Andrew Bird. Photo by Francis Chung.

MONDAY

“Gezelligheid” — a Dutch word loosely translatable as “cozy” — is the term Andrew Bird uses to characterize the unique and intimate series of holiday concerts he debuted last December at churches in Minneapolis and his native Chicago. This week, the show comes to D.C. for a three-night stand at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, the dramatic architecture and superb acoustics of which should make it an sublime setting for Bird’s captivating, loop-layered solo violin compositions. Julianna Barwick opens tonight and tomorrow night, with Marissa Nadler taking over the supporting slot on Wednesday. Sold out. 8 p.m.

>> 9:30 Club: The Sword, Karma to Burn, Mount Carmel. $20. 7 p.m.
>> Black Cat: Kelli Scarr, The Lolitas, The Fire Tapes. Backstage. $8. 8:30 p.m.
>> Iota: Claire Burson, Dinosaur Feathers. $12. 8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

Last seen in D.C. jamming with Mavis Staples and others at the Colbert/Stewart rally in October, Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy returns for a solo gig at the Lincoln Theatre on Tuesday night. Those fortunate enough to score tickets can look forward to stirring acoustic renditions of Wilco favorites such as “Jesus, Etc.” and “Via Chicago,” along with an unpredictable selection of covers that might include anything from Bob Dylan’s “Simple Twist of Fate” to Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).” Fans who want to avoid drawing Tweedy’s ire should probably refrain from talking during his performance. The Autumn Defense opens. Sold out. 8 p.m.

>> Iota: Benefit to Save the Arlington Planetarium featuring The Chance, Janel and Anthony, Koshari, Demivolt, Dreamscapes Project. $10 min. donation. 8 p.m.
>> The Birchmere: Rickie Lee Jones. $39.50. 7:30 p.m.