Tamika Jones Tuesday:
>> XO has been having a good year on the D.C. hip-hop scene, especially with his work on the Diamond District release. This listening party for “Monumental” will be at Reef. Free, 10 p.m.
Wednesday:
>> Local singer Tamika Jones (pictured) has put in a lot of work with other people (Amel Larrieux and Mya, to name just two) but is now top billing. She’ll be at Bohemian Caverns for two shows. $10 in advance, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Thursday:
>> The “Cakes and Kisses” party is going down at Asylum with the help of K-Beta, Rosetta Stoned, Baad Ingrish, Look! Bandits! and DJ Earth 1ne. Free, 9 p.m.
Friday:
>> They’ve done “Vs.” parties before, but this one is slightly different. DJs Roddy Rod and 2-Tone Jones will be going through the catalogs of members of the Native Tongues family at Almaz. $5, 9 p.m.
>> Chris Burns will be back at Rock and Roll Hotel‘s Hotel Bar for a DJ set chock full of house, disco and other dance music. Free, 9:30 p.m.
>> DJ Nitekrawler will be playing host for another episode of “Moneytown” at Dahlak (1771 U Street NW) with special guest Chris “Iceburg” Burgan for a night of funk. Free, 10 p.m.
Saturday:
>> Fort Knox Five highlight a July 4th show with DJ Regal, All Good Funk Alliance, Asheru and Mustafa Akbar at the Black Cat. $10, 10 p.m.
Monday:
>> In association with the opening of Hip-Hop Theatre Festival week, the every Monday “Main Ingredient” at Marvin will be handed over to the Soul Controllers crew as well as the UK’s Uprock Recordings, for what promises to be a night of good sounds. Free, 9 p.m.
