Danny Brown

Friday:
>> “Red Fridays” is taking place as usual at U Street Music Hall, but stays local this time with headliner Sam “The Man” Burns spinning. He’ll be joined by more home-grown DJ talent, the Sol Power All-Stars. Free before 11 p.m. / $10 after 11 p.m. Doors at 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> The Loop Festival is in its first year and aiming to make a big impression out of the gate. In terms of artists, the lineup currently boasts acts ranging from Detroit emcee Danny Brown to Danish duo Quadron to local Grammy nominee, Kokayi. Everything takes place at The Yards Park. $45 general admission / $90 VIP. Gates open at 11 a.m.

>> Baltimore’s Maysa gained notoriety in the 1990s for her work with the U.K. group Incognito. She’s built a name for herself using her rich jazz vocals over eight solo albums. She’ll be at the Birchmere on both Saturday and Sunday nights with Gordon Chambers as her opening act. $45. 7:30 p.m.

Sunday:
> Aaron Holstein, a.k.a. VibeSquaD, will make his first foray into the District with a show at U Street Music Hall. The Colorado-bred bass music producer will have the help of Nappy Riddem, Unspoken Heard and a Fort Knox Five DJ set. $10. 9 p.m.

>> It was only a few months ago that legendary producer/DJ Kenny Dope spun a set worthy of his surname at Eighteenth Street Lounge. He’ll be back at ESL for a Labor Day weekend celebration sure to send the summer off with a bang. $TBA. 9:30 p.m.