Tuesday:
>> Bohemian Caverns plays host to “The Beat Clash XI” with Tae Barz, Madam Madon and Gordo Brega. $10, 8 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> The weekly “Refuge” party in Tabaq‘s basement gives way (slightly) to celebrate the upcoming, and long-awaited, release of Sade’s Soldier of Love with an exclusive listening party. Free, 8 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Ardamus has been on the D.C. hip-hop scene for several years now, performing and putting out mixtapes. He’ll be at DC9 with Night Train, Redhead and A.I. Love You. $5 with a USB drive/$8 without, 8:30 p.m.

>> “Cakes & Kisses” continues with Phil Ade Gods’lla, Whitefolkz, D-Madness and DJ Jav at Asylum. Free, 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> Michael, Madonna and Prince made for some good tunes in the 1980s, and DJ Dredd has specialized in pitting them in musical battle during his “Vs.” sets. Tonight he’ll be at the the 9:30 Club spinning tunes from all three. $15, 11 p.m.