Wednesday 30

word

Book talk Carl Weber, author of "The First Lady," will speak at Richmond Public Library at noon, free. 646-7223.

night life

Alex's Extreme New Wave Dance Party, New York Deli, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-3354.

Amy Henderson, Shenanigan's, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Beach music, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Blue Line Highway, Positive Vibe Café, 7:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Jazz on Broad, The Camel, 7-10 p.m., weekly, $6. 353-4901.

The Katz Band (jazz/Motown), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904.

Marcel & the M&M's (acoustic), Bogart's, 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Nick Thune (comedy), Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Retrolution (industrial), Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Scott Haskins & Gordon Jones (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Service Industry Night, Lucky Buddha, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Seven Pound Star (jam band), Cary Street Café, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Sister Sweet, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thor Eros (acoustic guitar), Chiocca's, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-3228.

Tommy Witten Trio featuring Emme St. James, Bottega Bistro, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 379-9899.

The Wrest with Pat O'Brien (rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

WTF Wednesdays (punk hardcore DJ), Empire, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Thursday 31

event

Lecture Adrian Cronauer will speak at the Virginia War Memorial at 7 p.m., free. 621 S. Belvidere St. 786-2060.

galleries

Corporate & Museum Frame "Postcards for Lindsay," a benefit art auction and sale at 7 p.m. 301 W. Broad St. 643-6858.

museums

Art After Hours DJ Williams Projekt and Angela Vogel perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Tickets are $10. 340-1405.

night life

Aquabatics (hip-hop), Cary Street Café, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Shenanigan's, 8:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Captain Slicktalk (acoustic), Curbside Café, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-7008.

The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), Skilligalee Restaurant, 8 p.m., free. 672-2000.

Chez Roué (swing), Café Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Daily Specials, Bleu Bistro, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Darkest Hour, Cephalic Carnarge, Emmure, White Chaple and Immortal Avenger, Alley Katz, 6 p.m., $15. 643-2816.

Dave Pollard (singer-songwriter), Old City Bar, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 644-4411.

DJ Dance Night, Club Richbrau, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

DJ Meaty, Easy Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

D'Santis Duo (jazz), Capital Coffee and Desserts, weekly, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. 204-1755.

Existor (drum & bass), Emilio's, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Jackass Flats (bluegrass), Bogart's, 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Jeff Carretto (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Live band, J&D's Café, weekly, 7:30-10 p.m., free. 266-2331.

Live music, Bottom's Up (Glen Allen), weekly, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 249-2000.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Lounge Sessions with DJs Kean, Jereme Rometti and Adam Ely, Europa, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Nat King Kong, J & D's Café, 8 p.m., free. 266-2331.

Nick Thune (comedy), Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Pat O'Brien (rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Pop '80s Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Richmond Comedy House, Paradise Lounge, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 519-0844.555

Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), Tonic, weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.

Steve Bassett, Cabo's Corner Bistro, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Shore Leave, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thor Eros (acoustic guitar), Chiocca's, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-3228.

Throwback Thursdays ('80s and '90s), Pearl, weekly, 6 p.m. 545-8983.

Thursday Drama Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, Bandito's, weekly. 354-9999.

Top 40 Dance Night at Bahama Joe's, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Uisce Beathe (Irish jam), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Will Kimbrough and Amy Loftus, Ashland Coffee & Tea, 8 p.m., $15-$20. 798-1702.

World Night at Bank, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 648-3070.

Friday 1

music

Bluegrass Gospel Concert Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver perform at 7 p.m. at the West End Assembly of God. Tickets are $14-$16. 401 Parham Road. 320-7067.

Concert Maze featuring Frankie Beverly performs at Daniel Gymnasium at Virginia State University at 7 p.m., as part of Chesterfield County's Black History Month celebration. Free. 748-1161.

Party for the Rest of Us Erin Tobey, No BS Brass Band, Dead Goats and Tulsa Drone perform at Renaisance Ballroom at 7:45 p.m. Donation: $10. 107 W. Broad St. 649-9737.

VCU Homecoming Concert Lupe Fiasco and Keith King perform at the Siegel Center at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. 827-1000.

galleries

1708 Gallery "Fanatic," video, performance and installation by Jillian McDonald. Reception at 7 p.m. Through March 1. 643-1708.

ALB Tech Paintings and prints by David Klemencic. Reception at 7 p.m. 1208 Main St. 347-7118.

Art6 Gallery "Labyrinth" by John Bailey, "War's Without End" by Lewis Bailes and new works by Brigette Newberry. Reception at 6 p.m. 6 E. Broad St. Through Feb. 23. 343-1406.

Ghostprint Gallery "Adele Cohen - A Life in Art," paintings by Adele Cohen. Reception at 7 p.m. Through March 1. 220 W. Broad St. 344-1557.

