The elements are back! On
Tuesday, July 2nd, grab the blankets and chairs, and head to Wolf Trap to see one of the best groups to ever do it--Earth, Wind, & Fire--in a one-night only show bringing you all of their hits from “September,” to “Fantasy,” to “Shining Star." 8 p.m. Tickets: $45+. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
On
Thursday, July 4th, leave the grilling to City Winery, when you join them for their joint Independence Day celebration with Daylight featuring DJ Divine & Miss H.E.R. spinning all the grooves. Cookout fare and frozen drink specials will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m. with firework viewing on the rooftop at 9 p.m. Tickets: Free. City Winery DC. 1350 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. To RSVP, click
here.
After you turn up on the 4th, cool down your weekend on
Sunday, July 7th, with the smooth sounds of R&B veteran Glenn Jones and neo-soul crooner & keyboardist Frank McComb when then they join forces in Annapolis for one soulful show at Rams Head. 8 p.m. Tickets: $46. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.ramsheadonstage.com
The party keeps going at Wolf Trap on
Sunday, July 14th, when one of hip hop's greatest sons, Nas, brings his encore show to the venue to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Illmatic backed by the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Steven Reineke. 8 p.m. Tickets: $50+. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. www.wolftrap.org
Hip hop continues to be on full display the month of July courtesy of The Native Tongue Fest celebrating 30 yrs of hip hop at The Anthem on
Thursday, July 18th. Starring the Jungle Bros., Monie Love, DJ Maseo (of De La Soul), Jarobi White (of A Tribe Called Quest), Black Sheep, Kool DJ Red Alert, Brand Nubian, Chi-Ali, Leaders Of The New School, Fu-Schnickens, Da Bush Babees, and The Beatnuts. 7 p.m. Tickets: $70-$125. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.theanthemdc.com
Come get your crab crackin' on on
Friday, July 26th, courtesy of Howard University's Bison Express First Biennial Crab Feast. Enjoy all-you-can eat crabs, a full buffet, live DJ, 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and more. Event benefits Howard's student-athletes. 7-11 p.m. Tickets: $65. Martin's Crosswinds. 7400 Greenway Center Dr, Greenbelt, MD 20770. www.bisonexpress.org
Singer, songwriter, and producer, Kem, brings all his soulfulness to Charm City on
Saturday, July 27th, to bless fans with all of his hits from "Love Calls" to "Share My Life" to "I Can't Stop Loving You." 8 p.m. $30-$95. MECU Pavilion. 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.ticketmaster.com
Incomparable songwriter and singer, Corrine Bailey Rae, will bless fans on
Tuesday, July 30th, with a rare DC appearance at the historic Lincoln Theatre bringing close to two decades worth of pop and soul tunes from "Put Your Records On" to "Closer" to "Like a Star." 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $40. The Lincoln Theatre. 1215 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. www.thelincolndc.com
Close out the month on a praise note, when gospel mega star, Kirk Franklin, brings the Word through music to Baltimore's Hippodrome on
Tuesday, July 30th, for a night that's sure to make fans "stomp" and shout. 8 p.m. Tickets: $60+. Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. 12 N Eutaw Sttreet, Baltimore, MD 21201. www.france-merrickpac.com
Restaurant of the Month: A visit to any Milk & Honey Cafe will most likely require a wait, but word on the street is that it will be well worth it! With three locations across the DMV, the "perfecters of brunch" are serving up such signature dishes as Lobster & Grits, Rum Chata French Toast and Berries, and Blackened Salmon BLTs. Bon appetit! Milk & Honey Cafe at 12500 Fairwood Pkwy, Bowie, MD 20720; 5832 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC 20011; and 10280 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740. www.milknhoneycafe.com
Life's short. Be entertained...and have a safe and happy 4th of July!
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