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>> Head over to U-topia tonight to catch Jeff Antoniuk and the Jazz Update (***). 9 p.m. No cover.

>> Lonnie Liston Smith is one of jazz’s legendary keyboard players, having spent nearly 50 years on the scene. He’ll be at Blues Alley tonight for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets are $30 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> Keyboardist Will Rast (***) leads his afro-funk ensemble, The Funk Ark, on Thursday at Jammin’ Java, where they’ll be opening for Brooklyn’s The Pimps of Joytime. Tickets to the 8:30 p.m. show are $10.

>> Blues pianist/vocalist Mose Allison kicks off a four-night stand of 8 and 10 p.m. sets at Blues Alley on Thursday. Tickets are $25 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.

>> The Sonic Circuits Festival of Experimental Music launches on Saturday at La Maison Française. The annual festival has been taking place since 2001, and is the District’s main showcase for experimental music. This year’s festival will include shows in some of the area’s most prestigious venues, including the Kennedy Center and Strathmore. Visit the web site for full program and ticketing information.