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We hope the New Year is going to be awesome for you! We've been busy working on some new features to be added in the upcoming months. In the meantime, here is a sample of the great upcoming events to enjoy during this mild Winter!
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ERIC BENET
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, February 7 & 8, 2012 Time 7:30 pm
Where: Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
Alexandria, VA
Notes: Smooth contemporary R&B singer!
MARVIN SAPP
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: New Antioch Baptist Church, 5609 Old Court
Road, Randallstown, MD
Notes: Gospel superstar and Pastor Marvin Sapp raises
voice for the Lord!
THE ANGELA BOFILL EXPERIENCE featuring MELBA MOORE
When:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue,
Alexandria, VA
Notes: A musical
extravaganza! Melba Moore will perform the songs that made Angela famous!
GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC
When: Friday, February 17, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: 9:30 Club, 815 V Street, NW Washington, DC
Notes: Funkmasters of hits "Flashlight", "One Nation
Under A Groove", "Aqua Boogie" and more!
FANTASIA
When: Friday, February 17, 2012 Time 9:00 pm
Where: Love Nightclub, 1350 Okie
Street, NE Washington, DC
Notes: R&B soul
sistah Fantasia live!
GROWN & SEXY WEEKEND featuring STEPHANIE MILLS *
THE ISLEY BROTHERS
When: Friday– Sunday, February 17- 19, 2012
Where: Lancaster Host Hotel & Conference Center, 2300
Lincoln Hwy East (Route 30), Lancaster, PA
Notes: See R&B legends Stephanie Mills, Isley
Brothers, comedians, parties, skiing, and more!
THE MUSIC OF GOSPEL ICONS CONCERT
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 Time 3:00 pm
Where: Where Tucker Road Community Center, 1771 Tucker
Road, Fort Washington, MD
Notes: Celebrate the icons of Gospel music with
performances from local artists and entertainers.
THE EBONY BALL
When: Sunday, February 19, 2012 Time 9:00 pm
Where: Where Best Western Hotel-Grand Ballroom, 5910 Princess Garden Pkwy, Lanham, MD
Notes: BHM Celebration featuring music by Suttle Thoughts, Be'la Dona, Love District, DJ Frisco.
LALAH HATHAWAY
When:
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Two shows: 6pm & 9pm.
Where: Rams Head Tavern, 33 West Street, Annapolis, MD
Notes: Daughter of Soul music legend, Donny Hathaway with
with a wonderful sultry voice!
LOUISIANA NETWORK PRESENTS: MARDI GRAS DC
When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Time 6:30 pm
Where: Liv Nightclub, 11th & U Streets, NW Washington, DC
Notes: Bringing Bourbon Street to
DMV for Mardi Gras with food, beads, masks, music, and best costume!
35 & OLDER REUNION JAM WITH FRANK SKI
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time 9:00 pm
Where: Pikesville Armory, 610 Reisterstown Road,
Baltimore, MD
Notes: Frank Ski (old V103), plus
Radio personality Randy Dennis and V.I.C.
performing dance hit “Wobble”.
LAURYN HILL
When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Time 8:00 pm
Where: Warner Theatre, 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
Notes: Performing live! Lauryn Hill became the
first female hip-hop artist to win five Grammy Awards.
CHARM CITY VALENTINE’S DINNER JAZZ CRUISE
When:
Friday, February 10, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Where: Spirit of Baltimore Ship, 561 Light Street-
Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
Notes: Fabulous Valentine’s cruise
featuring sumptuous dinner, Smooth Jazz, and romantic city views!
SWEET SOUL & SMOOTH JAZZ LOVERS WEEKEND RETREAT
When:
Friday - Sunday, February 10- 12, 2012
Where: Sheraton Hotel BWI, 1100 Old Elkridge Landing Road,
Linthicum Heights, MD
Notes: Three packages available for this wonderful
lover’s weekend! Packages include hotel stay, concert featuring Shang, Gene
McBride, Scott Paddock, and more!
