Alice Smith

Tuesday:
>> Guitarist/emcee C. Love will be on stage at Ben’s Next Door as a part of the restaurant’s “Live” series. Free. 9:15 p.m.

Wednesday:
>> California staple Ozomatli comes to the District for their show at the 9:30 Club. $25. 7:30 p.m.

>> “The Summit” brings together three of the area’s best DJs (Jahsonic, Underdog and Sam “The Man” Burns) at Tropicalia for a night of house music and other beats meant to get the crowd moving. $5. 9 p.m.

Thursday:
>> The monthly “Hip Hop Karaoke” at Liv is celebrating the works of A Tribe Called Quest so come with your favorite track in mind. Additionally, there will be ATCQ-related trivia. $5. 8 p.m.

>> D.C. native Alice Smith has carved her niche as a soul singer of the sort that’s not cut from the traditional gospel cloth. Merging influences as diverse as Bjork and the Commodores. Her hometown show will be at the 9:30 Club. $25. 10 p.m.

Friday:
>> British acid-jazz group Incognito comes to the Howard Theatre for two shows tonight. Joining them for both gigs will be their frequent collaborator, and Baltimore native, Maysa. $35 in advance / $40 at the door. 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

>> The “DC House Showcase” features Sam “The Man” Burns, Dimitri Max, AGFA and Smudge performing sets at U Street Music Hall. Free for ages 21 and up before midnight / $10. 10 p.m.

Saturday:
>> Philly rapper Meek Mill‘s “Dreams Come True” tour stops by the Fillmore for the evening. $37.50. 8 p.m.

>> The “Reminisce” party at Liv is back with DJ Quartermaine on the 1s and 2s. Free with RSVP before 11 p.m.. 9:30 p.m.

Sunday:
>> Trio Bell Biv DeVoe have been together for nearly 25 years, not to mention their work as members of New Edition. The “Poison” singers will be at the Howard Theatre to go through their hits. $37.50 in advance / $42 at the doors. 8 p.m.