The summer heat is upon us but inside will be on fiyah too when you kick off your Independence Day weekend this
Friday, July 3rd, at the 9:30 Club to celebrate 50 years of Go-Go with the legendary Rare Essence and EU featuring Sugar Bear. 8 p.m. Tickets: $51+. 9:30 Club. 815 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20001. Purchase tickets
here.
Need to bring the party inside on
Friday, July 3rd, instead? Head to the MGM and get your laugh on courtesy of comedian and actor, DeRay Davis, for his one-night only stop at The Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets: $56+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tix
here.
Keep it sanctified and full of praise when you take in the matinee closing presentation of “Pray,” on
Sunday, July 5th--a vibrant choreopoem that celebrates and confronts the complexity of spiritual inheritance and the energy and vitality of a Sunday Baptist Church service through song, dance, and fellowship. 3 p.m. Tickets: $79+. Baltimore Center Stage. 700 N Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets
here.
Ladies, grab your fans (and your jar of cherries). On Friday,
July 10th, the long awaited kings of Pop & R&B--Usher Raymond & Chris Brown--kick off their "R&B Tour" in the DMV at Northwest Stadium for what is sure to be an unforgettable three-night run of entertainment at its finest. 7 p.m. Tickets: $162+. Northwest Stadium. Landover, MD 20785. Purchase tickets
here.
After the holiday weekend is behind you, head to Charm City and enjoy the comedic styling of a legend when Bill Bellamy hits the factory stage on Saturday, July 11th. 7 & 9:45 p.m. Tickets: $40+. Baltimore Comedy Factory. 5625 O'Donnell Street, Baltimore MD 21224. Purchase tickets here.
DMV jazz lovers: Fret not at the absence of our beloved Capital Jazz Fest; get your fix and more at the 16th Annual Lake Arbor Jazz Festival instead, kicking off on
Wednesday, July 15th (running through Sunday, July 19th), featuring such acclaimed artists as Gerald Albright, Jeff Bradshaw, Kirk Whalum, Boney James, and Karen Briggs. Various times & locations. Tickets: Varies by event. Host: MGM Hotel & Casino. 101 MGM National Ave, Forest Heights, MD 20745. Festival information for ticket purchases
here.
Get ready: the King of the South is coming! Head to the Fillmore on
Saturday, July 18th, for T.I.’s "The King Succession Tour" and enjoy his catalog of classic rap anthems and hits from “You Don’t Know Me” to his current chart-topping hit “Let ‘Em Know.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $80+. The Fillmore. 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Purchase tickets
here.
Straight off of her BET Living Legend Icon honor, catch the incomparable Lauryn Hill for one night only on
Sunday, July 19th, at Pier Six in "Lauryn Hill: Acoustic," bringing fans all of her hits, under the stars. 7 p.m. Tickets: $75+. Pier Six Pavilion. 731 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202. Purchase tickets
here.
Enjoy a night of soulful grooves courtesy of North Carolina’s favorite R&B son, Anthony Hamilton, when he takes over The Theatre stage on
Friday, July 24th, bringing over a decade of hits from “Charlene” to “Best of Me.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $108+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. MGM National Harbor Resort & Casino, 101 MGM National Avenue, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets
here.
New Orleans singer, songwriter, producer, and 6x Grammy winner PJ Morton brings his “Saturday Night Sunday Morning Tour” to the Warner for one night only on
Wednesday, August 5th, to delight fans with a bevy of hits from “Only One” to “First Began.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $52+. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets
here.
If you missed her DC appearance in May, you get another chance to see LA songbird, Alex Isley, when she brings her "When the City Never Sleeps Tour" to the Theatre on
Friday, August 7th, for fans to enjoy all of their favs from "Westside" to "Good & Plenty" to "Into Orbit." 8 p.m. Tickets: $56+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. Purchase tickets
here.
Grab your crew, bring your thinking caps, and brush up on your hip hop knowledge! It’s time to turn up for both a good time and prizes when the popular Bingo Loco franchise brings Hip Hop Bingo to the Howard Theatre on
Saturday, August 15th. 10 p.m. Tickets: $40. The Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets
here.
Whether you call him Big Meech or Larry Hoover, you’ll want to be in the building on
Saturday, August 15th, when the Florida rapper pairs his hardcore lyricism with a symphonic backdrop for a stop on the "Rick Ross Port of Miami Orchestra Tour." 8 p.m. Tickets: $146. Warner Theatre. 513 13th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. Purchase tickets
here.
Take your sexy to the southwest waterfront when Jamaican-American musician and singer, Masego, heads to the Anthem on
Saturday, August 22nd, for a stop on his “Fix Your Face Tour” to debut his new album of the same name and bring fans their favorites from “Tadow” to “Yamz.” 8 p.m. Tickets: $62+. The Anthem. 901 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024. Purchase tickets
here.
