DJ Nu-Mark

Thursday:
>> As a part of the the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, there will be a special program discussing the cultural significance of the seminal TV dance show, Soul Train. On hand for the event in the Rhythm and Blues area’s Motor City Stage on the Mall will be Tony Cornelius, dancer Tyrone Proctor and DJ/drummer/Soul Train aficionado, Questlove. Free. 6 p.m.

Friday:
>> Eric Roberson is no stranger to D.C., having gone to Howard and seemingly performing in the area every few months or so. Friday’s venue is the Birchmere where he’ll be joined by Abby Dobson. $29.50. 7:30 p.m.

>> The “Moneytown” party is celebrating its third year of existence. To celebrate, DJ Nitekrawler will host DJ Dredd at Little Miss Whiskey’s. And if you get there early, you could pick up a few soul 45 RPM records (while supplies last). Free. 10 p.m.

>> Kicking off the holiday weekend is a “Red Fridays” set at U Street Music Hall featuring two local DJs with the same last name and a penchant for dance music. Sam Burns and Chris Burns will be spinning soulful house and top-shelf disco for the evening. Free before 11 p.m. / $10 after 11 p.m. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Rapper and sometimes actor Kid Cudi takes to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia in support of last year’s release, Man on the Moon, Vol. 2: The Legend of Mr. Rager. $35-$45. 6:30 p.m.

>> Well, it doesn’t look like he’ll be moving to Capitol Hill anytime soon, but R. Kelly will be taking up residence at the Verizon Center for the night as his “Love Letter Tour” comes to town. Keyshia Cole and Marsha Ambrosius will serve as his opening acts. $93.55-$120.15. 8 p.m.

>> DJ Soul Call Paul’s “Big Bad City” returns to the Velvet Lounge for a night of vintage soul music. Free. 10 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Former Jurassic 5 member DJ Nu-Mark has a gig at U Street Music Hall along with Fort Knox Five, See-I and Rex Riddim. $10. 9 p.m.

>> Hailing from Tampa, DJ Jask has been spinning house music for over 20 years. During his set at Eighteenth Street Lounge, he’ll be joined by vocalist Lisa Shaw. $TBA. 9:30 p.m.