Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Tuesday:
>> The Roots‘ play a second show tonight at the 9:30 Club, but it’s sold out. Craigslist may have purchasing options. 7 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Legendary hip-hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth are back together again and hoping to rekindle the spirit that helped produce Mecca and the Soul Brother and The Main Ingredient over 15 years ago. They’re making up a previously scheduled November show on Thursday at the Black Cat. $22 in advance / $25 at the door. 8 p.m.

>> “Afrobeat 4 Ya Soul” is holding a “pre-New Years Eve” celebration with DJ Underdog spinning the event-appropriate sounds. $5. 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> Speaking of Pete Rock, his younger brother, Grap Luva, will be joining forces with DJ Dredd for NYE festivities on the Black Cat‘s Backstage. $25. 8 p.m.

Saturday:
>> While Prince is wrapping up a series of concert dates in New York City, YahZarah will be in the District at Blues Alley for two shows celebrating the man and his vast musical catalog. $25 + $12.50. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.