Afrika BambaataaTuesday:
>> Silver Spring vocalist Claudette Monet has a gig at “Live” at Ben’s Next Door. Free. 9 p.m.
Friday:
>> Chicago house legend Ron Trent makes an almost-routine visit to the Loft (411 New York Avenue NE, Penn Street NE alley) for a set. D.C.’s own Chris Burns co-hosts the night. $10 before midnight. 10 p.m.
Saturday:
>> RAtheMC, Morgan, B. Dukes, Devon Beck, Sonny Blackk, Dia and Black J.R. take the stage at Almaz for “Saturday Night Lights” hip-hop. $10. 10 p.m.
Sunday:
>> Taking advantage of the extended weekend, DJ Dredd will be celebrating a decade of the “Prince vs. Prince” party in D.C. at the Black Cat. $10 in advance / $12 at the door. 9 p.m.
>> Plain and simple, Afrika Bambaataa is synonymous with hip-hop. He’ll be headlining the “Funk 4 The Dream” show at the U Street Music Hall. Joining him will be Asheru, Mustafa Akbar, Fort Knox Five, DJ Jahsonic, Rex Riddim and Video Killers. $10. 9 p.m.
Monday:
>> Those who know of singer/songwriter Eric Roberson aren’t surprised he’s up for a Grammy Award for the second year in a row. The gifted wordsmith and Howard alum will be at the U Street Music Hall along with Black Alley and Levi Stephens. $20 in advance / $25 at the door. 8 p.m.
