Wednesday, Dec. 21:
>> As a part of the Know Your Status campaign, Chuck Brown and Wale will be taking the 9:30 Club‘s stage to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS testing. Free admission with completed HIV test. 6 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 23:
>> Wu-Tang Clan. There’s not much to say beyond the fact that they’ll be at the State Theatre in Falls Church. $55. 8 p.m.
>> After releasing a free EP earlier this year and exceeding initial fundraising goals for her next project, Muhsinah, a Grammy nominee as well as an alumna of both Three Stars and Unbuckled, returns home for a show at Liv. Tickets $10 in advance, $13 at the door. 8 p.m.
>> Fellow DMV native Yahzarah made a name for herself as a solo artist and as a vocalist with The Foreign Exchange. Tonight, she’ll be at Blues Alley for two shows singing from Prince’s vast catalog. $25. 8 and 10 p.m.
>> D.C.-based bands The Funk Ark, Nappy Riddem and House of Soul will be performing at Rock and Roll Hotel as a part of the “Holiday Festicle”. $10. 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 25:
>> For the third time, DJ Soul Call Paul celebrates the anniversary of the Godfather of Soul’s passing with the James Brown Death-mas Holiday Bash at the Black Cat backstage. $5. 9 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 29:
>> Since their day job at Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is on hiatus through the holidays, The Roots can finally tour in support of their latest album, undun. They’ll be posted up at the Fillmore Silver Spring tonight and Friday. Chances are, there’s at least one member of Congress who won’t be attending. $45. 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 30:
>> P.G. County-based Phil Adé is positioning himself as the next DMV hip-hop artist to make an impact outside of the immediate area. He’ll be at Liv. $10 in advance, $13 at the door. 8 p.m.
>> “Red Fridays” at U Street Music Hall will host Bay Area DJ legend Mark Farina, who is known for his mixing of house beats with acid jazz. $10. 10 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 31:
>> DJs Jahsonic and Moose are aiming to cast off 2011 and start 2012 on the note. The two will be spinning at Marvin as a part of the bar’s New Year’s Eve festivities. $20 . 8 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 1:
>> We already mentioned one Wale appearance but there’s one more to kick off the new year. The area’s best known rapper will be at the Fillmore supporting his album Ambition, which dropped in early November. Joining him will be Black Cobain. $35. 8 p.m.