VALENTINE'S DAY SENSATIONAL SINGLES MIXER
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Where: Upper Marlboro Community Center, 5400 Marlboro
Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD
Notes: An evening of dancing, games and more. Refreshments
will be available. Ages 21 and up.
VALENTINE’S DAY DUETS CONCERT “CELEBRATION OF
LOVE”
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Time
7:00 pm
Where: Beechtree, 811 South Stepney Road, Aberdeen, MD
Notes: "A Celebration of Love" Italian dinner, dance, and
concert of love songs with Brian Christopher!
VALENTINE’S GALA - A RED CARPET BLACK TIE AFFAIR
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Time 6:00 pm
Where: Pikesville Hilton, 1726
Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD
Notes: CMLS
Productions' Valentine’s Gala with dinner, dancing, live Jazz,
R&B, Old School. Hosted by comedian/radio/TV personality Troy
Rawlings.
THE "LOVE CAFE 2012"
When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: Where Greater Victory
Deliverance Center, 1602 Bloomingdale Road, Baltimore, MD
Notes: Enjoy a
delicious seafood dinner, live Gospel music by The Praise
Unlimited Christian Jazz Band.
VALENTINE'S FOR VETERANS featuring THE TEMPTATIONS REVIEW &
DENNIS EDWARDS
When:
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 2:00 pm
Where: Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral Street,
Baltimore, MD
Notes: Free concert to honor Veterans and promote
volunteerism at VA medical centers.
SILKY SMOOTH SWEETHEART VALENTINE PARTY
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 Time
8:00 pm
Where: Studio & Cafe, 13678 Jefferson Davis Highway,
Woodbridge, VA
Notes: Featuring "Johnnie Steele" the greatest one man
band show ever!!
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STRATHMORE DISCOVER ELLINGTON FESTIVAL
When: February 3, 13,
16 - 20, 2012
Where:
Music Center at Strathmore, 5301
Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
Notes: Strathmore’s Discover Ellington
festival will examine Ellington’s contributions to American
music with performances, lectures with experts, and more.
DC PUBLIC LIBRARY BLACK FILM FESTIVAL
When: Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21,
28, 2012 Time 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Where: Martin Luther King Jr.
Memorial Library- Auditorium A-5, 901 G Street, NW Washington,
DC
Notes: 23rd
Annual Black Film Festival starring the African-American
actresses Dorothy Dandridge, Juanita Moore and Ethel Waters.
VIRGINIA WAR MUSEUM AFRICAN-AMERICAN FILM FEST
When: Saturdays, February 11, 18, 25, 2012 Time
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Virginia War Museum, 9285 Warwick Boulevard,
Newport News, VA
Notes: The filmfest features 3 classic movies
"Liberators", "Glory", and "Buffalo Soldiers".
WASHINGTON D.C. INTERNATIONAL WINE & FOOD
FESTIVAL
When: Saturday–
Monday, February 11- 13, 2012 Time:
Where: Ronald Reagan Bldg & ITC, 1300 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW Washington, DC
Notes: This festival is the Mid-Atlantic's largest
indoor wine and food event.
EXPRESSIONS OF A PEOPLE
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012 Time 1:00 pm –
6:00 pm
Where: Arts/Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701
Livingston Road, Ft. Washington MD
Notes: Free Black History celebration featuring musical
performances, children’s activities, workshops, Hand dance, and
more!
ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH HBCU COLLEGE
FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Where:
TC Williams High School, 3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Notes: On-site admissions, drum line, step show, on-the-spot scholarships, empowerment seminars.
WALTERS ART MUSEUM AFRICAN AMERICAN FAMILY FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: The Walters Art Museum, 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD
Notes: "Carnivale of Cultures"! Celebrate African influence on cultures
from Cuba to Brazil!
MARDI GRAS FAMILY DAY
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Anacostia Community Museum-Program Room, 1901 Ft. Place, SE
Washington, DC
Notes: Fun filled day with arts, crafts, festive attire workshop, Zydeco
music, storytelling, and more!
