Wale

WEDNESDAY
>> Chaka Khan has been on the scene since the 1970s and made a name for herself with songs like “I’m Every Woman” and “Sweet Thing.” She’ll be performing at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza (weather permitting) to kick off the “Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza” lunchtime concert series. Free, 12 p.m.

>> Last week we told you he was in Baltimore, but this week Wale (pictured) will be back in the District at the 9:30 Club with UCB backing him up. Also, local emcees X.O. and Tabi Bonney will be on the bill. $25, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY
>> Reggae legend Gregory Issacs will bring “Night Nurse” and other tunes from his catalog to the 9:30 Club. $35, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY
>> The first Friday of the month means “Disco City” is happening. The Rock and Roll Hotel‘s Hotel Bar will be the venue. Free, 9:30 p.m.

>> “Moneytown” returns with resident DJ Nitekrawler and guest DJ Lunch Money for some rare funk and soul at Dahlak (1771 U Street NW). Free, 10 p.m.

>> The Poor Righteous Teachers were part of the late ’80s/early ’90s cadre of conscious rappers who gained noteriety for their song, “Rock Dis Funky Joint.” PRT’s lead emcee, Wise Intelligent, will be at Almaz (1212 U Street NW) with Syn the Villian, BlastPhaMee, C.Love, Mr. Seifu, Hueman Prophets, Enoch the Prophet, and DJ Earth 1ne. Ladies free before 11p.m./Guys $10 before 11 p.m., 10 p.m.

SATURDAY
>> The Capital Jazz Fest is happening this weekend at Merriweather Post Pavilion and will feature several R&B acts. Slated to appear are Leela James, Rahsaan Patterson, Swing Out Sister, Raheem DeVaughn, and The Underground Divas (featuring Maysa, N’Dea Davenport, and Caron Wheeler). $49.50, 2 p.m.

SUNDAY
>> The Capital Jazz Fest‘s Sunday lineup at Merriweather Post Pavilion features Anthony David, Angie Stone, Peabo Bryson, and En Vogue. $49.50, 1:45 p.m.