Wednesday 31

music

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by Ted Nugent. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

night life

Alley Katz One Drop, Johnny 3 Legs, Bludshot, Reservoir, Street Legal, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $7. 643-2816.

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 288-2800.

Awful Arthur's (West End) Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 672-9385.

Babe's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.

Bogart's Back Room Vesuvius (formerly Chris Vasi Latin Jazz Project), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

Bottom Line Nick's Karaoke, weekly. 644-5944.

Bubba's Restaurant Oldies Music Night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 236-1600.

Bull and Bear Club Lounge Party Open House, weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 649-8431.

Breaker's South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Janet Martin and the Fourth Anniversary Café Diem Band, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Undr8ed (jam, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club 534 Berlin, '80s new-wave night, weekly. 353-9670.

Club Razzles "Havana Nights," salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.

Emilio's Southside Funk Allstars (jam, drum 'n' bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

Empire Lounge 804noise Presents (experimental music social), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Aries Spears, 8 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Maggiano's Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

Mile Post Five Dave Pollard with John Leedes (acoustic rock), 7-9 p.m., free. 794-9344.

Nanci Raygun New Electric, Souvenir's Young America, Tinamarie, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 355-7390.

Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.

Plan 9 Music Mercy Creek, 6 p.m., free. 353-9996.

Poe's Pub Ryan Hearn (acoustic singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Harry Gore (British invasion rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, $5 for men. 519-5324.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

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

Sin é DC Motors, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Mercy Creek, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Upper East Side Lounge Doctors of Jazz (Dixieland), 7:30 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

Thursday 01

music

Swingin' on the Tracks The concert series at the Science Museum of Virginia runs 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. This week, performances by Marcia Ball and Clay Mottley. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1540.

galleries

1708 Gallery Jerry Spagnoli and Deborah Luster give a preview and artists' talk to introduce "Casting a New Light," a photography exhibition in conjunction with the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, 6-8 p.m. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.

night life

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Leroy Thomas and the Zydeco Road Runners, dance lesson 7 p.m., music 8-11 p.m., $10. 288-2800.

Azzurro's Restaurant Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

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

Baja Bean Company Karaoke, weekly. 257-5445.

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

Bogart's Back Room Caravan (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.

Bubba's Restaurant Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.

Curbside Café The Scott Miller Band Project (acoustic rock), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 355-7008.

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

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.

Funny Bone Aries Spears, 8 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 9 p.m., $7. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. 321-6487.

Honey Whyte's Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with DJ Rayvon (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 254-1942.

Kitty O'Shea's Blues Flash open-mic night, weekly, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 739-0800.

La Familia Restaurant Sha-nniece James Project (jazz open mic), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 261-5400.

Maggiano's Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

Mulligan's Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.

Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.

Poe's Pub The Danny Morris Band (surf rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

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

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

Sideline Café Karaoke hosted by Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 748-4786.

Sin é Karaoke Night, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

S.J.'s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

Upper East Side Lounge Robert Bohannon (jazz sax), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.

Friday 02

events

First Fridays The monthly art walk on Broad Street kicks off its fifth season of gallery opening receptions with street performers and vendors, 7-10 p.m. For a listing of gallery openings, check the Galleries box. Call 344-1508 or visit www.firstfridayrichmond.com.

music

Short Pump Town Center The shopping center's summer concert series runs 6-8 p.m. This week, Kings of Swing perform. Free. 360-1700.

night life

Alley Katz SlowEducation.com Back-to-School Party with DJ Krames, DJ Hoodrich, Bobby La Beat and DJ Disco Elixir, 18 and older,10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Paul Curreri, 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.

Babe's of Carytown Susan Greenbaum (folk), 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

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

Blue Mountain Coffee House Josh Bearman and Ed Brogan (bluegrass mandolin duets), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 355-8002.

Bogart's Back Room Terri Murphy/Kevin Simpson Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.

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

Café Gutenberg In the Red, 8:30 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Canal Club Will Hoge, Army of One, 8:30 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582.

Carlton's Whiskey Rebellion (bluegrass rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 359-3122.

Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., $3. 644-3018.

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

Daddio's Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.

Emilio's Mayuco (flamenco guitar), 7-9 p.m., weekly, free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.

Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Aries Spears, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.

Godfrey's Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.

Hyperlink Café Reggae Night, weekly. 254-1942.

Jesse's Place Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 550-0804.

Kitty O'Shea's Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.

Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

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

Mr. Bojangles Therapy (techno, house, drum 'n' bass, breaks, DJs), weekly, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $7-$9. 344-2901.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Playing Field Karaoke with Max, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-7700.

Poe's Pub The Taters (Americana), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (swing jazz guitar), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Sam Miller's Oyster Bar The Yokels, weekly, 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 644-5465.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

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

Shenanigans Frosty Salsa Five featuring Jackie Frost and Brian Sulser, 9 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Sin é Patchwork, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Mo Debree, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tonic Clear with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guest DJs (lounge, jazz, Latin house, breaks), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.

