Events to Peep forJanuary, February & March

Happy New Year, Peepers! In order to better organize your entertainment calendars, WPT is moving to a quarterly posting schedule. Events for the first quarter of 2023 are below. Enjoy to the fullest!

January

Join MahoganyBooks and former NAACP President Dr. Ben Jealous on Wednesday, January 11th, as he discusses his new book, Never Forget Our People Were Always Free. 7 p.m. Tickets: $0-$35. Eaton DC 1201 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready to bring the first of the year in with a hip hop bang at Bethesda Blues & Jazz on Friday, January 13th when The Alumni--Chubb Rock, Kwame, and Nice & Smooth--returns to rock the mic and the stage. 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $89. Bethesda Blues & Jazz. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

On Sunday, January 15th, comedian and Instagram sensation Ryan Davis takes over the Baltimore Comedy Factory stage for a night of funny reflections and gut-busting laughs. 6 &  8:15 p.m. Tickets: $25-$35. Baltimore Comedy Factory. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets here.

Also on Sunday, January 15th, DC's on Kenny Lattimore heads to Virginia to set the Birchmere stage ablaze with his many chart-topping hits from "For You" to "Never to Busy." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $59. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

The south will be in the house when the Future and Friends - One Big Party tour hits the Capital One Arena on Sunday, January 22nd. 7 p.m. Tickets: $80-$240. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Head to the heart of Georgetown to check out keyboardist, singer, and record producer, Frank McComb, at the historic Blues Alley on Thursday, January 26th, for the kickoff of a two-night engagement of smooth grooves and soulful vibes from "Love Natural" to "So Lovely" that you won't want to miss. 7 & 9 p.m. nightly. Tickets: $37. Blues Alley Jazz. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Purchase tickets here. 

Close out January in style on Friday, January 27th, for the kickoff of the two-night engagement of An Evening with Ne-Yo when the three-time Grammy Award-winning platinum selling singer, songwriter, producer--backed by the National Symphony Orchestra--brings his greatest hits to the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. Tickets: $64+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here.

February

There's brunch and mimosas and then there's brunch and belly laughs. Head to the DC Improv on Sunday, February 5th, for an unlimited amount of both courtesy of tv host, radio personality, and comedian Joe Clair for the Comedy Brunch with Joe Clair show. 2 p.m. Tickets: $25-$40. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here. 

On Friday, February 10th, head to the Arena Stage for the opening night of The High Ground, which tells the story of a Black soldier who stands his ground atop Tulsa’s Standpipe Hill, where he bears witness to the destruction and desecration of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, while forces, both friendly and hostile, conspire to remove him. 8 p.m. Tickets: $72-$125. Arena Stage. 1101 Sixth Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Purchase tickets here. 

Actor and playwright, Regina Taylor, brings her world reknowned production of Crowns to the Baltimore Center Stage on Saturday, February 11th. Through a blend of gospel, poetry, and dance, Crowns tells the story of a young woman's journey down south and her rediscovering the importance of traditions, roots...and a hat for every occasion. 7:30 p.m. $20-$44. Baltimore Center Stage. 700 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here. 

The bad boys of R&B, Jodeci, are calling all lovers to the MGM Theatre on Saturday, February 11th, for a Valentine's weekend concert showcasing all of their greatest slow jams from "Forever My Lady" to "Cry for You." 8 p.m. Tickets: $108-$188. The Theatre at MGM. 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

Calling all lovebirds! On Monday, February 13th, get into the groove with one of neosoul's finest, Eric Roberson, as he remains at the Birchmere for a second show added by popular demand. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $70. Purchase here. 

Or 

You can head downtown to the historic Warner Theatre for one of multi-Grammy award winning jazz crooner Gregory Porter's two shows on Tuesday, February 14th and Wednesday, February 15th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $78+. Purchase here. 

The choice is yours on Valentine's, but you won't miss either way! Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305 - Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004.

Memphis songbird K. Michelle heads to the Howard Theatre on Thursday, February 23rd, for one night only bringing fans all of her hits from "V.S.O.P" to "Love 'Em All." 8 p.m. Tickets: $35-$75. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C., DC 20001. Purchase tickets here.

Close out the month with the incomparable SZA on Monday, February 27th, when she heads to the Capital One Arena to bless fans with all of her jams from "The Weekend" to her latest smash hit "Shirt." Opening act Omar Apollo. 8 p.m. Tickets: $193-$788. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

March

Head to the Miracle Theatre on Thursday, March 9th, to witness a tribute to Queen Bey like you've never experienced before courtesy of the Listeso String Quartet in a candelight-only setting where they'll perform 13 Beyonce hits from "Love on Top" to "Halo" to "Cuff It." Presented by Fever. 6:30 & 9 p.m. Tickets: $40-$50. Miracle Theater. 535 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003. Purchase tickets here.

The boys are back in town! Calling all Candy Girls to the Capital One Arena on Thursday, March 16th, for the return of New Edition with special guests Guy and Keith Sweat. 7 p.m. Tickets: $69+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Put a little smooth jazz in your evening courtesy of award-winning saxophonist Gerald Albright on Friday, March 24th at Rams Head on Stage. 8 p.m. Tickets: $50. Rams Head on Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Purchase tickets here.

Close out the month of March at Bethesda Blues & Jazz on Friday, March 31st, when neosoul sensation Rahsaan Patterson celebrates the 26th anniversary of his breakout debut album that featured such timeless classics as "Stop By, "Spend the Night," and "Where You Are." 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $69. Bethesda Blues & Jazz. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Restaurant of the Month: If you can't jet off to the island to escape the winter chill, take a quick trip to minority-owned Tiki on 18th in Adams Morgan instead to enjoy a bit of island flavor. Partake in a menu boasting a variey of Polynesian meets Filipino fare that includes pork BBQ skewers, shrimp bazookas, and chicken tinola and a large array of island-inspired cocktails from the rum runner to the rain killer to the suffering bastard. Open daily with Sunday brunch from noon-3 p.m. Tiki on 18th. 2411 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009. For more information, click here.

Life's Short. Be Entertained.