Kickoff Black History Month officially on
Tuesday, February 4th, when Busboys and Poets Books welcomes Secretary of the Smithsonian, NMAAHC Founding Director, Lonnie G Bunch III to discuss his new book "A Fool's Errand: Creating the National Museum of African American History and Culture during the Age of Bush, Obama, and Trump." The author will be in conversation with Democracy Now! with host Amy Goodman. 6 p.m. Tickets: $29. Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. Purchase tickets
here.
On
Saturday, February 8th, take in a matinee presentation of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater featuring performances of BUSK, Ode, and the always soul-stirring Revelations. 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $109+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org
Get ready for some old school lovin' courtesy of the incomparable Smokey Robinson when he heads to the Theatre at MGM on
Friday, February 14th, bringing lovers over five decades of soulful tunes for a Valentines night they won't soon forget. 8 p.m. Tickets: $148+. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. www.ticketmaster.com
Head back to the Kennedy Center on
Friday, February 21st, for The Black Version--an incredibly funny and groundbreaking show begins when the director asks the audience to suggest a popular film title and then the cast, right there on the spot, improvises the “black version” of that film complete with its improvised soundtrack, dance numbers, DVD extras, audition reels, and much more. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org
Also on
Friday, February 21st, kick back and relax with a glass of wine while you enjoy an evening with soul crooner Glenn Jones when he brings fans all of his hits from "Searching" to "We've Only Just Begun." 8 p.m. Tickets: $35+. City Winery DC. 1350 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. www.citywinery.com/washingtond
If you're "cool like dat," head to the Birchmere on
Monday, February 24th, and vibe out with one of dopest hip hops trios to ever do it--Digable Planets--for a one-night only show. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $55. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. www.birchmere.com
Funnyman, Ali Sadiiq, heads to the the DC Improv on
Thursday, February 27th, to kick off his four night engagement of nonstop laughs. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $22. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. www.dcimprov.com
Restaurant of the Month: Say "bon jour" to DC's newest French restaurant offering: Brasserie Liberté. The 250-seat establishment, under the watchful eye of chef Jaryd Hearn, offers such classics as French onion soup, duck confit, and vegan mushroom Bourguignon. Open daily. Brasserie Liberté. 3251 Prospect Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007. www.libertedc.com
Life's short. Be entertained...and Happy Black History Month!
