N’Dea Davenport

Tuesday:
>> Award-winning media mogul/musician/singer/songwriter Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds starts his two-night stay at the Birchmere today. $65. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> Last month, locally-based R&B star Raheem DeVaughn made news after getting arrested at the Supreme Court. Tonight, though, he’ll be back to making his usual headlines while performing at The Park. Free with RSVP. 5 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Just in time to work off that meal or escape your relatives, the monthly “Afrobeat For Ya Soul!” goes down at the usual location, Bossa Lounge. DJ Underdog is featured on the turntables spinning funk-based African music. $5. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Photographers Rosina “Teri” Memolo, Dafna Steinberg and Vickey Ford have spent an untold number of hours capturing scenes at live music events from multiple vantage points. Their work has been on display as a part of the “Document the Fresh” exhibit at the Lamont Bishop Gallery. The closing party, where their photos will be on display with Nick tha 1da providing accompaniment on the 1s and 2s, is on Saturday night. Free. 7 p.m.

>> N’Dea Davenport first gained notoriety in the 1990s as the vocalist for British acid jazz band, The Brand New Heavies. After pursuing solo work, she rejoined the group for the album, Get Used to It, in 2006. The Atlanta native’s Rock and Roll Hotel show promises touch on all aspects of her over 20 years worth of music. $20. 9 p.m.

Monday:
>> One of the most powerful female vocalists in R&B, Chaka Khan has been a musical force for almost 40 years now. Backed by a jazz quartet, the “I Feel for You” singer begins her two-day stand at the Birchmere on this night. $75. 7:30 p.m.

>> Having performed at SXSW and had their music featured on shows like “Entourage” to critical acclaim, siblings Kentrell “Krispy” Lindsey and Alvin “Joey” Lindsey are already on a pretty solid path to being known in what’s been described as “alt-rap.” Together as The Knux, these New Orleans-raised, L.A.-based artists meld hip-hop with an indie rock sensibility. They’ll be at DC9 along with Vanity Theft and Jordy Towers. $8. 8 p.m.