Chris Kelly

The singer-songwriter will perform at Quarry House Tavern on Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Emo and pop-punk acts are still spilling their guts on local stages, plus Avril Lavigne and Missy Elliott.

In the early 2010s, Le1f helped pave the way for wider representation of sexuality in hip-hop. Now he’s back with a new persona and sound.

The Atlanta-based DJ will perform Saturday night at Flash.

Blanchard’s groundbreaking opera, “Fire Shut Up in My Bones,” will be performed in concert at the Music Center at Strathmore on April 26.

This holiday season brings us the gift of reunions from bands like New Wet Kojak and more.

The artist will perform at Rhizome on Friday, Nov. 3.

The pioneering singer, 76, demonstrated her unwavering commitment to several causes and concerns during a Saturday concert, including D.C. statehood.

Project Pat at the Howard Theatre; DJ Lag at the Owl Room; Montana of 300 at Pie Shop; Horsegirl at DC9.

The D.C. rapper is performing at Songbyrd on Dec. 2.