Muhsinah

>> R&B legend Gladys Knight kicks off the “Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza” series today with a performance at Woodrow Wilson Plaza (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). Free. 12 p.m.

Friday:
>> We here at DCist have been fans of Muhsinah (pictured) for some time now. In the midst of a barnstorming tour, she’ll be back home for a show at the Black Cat along with Exit Clov and Gods’illa. $12. 9 p.m.

>> 9th Wonder has held a number of titles over the years: DJ, Grammy-winning producer and, in a few months, Harvard Fellow. Tonight, though, he’ll be spinning at Fever along with DJ Cuzzin B. $TBA / RSVP. 10 p.m.

>> French DJ/producer Dimitri From Paris made a name for himself with his Playboy Mansion album series where he polished off a number of forgotten or underplayed disco gems. He’ll be on the turntables from opening-to-closing at U Street Music Hall for the latest edition of “Red Fridays.” $10. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> DJ Center has become a fairly regular visitor to D.C. The worldly soul music specialist will be at Eighteenth Street Lounge. $TBA. 9:30 p.m.