[Art]

GEORGE CLINTON & THE PARLIAMENT-FUNKADELIC ALL STARS -- Monday at 7:30 p.m. The legendary funk artist's career runs from doo-wop to hip-hop. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $40. 202-265-0930.

TINA DICO -- Monday at 8:30 p.m. Danish singer known for her collaboration with British downbeat outfit Zero 7. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. $12. 703-522-8340.

SCOTT STAPP -- Tuesday, doors at 7:30 p.m. Maybe the former Creed frontman can sing away the blues caused by his recent arrest and his unreleased sex tape buddy-flick costarring Kid Rock. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $25. 202-265-0930.

THE GRANDSONS -- Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. A Mardi Gras party by the masters of New Orleans rhythm and blues, rockabilly, swing and country two-step. Iota Club & Cafe, 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. $10. 703-522-8340.

SMOKING POPES -- Thursday at 7 p.m. The band's unconventional take on pop-punk (they sound like a loud guitar band with a laid-back lounge singer) is often attributed to singer Josh Caterer's love of big band music and old black-and-white movies. With Bayside. Nation, 1015 Half St. SE. $10. 202-397-7328.

EARTHA KITT -- See Can't Miss, this page.

BRAZILIAN GIRLS -- Friday at 9 p.m. Although the name is false advertising (only one member is female and none are Brazilian), they are known for crafty club music that fuses samba, reggae, trip-hop and lounge. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $25. 202-265-0930.

THE SUBWAYS -- See Can't Miss, this page.

STRIKE ANYWHERE -- Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Richmond's melodic hardcore heroes play with a Global Threat and With Honor. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $10. 202-667-7960.

STEEL PULSE -- Saturday, doors at 10 p.m. The British reggae band is heading into its 31st year together. Crossroads, 4103 Baltimore Ave., Bladensburg. $25. 301-927-1056.