Thursday:
>> A decade ago, the most vaunted musical crew to be found in the crunchier realm of hip-hop and R&B was the Soulquarians. Consisting of the likes of ?uestlove, Q-Tip, Common, D’Angelo and Erykah Badu, among others, the production and performance squad delivered songs like “The Light,” “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and “You Got Me.” Tonight, in celebration of the D.C.-based non-profit Words, Beats & Life’s 10 years of existence, DJs RBI, 2-Tone Jones, Book, Jahsonic and Bush Head Ed will be spinning a Soulquarian-heavy set at Liv. $10. 9 p.m.

Friday:
>> Tabi Bonney (pictured) has been a constant on the D.C. hip-hop scene. He’ll be at the Black Cat with two of the area’s best up-and-comers, DTMD. $15. 9 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Over the past few years, Chrisette Michele’s profile has been raised due to a vocal prowess not found in many of her R&B contemporaries. The Grammy winner will be at Cramton Auditorium
along with Black Alley, Elle Varner and Incwell. $45-$85. 7 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Screenings for the film The Furious Force of Rhymes followed by a panel discussion continue tonight with a session at the Busboys & Poets on 5th and K Streets NW. Panelists will include Dr. Jared Ball, Natalie Hopkinson, Dr. Scott Heath, Lisa Fager and Dr. Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar. Free. 8 p.m.

>> Stephanie Cooke has been a go-to vocalist in house music for the past several years having sung on tracks like “Love Will” and “Love’s Been Right Here.” She’ll be performing at Island Cafe. $10 in advance / $20 at the door. 9 p.m.

>> Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder will be at Cities to not only spin some tunes but to also celebrate his birthday along with DJs Cuzzin B and Face. $TBA. 10 p.m.

Monday:
>> Legendary singer Stephanie Mills made a name for herself on Broadway as Dorothy in The Wiz as well as with a slew of R&B hits in the 1980s. She’ll begin her two-day stay at the Birchmere tonight. $69.50. 7:30 p.m.