Bohemian Caverns reopens this weekend (FINALLY!).

>> Blues legend Robert Cray plays a 7:30 p.m. show tonight at The Birchmere. Tickets $49.50.

>> Louisiana native and trumpeter for the Army Blues, Graham Breedlove will be leading a group tonight at Strathmore. Breedlove is a mentor for Strathmore’s Artist-in-Residence program, and so his set will feature two of this year’s AIRs, vocalist Christie Dashiell and saxophonist Elijah Balbed. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$17.

>> Rene Marie is among the most critically acclaimed vocalists working today. She is appearing at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club tonight in support of her latest album, I Wanna Be Evil, a tribute to the late legend, Eartha Kitt. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Vocalist Abby Schaffer performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz with the Universal Mind Ensemble. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Sara Gazarek already has a number of well-received albums under her belt and is starting to distinguish herself among jazz vocalists. She’ll team up with crooner Matt Dusk on Thursday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets $25 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Drummer Abinnet Berhanu has called D.C. home for seven years and is now being called by several of the area’s notables. He’ll be leading his own band on Thursday at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Afro Blue, Howard University’s premiere jazz choir, will perform on Friday at the Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. Free.

>> The Greater U Street Jazz Collective performs on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Fred Hersch is a pianist’s pianist, while Julian Lage is a rising star among jazz guitarists. The two will co-lead a band for three nights at Blues Alley, beginning on Friday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Cindy Blackman-Santana is a virtuoso drummer who first gained widespread recognition through her work with Lenny Kravitz. She’ll pay tribute to iconic drummer Tony Williams with her group, Another Lifetime, on Friday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. Stay tuned for a full preview. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Pianist Todd Simon leads the late night jam session on Friday at Ulah Bistro. 11 p.m. No cover.

>> Hallelujah! Bohemian Caverns is re-opening this weekend after having been closed for a month due to a car crashing into the building. Keyboardist Federico Gonzalez Peña has assembled a group of the city’s finest to help owner Omrao Brown get the club back on its feet after what must have been a trying time. Additional details are forthcoming, so call (202) 299-0800 for cover information.

>> Drummer and bandleader Andrew Hare is an accomplished musician and educator who plays with a number of artists around town. He’ll be leading his own quartet at Twins Jazz on Friday and Saturday. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> HR-57 hosts regulars Antonio Parker (Friday) and EC3 (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15.

>> Bela Fleck elevated the banjo to new heights through his work with the groundbreaking Flecktones, moving effortlessly between jazz, bluegrass and international sounds. Fleck is now exploring classical music and will be at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue on Saturday with the Brooklyn Rider string quartet. Stay tuned for a full preview. 7 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $35.

>> The 12-piece Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band has been the D.C. area’s premiere afrobeat group for a number of years, having now won ten WAMMIES. The ensemble will be at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday for an 8 p.m. show. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Combining the infectious rhythms of South Asian bhangra music with the horn driven power of a New Orleans brass band, Red Baraat is rightfully building a reputation as one of the best live bands on the concert circuit. The group will be at U Street Music Hall on Sunday with opener Smoota. 7 p.m. Tickets $20.

>> Smooth jazz band Acoustic Alchemy performs a 7:30 p.m. set on Sunday at The Birchmere. Tickets $35.

>> Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica is a chamber jazz quartet that draws from East Asian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European and Latin influences. The band will be at Twins Jazz on Sunday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts guitarist Memphis Gold. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.

>> Producer, songwriter and pianist Allen Toussaint is considered a living treasure in New Orleans, where he has played a key role in shaping the last half-century’s worth of music coming out of the Crescent City. Toussaint will bring his band to The Hamilton on Monday. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $33-$41.

>> The Annapolis-based and Latin Grammy nominated Afro Bop Alliance will be at Blues Alley on Monday for 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $18 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Another side effect of the closing of Bohemian Caverns was a month-long break in performances from the always excellent Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra. The 17-piece big band will be back to their normal Monday night routine next week. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10.