MUSIC: Brooklynite Maya Azucena is a growing star on the indie soul circuit. In 2007, she released her second studio album, Junkyard Jewel, and has been picking up critical praise from outlets like Billboard magazine. She’s played D.C. before but this time she’ll bring her rich vocals to Blues Alley for two full sets. 8 and 10 p.m., $18.
JAZZ: Guitarist Tim Miller, a professor at the respected Berklee College of Music, comes to Twins Jazz tonight with his distinctive tone and sense of composition. Call (202) 234-0072 for set time and cover information.
COMEDY: The DC Improv is hosting its annual Funniest Sports Celebrity in Washington Contest. Unfortunately, it seems like all the actually funny D.C. sports types (Lindsay Czarniak, Dan Steinberg, etc.) are serving as judges instead of competing, but for $35 you can check out Comcast SportsNet’s Chris Miller, WUSA’s Levan Reid, Tony Kornheiser Show producer Marc “Nigel” Sterne and others try their hand at sports-themed stand-up. 8 p.m.
TELEVISION: Set your DVRs to catch D.C.’s own Georgie James in their network television debut tonight on Late Night with Conan O’Brien.
MUSIC: If you didn’t snag tickets to Wilco’s show tonight at the 9:30 Club, check out NPR’s live simulcast of the show starting at 9 p.m., part of their excellent Live in Concert from All Songs Considered series.
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