John Legend

Wednesday:
>> With two shows at Bohemian Caverns, locally-based artist Fatso will be performing along with Jesse Boykins III, LB and W. Ellington Felton. $10 in advance, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Friday:
>> Vocalist John Legend (pictured) will be playing outdoors at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Md. Joining him will be India Aire and Vaughn Anthony. $36-$109, 7:30 p.m.

>> DJs Lunch Money and Nitekrawler will be hosting “Escapism” at the Black Cat‘s Backstage to spin soul and funk. Free, 9:30 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Virginia Beach’s Clipse will be performing at the DC Star with Wale (backed by U.C.B.), Phil Ade., X.O. and Kingpin Slim. $15 in advance/$20 at the door, 8 p.m.

>> Ron Trent was last in town several months ago. The Chicago native will be returning to play the Trinidad & Tobago Association (5123 Georgia Avenue NW) with Chris Burns and Bassment. $10, 10 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Ne’a Posey will be hosting “The Sunday Saloon” at the Sankofa Cafe (2714 Georgia Avenue NW). Free, 5 p.m.