Glave Kocen Galllery "Scenes from a Memory," paintings by Daniel Robbins. Reception at 7 p.m. Through March 1. 1620 W. Main St. 358-1990

Henry St. Gallery "White Trash Comix Art," work by David Rhodes, Seth Moreau, Keith Van Allen and others. Reception at 7:30 p.m. Through February. 422 W. Broad St. 247-1491.

Jennifer Young Studio & Gallery "A Touch of Red," paintings by Jennifer Young. Reception at 6 p.m. 16 E. Main St. 254-1008.

Main Art Gallery "Chimera," work by Christopher Brown, Madeline Hoch and Bret Payne. Reception at 7 p.m. 1537 W. Main St. 355-6151.

Quirk Gallery Works by Arthur Hash and Fiona Ross. Reception at 7 p.m. Through Feb. 28. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.

Transmission "Medium Love," drawings by Monica Palma and monoprints by Ryan Wallace. Reception at 7 p.m. Through Feb. 29. 321 Brook Road. 200-9985.

Visual Art Studio "Encounter," by Julia Hebner and "Dominoes Delivers in Guatemala," by Anne Hart Chay Reception at 7 p.m on Feb. 1. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center "Tell Me Where You're Marching, Tell Me Where You're Bound," photography by Shanna Merola. Reception at 6 p.m. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.

night life

Andy, Cindy and Thensome (traditional Irish), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Bart Chucker, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

BC & Gray (funk/blues) Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 9 p.m. 732-7425.

Bill Roberts, County Rib & Ale House, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Black Cash, Alley Katz, 9 p.m., $7. 643-2816.

ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Random Acts (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), Europa, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

DJ Tree, Club Richbrau, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

David Carter, (rock/pop), Easy Street Restaurant, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Debo, Pasta Luna, 8 p.m., free. 762-9029.

Doc Branch & The Keynotes, Emilio's, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Drag King Show, Babe's of Carytown, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

The Continentals and the SGTEV Hirschjager Dancers, Capital Ale House, 8 p.m., $5. 780-ALES.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Friday After Work Party with DJ Ace and Rich Boy (hip-hop, reggae), Caribbean Mingles, weekly, 5-8 p.m., $5. 780-0013.

The Hardin Thomas Band, Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, Blues Café, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.

The Kevin Cordt Quartet, Ashland Coffee & Tea, 8 p.m., $10-$15. 798-1702.

Ladies '80s with DJ Disco Stew, Pour House, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Live country music, Bahama Joe's, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Live music, Mulligan's Sports Grille (South Side), weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.

Live music, Sandy's Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Live Music, Sin é, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Loose Gravel (classic rock), Andy's Restaurant, 9 p.m., $3. 236-1911.

Michael Ian Black & Michael Showalter, Toad's Place, 9 p.m., $20. 648-TOAD.

Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade, Sycamore Rouge (Petersburg), 8 p.m., $15. 957-5707.

New Wave Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Nick Thune (comedy), Funny Bone, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m, $15. 521-8900.

Plunky & Oneness (urban jazz), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.

Pony Pants, Amoeba Men and Vytear, The Camel, 9 p.m., free. 353-4901.

The Reflex Indie Dance Night, Toad's Place, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 648-TOAD.

Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.

Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise, Canal Club, 9 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582.

Roger Caroll Quartet (jazz/blues), Bogart's, 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Sax with Redbull and Redman (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), weekly, 6-8 p.m. 732-7425.

Totaro (Americana) and Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), Sound of Music, 8 p.m. 788-0607.

Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, Hard Shell, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.

The Wrest with Pat O'Brien (rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Saturday 2

events

River City Railfest Snowboarding exhibition benefiting breast cancer research at Bandito's at 3 p.m. with music by Elevation Clic. Free. 2905 Patterson Ave. 345-9999.

film

Italian Film and Food Festival The Richmond Moving Image Co-Op presents the fourth annual festival with films from Gillo Pontecorvo, Mario Monicelli and others, at 11 a.m. at the Firehouse Theatre Project. Tickets are $15-$45. 1609 W. Broad St. 232-RMIC.

word

Radio Stories and Other Stories. Ira Glass visits the Modlin Center for the Arts on at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $36. 289-8980.

stage

Science Museum of Virginia "Mysteries of Plasma: The Charles Drew Story," a play about a pioneering doctor's life experiences, at 2 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $7.50-$8. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre "Little Women," a story of two sisters struggling to keep their family intact during the Civil War, at 8 p.m. Through March 22. Tickets are $31.50-$44.50. 748-5203.

music

Rennolds Music Series Roberto Diazo performs at the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Tickets $32. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.



night life

11th House (jam rock), Emilio's, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

'80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

American Fly (rock), Easy Street Restaurant, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.

