Peter Hadar

Wednesday:
>> Peter Hadar's skills and versatility as an artist have caused a lot of people to take notice, especially his peers. He's on the road in support of his sophomore release, Fresh Attire. His set will take place at Bohemian Caverns. $TBA, 8 p.m.

Thursday:
>> DJ Nitekrawler holds another funk, disco, and Afrobeat party at Saint-Ex. Free, 10 p.m.

Friday:
>> She's probably the most highly regarded R&B singer over the past several years, and has the sales numbers to prove it. Alicia Keys will be at the Verizon Center tonight as a part of her "As I Am" tour. $49.50-$125, 8 p.m.

>> The R&B sound of the 1980s can pretty much be personified by Detroiter Anita Baker. She'll be performing at Wolf Trap in Vienna, where she'll more than likely perform "Giving You the Best That I Got". $25-48, 8 p.m.

>> A special night of house music goes down at Gallery in Silver Spring. New York's Marlon D will be backed by locals Sam Burns, Chris Burns and Joel Chandler. $10, 9 p.m.

>> To celebrate Alicia Keys' D.C. show, Slick Rick, NeYo and Biz Markie will be at Love to perform for her after party. $20, 9 p.m.

Saturday:
>> The three man L.A. hip-hop group, Dilated Peoples, will be headlining a show at Five along with rapper Aceyalone and producers The Alchemist and 88-Keys. $20, 8 p.m.

>> Monday Michiru was a pioneer of acid jazz and is now back on the scene with a new album, Nexus. She'll be at Bohemian Caverns for its release party. $20, 9 p.m.