If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From funky jazz shows to an artistic performance channeling a 1950s French saloon, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Unsinkable Heavies featuring DJ Logic 

The Unsinkable Heavies are a branch of the funk orchestra band Polyrhythmics. Expect an intense approach to soul and jazz tones featuring saxophones. The orchestra will be joined by DJ Logic, who mixes jazz and blues building blocks with additional genres, including hip-hop. 

When: Wednesday, Jan. 9, 8 p.m.- Thursday, Jan. 10, 2 a.m.
Where: Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St.
Price: Free with RSVP
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Robert Walter featuring OG McTuff

Robert Walter brings his band The Congress with him to Nectar Lounge this Friday to soothe your eardrums with soul, funk, jazz and more. There will also be a performance by OG McTuff.

When: Friday, Jan. 11, 8 p.m.- Saturday, Jan. 12, 2 a.m.
Where: Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St.
Price: $13-$17
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Dakh Daughters with DJ Darek Mazzone

Last but not least, catch the Dakh Daughters in the act this Sunday night. The group's seven actresses employ a variety of musical instruments — including strings, percussion and keyboards — to put on a show exploring freedom, beauty, love and other themes in an atmosphere reminiscent of a 1950s French saloon. DJ Derek Mazzone is also on the docket.

When: Sunday, Jan. 13, 8 p.m.- Monday, Jan. 14, 2 a.m.
Where: Nectar Lounge, 412 N. 36th St.
Price: $23-$28
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