Thursday:
>> “Afrobeat 4 Ya Soul” makes its monthly appearance at Bossa with DJ Underdog and the Cheick Hamala Band. $5. 9 p.m.
Friday:
>> Silver Spring native and vocalist Desiree Jordan comes to the heart of her hometown (916 Ellsworth Drive) to perform as a part of the “Downtown Silver Spring Summer Concert Series.” 7 p.m. Free.
>> The Beat Clash celebrates its second year of existence at Everlasting Life Cafe (2928 Georgia Avenue NW). Sixteen producers are aiming to take home the night’s beat champ title. J. Scrilla, Judah and Sunny Norway will serve as judges. $10. 8 p.m.
>> In celebration of what would’ve been the King of Pop’s 52nd birthday, DJ Dredd hosts a party at the 9:30 Club paying homage to Michael Jackson and the his expansive catalog. $15. 9 p.m.
Saturday:
>> Cleveland’s Conya Doss has been a mainstay on the indie soul scene for the better part of a decade. The vocalist will be at Blues Alley for two shows. $35. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.
>> It’s been three-quarters of a century since his birth but Chuck Brown (pictured) doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. As has become ritual, the Godfather of Go-Go will celebrate his birthday by putting on a show for his legions of fans at the 9:30 Club. And if that wasn’t enough, funk legend Bootsy Collins is serving as the night’s host. $30. 9 p.m.
>> It’s the fourth Saturday of the month, which means its time to break out your Members Only jacket and bring your love of all things funky from the mid-’80s to Liv for “Axel F.” As usual, DJs Jahsonic, Stylus and Adrian Loving spin the finest tunes ranging from lazer boogie to champagne soul fit for consumption. Free before midnight / $5 after midnight. 10 p.m.
Sunday:
>> Holly Bass will be performing her poetry along with other notable scribes and Nick tha 1da will provide beats as a part of “The Dream Remixed,” an event commemorating the new King Memorial opening at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. Free. 6 p.m.
>> To celebrate the unveiling the of the King Memorial, the Hip Hop Caucus is hosting a show at the 9:30 Club. On the docket are Biz Markie, harpist Rashida Jolley, Mr. Cheeks, Neo Soul/R&B Artist Reesa Renee, Funk/Rock/Hip Hop band Violet Says 5, Laelo Hood, Substantial and Awthentik. $12. 7 p.m.
