Phil AdéTuesday:>> Veteran vocalist Rahsaan Patterson has a new album, Bleuphoria, and he’ll be in D.C. celebrating its release at Sultra Lounge. Free. 6 p.m.
Wednesday:
>> Phil Adé is locally based but making a name for himself on the independent circuit outside the area. The emcee is slated to hold the release party for his album, A Different World, at U Street Music Hall. On hand to celebrate and perform with him will be Tiara Thomas, David Correy and Black Alley. $15 in advance. 7:45 p.m.
>> The weekly “AfroROOTS” set with DJs Stylus and Phaze takes place at Tap & Parlour with an emphasis on music of the African diaspora. Free. 8 p.m.
Friday:
>> Grammy-nominated singer/guitarist Emily King takes to the stage at The Park for an evening of R&B. Free. 5 p.m.
>> Arguably, D.C.’s most notable local soul legend is Marvin Gaye. Paying homage to him in a special production titled “Simply Marvin: Live @ The Sugar Shack” at the Warner Theatre will be Eric Roberson, Miri Ben-Ari, Levi Stephens and Tamara Wellons. Free. 7 p.m.
>> The Carter Barron Amphitheatre plays host to three female vocalists, including Grammy nominee Carolyn Malachi, Navasha Daya and Ayanna Gregory, as a part of a special “neo-soul” night. Free with tickets distributed on Friday at The Washington Post Building at 8:30 a.m. or the Carter Barron Amphitheatre box office at 12:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
>> R&B crooner Brian McKnight will be at Strathmore with two of his sons and his brother, Claude, for a special acoustic set for a show being billed as “Just Me”. $28-$68. 8 p.m.
>> “Close 2 the Edge” with DJ Dredd and Grap Luva makes its monthly appearance at the Black Cat‘s Backstage. $7. 9:30 p.m.
>> As it does from time to time, Baltimore’s “Deep Sugar” implants itself in the District for a night at U Street Music Hall as a part of “Red Fridays”. On hand will be Ultra Nate and DJ Lisa Moody. Free before 11 p.m. / $10 after 11 p.m. Doors open at 10 p.m.
Sunday:
>> Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa swings through Merriweather Post Pavilion on his “Rolling Papers” tour with Big Sean, Chevy Woods, Mac Miller, Curren$y, Big K.R.I.T. and DJ Bonics. $35-$45. 3:30 p.m.
