Mark Farina.

Tuesday:
>> One of the first events falling under the Howard Homecoming banner is “Hustlepalooza” at the U Street Music Hall. Slated to appear are The Cool Kids’ Mikey Rocks, Stalley, M1 Platoon, Fat Trel, Black Cobain, Lyriciss, XO, Kingpen Slim and others. $10 in advance / $15 at the door, 9 p.m.

>> “Baltimore Ravens” at Bohemian Caverns features three folks on the MPC (Minus 9, Tom Delay and Cam-One) and performances by Dirt Platoon, A-Class, Sean Toure and Axiom. $10 in advance, 9 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Philly vocalist Jaguar Wright first got people’s attention for her work with The Roots and has since gone on to make a name for herself as a spirited performer. She’ll be at Liv along with V. Rich. $15 in advance, 8 p.m.

>> Continuing the Fela Kuti tributes this week is a “FELAbration” edition of “Afrobeat 4 Ya Soul.” DJ Underdog will hold down his typical duties on the turntables; Bossa serves as the venue. $5, 9 p.m.

>> DJ Jav, DJ Earth 1ne, JusLissen Selector and Black King Soul are all on the bill at Wonderland Ballroom for “#FUCKMONEY.” Free, 9 p.m.