It’s a great weekend at the movies. Depending on your age and movie preference, there’s probably something for you. Chris Brown and Laz Alonso heat up “Battle of the Year” and Hugh Jackman and Terence Howard both Oscar nominees along with Viola Davis get to do some serious acting in the gritty “Prisoners,” which is about abduction, not jail. On HBCU front, the football classics are poppin’ this weekend in Wilmington, Delaware and in Columbia, South Carolina.
It’s Congressional Black Caucus Weekend. Lots of activities including Sybil’s panel with Komen for the Cure, and producer TJMS producer Deya Direct will be a part of the Author Pavilion today with her book Touch Yourself, 30 Ways to Boldly Live, Love & Let Go! The Black Party is tonight with host MC Lyte and DJ Big Tigger and the Prayer Breakfast tomorrow morning features Rev. Marvin Sapp – morning message and Anthony Brown with the Musical Ministry
For a full schedule of Congressional Black Caucus Weekend events visit here.
Here’s our look at what else is happening this weekend.
HOT ON TV:
All Times Eastern
Friday, September 20
“Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins”
Oxygen, 8 p.m.
Martin Lawrence plays at successful talk-show host who makes a comedic visit back home
Saturday, September 21
“Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s”
OWN, 9 p.m.
Tim and Miss Robbie go to NYC to discuss cookbook deal
Sunday, September 22
“Oprah’s Lifeclass”
OWN, 9 p.m.
Oprah and Brene Brown discuss vulnerability
READ IT:
By Mitchell S. Jackson
A young man and his mother struggle to overcome addiction and the streets
SEE IT:
“Battle of the Year”
Chris Brown and Laz Alonzo head into a dance battle
PG-13
“Prisoners”
Terence Howard, Viola Davis and Hugh Jackman star as parents of two abducted girls
R
IN CONCERT/EVENTS:
Friday, September 20
COLUMBUS, GA
8 p.m.
Columbus Civic Center
CHICAGO, IL
Common and Friends Benefitting the Common Ground Foundation
House of Blues Chicago
7:30 p.m.
CHICAGO, IL
The Home Depot, Oak Lawn
The Home Depot presents “Girls’ Night Out,” hosted by Tom Joyner at The Home Depot on W 95th Street in Oak Lawn.
DURHAM, N.C.
DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center
8 p.m.
Saturday, September 21
PHILADELPHIA, PA
E. Steven Collins Day
A memorial service will be held at Sharon Baptist Church. You can also donate to the E. Steven Collins scholarship fund go to giving.temple.edu/esteven
COLUMBIA, S.C.
Palmetto Capitol City Classic – South Carolina State Bulldogs and the Benedict Tigers
William Brice Stadium
4 p.m.
WILMINGTON, N.C.
Cape Fear Classic – Shaw University Bears vs. UNC Pembroke Braves
1 p.m.
Legion Stadium
CHICAGO, IL
The Chicago Theater
8 p.m.
CINCINNATI, OH
Taft Theater
8 p.m.
Sunday, September 22
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Philadelphia United Jazz Festival (Saturday and Sunday)
1 p.m. – 9: 15 p.m.
Philadelphia Clef Club