Todd Terry

Thursday:
>> One of the most unique vocalists of the past 20 years, Macy Gray will be performing her debut album, On How Life Is, in its entirety at the Birchmere. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $59.50.

>> Detroit vocalist Dwele is in D.C. where he’ll be performing at the Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $35 in advance, $39.50 day of show.

>> “Coast 2 Coast Live” is an artist showcase at Liv where Cyhi the Prynce will also be performing. 9 p.m. $10.

Friday:
>> SWV reigned supreme over 1990s and laid the groundwork for girl groups like Destiny’s Child. They got back together last year and even put out new material. They’ll be performing at the Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. Tickets $29.50 in advance, $35 at the door.

>> “Purple Stank” brings the music of Prince and Outkast into one set with DJ Dredd conducting the proceedings at the Black Cat. 9:30 p.m. $12

>> Legendary DJ Todd Terry comes to town for a “Red Fridays” set at U Street Music Hall. 10 p.m. Free before midnight. $10 after midnight.

Sunday:
>> As part of one of the most successful female groups ever, Kelly Rowland has already made her musical mark. Now working a solo angle, the (former) Destiny’s Child songstress has garnered radio play lately with “Kisses Down Low”. She’ll be at the Fillmore along with her opening act, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter The-Dream. 8 p.m. Tickets $35.

>> House DJ Carlos Mena returns to D.C. for a set at Eighteenth Street Lounge as a part of their Memorial Day weekend celebration. 9:30 p.m. Price to be determined.

>> The “Axel F.” party took a hiatus last month with the promise of coming back big in May. While DJs Jahsonic, Stylus and Adrian Loving are still spinning their selections of ’80’s champagne soul and lazer funk, there’s a prom theme so dress accordingly. Additionally, the prom brings with it a larger venue, the Howard Theatre. 10:30 p.m. Tickets $10