Tuesday:
>> Think of it as a mini-soul extravaganza. Mingering Mike plays emcee for tonight’s show at the U Street Music Hall which will feature D.C.’s Sir Joe Quarterman and Milwaukee’s Kings Go Forth. Spinning the soul tunes will be DJs Nitekrawler and Secret Chimp. And as a capper, NPR will be recording the concert for a later airing. $12 in advance, 8 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> “Black Madonnas III” highlights some of the the best female hip-hop talent in the DMV. Artists taking the stage at Liv include BSheba, Jay Mills and Lola Maxwell. $10 with RSVP/$20 at the door, 7 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Groove Theory alumna Amel Larrieux has had one of the best voices in soul music for years now and will be featuring it at her Birchmere show. $45, 7:30 p.m.

>> The “Greenhouse Effect Music Showcase” on Earth Day will feature acts Rosetta Stoned, Nando, XO, Godsilla and Jumz at Pure. $10-$15, 8 p.m.

Saturday:
>> The Gap Band’s Charlie Wilson will be appearing sans the band but the legendary Chuck Brown should make up for that during this gig at Constitution Hall. $45-$65, 8 p.m.

>> GODISHEUS, Violet Says 5 and XO are all on tonight’s bill at Liv. $10 in advance, 9 p.m.

Monday:
>> L.A.-based Ozomatli brings their hybrid sound to the 9:30 Club with opening act, Rubblebucket. $25, 7 p.m.