Wednesday:
>> New Orleans native PJ Morton (pictured) played keyboards for Maroon 5 while also being an accomplished solo singer and songwriter. Recently signed to the same label as Nicki Minaj and Drake, he’ll be performing at the Howard Theatre. $20. 6 p.m.

Thursday:
>> Hailing from the birthplace of multiple great R&B/funk bands, the Twin Cities’ Mint Condition are best known for the song “Breakin’ My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)”. They’ll be at the Birchmere for one show tonight and another Friday. $55. 7:30 p.m.

Friday:
>> DJ Cuzzin B will be spinning at Bebop Cafe/HR-57 to commemorate James Brown’s birthday as a part of “Fever First Fridays”. Free before 10 p.m. / $10 after 10 p.m. 9 p.m.

>> DJ Nitekrawler‘s “Moneytown” takes up shop at its usual locale, Little Miss Whiskey’s, with his soul records
and emphasis on filling the dance floor. Free. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> She’s a legend in R&B whose prominence goes back nearly 40 years. Chaka Khan has a two-show night at the Howard Theatre. The “Feel For You” singer’s first performance is sold out but the 10:30 set is not. $75. 6 p.m. (sold out) and 10:00 p.m.

>> Local hip-hop funk band the Cornel West Theory has a show at the Black Cat where Acme and DJ Underdog will also be on the bill. $12. 9 p.m.

>> “Reminisce” celebrates golden era hip-hop courtesy of DJ Quartermaine. As usual, the venue is Liv. Free before 11 with RSVP / $10 after RSVP. 9:30 p.m.