September 8th, Wolf Trap presents "4U: A Symphonic Celebration of Prince"--the first and only estate-approved Prince celebration with music curated and arranged by Questlove. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. 8 p.m. Tickets: $30-$60. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
Calling all Kikis: Champagne Papi a.k.a. Drake will head to the Capital One Arena on
Wednesday, September 12th, to kick off a two-night set full of number one hits from "Hotline Bling" to "Best I Ever Had." Opening act: The Migos. 7 p.m. Tickets: $59-$199+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.ticketmaster.com
Head back to the arena on
Saturday, September 15th, for the King of Funny--Kevin Hart's--DC stop of his "Irresponsible Tour." 7 p.m. Tickets: $34-$154+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.ticketmaster.com
Keep the laughs going on
Thursday, September 20th, when comedian, actor, and game show host, Tony Rock heads to the Improv to kick of a three-night set of rifts and laughs. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $22. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com
It's been 30 years since hip hop icon MC Lyte made her mark on the rap world with her debut album "Lyte As a Rock." On
Friday, September 21st, the Grammy-nominated emcee takes it back to the beginning when the Kennedy Center presents "MC Lyte: Lyte as a Rock 30th Anniversary Concert." 8 p.m. Tickets: $29-$89. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org
The Boss--Diana Ross--will bring her glitz, glamour, and mega hits to the Strathmore stage on
Tuesday, September 25th, to kick off a two-night set of timeless hits from "Upside Down" to "I'm Coming Out" to "Endless Love." 8 p.m. Tickets: $69-$239. Strathmore. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. www.strathmore.org
The month draws to a close with more laughter as actor and comedian Craig Robinson from "The Office" and "Hot Tub Time Machine" fame lands on the Improv stage on
Thursday, September 27th, to kickoff his four-night set. 7 p.m. Tickets: $35. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com.
NOTE: This show is rescheduled from June. All tickets purchased in June will be honored.
While our Bad Boys of R&B work out their differences, the party will not be stopped. On
Saturday, September 29th, Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, and Mike, now known as RBRM, will make their DMV tour stop at Eagle Bank Arena for a night of classics from "Poison" to "Tenderoni." Opening acts: Blackstreet, 702, and Tamia. 8 p.m. $59-$125+. Eagle Bank Arena. 4500 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, VA 22030. www.eaglebankarena.com
Restaurant of the Month: Let the singing begin; there's a new kid on the Connecticut Avenue strip. Black-owned restaurant, The Caged Bird, brings the jams during happy hour each night, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday, while satisfying guests with a menu of stick-to-your-ribs goodness from mac-n-cheese and collard greens to yams and jerk chicken. Get soul'd out on soul food and good vibes seven days a week. The Caged Bird.1723 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.cagedbirddc.com
Life's short. Be entertained.
