Christian McBride leads his trio to headline this weekend’s Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival.

>> Area violinist Nistha Raj has carved a niche for herself by incorporating multiple styles, from jazz to hip-hop, into her classical North Indian playing. She will perform the first of two shows at Strathmore‘s February Artist-in-Residence tonight at the mansion. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15.30 to $17.

>> Doors Wide Open brings its fusion sounds to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club tonight. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Danilo Perez not only plays in Wayne Shorter’s unearthly quartet, but also has a number of albums under his belt as a leader. The gifted pianist will be at Blues Alley tonight in support of his latest album, Panama 500. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $30 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Girls Night Out, an all-female vocal quartet, will perform 8 and 10 p.m. sets tonight at Twins Jazz. Pianist Wayne Wilentz and his trio will accompany. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Philly-based smooth jazzers ZOÉ perform on Thursday at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 plus food and drink minimum.

>> David Ornette Cherry‘s father, Don Cherry, was a key figure in the development of avant-garde jazz as a result of his work with saxophonist Ornette Coleman. The younger Cherry has evolved into a relentlessly exploratory musician in his own right and will be at Union Arts on Thursday with his Ensemble for Improvisers. 8 p.m. BYOB. $10 admission.

>> Baltimore-based guitarist Ronny Smith performs 8 and 10 p.m. sets on Thursday at Twins Jazz. Tickets $12 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Smooth jazz saxophonist Marion Meadows begins a four night run on Thursday at Blues Alley. Special Valentine’s Day packages available. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $30 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Sharon Isbin is a classical guitar master and for her latest album, Guitar Passions, she teamed up with other world class guitarists to explore the intersection between European classical and other international influences. Jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan and Brazilian artist Romero Lubambo will join Isbin for tomorrow night’s 8 p.m. concert at Strathmore. Tickets $26 to $70.

>> Some of the area’s best musicians will be performing 9 and 10:30 p.m. sets at Dukem Jazz on Thursday. Vocalist Heidi Martin has assembled a band that includes guitarist John Lee, bassist Kris Funn and drummer John Lamkin. No cover.

>> Organist Greg Lamont leads his quartet on Friday at Jazz Night in Southwest. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> Ann Hampton Callaway is a singer known for her mastery of the Great American Songbook. She will be performing romantic jazz classics on Friday at the Kennedy Center. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $30.

>> Chaise Lounge, the popular area lounge-jazz act will perform a special Valentine’s Day set at the Barns of Wolf Trap. 8 p.m. Tickets $25.

>> Twins Jazz will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening featuring Italian chanteuse Irene Jalenti. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $25 plus food and drink minimum.

>> It’s President’s Day weekend, which means it’s time for the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival. Festival head Paul Carr and his team have assembled a fantastic lineup that includes headliner Christian McBride, a trombone summit with Delfeayo Marsalis, Frank Lacy and Steve Turre, saxophone legend Benny Golson and a host of other great talent. Visit the festival website for the full schedule and ticket information.

>> Smooth jazz star Marcus Johnson brings his Urban Jam Band to the Music Center at Strathmore for a Valentine’s Day show. Strathmore is also offering packages that include a pre-show dinner to mark the occasion. 8 p.m. concert. Tickets $23 to $60.

>> HR-57 hosts vocalist AJ Parham (Friday) and Latin jazz band Cubano Groove (Saturday). 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets $15-$20.

>> We make no secret of the fact that Akua Allrich has been a fave here at DCist for quite some time. The soulful vocalist will perform on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns with special packages available for Valentine’s Day. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $30 to $70.

>> Trumpeter Luke Brandon performs with the Airmen of Note, the Air Force’s premiere big band, and he also plays regularly with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra. He will lead a small group on Saturday at Twins Jazz. Tickets $16 plus food and drink minimum.

>> Gia Mora, a.k.a. Einstein’s Girl, brings her cabaret act to the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday. The show is part stand-up, part jazz standards and somehow ties it all together with Einstein’s ruminations on theoretical physics. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 plus food and drink minimum.

>> The famed Newport Jazz Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and is commemorating the occasion with a tour featuring jazz all-stars who launched their careers at the storied festival. Now 60, a program taking place on Sunday at the Music Center at Strathmore, features Anat Cohen, Karrin Allison, Randy Brecker, Mark Whitfield, Peter Martin, Clarence Penn and Larry Grenadier. 7 p.m. Tickets $17 to $57.

>> Bassist Stephen Crump earned widespread notice for his work with the award-winning pianist Vijay Iyer. He plays with a number of different groups and will be leading his own Rosetta Trio on Sunday at Bohemian Caverns. 7 and 8:30 p.m. sets. Tickets $15 on line/$20 at the door.

>> Beninoise singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo is among the archetypal “world music” artists, drawing equally from her own heritage, contemporary pop and any other genre that fits within the given emotion she tries to express. Lisner Auditorium will host the renowned artist on Sunday. 7 p.m. Tickets $30 to $45.

>> Blue Monday Blues hosts The Moonshine Society. 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets $5.

>> >> Todd Marcus‘s blend of straight-ahead jazz and influences from his Egyptian heritage, combined with his use of the bass clarinet as his vehicle of expression, make him one of the more compelling voices in Baltimore’s jazz scene. He leads a group on Monday at Blues Alley. Tickets $20 plus minimum and surcharge.

>> Trumpeter JS Williams continues his run as February’s Artist-in-Residence at Bohemian Caverns with 7 and 9 p.m. sets on Tuesday. Tickets $10 online/$15 at the door.

>> Saxophonist Marty Nau leads his regular Tuesday night gig at Twins Jazz. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $10 plus food and drink minimum.