August 2011 at Kastles Stadium (Mark Taylor)
Tuesday:
>> For so many years, Chuck Brown was the focal point for D.C.’s indigenous music scene. The man who brought go-go to the world and remained its driving force to the end said good-bye to his beloved city two weeks ago but his fans will be able to pay homage to him one last time during his public visitation at the Howard Theatre. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Wednesday:
>> “Red Bull Thre3style” has DJ Geometrix, Spinser Tracy, DJ Tech, DJ Trayze, DJ Alizay, KC From The Fatback DJs, Amen Ra and PHLIPZ in a competition where they’ll each have to play at least three genres of music in 15 minutes. The champion will advance to the national championship in Orlando. On hand at the Howard Theatre to perform a set and serve as a celebrity judge will be DJ Haircut, better known as Mayer Hawthorne. Free with RSVP. 7 p.m.
Thursday:
>> “Afrobeat For Ya Soul” goes down at Bossa with DJ Underdog spinning African funk tunes. $5. 10 p.m.
Friday:
>> R&B legend Anita Baker kicks off the three-day Capital Jazz Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion. $52.50-$100. 9 p.m.
Saturday:
>> The Capital Jazz Festival‘s second day features a number of acts including Musiq Soulchild, Stephanie Mills and Steve Arrington, among others, at Merriweather Post Pavilion. $62.50-$165. 12 p.m.
>> The Faussart sisters are better known as Les Nubians and have become R&B stars both in the U.S. and their native France. They’ll be at The Hamilton for two shows tonight. $20-$27.50. 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
>> The Sol Power All-Stars return to Eighteenth Street Lounge for an evening of music from the African diaspora. $TBA. 9:30 p.m.
>> New Orleans rapper Curren$y has worked with some of that city’s biggest names, namely Master P and Lil’ Wayne, over the years but his career took off with his two Pilot Talk albums. His “Jet Life Tour 2012…Direct Flight” stops by the Howard Theatre where he’ll also be joined by Smoke DZA, among others. $20-$25. 11 p.m.
Sunday:
>> Day three of the Capital Jazz Festival features The Foreign Exchange, India Irie and Marsha Ambrosius at Merriweather Post Pavilion along with other notable acts. $62.50-$165. 12 p.m.
