Tuesday:
>> “Attack of the Beat Machines” will allow beatmakers and emcees to test their goods against others for a prize and notoriety ($30 registration). Or if you’re just wanting to check out other folks’ skills, that’s cool, too. Everything happens at Bohemian Caverns. $10 for 21 and up/$15 under 21, 8 p.m.
>> It’s week two of the Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Festival, and tonight at Ben’s Next Door singer Wendy McIntyre will be performing live. Free, 8 p.m.
>> For the second CASRAM event of the night, vocalists Afi Soul, Precious Joubert, Alison Carney, Jamela Bullock, and Tameka Love Jones will all be at the Island Cafe. $10, 8 p.m.
Wednesday:
>> Still more CASRAM as singer Chinah Blac makes her way down from the NY–NJ area to Bohemian Caverns for a headlining gig during the “Verses” showcase. $7, 8 p.m.
Thursday:
>> Singer Abby Dobson rounds out the live performance aspect of CASRAM with her show at Station 9 with Collette. $10, 9 p.m.
Friday:
>> Two of the biggest names in adult contemporary R&B join forces for a show at Verizon Center. Jill Scott and Maxwell have have put out some memorable albums over the past 15 years, and they’ll be going through their significant catalogs. $33-$188, 7 p.m.
>> DJ Dredd‘s “Close 2 the Edge” is a staple by now. He’ll be putting golden-era hip-hop on full audio display with help from younger soul brother, Grap Luva. The Black Cat is the venue. $7, 9 p.m.
>> “Swagger Dagger” promises to feature some of the most eclectic urban dance music in the District. On the decks at Jimmy Valentine’s will be Cam Jus and DJ Obeyah. Free, 10 p.m.
>> “Red Fridays” at the U Street Music Hall has a dancefloor trifecta as DJs Rich Medina, Sam Burns and Stylus come together to deliver what’s sure to be a night heavy with Afrobeat and four-on-the-floor rhythms. Free before 11 p.m./$10 after 11 p.m., 10 p.m.
Saturday:
>> The CASRAM closeout will feature the documentary P-Star Rising (pictured), which details the relationship between a father and his young daughter as they forge their bond while navigating the tricky worlds of hip-hop and the music business. After the film, a panel discussion will take place featuring D.C.’s own Nonchalant of mid-1990s, “5 O’Clock” fame.
