Raphael Saadiq is at the 9:30 Club next Monday. Wednesday:
>> “The Classics-Series 2: SOUL” is an exhibition of album cover art of the soulful variety. DJ YZO, Nick tha 1da and DJ 2-Tone Jones will be providing the accompanying sounds at Lounge of Three (1013 U Street NW). Free, 5 p.m.
>> DJ Stylus‘s “Refuge” continues its weekly residence at Tabaq, where you can expect to hear something you’ve probably never heard before or something you haven’t heard in a while. Free, 9 p.m.
Thursday:
>> It’s been a while since Philly-born soul rocker Res put out a proper release, but she’s stayed busy with projects like Idle Warship. She’ll be the focus of “Inside the Artists’ Studio” with WaPo “Going Out Guru” Rhome Anderson (aka DJ Stylus) at Busboys and Poets‘ 14th Street NW locale. $10 in advance, 9 p.m.
>> “Cake and Kisses” returns to Asylum and plays host to any and all emcees who happen to stop through. Free, 9 p.m.
Friday:
>> “Move Massive 09” is packing a lot of show into one night at Falls Church’s State Theatre. On the bill are locals Future, See-I and Poor Man’s Lobster as well as Akil of Jurassic 5 fame. Part of every ticket sale goes to the Wounded Warriors fund. $15 in advance/$17 at the door, 8 p.m.
>> In another case of a Philly artist who hasn’t put out an album in years, vocalist Bilal finds himself at the Black Cat for a night of soulfulness. $20, 9 p.m.
>> DJ Nitekrawler‘s “Moneytown” is once again at Dahlak (1771 U Street NW). This month’s guest is North Carolina soul crate-digger Jason Perlmutter. Free, 10 p.m.
Sunday:
>> WMUC in College Park will be hosting the “DMV Hip-Hop Showcase” at 3131 South Campus Dining Hall on the University of Maryland campus. Artists scheduled to appear include Phil Ade, Nando, Nick da 1da and Hassani Kwess. Free, 6 p.m.
Monday:
>> With over 20 years in the business, you’d think the miles would be starting to show on Raphael Saadiq (pictured). But the singer/musician/producer has continued to keep on top of his game, most recently on the album, The Way I See It. He’ll be at the 9:30 Club for an early Monday night show. $35, 7 p.m.
