Raekwon is at the 9:30 Club tonight.

Tuesday:
>> When Raekwon (pictured) finally dropped the sequel to Only Built 4 Cuban Linx a few months back, a large portion of the hip-hop world gushed and deemed it classic material close to being on par to the 1995 release. The Chef is bringing his “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…Pt. II” Tour to the 9:30 Club along with Capone-n-Noreaga, Queen YoNasDa and Likeblood. $25, 7 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> “Soul Overdose” is back with special a special guest. Joining N’digo Rose and DJ Jahsonic will be joined by the ELs and current Grammy nominee, Phonte of The Foreign Exchange and Little Brother. Liv will be the venue. $10 in advance, 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> From the people who bring you the “Afrobeat for Your Soul” parties is the “Eat Your Vegetables” holiday party at the Durkl store (443 I St. NW). As usual, DJ Underdog will be responsible for the tunes while awareness is raised about the Life Pieces to Masterpieces organization. Free but donations are encouraged, 7 p.m.

>> Local soul vet Wes Felton will be at Bohemian Caverns with Maya Azucena. $5, 8 p.m.

>> The holiday season brings about a special edition of “Close 2 the Edge” at its usual venue, the Black Cat. DJ Dredd and DJ Stylus will supply the hip-hop golden era sounds. $7, 9 p.m.

>> DJs Nitekrawler and Lunch Money team up for a night of funk played from 45RPM records. They’ll be at Jimmy Valentines (1103 Bladensburg Rd. NE). Free, 10 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Nigerian-born, D.C.-based singer/songwriter KUKU will be performing at Bohemian Caverns in support of his Absence of Cool album with South African guitarist Mongezi Ntaka. $10 in advance/$15 at the door, 7 p.m.