Tuesday:
>> The Philly-based husband and wife group, Kindred The Family Soul, will be holding a listening party at Bohemian Caverns for their new album, The Arrival. RSVP at: TheArrivalDC@yahoo.com, 6 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> Ursula Rucker (pictured) has been a fixture on the spoken word circuit for years and has worked with The Roots and Masters At Work. She’ll be performing two shows at Bohemian Caverns in support of her latest effort, Ruckus Soundsysdom. $15 in advance, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> There’s no need to state her bio. Simply put, she’s the Queen of Soul. Aretha Franklin will be at Constitution Hall for the night. $65-$125, 8 p.m.

Friday:
>> DJ Dredd brings back his “Close 2 The Edge” party at the Black Cat. $6, 9 p.m.

>> Chris Burns has made himself a staple on the D.C. dance scene. He’ll be teaming up with D.C./Baltimore house music legends DJ Spen, Marc Evans, and several others at the Trinidad & Tobago Association (5123 Georgia Avenue NW). $10, 10 p.m.

Sunday:
>> There aren’t many other groups as acclaimed in hip-hop as Little Brother. The Durham, NC duo will be at the Black Cat. $18, 8 p.m.