Upper East Side Lounge Think (fusion), 8 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Saturday 03

events

Community Celebration Faith, Hope and Victory Community Church in Ashland presents a Summer's End Community Celebration with information booth, vendors, food, music and other entertainment, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Arlington and S. Taylor streets. Free. 798-1288.

galleries

Artemis Gallery "The Art Glass Visions of Veronica and David Bennet" features works in blown glass and steel, opening with a preview, 5-10 p.m. There is a second reception Sept. 9, 5-10 p.m. 1601 W. Cary St. 353-2676.

Chop Suey Books "For Your Eyes Only," an exhibition of work by Katrin Paul, Denise Verret, John Ryan, Susan Laswell, Anitra Haendel and Kim O'Grady, curated by Cheryl Gant, opens with a reception, 6:30-8 p.m. Through Sept. 24. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

Nesbit Salon An exhibition of works by Aaron Wallis, Julie Elkins and Lynn Crounse opens with a reception at 6 p.m. with music by Rasul the Nobody. 2311 W. Main St. 355-8775.

Sun Trust Bank The Tuckahoe Artists Association shows its work through Oct. 1. 919 E. Main St. 270-4315.

night life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Rod Picott, 8 p.m., $10-$15. 798-1702.

Bandito's "Saturday Night Nature" Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.

Bogart's Back Room Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 and 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.

Cotton Club Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop variety show), weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 752-0179.

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

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.

Funny Bone Aries Spears, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, Robert Jospé and Inner Rhythm. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.

La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.

Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

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

Nanci Raygun Direct from Hollywood Cemetery, Partyline, Fascist Fascist, The Rip Off, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub George Winn and the Bluegrass Partners, 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

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

Shenanigans Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 8:30 p.m.-midnight, $3. 264-5010.

Sin é Scott Jeffrey's Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Stratford Grill Missing Mason, 9 p.m., free. 320-1218.

The Tobacco Company Lady Ray and the Lucky Strikes, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tonic Blue Bar with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guest DJs (new wave, electronica, house, '80s retro and breaks), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.

Tropical Soul Soultry Saturdays DJ Night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, afrobeat), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 771-1605.

Upper East Side LoungeUpper East Side Big Band featuring Roger Carroll (jazz), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Sunday 04

music

Gospel Concert Woodville TV Ministry presents a gospel concert filmed for television, featuring performances by Dennis Ramsey and The Disciples Singers, Terrence Stephens and Sunshine, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Woodville Church of the Nazarene. Free. 2012 Selden St. 301-8918.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum offers a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores Jackson Ward. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.

night life

Babe's of Carytown Sunday Karaoke, 3-7 p.m., free. 355-9330.

Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m. 739-8871.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Johnny Hott and the Piedmont Souprize, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free. Poly (rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse The People's Key (pop), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone Aries Spears, 7 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight. DJ Sky, weekly, 12:30-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free. 288-6211.

Hard Shell Daniel Clark-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free. 643-2333.

Hyperlink Café Jazz Brunch, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 254-1942.

Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz Presents the Carol Covell Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Kitty O' Shea's Jazz Brunch with the Leon Leary Trio, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 739-0800.

Legend Brewery Squalor Hollow Boys (Texas swing, folk, country), 6-10 p.m., free. 232-3446.

Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night ('80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Metro Grill Mark Troxell Duo, weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 353-4433.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun Engine Down's last show, des_ark, Bella Lea, all ages, 6 p.m., $7. 353-4263.

Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.

Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.

Monday 05

word

Poetry Jam Café Gutenberg hosts a bantering-about of clever turns-of-phrase, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.

night life

Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café The Spaceheaters, Uncertainty Principle (jam), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-7445.

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

Emilio's Get Rite with DJ Merrick and Friends, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Glenn's Tavern Carlton Ayles and Legacy (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 321-3444.

Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum 'n' bass), weekly, doors open at 9 p.m. 254-1942.

Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth, industrial), weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.

Potter's Pub and Grille Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.

Tuesday 06

night life

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Open Mic Night with Pace and Magill, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 288-2800.

Bahama Joe's Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Bogart's Back Room Moossa (reggae, blues), 9 p.m., $2. 353-9280.

Bubba's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

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

Cherry Lounge Salsa Night with free lessons, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 285-9061.

Easy Street Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.

Funny Bone Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, Mike Randolf. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern Warren Felton's Entertainment Karaoke, weekly, 8:30-10:30 p.m. DJ Fletcher, weekly, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 321-3444.

Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Honey Whyte's Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 643-6022

Kitty O'Shea's Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

Maggiano's Little Italy Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m. 253-0900.

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

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Poe's Pub Open Mic Night, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Sin é Dave Pollard, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

S.J.'s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.

Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 771-1605.

Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 379-3800.