YahZarah

Tuesday:
>> “Electric Relaxation” brings beatmakers and emcees together for a night heavy on improvised hip-hop. Slated to perform at Bohemian Caverns are Nick tha 1da, DTMD and Blackberry Jones, among others. $10, 8 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> “Refuge” at Tabaq is back setting up shop at its new first Wednesday of the month frequency. As usual, DJ Stylus is on the decks. Joining him will be vocalist Nicholas Ryan Gant and local beatsmith, Slimkat 78. Free, 9 p.m.

>> The Dynamite Brothers (DJs Lunch Money and Nitekrawler) bring their love of obscure funk to the U Street Music Hall‘s dance floor. Free, 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> This week’s “Red Fridays” at the U Street Music Hall features Mike Simonetti of Italians Do It Better fame along with local dancefloor stalwart, Chris Burns. Free before 11 p.m. with RSVP/$10 after, 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Duke Ellington alumna YahZarah (pictured) has a new release on the way, The Ballad of Purple St. James, and will be celebrating with a performance at Liv. Joining her will be members of her musical family, including Darien Brockington and the night’s hosts, Foreign Exchange. $15 in advance, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Married soul duo Kindred the Family Soul are frequent visitors to the District and return for a special Mother’s Day show at the Harman Center for the Arts. $35, 6 p.m.