AFRICAN AMERICAN FESTIVAL
When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Time 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Prince Georges Sports & Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road,
Landover, MD
Notes: Black History Month with African dance, workshops, performances,
storytellers and more.
CHRISTIAN COMEDY & OPEN MIC NIGHT
featuring SEAN SARVIS
When: Friday, February 3, 2012 Time 7:30 pm
Where: Faith, Healing and
Anointing Temple, 4400 Stamp Road, Temple Hills, MD
Notes: Come out and enjoy a
night of fun and laughter at FHA Temple. Pastors: Dr. Clinton
and Joyce Sherrod.
NICK CANNON
When: Thursday - Staurday, February 9- 11, 2012 Show times Vary
Where: Baltimore Comedy Factory, 6 Market Place , Baltimore, MD
Notes:
Cannon is a
multifaceted entertainer: film star, comedian, musician, writer and executive producer of his own hit TV shows.
People Magazine's "Top Ten most successful young people in Hollywood".
MIKE EPPS
When: Friday, February 10, 2012
Two shows: 7:00 pm & 10:30 pm
Where: DAR Constitution Hall,
18th & C Streets, NW Washington, DC
Notes: Funnyman Epps is well
known for movies too (Next Friday, The Hang Over, Jumping The
Broom).
WANDA SYKES
When: Friday, February 10, 2012 Time: 8:00 pm
Where: Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman
Lane, North Bethesda, MD
Notes: Fearlessly funny comic is also an Emmy-winning
actress (New Adventures of Old Christine).
KEVIN HART
When: Tuesday-Thursday, February 14 -16, 2012
Time: Two shows nightly: 7pm & 10:30pm
Where: Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral
Street, Baltimore, MD
Notes: One of the hottest comedians on the planet!
The "Laugh at my Pain" tour!
TOMMY DAVIDSON
When: Thursday-Sunday, February 16 - 19, 2012
Showtimes Vary
Where: Baltimore Comedy Factory-Power Plant Live, 6
Market Place, Baltimore, MD
Notes: Funny, funny comedian best known from hit
television show "In Living Color".
ROYAL COMEDY TOUR featuring SOMMORE * EARTHQUAKE * BRUCE BRUCE
& MORE!
When: Friday, February 17, 2012 Time: 8:00 pm
Where: 1st Mariner Arena, 201 West Baltimore Street,
Baltimore, MD
Notes: Featuring Sommore, Earthquake, Bruce Bruce,
Tony Rock, Mark Curry and DJ Spinderella.
STEVE HARVEY
When: Friday & Saturday, February 17 & 18, 2012
Time: 8:00 pm
Where: DAR Constitution Hall, 18th & C Streets, NW
Washington, DC
Notes: One of the original "Kings of Comedy", popular
radio host, author, and TV host of Family Feud.
DICK GREGORY
When: Sunday, February 19, 2012 Time 7:00 pm –
9:00 pm
Where: Riot Act Comedy Theater, 801 E Street, NW
Washington, DC
Notes: Comedy genius/Social Activist Dick Gregory was
voted 100 Greatest standup comics of all time.
RADIO ONE COMEDY TOUR
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time 6:00 pm
Where: Cramton Auditorium-Howard University, 2455 6th
Street, NW Washington, DC
Notes: The Radio One Family Comedy Tour featuring
family-friendly comedians!
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JOSEPHINE TONIGHT: A MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPHINE BAKER
When: Thursdays-Sundays, February 2 - March 18, 2012 Show Times Vary
Where: MetroStage, 1201 North Royal Street,
Alexandria, VA
Notes: Exciting new musical is inspired by the
early life of singer and actress Josephine Baker. Directed and choreographed by
Maurice Hines.
AIN'T MISBEHAVIN'
When:
February 3 & 5, 9-12, 2012 Show times
Vary
Where:
Spotlighters Theatre, 817 Saint Paul Street,
Baltimore, MD
Notes:
Musical revue paying tribute to black musicians of
Harlem Renaissance starring “Fats” Waller.
