The Foreign Exchange

Tuesday:
>> The Kennedy Center‘s Millennium Stage plays host to Baltimore vocalist Maimouna “Luna E” Youssef for the night. Free. 6 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> Based in Brooklyn, The White House Band mixes rap, rock and blues to create a sound they call “New Vogue.” They’ll be headlining a bill at DC9 that also features Outasight and two local emcees, RA The MC and Lyriciss. $8. 8 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Philly born and bred singer Bilal is a frequent visitor to D.C. This time around, he’ll be performing at The Park. Free with RSVP. 8 p.m.

Friday:
>> One of the ’90s top R&B balladeers, Joe will be taking the stage on The Park‘s 3rd Floor where it’s a pretty sure bet he’ll perform songs like “I Wanna Know” and “All The Things.” Free with RSVP. 7 p.m.

>> Given the frequency The Foreign Exchange collaborates with D.C. artists or chats with DCist (be on the lookout for interview number three later this week), you’d think they were from the DMV. However, the Grammy nominated duo is based in North Carolina, and boasts a worldwide following. For this leg of their tour in support of their latest effort, Authenticity, Phonte and Nicolay will be at Falls Church’s State Theatre where they’ll be join by Zo! and Sy Smith. $23 in advance / $26 at the door. 8 p.m.

>> D.C.-born/Chicago-raised/Detroit-based electronic dance artist Theo Parrish will be at U Street Music Hall as a part of “Red Fridays” and “The Whale” 1st Year Anniversary Party. Free before 11 p.m. / $10 after 11 p.m. or for 18-20 year olds. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> The son of an Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti and his band, The Positive Force, are slated to take over the 9:30 Club stage for the night as he comes to town for his “Africa For Africa” tour. $30. 10 p.m.

>> Feeding off the Femi Kuti show happening down the street, DJ Underdog will be spinning African tunes at Dodge City. Free. 10 p.m.

Sunday:
>> XXL magazine named Big K.R.I.T. as part of its 2011 Freshman Class. In other words, he’s been deemed someone to follow now and in the future. The Mississippian will be at U Street Music Hall along with Freddie Gibbs, SmCity, Smoke DZA, Muggsy Malone, FSM and Jerome Baker III. $20 in advance. 9 p.m.

Monday:
>> British R&B singer Julie Dexter will be at Marvin so people can get a listen to her forthcoming album, New Again. Free. 7 p.m.