The XX Chromosome Genome Project (Wilmington, Delaware debut)—Saturday, Sept. 24, 8:30 pm and Sunday, Sept. 25, 4pm at 312 N. Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware.

Written and directed by S. Ann Johnson

Our genetic structure is 99.9 % identical. The rest is just flavor—based on origin, color and characteristics. Black: Chocolate; White: Vanilla; Asian: Lemon; Indigenous: Cinnamon; Mixed: White Chocolate; Latina: Caramel. Through spoken word poetry, song and dance, the diverse flavors of The XX Chromosome Genome Project explore heartache, friendship, self-worth, White guilt and colored pain. This multicultural choreopoem elucidates the commonalities between American women.

Starring (in alphabetical order according to flavor):
Naelis Ervin (Caramel)
Erica Bridges (Chocolate)
Abby Cocke (Cinnamon)
Nance Yuan (Lemon)
Keri Eastridge (Vanilla)
Ebony Jackson (White Chocolate)

Jennifer Wood (Stage Manager)

Costs just $5 at the door!

Jazzin On The Potomac feat. Temika Moore—Friday, Sept. 13, 8-11:30pm at Proud Mary Restaurant, 13600 King Charles Terrace (located at the Fort Washington Marina). FREE.

Brencore Entertainment Present Jazzin' on the Potomac Featuring Soul Recording Artist Temika Moore at Proud Mary Restaurant . . .

“Whether it's a night out or casually stepping off of your favorite watercraft at the picturesque Fort Washington Marina, you will feel right in your element at Proud Mary. The ability to combine both a casual atmosphere along with elegant ambience makes Proud Mary the perfect place to dine for your specia...l day or evening out.

Relax to the sounds of Proud Mary by enjoying our live entertainment, or listen to our state of the art audio/video system throughout our two beautiful dining rooms. Whether you prefer the smooth sounds of your favorite artist or checking out your favorite team on our large plasma screens, Proud Mary has something for you.”

No Kings Collective presents: SUBMERGE— Sept.22-25, 1005 7th Street NW Washington, D.C.  A four day flash 'art happening'. Submerge, though fine art-centric, is really just about talent, period. The goal of this space is to display through visual art, music, comedy, culinary, home grown talent, both emerging and established. www.submergedc.com FREE (first three days).

Friday, Sept. 23, 9pm-3am
Mob Night contains one of the oddest and coolest mixtures of visual and audio with the brainchild of DJ 2 Tone Jones and Gerald Watson with the Shaolin Jazz : the 37th Chamber project. This collection started in early 2011 and infuses the sounds of the Wu Tang Clan, with the crisp yesteryear Blue Note recordings of Miles Davis, Super Cat, and Herbie Hancock. A.C.M.E (A Company that Makes Everything) has one of the most experimental sounds makes them a hard comparison but of the most interesting sounds by far. And as per usual, one of DC's Indie favorite sons who has been doing his own thing since day one, Tabi Bonney will bring it on home. Also DJ Phil Riehl l will.........(Oh, yea no explanation needed).

Saturday, Sept. 24, 9pm-3am
A "Tune-Up" is described in the Urban Dictionary as slang for a beatdown. Submerge applies this verb to your brain via music and art, and Saturday is no exception. Saturday incorporates, Culinary, Fashion, Art, and Music into a memorable evening experience. Submerge partners with Art All Night DC to present Nuit Blanche! Nuit Blanche is an annual all-night or night-time arts festival. A Nuit Blanche will typically have museums, private and public art galleries, and other cultural institutions open and free of charge, with the center of the city itself being turned into a de facto art gallery, providing space for art installations, performances (music, film, dance, performance art), themed social gatherings, and other activities. http://www.artallnightdc.com/ . The fashion component: though fashion is always passively described as art, sometimes fashion is just simply clothes, the stuff you wear. Only the likes of an Alexander McQueen push the limits to where one has a hard time describing what they are looking at, with a blurring of the line between fashion and art. Quincy Jones x DYDC bring this concept to life creating "fashion art installations" that make the runway irrelevant. Fusing this with the sultry upbeat sounds of Alison Carney, and globetrotting District MC Oddisee, percussion and base from duo Jim From the Moon and a beat Set from August Flight Gordon, Q and DYDC create this merger of art, performance and fashion in something best described as a fashion happening. Also sprinkled in the evening will be another set by comedian Desi Alexander. Proceeds from libations and art sales go to benefit Dreams For Kids. http://dreamsforkids.org/

Sunday Sept., 25 - TBA evening
The HeArt, a self described monthly presentation of the cultural arts including but not limited to Music, Fashion, Poetry and Art. In its junior season the heART pool live music talents like none other. There’s no denying that The heART Gallery has been a breath of fresh air for anyone who has found themselves in attendance. Including founders Rodney Rikai Thomas, Femi Adedoyin and Cue Gibson killing this concept in the Underdog environment of New Jersey, HG garners its talents from the four corners of the US and abroad. Jesse Boykins III, MoRuf, Ari Lennox, and Karega Bailey are just the tip of the iceberg. This showcase will be a treat to both the ears and eyes, with a full line up of live music, art, fashion, and more.