AUGUST WILSON'S “JITNEY”
When:
Thursday- Sunday, February 9 - 12, 2012
Time: Show times Vary
Where:
Gilliam Concert Hall - Morgan State
University, 2201 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD
Notes:
Play about men hustling to make a living
as "jitneys" (unofficial, unlicensed taxi cab drivers).
THE OLD SETTLER
When: Friday- Saturday, February 10
- 18, 2012 Time: Show times Vary
Where: UM-Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center,
University Blvd & Stadium Drive, College Park, MD
Notes: Story of two middle-aged quarrelsome sisters who
share an apartment in Harlem in 1943.
WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012 Time 3:00 pm
Where: Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac
Mills Road, Woodbridge, VA
Notes: Stage play featuring a celebrity cast
(Michael Wright, Oya, Terrell Carter, Helen Baylor, Tony Grant, Sean Sarvis).
A must see “dramedy” that exposes generational curses.
PAUL ROBESON
When: Sunday, February 12, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: Carlyle Club, 411 John Carlyle Street,
Alexandria, VA
Notes: A dinner theater production of “Paul Robeson” by
Phillip Hayes Dean starring Hugh Staples.
SMITHSONIAN BLACK HISTORY MONTH FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: National
Portrait Gallery & American Art Museum, 800 F Street, NW
Washington, DC
Notes: Celebrate
Black History Month with a day of craft activities and live
music for the whole family.
BLACK HERITAGE ART SHOW
When: Friday, February 10, 2012 Time:
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where: Marlow Heights Community Center, 2800 St.
Clair Drive, Marlow Heights, MD
Notes: You’re invited to watch our Kids’ Care
children stage a black heritage art show.
AFRICAN AMERICAN GENEALOGY LECTURE & WORKSHOP
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Time:
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe
Street, Alexandria, VA
Notes: During Black History Month, discover your
family’s history with genealogist Char McCargo Bah.
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
When: Saturday, February 11, 2012 Time: 2:00 pm
Where: College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Cpl. Frank
Scott Drive, College Park, MD
Notes: Meet a member of the Tuskegee Airmen,
first African American military aviators.
ROSA’S RIDE
When: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 Time: Two
shows: 10:15 am & 12 noon
Where: Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly,
MD
Notes: Using jazz, blues, gospel, and drama, a
powerful theatrical experience about Rosa Parks.
SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON BLACK HISTORY MONTH CRUISE
When:
Saturday, February 18, 2012 11:30 am –
1:30 pm
Where:
Spirit of Washington Ship, 6th & Water
Streets, Pier 4, SW Washington, DC
Notes:
This cruise will feature a DJ and live
entertainment tributes to Marvin Gaye, and more!
BLACK HISTORY GOSPEL TRIBUTE & BAZAAR
When:
Saturday, February 18, 2012 Time:
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Where:
William Beanes Community Center, 5108 Dianna
Drive, Suitland, MD
Notes:
Tribute to black history through
music, poetry, sports and dance. .
BOWIE CENTER - BLACK HISTORY STEP SHOW
When:
Saturday, February 18, 2012 Time:
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Where:
Bowie Center for the Performing Arts, 15200
Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD
Notes:
3rd annual step show challenge where best
youth step teams compete for cash prizes!
VIRGINIA BLACK HISTORY MONTH DINNER featuring
VIVICA A. FOX
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 Time 5:00 pm
Where: Fredricksburg Expo & Conference Center, 2371
Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredricksburg, VA
Notes: Keynote speaker actress Vivica A. Fox plus live
entertainment, dinner, dancing and more!
PLATINUM LIVE: MY GRANDMOTHER TOLD ME: A TRIBUTE TO BLACK WOMEN
When: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Time 11:00 am
Where:
Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD
Notes: Using monologues, poetry, songs; actress Debra Mims displays an interactive walk through history.
