1. Funk 4 Peace, 8 p.m., @ Modern
Bask in what made you fall in love with hip hop to begin with: The unashamed articulation of what’s actually going on, as told to the powers-that-be. Featuring hip hop legend Afrika Bambaataa and D.C.-based funk collective Fort Knox Five.

2. Nappy Roots, 9 p.m., @ DC9
Get an authentic taste of the Southern group’s take on an inaugural celebration.

3. Art of Change, 8 p.m., @ Warehouse Theatre
D.C. art folk love causes. Obviously.

4. Rock the Vote, 8 p.m., @ 9:30 Club
Featuring Talib Kweli, Grace Potter, the Dresden Dolls. And politically-minded moments engaging with the audience between songs about the audacity of hope.

5. The People’s Inaugural Ball, 8 p.m., Rock and Roll Hotel
Music for the people!