Thursday:
>> He’s a legend of funk jazz and spawned a number of hip-hop samples. Roy Ayers will be at Blues Alley for two shows a night beginning tonight and winding up Saturday. $35 + $12.50 minimum purchase per person, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

>> Before she heads off to L.A. for the Grammy Awards, Three Stars alumna Wayna (pictured) will perform at Liv. She’ll be joined by her fellow 2009 nominees from D.C., Raheem DeVaughn and Kokayi, as well as another former Three Stars artist, emoniFela. $10, 9 p.m.

>> Nightmares On Wax will be at the Black Cat along with DJ Stereo Faith for a night of electronic music. $12, 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> One of the D.C.-area’s best known viral video artists, Bomani Armah, will be at the Artmosphere Cafe in Mt. Rainier. $5, 8 p.m.

>> DJ Cam Jus will be at Evolve. Free, 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> As a part of the Hip Hop Cinema Cafe, there will be a viewing of the documentary, Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme. It’ll be held at the Historical Society of D.C. and include a panel discussion featuring local artists Head-Roc (Godisheus), LabTekwon, and Tyrone Norris (Rosetta Stoned). Free, 2 p.m.