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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

First Look: Oprah and Dr. Brené Brown on Vulnerability and Daring Greatly

Oprah is joined in the Oprah’s Lifeclass social lab by New York Times best-selling author Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW. Watch as they delve into the power of vulnerability and what that means in your daily life. Tune in Sunday at 9/8c.

READ IT:

“The Residue Years”

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

IN CONCERT/EVENTS:

Friday, September 20

COLUMBUS, GA

Chris Tucker

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.

Charlie Wilson

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

Earth Wind and Fire

The Chicago Theater

8 p.m.