Everyone's favorite neo-soul husband and wife duo, Kindred the Family Soul, takes over the Birchmere stage on Friday,
October 4th, bringing fans all of their jams from "Far Away" to "Stars" to "Where Would I Be." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $70. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. www.birchmere.com
On
Sunday, October 6th, take in the closing night performance of Jackie Sibblies Drury's "Fairview," which boldly confronts our perceptions of racism in America by ripping the conventional family drama to shreds. 7 p.m. Tickets: $20-$60. Woolly Mammoth Theatre. 641 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.woollymammoth.net
Rapper Wale heads back to his native DMV on
Wednesday, October 9th, to bring some mid-week flow to the Fillmore courtesy of his many bangas from "Lotus Flower Bomb" to "Poledancer." Opening act: Ade. 8 p.m. Tickets: $39. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910. www.fillmoresilverspring.com
The night will be all about love when R&B crooner Brian McKnight kicks off his two-night set on
Friday, October 11th, at Bethesda Blues & Jazz, bringing lovers all of his sultry tunes from"Anytime" to "Back at One." 8 p.m. Tickets: $70-$110. Bethesda Blues & Jazz. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. www.bethesdabluesjazz.com
Also, on
Friday, October 11th, prepare to get your soul stirred when songstress India.Arie graces the Strathmore stage with her presence and blesses fans with her catalog of hits from "Brown Skin" to "I Am Not My Hair." 8 p.m. Tickets: $48-$88. Strathmore. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. www.strathmore.org
Get ready to laugh yourself silly when Original King of Comedy, Cedric the Entertainer, brings all the funny to the Constitution Hall stage on
Saturday, October 12th, along with entertainment by Keyshia Cole. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49-$69. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC 20006. www.dar.org/constitution-hall
Don't get "left back" or left out when iconic hip hop duo, Little Brother, makes their return to the stage on
Thursday, October 17th, for a reunion show true hip hop heads will not want to miss. 8 p.m. Tickets: $29-$35. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com
On a grander stage, veteran Queens rapper and former Organized Konfusion member Pharoahe Monch celebrates the 20th anniversary of his debut album Internal Affairs with a very special performance of its music from start to finish.
Thursday, October 17th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $35. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566.
www.kennedy-center.org
Songbird Ledisi lands on the Modell Lyric stage on
Saturday, October 19th, to delight fans with her critically acclaimed show “Nina and Me: A Musical Journey Into The Lives of Nina Simone & Ledisi,”--a beautifully orchestrated mixture of classical, jazz and rhythm & blues sounds with a riveting narrative of the musical bond between both artists. 8 p.m. Tickets: $42-$62. Modell Lyric. 140 W. Mt Royal Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. modell-lyric.com
Calling all real music heads. Hurry to the MGM on
Saturday, October 19th, to witness two legendary music groups on one stage, when the Isley Brothers and War brings fans over a half century of ballads, jams, and anthems for you rock out and reminisce to. 8 p.m. Tickets: $78-$142. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. www.ticketmaster.com
Put a little Chi-town flava in your night on
Sunday, October 20th when you head to Charm City to experience BJ the Chicago Kid and his soulful jams from "Turnin' Me Up" to "Church." 8 p.m. Tickets: $20+. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.baltimoresoundstage.com
R&B soul singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actress, Macy Gray, brings her everything to the Rams Head stage on
Friday, October 25th, in a rare performance not to be missed. 8 p.m. Tickets: $65. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. www.ramsheadonstage.com
Time to tune up your twerk. Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia, will set the 9:30 club stage on fire on
Tuesday, October 29th, for a show sure that's sure to make you sweat. You already know! 7 p.m. Tickets: $25. 9:30 Club. 815 V Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.930.com
Calling all ghouls, goblins, and folks who just like to get down! Throw on your best costume and head to the Big Azz Halloween Costume Ball, on
Thursday, October 31st, hosted by WPGC's Britt Waters and featuring a lineup of DJs on all three floors including DJ Enferno, DJ Divine, and DJ Miss H.E.R. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Tickets: $15-$35. City Winery DC. 1350 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC. www.daylightdc.com
Restaurant of the Month: Enjoy a taste of down-home flava courtesy of B-more's black-owned Dovecote Cafe. Voted "Best Cafe 2017" by Baltimore Magazine, the cozy eatery offers a menu of such lip-smackin' classics as shrimp gumbo over grits to baked mac and cheese to sweet potato pie. Dovecote Cafe. 2501 Madison Ave #1f, Baltimore, MD 21217. www.dovecote.com
Life's short. Be entertained.
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