Wunmi

Wednesday:
>> Def Jux rapper Aesop Rock has been an underground hip-hop figurehead for roughly a decade. Now based in San Francisco, the New Yorker will be back on the East Coast at the 9:30 Club. $20, 7 p.m.

>> D.C. area-based Zwei have been performing on the indie soul scene for over five years now. They'll be this week's featured act for two shows at Bohemian Caverns' "Rhythm and Soul" series. $10 in advance/$15 at the door, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Friday:
>> Legendary vibraphonist Roy Ayers returns to the District for an outdoor show at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre in Rock Creek Park. $23, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday:
>> "Still Black, Still Proud...The African Tribute to James Brown" will feature African musical interpretation of the Godfather of Soul's music. Along with some of Brown's original musicians, Wunmi (pictured), Cheikh Lo, and several other artists will be at the 9:30 Club. $25, 8 p.m.

Sunday:
>> It's only fitting that in celebrating a D.C. institution, the area's best known bands are going to be providing the entertainment. Ben's Chili Bowl's 50th Anniversary will take place at the 9:30 Club and feature a go-go heavy slate with Trouble Funk, E.U., and Mambo Sauce, just to name a few. Free, 1 p.m.

Monday:
Oscar-nominated actor Terrence Howard has decided to dabble a bit in music. With an album on the way in early September, he'll be stopping by the Birchmere. $25, 7:30 p.m.