J Dilla

Thursday:
>> Last year, Japanese producer/DJ Nujabes died in a car accident on a Tokyo freeway. In celebration of his life and music, there will be a tribute at Bobby McKey‘s at National Harbor. Taking part in the event will be Apani B., Pase Rock, Bop Alloy and Emancipator. $17 in advance / $20 at the door. 8 p.m.

>> Baltimore’s J.S.O.U.L. is an indie vocalist who’ll be in town at Queen Makeda (1917 9th Street NW) during a listening party for his album, Love Soldier. $7 in advance. 8 p.m.

Friday:
>> Local emcee Asheru takes to the Kennedy Center‘s Millennium Stage for a special show. Free. 6 p.m.

>> It’s time for another one of DJ Dredd’s trips to the golden era with “Close 2 the Edge” at the Black Cat‘s backstage. Joining him, as usual, will be Grap Luva. $7. 9 p.m.

>> A vet of the New York house scene, Danny Krivit is scheduled to spin a set at U Street Music Hall, with Chris Burns opening. Free before 11 p.m. / $10 after 11 p.m. Doors at 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> It’s been five years since producer/rapper J Dilla’s death, but his fans still celebrate his life and musical legacy. Tonight’s show features XO and RaTheMC, among others, at Indulj. $9 in advance / $12 at the door. 9 p.m.

>> The Band Called Future are on the verge of releasing their third album, The Outer Edge of the Inside, Vol. 2, and will be giving local fans a taste of it at Jammin’ Java. They’ll be joined by Modern Thieves. $10 in advance. 9:30 p.m.

Sunday:
>> The J Dilla tributes continue with “DC Loves Dilla” at Bourbon in Adams Morgan. On deck to perform are DJ 2-Tone Jones, Roddy Rod, DJ Stylus, Supa Qool DJ Uncle Q and DJ RBI with host Grap Luva. $5. 9 p.m.

>> Best known for producing “Gypsy Woman,” Baltimore DJ Teddy Douglas will be at Fab Lounge for the “Choice” party. $7. 8 p.m.