Pete Rock & CL Smooth Tuesday:
>> Even though they only have two full-length albums together, Mount Vernon, N.Y. duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth are legendary with tracks like “T.R.O.Y.” and “Take You There” in their discography. In the midst of a reunion tour, the two will stop off at the Howard Theatre where they’ll be joined by fellow ’90s hip-hop vets, Camp Lo. 8 p.m. $22.50-$27.50.
>> Janelle Monae’s protégés, Black Cotton, made a small name for themselves when their song, “We’re Far Enough From Heaven Now We Can Freak Out”, was featured in a commercial. They’ll be celebrating the release of their “Runaway Radio Fixtape” at Liv. 9 p.m. $15.
>> Local vocalist Alison Carney takes to the Ben’s Next Door stage as a part of the “Live!” series. 9:15 p.m. Free.
Wednesday:
>> Okayafrica celebrates Fela Kuti’s birthday with DJ Underdog on the turntables at Tropicalia. 9 p.m. $5.
Thursday:
>> The “All City” show at Tropicalia features some of the area’s upper echelon hip-hop talent with Asheru, Flex Mathews and DJ Jav. 8 p.m. $10.
Saturday:
>> The 8th annual “Black President’s Day” celebrates the music, life and legacy of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Helping to set the musical tone at the Anacostia Arts Center will be DJs Stylus, Jahsonic and Senyo. 10:30 p.m. $10-$15.
Sunday:
>> Vinyl + Vino brings DMV music lovers together to hear each others records and socialize. This month, the event features the Shaolin Jazz Project at Puro Cafe. 5 p.m. $10.
>> Amel Larrieux has been a fixture on the R&B scene since the mid-1990s with Groove Theory and now as a solo artist. With her latest release, Ice Cream Everyday, coming out later this month, she’ll be at the Howard Theatre sharing her dynamic vocal range. 7:30 p.m. $35-$40.
>> “Sound Off” showcases hip-hop acts Black Indian, Head Roc, Enoch & DJ EarthOne, eL Betta, Top Rhymin Noodles, FreeLance 33.3, Leftist, Radio Rahim and DJ Ohlow at Tropicalia. 8 p.m. $5.
Monday:
>> Electronic artist Toro y Moi returns to D.C. with a performance at the 9:30 Club. He’ll be joined by Classixx. 7 p.m. $25.
