>> The recently profiled Rodney Richarson Trio is playing tonight at U-topia. 9 p.m, no cover.

>> On Friday, Jazz Night in Southwest hosts a group of local veterans, including pianist Pete Edelman and bassist Steve Novosel. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Legendary crooner Tony Bennett, who is still going strong in his mid-80s, will appear at Wolf Trap on Friday. 8 p.m. $25-$42.

>> Grammy winning trumpeter Wallace Roney graduated from the District’s Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Howard University. His big break came when Miles Davis took the young Roney under his wing. Now a multi-faceted jazz veteran, Roney will bring his group to Blues Alley for a three-night stand beginning on Friday. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> This weekend, HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and Jimmy “Junebug” Jackson (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $12.

>> Saxophonist Bruce Swaim has been a regular on local and regional circuit for nearly 30 years. He’ll perform 9 and 11 p.m. sets this Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz. Tickets are $15 + $12 minimum/surcharge.

>> DCist faves The Young Lions will perform 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets on Friday at Bohemian Caverns. Tickets are $15.

>> Louis is a newly made silent film set in 1907 New Orleans, paying tribute to the birth of jazz and Louis Armstrong, one of the art form’s greatest practitioners. On Saturday, Strathmore will host a screening of the film with live musical accompaniment from Wynton Marsalis and a 10-piece ensemble. 8 p.m. $55-$95.