Events to Peep for January, February, & March

Jumpstart the new year on Tuesday, January 7th, with a lot of introspective humor courtesy of Emmy-award winning actor and comedian Jerrod Carmichael, when he stops at the DC Improv for a one-night only show you won't want to miss. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $43+. DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Purchase tickets here.

If you didn't turn up on New Year's Eve, fret not, and head to the Kennedy Center on Saturday, January 11th, to party with DJ extraordinaire D-Nice and special guests Anthony Hamilton, Arrested Development, Big Daddy Kane, Goapele, Kenny Burns, Rakim, Rapsody, Tank, and Tweet. 8 p.m. Tickets: $183+. John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20566. Purchase tickets here. 

Everyone's favorite neosoul husband and wife duo, Kindred the Family Soul, heads to Alexandria to kick off a two-night set of dope jams and soulful ballads on Saturday, January 18th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $31+. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

On Friday, January 24th, it'll be nothing but a G thang when you head to the Howard Theatre for the Warren G "Regulate...G Funk Era" 30th Year Anniversary Show taking fans on a funkdafied trip down memory lane. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35+. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here. 

Celebrate the life of an icon on Sunday, January 26th, with a matinee showing of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical chronicling the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $69+. The National Theatre. 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here. 

Make the celebration of love a family affair and head to Baltimore for the opening night presentation of Disney Presents The Lion King on Wednesday, February 12th. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $58+. The Hippodrome Theatre. 12 N Eutaw Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. 

Fret not ladies! Galentine's Day will be full of love and laughter on Thursday, February 13th, when you take in a showing of Je’Caryous Johnson's "Games Women Play," a "laugh-out-loud, emotionally charged journey through the complexities of modern relationships." 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $44+. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

Valentine's Weekend Show Alert: When it comes to showmanship, count neosoul crooner, Eric Roberson, one of the best to do it! Experience the vibes up close and personal with someone you love on Friday, February 14th (or Saturday, February 15th) at the Bethesda Theater. 8 p.m. Tickets: $70+. Bethesda Theater. 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814. Purchase tickets here.

Valentine's Weekend Show Alert: Love will be in the air on Friday, February 14th, courtesy of R&B crooner Kevin Ross, when he graces the Birchmere stage for the kickoff of a two-night engagement lovers of all generations will enjoy. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $65. Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Purchase tickets here.

Valentine's Weekend Show Alert: Keep the feel good vibes going on Saturday, February 15th, when R&B crooner, Joe, takes to the Constitution Hall stage to bring fans everything they'll need to set the mood for love. 8 p.m. Tickets: $59. DAR Constitution Hall. 1776 D Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006. Purchase tickets here.

On Saturday, February 22nd, the incomparable Lalah Hathaway takes command of the Strathmore for one-night only blessings fans with over two decades of grooves and slow jams from Baby Don't Cry to So In Love. 8 p.m. Tickets: $28+. The Music Center at Strathmore. 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852. Purchase tickets here. 

Get ready for that boom bap on Thursday, February 27th, when hip hop icon KRS-One heads to the Baltimore Soundstage to bring the heat along with opening acts Eze Jackson, Ullnevano feat. God Sense, Sistah Dee and DJ Excel. 8 p.m. Tickets: TBA. Baltimore Soundstage.124 Market Place, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here.

Stay in the hip hop zone on Wednesday, March 19th, when American rapper, singer and actor Tobe Nwigwe bring his "Home is Where the Hood Is" tour to the Fillmore for a one-night only show fans won't soon forget. 8 p.m. Tickets: $64+. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Purchase tickets here.

Head back to the Howard on Friday, March 21st, when Bad Boy crooner Carl Thomas celebrates the Emotional 25th Anniversary featuring CASE. 7 p.m. Tickets: $45+. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets here. 

It's time for some holleration! Grab your tickets and get ready to welcome the Queen of Hip Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige, to DC when she hits the Capital One Arena stage on Wednesday, March 26th, for a stop on her For My Fans tour with opening acts Ne-Yo and Mario. 7 p.m. Tickets: $79+. Capital One Arena. Capital One Arena. 601 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets here.

He set the internet ablaze last year. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the Kat Williams effect live when he lands in Baltimore on Friday, March 28th, for a stop on his "Heaven on Earth" tour. 8 p.m. Tickets: $83+. CFG Bank Arena. 201 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Purchase tickets here. Note: Tour will stop at DAR Constitution Hall, May 9-10.

On Saturday, March 29th, head back to Charm City and relive the joy of spelling during the opening night presentation of Akeelah and the Bee at Baltimore Center Stage. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $64+. Baltimore Center Stage. 700 N Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets here. 

Featured Restaurant: What's old becomes new again when you visit the iconic DC staple and black-female-owned-and-operated Georgia Brown's. Now featuring live music every Wednesday and first Friday, the southern- themed restaurant features such succulent down-home dishes as fried green tomatoes, Carolina gumbo, and shrimp & grits. Open for weekend brunch, happy hour, and dinner. Georgia Brown's. 950 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005. For more information, click here.

Life's Short. Be Entertained. Happy New Year!

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