You might not even be a soccer fan, but World Cup excitement has probably infected you as much as its billions of worldwide fans. The month-long spectacle has had some great moments thus far, and since you probably aren’t catching the action in South Africa, you can definitely make it to your nearest TV to catch all the action.
Wimbledon is also showcasing the best of the tennis world live from London. And summer tours – including Erykah Badu’s outing – are rolling on, so check below to see when your favorite musicians are headed your way. If you can’t get out to the arena, you can always catch the BET Awards on Sunday night.
But the best of the weekend’s TV viewing will come via the array of specials dedicated to paying tribute to the late, great Michael Jackson on the one-year anniversary of his death. Click here for the entire schedule of shows.
Here’s what on tap ’til Sunday.
ON TV:
All times listed are Eastern.
Friday, June 24
“Michael Jackson HIStory: The King of Pop,” 8 p.m. on BET
The King of Pop is profiled in this documentary.
Saturday, June 25
“World Cup Soccer: Round of 16,” 11 p.m. on ESPN
International teams who made it this far get closer to the coveted Cup.
Sunday, June 26
“The 10th Annual BET Awards,” 8 p.m. on BET
Prince receives the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Queen Latifah hosts.
ONSCREEN:
“Grown Ups,” starring Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, David Spade, Rob Schneider (PG-13)
Boys just want to have adolescent fun, despite their age, in this comedy that reunites a gaggle of “Saturday Night Live” alums.
“Knight and Day,” starring Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz (PG-13)
Cruise and Diaz play a fugitive couple on the run in what’s being billed as a comedy thriller.
ON SHELVES:
“Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and The Retreat From Racial Equity” by Tim Wise.
The author who’s name says it all explores how so called “colorblindedness” does more harm than good.
“The Secrets of Newberry” by Victor McGlothin. Life is great for two buddies in New Orleans circa 1950, that is until one of them commits murder.
THINGS TO DO IN …
ARLINGTON, TX
Friday, June 24
Arlington Improv
8 p.m, 10:30 p.m.
Cleveland,Ohio June 25th-27th
The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum
The weekend will culminate with annual Rock & SoulFest
With a Tribute to Michael Jackson
NEW YORK CITY
Friday, June 24
Madison Square Garden
7 p.m.
WASHINGTON D.C.
Saturday, June 25
Keith Sweat with Sylver Logan Sharp
Carter Barron Ampitheatre
7:30 p.m.
ALPHARETTA, GA
Saturday, June 25
ATL Summer Jam with Faith Evans, Heads of State and Tony Toni Tone
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
7:30 p.m.
HOLLYWOOD, FL
Sunday, June 26
Hard Rock Live
7 p.m.