Stacey Pullen

Wednesday:
>> “Destino Final” delves into the sounds of Latin freestyle, boogie, New Jack Swing, and house. Providing the soundscape for the evening at Tropicalia will be DJ Alex DB, Wolfblister, K La Rock and DJ Senyo. Free. 7 p.m.

Thursday:
>> “The Happy Hour Is Dead” pays homage to one of hip-hop’s most enduring group, De La Soul. Served up for this happy hour at 1920 DC will be nothing but music from the Long Island trio’s roughly 25 year-old catalog spun by DJ 2-Tone Jones. Free. 5 p.m.

Friday:
>> Cleveland-bred vocalist Avant releases a new album this week. Additionally, the “Separated” singer will be handling early show duties at the Howard Theatre. $28 in advance / $33 at the door. 8:30 p.m.

>> Bobby V has had a rough past few weeks. However, the Atlanta-based singer will be in town at the Howard Theatre. $26 in advance / $30 at the door. 10:30 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Detroit electronic music luminary Stacey Pullen is on the U Street Music Hall‘s decks tonight. He’ll be joined by Chris Nitti and PENTAMON. $10. 10 p.m.

Monday:
>> Through him, “Chocolate City” became a popularized nickname for our fair city. Funk legend George Clinton comes to town with Parliament Funkadelic for a mothership landing at the 9:30 Club. $45. 7 p.m.