MONDAY
>> New York’s Teenage Prayers offer up a sound that leans heavily on the best kind of influences — from Solomon Burke to The Kinks — to the Red and the Black tonight. Should be just the right kind of band for this intimate venue. $8.

TUESDAY
>> The last time Art Brut came to town, DCist Kyle said, “I honestly can’t remember the last time I had so much fun at a rock show. Ever go to a gig and know that it’s going to be incredible after the first 30 seconds? That was me last night.” We know Kyle. He’s not easy to impress. That said, get yourself to the Black Cat, cough up your $13, and enjoy a fantastic show. With the fabulous Spinto Band and Tokyo Police Club. 8:30 p.m.

>> You’re not ashamed to admit you watch the Disney Channel, so why would you be ashamed to spend $40 to see The Cheetah Girls? Since they spun off from the eponymous Disney Channel original movie, these tweeny-poppers have been taking the nation by storm. But if the show sells out this week, fear not: the Girls will return to D.A.R. Constitution Hall next Wednesday. 7 p.m.

Art Brut photo by Kyle Gustafson