Zo!

Thursday:
>> Grammy-winning U.K. R&B singer Estelle makes an appearance in the nation’s capital at The Park. Free. 8 p.m.

Friday:
>> Amel Larriuex returns to D.C. for a show at The Park as a part of the venue’s “Unplugged” series. Free. 5 p.m.

>> The monthly hip-hop golden era celebration “Close 2 the Edge” returns with DJ Dredd on the turntables and Grap Luva hosting. As usual, the Black Cat‘s backstage serves as the venue. $7. 9:30 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Although he was born and raised in Massachusetts, Noel Gourdin‘s summers in Mississippi influenced his soulful singing. He’ll be at Blues Alley for two shows on Sunday. $25. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Monday:
>> Three Stars alum Zo! is as busy as ever — touring with The Foreign Exchange, recently releasing another volume of his …just visiting series and prepping another album of original material. He’ll be taking a slight break from all of that to perform at Ben’s Next Door along with former D.C. resident, vocalist Sy Smith. Free. 9 p.m.