Tonight:

  •  “Soul Parlour” mixes a D.C. staple, the happy hour, with good music. On the turntables will be DJ Jahsonic and, as an added bonus, folks are encouraged to bring their MP3 players to share their favorite tunes with everyone. Funxion will be the venue. Free, 6 p.m.

Thursday:

  •  Go-Go’s godfather, Chuck Brown, will bring his show to the confines of Blues Alley for two shows tonight. $35 (+$12.50 service charge!), 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Friday:

Saturday:

  • “Big Bad City” features southern soul music galore to dance to at Velvet Lounge. DJ Soul Call Paul will be providing the sounds. Free, 10 p.m.
  • DJs Stylus, Meistro and Jahsonic hold down “Sol Power” at Dahlak (1771 U Street NW) with sounds from Africa, Brazil and beyond. Free before 11 p.m./$5 after 11 p.m., spinning starts at 10 p.m.

Source: DCist

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