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BOOKLOVERS' BREAKFAST featuring DR. MICHAEL ERIC DYSON
When: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD
Notes: Annual literary event that will feature professor, author, radio
host Michael Eric Dyson.
BODY AND SOUL: AN EVENING OF JAZZ & ART
When: Monday, February 6, 2012
Time 6:00 pm
Where: Martin Luther King Jr.
Memorial Library, 901 G Street, NW Washington, DC
Notes: An
all-star evening of jazz and art, with some of the most
distinguished artists and musicians in the area.
DATING 101: THE FRIEND ZONE
When: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: CEO Business Cafe, 6305 Ivy
Lane, Greenbelt, MD
Notes: Like someone of the opposite
sex, but somehow ended up in the "friend zone? Want to get out of it and
start dating that friend? We’ll show you how at this seminar!
PI OMEGA CHARM CITY QUES MARDI GRAS WEEKEND
When: Friday & Saturday, February 10
& 11, 2012
Where: Baltimore Hilton Hotel, 401 W. Pratt Street,
Baltimore, MD
Notes: Pre-Mardi Gras Grown & Sexy Friday Night Party
and
Pi Omega Charm City Ques Mardi Gras!
BLACK GIRLS ANTHEM
When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 Time: 8:00 pm
Where: Cramton Auditorium-Howard University, 2455 6th
Street, NW Washington, DC
Notes: An event that weaves together
poetry, music, dance and drama to transcend the songs of the souls of Black
Women as they embark in love, life and destiny.
DISTINGUISHED MEN COOKIN' WITH THE DELTAS
When:
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm
Where:
Howard University- Blackburn Center, 2397
Sixth Street, NW Washington, DC
Notes:
Fundraiser showcasing culinary skills of
renowned, distinguished professionals in the District.
EMPOWER MAGAZINE PRESENTS: A DISCUSSION ON THE WEALTH GAP
When: Saturday, February 25, 2012
Time 11:30 am
Where: Riot Act Comedy Theater, 801
E Street, NW Washington, DC
Notes: Join emPower magazine for
our 2012 inaugural panel discussion on how the black community can combat
the wealth gap in America.
PRAISE!
When: Sunday, February 26, 2012 Time 4:00 pm
Where:
Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD
Notes: Liturgical dance festival with
performances by dance troupes from area churches plus Gospel singer Cora Harvey Armstrong.
JAZZ FOR MOTOWN - THE SECOND EDITION
When: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Time 8:00 pm
Where: Gordon Center For Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Avenue, Owings Mills, MD
Notes: Charm City Jazz presents the "Jazz For Motown" The Second Edition starring Art Sherrod Jr., Shang, Fahrenheit, and more!
AN AFTERNOON WITH AUDREY CHAPMAN AND LONNIE HUNTER
When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 Time 2:00 pm
Where: Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Cheverly, MD
Notes: Radio hosts Audrey Chapman (WHUR-FM) and Lonnie Hunter (PRAISE-FM) leads forum on "Surviving Romance & Relationships."
CUPCAKE & COCKTAILS "A DIVA SOIREE"
When: Saturday, March 17, 2012 Time 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Upscale Ballroom, 3900 Bexley Place, Suitland, MD
Notes: Cupcakes & Cocktails “A Diva Soiree” showcases women businesses/organizations, while benefiting women charities.
BERKS JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: Friday-Sunday, March 23, 2012 – April 1, 2012
Where: Various locations in Berks County and Reading, PA
Notes: Awesome Jazz Festival featuring: George Benson, Boney James, Brian Culbertson, Will Downing, Incognito featuring Maysa, Kim Waters, Gerald Albright, Steve Cole, Chick Corea, and many more!
PATTI LABELLE
When: Friday & Saturday, March 30 & 31, 2012 Time 8:00 pm
Where: Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD
Notes: Nobody brings a “New Attitude” like two-time Grammy winning superstar Patti LaBelle!
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