Tuesday:
>> “Beat Clash” is taking place at Almaz with assistance from Rock Mikey, Madam Madon, Lola Maxwell, Relentlezz Dre, T.E.F.L.O.N., Gordo Brega, DJ Monae and CyMarshall Law. $10, 8 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> “Philanthrobeat” will be coupling the skills of DJs 2-Tone Jones, Scientific and R.B.I. with a fundraiser for local non-profit, Words Beats & Life. They’ll be at Policy. Free but donations are suggested, 5 p.m.

Thursday:
>> The Snowmageddon/Snowpocalypse/Snotorious B.I.G. killed a lot of events over the past two weeks and now make-up dates are starting to happen. Up tonight is the “Prince vs. Madonna vs. Michael Jackson” dance party put on by DJ Dredd. The 9:30 Club is still the venue. $15, 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> The Expressions Series: Hip Hop Festival!!! is being held tonight and Saturday at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Performing Arts Center. The festival will celebrate some of the area’s best dance, music and spoken word acts. Slated to take part are Three star alums Fly Gypsy, Culture Shock DC, Urban Artistry, Dimensions of Funk, Just Tap, Tappening and DJ 2-Tone Jones . $22 in advance, 8 p.m.

>> A few weeks back, local hip-hop duo DTMD (Dunc Toine Making Dollas) released, in this writer’s opinion, a solid EP online titled The Basics. They’ll be making their performance debut at the Velvet Lounge with support from Surock, Maverick, DJ Eurok, DJ Underdog, Orbit and host Reemstarr. $5, 9 p.m.

>> DJ Dredd headlines his second party in two days with the recurring “Close 2 the Edge” golden era hip-hop celebration at the Black Cat‘s Backstage with DJ Scotty Rock. $7, 9 p.m.