Don't let summer leave without giving it its proper celebration courtesy of the "Dear Summer Festival" when it hits D.C. on
Saturday, August 22nd. Enjoy a vibrant intersection of culture, cuisine, and entertainment "cookout style" that brings people together for an experience that resonates far beyond the day. 4 p.m. Tickets: $68. The Bullpen. 1201 Half Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003. Purchase tickets
here.
Play lovers, head to the Howard on
Saturday, August 22nd, for "Man of the House," the #1 urban stage play that tackles domestic abuse where the man is the victim; not the abuser. Now in its 12th year, this piece has been used at many colleges/universities as Domestic Violence Educational Programming and is sure to spark even more needed discussion on the topic. 3 p.m. Tickets: $59+. Howard Theatre. 620 T Street, NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Purchase tickets
here.
They made history with their Grammy wins, now head outside and get ready to turn up with them on the "Kehlani World Tour" featuring the songstress, Durand Bernarr, The Arti$t, and Waseel at Merriweather on
Thursday, August 27th.
$1 per ticket will be contributed by Live Nation to The Kehlani Fund, a fiscally sponsored project of PLUS1, which promotes professional opportunities for underrepresented communities in music, and funds music initiatives for underserved communities. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $42+. Merriweather Post Pavillion. 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044. Purchase tickets
here.
It's the last official weekend of summer! What better way to spend it than on the water! Grab your friends, throw on that white (for the last time) and hit up the return of DC Black Yacht Fest, Saturday,
September 5th-7th, and enjoy three days of luxury yachts, brunch, the Gala, the All White Affair, and after-hours energy on the Potomac. Times and Prices vary. More information
here.
Head to Arena Stage on
Saturday, September 12th, for the opening weekend of Step Afrika!'s presentation of "The Fruits of Our Labor," a powerful new production exploring rhythm, resilience, and the unfinished story of the American experience through stepping, percussion, and striking visual imagery. 2&8 p.m. Tickets: $57+. Arena Stage. 1101 6th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024. Purchase tickets
here.
Hip hop royalty from the 2-1-5th heads to the Theatre on
Friday, September 18th, when The Roots land in the building and sets the stage on fire with over 30 years of classic cuts and head bangers from "The Next Movement" to "The Fire." 8 p.m. Tickets: $95+. The Theater at MGM National Harbor. 101 MGM National Avenue-National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD 20745. Purchase tickets
here.
You know the vibes; you've seen the pix; you've heard about the fun. Grab your crew and head to V-A for the Broccoli City festival on
Saturday, September 19th, a one-day R&B experience presented by AT&T featuring art activations, food, live DJ sets, and showcasing artists shaping the sound right now including Summer Walker, Elmiene, Kwn, and more! 5 p.m. Tickets: $39+. Jiffy Lube Live. 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow, VA 20136. Festival information and purchase tickets
here.
Bask in the vibes under the stars on
Sunday, September 20th, when Erykah Badu, De La Soul, and The Alchemist head to Wolf Trap to bring their fans all the soul, the rhymes, and the flows they can stand rolled up into one unforgettable night of musicality at its finest. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $73+. The Filene Center at Wolf Trap. 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. Purchase tickets
here.
On
Friday, September 25th, kick off the second annual, two-day, "Rhythm & Brews Festival" at Hennessey Creek and enjoy minority craft beer brewers, winemakers, vendors, and a line-up of the best Caribbean DJ's in the DMV. 2 p.m. Tickets: $25+. Hennessey Creek. 13201 Martin Road, Brandywine, MD 20613. Purchase tickets
here.
Close the summer out with one of neosoul’s favorite sons, Eric Roberson, on
Saturday, September 26th, when he returns to Alexandria for a two-night engagement to bring his long-time fans his catalog of smooth grooves including favs like “Borrow You,” “Mark on Me,” and “Lessons.” 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $88+. The Birchmere. 3701 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305.Purchase tickets
here.
Featured Restaurant: No need to travel across town to enjoy the kickback speakeasy vibes and Afro-Caribbean cuisine at Lydia on H Street. Swing by their second location--
Lydia in Dupont--the next time you head downtown instead. Located on bustling Connecticut Avenue, the new venue promises good food, strong drinks, and late nights (closing at 4 a.m. on the weekend) and offering a menu of such succulent classic staples as curry shrimp and jerk chicken and twists on classic cocktails such as the chocolate old fashion and the Don Don mango margarita. Lydia in Dupont. 1215 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036. For more information, click
here.
Life's Short. Be Entertained...and Have a Fun-Filled Summer!
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