DJ Spinna, right, with Stevie Wonder.Wednesday:
>> Former D.C. resident and indie soul superstar Eric Roberson is on the verge of releasing a new album, Mr. Nice Guy, and will be at the Birchmere to celebrate in one of his most supportive locales. $29.50. 7:30 p.m.
Friday:
>> “Art, Beats + Lyrics” is back with all three advertised attractions at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium. Free with RSVP (must be 21 years or older). 7 p.m.
>> Philly-based legend DJ Cash Money is this month’s guest for “Moneytown” at Little Miss Whiskey’s Golden Dollar alongside the evening’s host, DJ Nitekrawler. Free. 10 p.m.
Saturday:
>> By this writer’s count, the “WONDER-Full” party hasn’t been in D.C. since the 2009 inaugural weekend. Well, the wait is over. DJ Spinna (pictured with Stevie Wonder) brings the ultimate tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder to Liv. Back in 2007, we spoke to Spinna about the event. Take a glance to find out what to expect. $15 in advance / $20 at the door. 10 p.m.
Sunday:
>> James Blake hails from London and caught the ear of BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Gilles Peterson, thrusting the electronic artist into the line of sight for a worldwide audience. He’ll be at the 9:30 Club. $25. 7 p.m.
>> Describing their sound as “Bob Marley jammin’ with the Fugees on a street corner in West Africa,” Derrick Ashong and Soulfège‘s debut album, Afropolitan, is coming out next week and they’ll be holding a release party at Patty Boom Boom for it. $5. 9 p.m.