Amber Mimz performs at Indulj tonight.

Tuesday:
>> Her latest album drops today and to celebrate, Bay Area-based vocalist Ledisi will be performing at National Harbor Plaza and signing copies of her release, Turn Me Loose. Free, 7 p.m.

>> Local vocalist Amber Mimz (pictured) recently put out a mixtape and will be performing two sets at Indulj. $5 before 8 p.m./$10 after 8 p.m., 7 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Cleveland-bred singer Avant will be at the Birchmere. $29.50, 7:30 p.m.

Friday:
>> DJ Dredd sets up shop at the Black Cat for the best of golden era hip-hop at “Close 2 the Edge.” $7, 9 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Three Stars alum Flex Mathews will be taking part in the “DC Has Hip-Hop” block party in the alley behind 1435 Meridian Place NW. B-boys and b-girls will be on hand along with artists painting on a community canvas. Free, 3 p.m.

>> Sure, you might have to sit through Lifehouse, but the payoff is Parliament Funkadelic. George Clinton and company will be at National Harbor‘s Harbor Fest. $25, 12 p.m.

>> It’s August, which means it’s Chuck Brown‘s birthday. The “Godfather of Go-Go” will be celebrating his 75 years at the 9:30 Club. $25, 9 p.m.

>> Philly’s Rich Medina has made a name for himself spinning Afrobeat records across the world. He’ll be spending a night at Liv to celebrate the 8th anniversary of “Jump ‘n Funk” party, joined by DJ Underdog. $15 in advance, 10 p.m.