The Atkinsons, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 9 p.m., free. 321-9548.

Barrelhouse Blues Band, County Rib & Ale House, 9 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Billy Ray Hatley & The Showdogs, The Camel, 9 p.m., free. 353-4901.

Bio Ritmo, Os Magrelos and Headquarter Samba, Capital Ale House, 8 p.m., $10. 780-ALES.

Bluegrass Inspirations, Gospel Chicken House, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Broken Monday, Sin é, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Calypso Nuts, Pour House, 9:30 p.m., $3. 364-9083.

ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Kitchen Sax & Rhythm, Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 7 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Drag King Show (male impersonators), Babe's of Carytown, weekly, 9 p.m. 355-9330.

DJ Burnie, Lucky Buddha, 10 p.m., free. 249-8831.

DJ Hurley, Zuppa, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

DJ Meaty, Bandito's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 354-9999.

DJ Omar (deep house), Europa, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

DJ Tree, Club Richbrau, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Hamburger James (rock), Easy Street Restaurant, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Jeff Carretto (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Killswitch Engage, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Everytime I Die and Parkway Drive, Toad's Place, 6:30 p.m., $25-$28. 648-TOAD.

Live music, Crossroads, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 643-2060.

Live music, Daddio's Grille, weekly, 9 p.m., $3-$5. 754-1448.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Mozely Rose duo, Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Nick Thune (comedy), Funny Bone, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m, $15. 521-8900.

Pat O'Brien (acoustic rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Plunky & Oneness (urban jazz), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904

Pocket Brass Clique, Zuppa, 10 p.m., free. 249-8831.

Poetry Slam, Artspace Gallery, 8 p.m, $5. 232-6464.

Q94's Pauly Madison, County Rib and Ale House, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 675-4447.

R&B music, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

The Recliners, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Reggae night, Caribbean Mingles, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$10. 780-0013.

Robbin Thompson, Ashland Coffee & Tea, 8 p.m., $12-$17. 798-1702.

Russ Hanchin & Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), Taphouse Grill, weekly, 8 p.m., 644-3018.

Roots of Creation, Crucial Elements and Moosa Forum, Alley Katz, 9 p.m., $10. 643-2816.

Unheard Concept, Silk Attraction, Nemisis and Threat of Scarlet, Canal Club, 8:30 p.m. $6. 643-2582.

Sunday 3

events

Art Talk Kathryn Reid will discuss painters from the Harlem Renaissance era at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5-$10. Registration suggested. 646-3674.

film

The Business of Being Born A film about the birth industry shows at 1 p.m. at the Byrd Theatre. Tickets are $2. 652-5255.

music

Concert Series Richard Becker performs at the Booker Hall of Music at the University of Richmond at 3 p.m. Free. 289-8227.

galleries

Pine Camp Arts and Community Center "Friends and Mentors," mixed media from African-American artists. A forum, "What Influences African American Artists," begins at 3 p.m. Through March 28. 4901 Old Brook Road. 646-3674.

night life

9:55 Club Comedy Night, Easy Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Live beach music, Wild Rose Café (Chester), weekly, 6 p.m., free. 768-9090.

New wave and metal music, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night, The Triple Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Roger Carol Band (jazz), Emilio's, 8 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Sax & Trumpet with Ruddock & Redman (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.

S.I.N. with free pool, Richbrau Brewing Company, weekly, 4 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Step Out Sundays (dancehall reggae), Canal Club, weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.

Solid Gold Soul, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, Bottoms Up Pizza, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 644-4400.

Monday 4

music

Concert Series Music by Béla Bart¢k performed by eighth blackbird and others at the University of Richmond at 7:30 p.m. at Booker Hall at the University of Richmond. Free. 289-8227.

NanoHz No. 10 Music and improvisation from Charity Chan, Robert Bryant, Anduin and Clifford Schwing, 8 p.m. at Ghostprint Gallery. Donation: $3. 220 W. Broad St. 344-1557.

night life

Beach music with Steve Leonard, Caddy's, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.

The Chemists (jazz), Café Diem, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Guitar Hero with Alan, Richbrau Brewing Company, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Ominotago, Cary Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night, Triple Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Tuesday 5

night life

Adrien Duke, Capital Ale House, 7 p.m., $5. 780-ALES.

Bryce McCormick (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

DJ Dominex, Rocks, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

DJ Ghozt, Baja Bean Company, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 257-5445.

DJ Williams Projekt, Café Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

John Conley Trio (jazz), Davis and Main, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 353-6641.

Pat O'Brien (acoustic), Easy Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Rollin' and Tumblin' (blues Americana), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Top Talent Thursday, Stand-up comics from around the region, Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

Totally '80s Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

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