Pianist Allyn Johnson leads his group on Friday and Saturday at Twins Jazz.

>> World jazz ensemble, The Fourth Stream, performs at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage on Thursday. The group features guitarist Rob Coltun along with saxophonist Bobby Muncy and bassist Kevin Pace, both founders of the DC Jazz Composers Collective. 6 p.m. Free.

>> Project Natale was formed by bassist Joe and drummer Lou Natale when the brothers moved to the area in 1998. The group will be performing on Thursday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Guitarist Chris Thomas King is best known for the Robert Johnson-esque character he portrayed in the hit Coen Brothers film, O Brother, Where Art Thou? While that role recreated a certain place and time, he has devoted his career to bringing the blues into the 21st century. King will bring his contemporary sound to Blues Alley on Thursday for a four night stand of 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $24 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> In 2012, Belgian keyboardist Wim Leysen teamed up with the American rhythm section of bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder to form Inside//Outside. The band draws from IDM, jazz, and progressive rock to form a unique sound, which you can hear at Twins Jazz on Thursday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Vocalist Sharon Clark has recently taken to putting classic soul and pop material from the ’60s and ’70s into a jazz context. She will present her take on these favorites on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest with the help of a group of local veterans that includes pianist Chris Grasso, drummer Lenny Robinson, bassist Tommy Cecil and saxophonist Paul Carr. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Smooth jazz keyboardist Marcus Johnson performs on Friday at The Carlyle Club. 8 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Keyboardist Federico Peña has played with some serious heavyweights, including Me’Shell N’Degeocello, Maxwell, Marcus Miller and others. He will be leading his own group on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 online/$23 at the door.

>> Ace pianist Allyn Johnson brings a trio to Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> The 25th Annual D.C. Blues Festival takes place on Saturday at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre. The day-long program features six acts as well as related workshops and events for the whole family. Noon to 7:30 p.m. Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

>> The Westminster Presbyterian Church, home of Jazz Night in Southwest, presents a different take on the great Louis Armstrong this Saturday. The program, Thinking About Jazz: The Wonderful World & Art of Louis Armstrong, will be presented by Louis Armstrong House Museum archivist, Ricky Riccardi. The lecture will focus on Armstrong’s work as a visual artist. 1 to 3 p.m. Free.

>> Jump swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy came to prominence through their appearance in the ’90s film, Swingers. The band continues to tour, put out records, and is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. BBVD will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday. 8:30 p.m. Tickets $35 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Baltimore native Benny Russell has worked with Harry Belafonte and can be heard on the soundtracks for the sit-coms The Cosby Show and A Different World. He will be leading his own band at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Sunday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Saxophonist Bobby Muncy brings his always popular Radiohead Jazz Project, featuring guitarist Anthony Pirog, to Twins Jazz on Sunday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Jacques ” Saxman” Johnson leads his band through a Labor Day performance at Blue Monday Blues. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Saxophonist Brad Linde is a prolific performer who leads his own bands, co-founded the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra and curates the jazz series at the Atlas. On Tuesday, he begins his run as September’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 online/$15 at the door.