If the pre-midterm jitters have you in your room procrastinating, take your nervous energy to the dance floor. From The Kongos to Butch Queen DJs to small DIY groups, as well as must-see plays, this week is all about the stage.

Tuesday

The Kongos at the 9:30 Club: Hailing from Phoenix, Ariz., these brothers with a U2 sound and notoriety in the United Kingdom have been playing together virtually their whole lives. Their 12-song record “Lunatic” is comprised of diverse rock tunes with a hint of Coldplay and a splash of pop. They’re best known for the accordion-clad rock song, “Come With Me Now.”
9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. 7 p.m. $15.

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Nick Thune at Sixth & I: Check out the D.C. installment of Nick Thune’s Very Tour! Much Comedy! He played small roles in “Knocked Up” and “Unaccompanied Minors,” and he’s performed on “The Tonight Show” eight times. Comedians Kate Berlant and Ben Kronberg will join Thune on stage.
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 8 p.m. $15.

Wednesday

Polyon, Chandos, Two Inch Astronaut at Babe City: These DIY bands are just a few of many groups playing lo-fi tunes in District basement quasi-venues. They’ve cut the production down to straightforward sounds to be played for small crowds.
Babe City, Dupont Circle. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation.

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Riot Grrrls’ “The Tempest” at Capitol Hills Art Workshop: Riot grrrl, a feminist hardcore punk movement born in D.C. in the 90’s, is taking on one of William Shakespeare’s lesser-known works, “The Tempest.” The play only has one female lead, which the group seems to view as a challenge rather than a setback.
Taffety Punk Theatre Co. at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. SE. 7:30 p.m. $15.

Thursday

Phox at the 9:30 Club: These six “best friends” pride themselves on their small hometown, Baraboo, Wisc., where “kids often drink poisoned groundwater and become endowed mutants.” As far as music goes, their sugary blend of psychedelic pop-rock often goes on for six or seven minutes.
9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW. 7 p.m. $15.

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Love Feast at Tropicalia: If you missed Butch Queen DJs at The Black Cat last weekend, here’s your chance to redeem yourself. The evening kicks off with Dance Afire Productions, followed by Pussy Noir and MUNDY, and will culminate at midnight with an eclectic set of vogue house, 90’s mixes and trap.
Tropicalia. 2001 14 St. NW. 8:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. $10.