Kickoff the month of April on
Friday, April 8th, with a little "grace" courtesy of D.C.'s own celebrated composer Nolan Williams, Jr.'s play of the same name. Packed with an eclectic mix of styles including jazz, R&B, and raise-the-roof ballads, Grace is an electrifying musical celebrating the perseverance of family and the power of traditions. Runs thru May 14th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $40+. Ford's Theatre. 511 10th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets
here.
The "Teacha" of Hip Hop, KRS-ONE will command the Baltimore Soundstage on
Friday, April 15th, along with special opening guests Saleem & The Music Lovers, Dirt Platoon, Eva Rhymes, Nasa8, and DJ Rocky Styles. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $27. Baltimore Soundstage. 124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets
here.
R&B sensation Lucky Daye bring his Candydrip Tour to the Fillmore on
Saturday, April 16th, taking fans on a journey of hits from "Roll Some Mo" to "Misunderstood." 9 p.m. Tickets: Varies. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Purchase tickets
here.
On
Tuesday, April 26th, join Viola Davis for a virtual discussion about her incredible life, career, and new memoir, "Finding Me." She’ll be in conversation with Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Courtesy of Mahogany Books. Register for the event
here.
The incomparable Brian McKnight kicks off a four-show set on
Thursday, April 28th, at the City Winery DC, bringing fans over two decades worth of hits from "Anytime" to "Back At One" to "I Want U." 6 p.m. Tickets: $65+. City Winery DC. 1350 Okie Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. Purchase tickets
here.
Former Mint Condition crooner now solo artist Stokely heads to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club on
Friday, May 6th to kick off the first of three shows delivering all of his new hits from "She" to "Level." 7 p.m. Tickets: $75+. Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club. 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets
here.
The famed two-day Broccoli Music Festival returns to the RFK Festival Grounds for its 10th anniversary on
Saturday, May 7th, featuring workshops, vendors, and a roster of the dopest in music including Summer Walker, 21 Savage, Ari Lennox, Wale, Masego and more! Noon. Two-day ticket: $189. RFK Festival Grounds. 2400 East Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20003. Purchase tickets
here.
Funnyman DL Hughley heads to Charm City
Friday, May 13th, to kick off his weekend set of laughs at the Baltimore Comedy Factory. 8 p.m. Tickets: $40. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets
here.
Comedian and social media sensation Tony Baker kicks off a four-night set on
Thursday, May 19th, at the DC Improv bringing his observations, voices, and jokes to fans for a much-anticipated DC debut. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets
here.
Close out the month on
Thursday, May 26th, with Nelly as he takes the MGM Theatre stage to rock fans with over two decades of hip hop hits from "Hot in Herre" to "Country Grammar." 8 p.m. Tickets: $46+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets
here.
Restaurant of the Month: After opening its doors only two months ago,
Shoto, a modern Japanese izakaya with sushi and robata, is already becoming a DC hot spot for happy hour and dinner. Featuring a menu of items from seabass to sushi and a host of eclectic cocktails and dessert offerings, make a date to check out Shoto "hayai." Open daily at 5 p.m. Shoto. 1100 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.
Life's Short. Be Entertained.
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