Kick off the new year in Charm City when you head to the Baltimore Comedy Factory on
Friday, January 5th, for some laughter courtesy of funny lady and new "The Breakfast Club" host Jess Hilarious. 8 & 10:30 p.m. Tickets: $40. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets
here.
Baltimore’s Hippodrome Theatre welcomes incomparable comedian and former “The Daily Show” host, Trevor Noah, for a four-night engagement of his “Off the Record” tour kicking off on
Thursday, January 11th. 8 p.m. The Hippodrome Theatre. 12 N Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201.
Note all shows currently sold out but resale tickets available third-party through SeatGeek and StubHub.
B-more will continue to blaze hot when the King of R&B, Bobby Brown, takes to the Maryland Live Casino stage on
Saturday, January 20th, bringing fans years of hits from “My Prerogative” to “Every Little Step.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $50+. Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076. Purchase tickets
here.
British singer-songwriter and creative artist Daley, known for his collaborations with Jill Scott, Pharrell Williams, and Marsha Ambrosius, heads to the Howard Theatre on
Friday, January 26th, for one night only, bringing fans such hits as “Look Up” and “Broken.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $30+. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets
here.
Kick off "love month" with Mr. Chocolate Soul himself, Will Downing, on
Friday, February 2nd, when he brings Birchmere fans over three decades of smooth grooves, ballads, and R&B jams. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $80+. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets
here.
Get ready to laugh when you head to the Woolly Mammoth for the opening night of premiere play, "The Sensational Sea Mink-ettes" on
Sunday, February 4th. Days away from their Homecoming half-time dance performance, everyone is expecting perfection from the Sea Mink-ettes. But as the big day creeps closer, the women must contend with flaring tempers, bodies pushed to their limits, and what it means to be a team in Vivian J.O. Barnes’ funny and surprising world premiere play. 8 p.m. Tickets: $60+. Woolly Mammoth Theatre. 641 D Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets
here.
Settle in for an evening of R&B luxury when songstress Tamia & soul crooner Joe team up for a one-night only show at DAR Constitution Hall on
Friday, February 9th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $79+. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Purchase tickets
here.
Put some sensuous soul into you Valentine’s evening when you head back to the Birchmere on
Tuesday, February 14th, courtesy of DC’s own Kevin Ross when he hits the stage to deliver such slow jams as “Sweet Release” and “Looking for Love.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets
here.
On
Thursday, February 16th, head to Arena Stage for the opening night debut of “Tempestuous Elements,” which tells the story of formidable Black feminist and principal of D.C.’s historic M Street School’s Anna Julia Cooper and her fight for educational equity, freedom, and legitimacy at the turn of the 20th century. 8 p.m. Tickets: $76+. Arena Stage. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets
here.
The prince of R&B slow jams, El DeBarge, closes out his two-night engagement at the Bethesda Theater on
Sunday, February 25th, bringing fans over 30 years of grooves from “All This Love” to “Rhythm of the Night” to “Lay With You.” 7 p.m. Tickets: $79+. Bethesda Theater (formerly Bethesda Blues & Jazz). 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets
here.
On
Thursday, March 7th, vocal powerhouse Sy Smith kicks off a double-night run at Blues Alley to set the stage ablaze as only she can. 7 p.m. Tickets: $47. Blues Alley Jazz. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007. Purchase tickets
here.
Calling all lovers to CFG Bank Arena for the “Love Hard Tour” on
Friday, March 8th, featuring Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Jaheim, K. Michelle, and more! 8 p.m. Tickets: $59+ CFG Bank Arena. 201 W Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets
here.
In celebration of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, head to the Kennedy Center on
Friday, March 15th, for an evening with the Duke Ellington Orchestra featuring singer, songwriter, and iconic backup singer for the Rolling Stones, Lisa Fischer. 7 p.m. Tickets: $35+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets
here.
Also on
Friday, March 15th, the sensational Ledisi heads to the Theatre at MGM bringing fans over 20 years of hits from “Alright” to “I Blame You.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $102+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets
here.
Close out the month with funny lady and Queen of Comedy Adele Givens when she heads to the DC Improv on
Friday, March 22nd, bringing fans her no holds barred comedy as only she can. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $27+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets
here.
Featured Restaurant: Coming to Restaurant Row in Hyattsville in early 2024 is
Marley's Bar & Grill. Marley's promises an upscale experience offering Caribbean and southern cuisine, weekday happy hour, weekend brunch, and private rooms for rental. Follow their social
here for updates! Marley's Bar & Grill. 6450 America Blvd Suite 101, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782.
Life's Short. Be Entertained...and Happy New Year!
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