In celebration of Valentine's Day, Black History Month, and Women's History Month, get a few of these events on your calendar to commemorate them all! Enjoy!
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater kicks off its weeklong performances on Tuesday, February 1st, with new works by choreographer Robert Battle including "For Four" and "Holding Space" and, as always, culminating with the soul-stirring "Revelations." 1:30 p.m. Tickets starting at $49. Evening and matinee performances available. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org.
The incomparable Prince of R&B Soul, Will Downing, heads to the Birchmere on Friday, February 4th, bringing fans over three decades of hits and ballads from "Sorry I" to "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $79. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. www.birchmere.com
Get a jumpstart on your love groove when you head to City Winery DC on Wednesday, February 9th, when the Vine of the Rhyme series celebrates the 30th anniversary of Sade's Love Deluxe with a signature wine and music pairing event. 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $30. The Loft at City Winery DC. 1350 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. citywinery.com/washingtondc
On Monday, February 14th, take your celebration of love to the next level when you head to Bethesda to witness the gift that is Grammy-award winning jazz and R&B singer, Gregory Porter. Strathmore. 8 p.m. Tickets: $58-$108. Music Center at the Strathmore. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. www.strathmore.org
If you've never seen R&B and neo-soul sensation Eric Roberson in concert, head to Charm City on Friday, February 18th, for all the jams from "Lessons" to "Dealing" to "Borrow You." Prepare for a musical experience you won't soon forget. Baltimore Soundstage. 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.baltimoresoundstage.com
Funnyman and Chappelle Show alum Donnell Rawlings also heads to Charm City to kick off a three-night engagement at the Baltimore Comedy Factory beginning Thursday, February 24th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. www.baltimorecomedy.com
The Goodie Mob rolls through the Howard Theatre on Friday, March 4th, bringing fans their funky, southern hip hop flava from the ATL for a one-night-only show 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. www.thehowardtheatre.com
On Sunday, March 13th, the The Theater at MGM National Harbor welcomes a Hip Hop Soul triple threat--Faith Evans, SWV, and Mya--for the Femme It Forward Tour. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49-$135. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. www.ticketmaster.com
Songbird Elle Varner makes her long-awaited return to DC on Friday, March 25th, courtesy of City Winery DC for two shows, bringing her day-one fans all of her hits from "Refill" to "Only Wanna Give it to You." 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $35-$45. City Winery DC. 1350 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. citywinery.com/washingtondc
Also on Friday, March 25th, the Kennedy Center in conjunction with Issa Rae's Hoorae productions kicks off a series of week-long arts & entertainment events, including a dance party, intimate music series, short film screening, and a fireside chat with Issa Rae, herself. Times and Tickets vary. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. www.kennedy-center.org.Calling all Candy Girls! On Thursday, March 31st, The Culture Tour starring New Edition and featuring Charlie Wilson and Jodeci hits the Capital One Arena stage for a musical trip down memory lane that is sure not to disappoint. 7 p.m. Tickets: $69-$169. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.capitolonearena.com
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and also on Thursday, March 31st, one of music's newest rising balladeers, Snoh Aalegra, will "want you around" when she closes out Women's History Month with her Anthem Theater debut. 8 p.m. Tickets: $45-$195. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. www.theanthemdc.com
Restaurant of the Month: When DC's long-standing Oval Restaurant closed its doors after 26 years, Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj reopened them to give us La Bise, offering its take on fun, French modern cuisine with flair. La Bise offers an array of classic French dishes from Coq Au Vin to beloved traditional staples such as fois gras and beef tartare. Make a reservation and enjoy. Bon appetite. Open daily at 5 p.m. La Bise. 800 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006. www.labisedc.comLife's Short. Be Entertained.
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