Events to Peep for October, November, & December

Kick off October on Friday, the 4th, when neosoul crooner Maxwell heads to the Capital One Arena for a stop on The Serenade Tour with Jazmine Sullivan and October London. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49+. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

On Saturday, October 5th, get ready for a trip down hip hop memory lane courtesy of the Tacos & Tequila I Love the 90s Music Fest featuring your favorites artists of yesterday including Vanilla Ice, Treach of Naughty by Nature, DJ Kool, Rob Base, Tone Loc, All-4-One, Color Me Badd, and Young MC. 3 p.m. Tickets: $75. Prince George's Stadium. 4101 Robert S. Crain Hwy, Bowie, MD 20716. Purchase tickets here. 

Calling all go-go and comedy lovers: get your laugh and crank on Sunday, October 6th, at the Lincoln Theatre for the "Where Comedy Meets DC Go-Go" show hosted by comedian Tony Rock and featuring DMV all-stars Mike Brooks and go-go bands DCVybe and Push Play. 7 p.m. Tickets: $65. Lincoln Theatre.1215 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009. Purchase tickets here. 

Take in one of the final showings of Ja Ja's African Hair Braiding on Saturday, October 12th, at Arena Stage. Direct from Broadway, the Tony-winning comedy unfolds over a single day in Jaja's bustling Harlem salon as the tireless fingers and unbreakable spirits that fill the shop grapple with their own version of the American dream. 8 p.m. Tickets: $89+. Arena Stage. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to Charm City to get your laugh on courtesy of comedian and social media influencer Funny Marco on Friday, October 18th, when he kicks off his four-show, weekend gig. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets here.

The iconic and incomparable boss herself, Diana Ross, soars into the MGM on Thursday, October 24th, to bless fans with a two-night stop on her Diana Ross: Beautiful Love Performances Legacy Tour 2024 that you will not want to miss. 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.

Big Latto--not the little one--lands at the Anthem on Monday, October 28th, for a stop on her Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour with Mariah the Scientist and KARRAHBOOO. 8 p.m. Tickets: $65+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets here.

Get ready for soul, funk, and Badu-ism courtesy of the neosoul goddess herself, Erykah Badu, when she hits the MGM Theatre stage for her two-night show kicking off on Friday, November 1st. 8 p.m. Tickets: $149+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here.

On Sunday, November 3rd, be seduced by the sexy "trap house jazz" vibes of Jamaican American vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Masego as he makes his highly anticipated debut at the Kennedy Center. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready for Martinnnnnnn on Thursday, November 7th, when the DMV's own comedian, actor, and icon Martin Lawrence stops at the Theatre at MGM for his Y'all Know What It Is! tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $105+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor.  MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets here. 

All the way from Stankonia, witness the genius and musical rebirth of Grammy award winning-hip hop legend Andre' 3000 when he makes his historic Kennedy Centre debut on Saturday, November 9th, with a special presentation of New Blue Sun LIVE in Concert. With special guest serpentwithfeet. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $90+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

If you missed its debut in DC, head to B-more on Saturday, November 16th, for the weekend culmination of the Broadway sensation, MJ the Musical. 8 p.m. Tickets: $134+. The Hippodrome Theatre. 12 N Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

On Sunday, November 24th, super producer Robert Glasper along with a few surprise guests command the Howard Theatre stage for a one-night show of smooth grooves, slow jams, and R&B vibes. 8 p.m. Tickets: $55. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here.

Looking for something to do with all of your family in town for Turkey Day? Head to the DC Improv on Friday, November 29th, for the kickoff of its annual Thanksgiving weekend feature with DC's own fav comedic son, Donnell Rawlings, and get your laugh on. 7 p.m. Tickets: $45+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here.  

Nothing says holidays like Ms. Christmastime herself, the iconic Mariah Carey. Head to Baltimore on Saturday, December 7th, for her stop at the CFG Bank Arena to present Mariah Carey's Christmas Time Show for one night only. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $75+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

Keep the holiday spirit alive in a most soulful way with KEM's Home for the Holidays Live with the National Symphony Orchestra two-night show kicking off on Wednesday, December 11th. 8 p.m. Tickets: $86+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Head to Maryland Live Casino on Sunday, December 15th, when it welcomes singer, songwriter, and producer extraordinaire, Babyface, for a one night only show you won't soon forget. 7 p.m. Tickets: $170+. Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland. 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover, MD 21076. Purchase tickets here. 

You've completed your holiday shopping and now it's time to unwind. Head to Annapolis on Friday, December 20th, and take in the closing two-night show of Mr. Chocolate Soul himself, Will Downing, as he serenades fans with over three decades of slow jams and smooth grooves. 8 p.m. Tickets: $92+. Rams Head On Stage. 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. Purchase tickets here. 

If Santa didn't bring you what you wanted, treat yourself to the soulful sounds of Maysa when she stops at the Birchmere on Saturday, December 28th, to present A Very Maysa Christmas with her Jazz Funk Soul Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $70. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Featured Restaurant: Head to the Salamander Resort hotel overlooking the DC Wharf and settle in for an unforgettable culinary experience at Dōgon. The much anticipated venture from chef Kwame Onwuachi serves vibrant cuisine through an Afro-Caribbean lens and draws from Onwuachi's unique Nigerian, Jamaican, Trinidadian and Creole background. The savory menu features a range of dishes from Grilled Wagyu Short Rib to Steamed Branzino to Mushroom Etouffee. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Dōgon. 1330 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20024. More information here.

Life's Short. Be Entertained...and Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

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