Prince Paul

Tuesday:
>> Detroit songstress Monica Blaire comes to town to perform as a part of Ben’s Next Door‘s “Live” series. Free. 9 p.m.

>> Best known for his work with groundbreaking hip-hop group Stetsasonic and production credits with De La Soul, Prince Paul has been an accomplished artist in his own right. He’ll be at the U Street Music Hall along with local talents Stereo Faith and Jerome Baker III. Free before 10 p.m. / $10 after 10 p.m. 9 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Eli “Paperboy” Reed is a part of the “blue-eyed” ’60s soul revival who’s been doing rather well for himself. He’ll be at the Rock and Roll Hotel along with his backing band, The True Loves, The Electricutions and Thee Lexington Arrows. $15. 8 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Ashford & Simpson are a legendary husband and wife team whose work with Motown artists and on their own has cemented their place in music lore. They’ll be at the Birchmere. $65. 7:30 p.m.

>> A part of the “People’s Party” series, “The One” features the best in house, Afrobeat and disco. It all goes down at Liv. Free. 10 p.m.

Sunday:
>> One of the most successful R&B groups of all-time and 1990s stalwarts, Boyz II Men, are on the road again and will be appearing at the Birchmere. $59.50. 7:30 p.m.