Wednesday 25

word

Jepson Leadership Forum Michael J. Sandel and Thaddeus M. Williamson discuss "American Public Debate: What Role for Morality and Religion?" at the University of Richmond at 7 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

Reading Jennifer Merrifield and Jonathan Rice read original poetry at Chop Suey Books at 7:30 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum's Lunch Break Science series runs weekly through February, noon-1 p.m. This week, Michael Kelly talks about "Gasoline in the Storm Drain: Where Did It Come From?" Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

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

Bella Arte The KStraw Quartet (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.

Bogart's Back Room Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 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.

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

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

Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 553-9998.

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

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

Café Diem Moossa, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Wrinkle Neck Mules (alt-country), weekly, 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.

Easy Street Café Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-1198.

Emilio's Southside Future Squad (funky jams), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Randy Kagan, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

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

Hyperlink Café Open-mic night (spoken word, live music, jams), weekly, 6-9 p.m., $5. 254-1942.

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.

Matrixx Room College Dance Night, weekly, 9 p.m. 225-8686.

Murphy's Law II Open-mic blues jam with Blues Flash, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 739-0800.

Nanci Raygun Shiloh, Lex Vegas, Misled, all ages, 6 p.m., $6. 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.

Poe's Pub Ominotago (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café John Leedes, Tina Haney, Chris Schup (acoustic rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

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

Rosie Connolly's Pub Irish jam, 7:30 p.m., free. 343-1063.

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.

Shenanigans Amy Henderson (acoustic), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

Tobacco Company Janet Martin Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday 26

events

JFS Annual Night at the Movies Jewish Family Services presents a fund-raising movie night at the Westhampton Theater featuring the film "Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. 5706 Grove Ave. 282-5644.

word

Writing Show The James River Writers present "The Writing Show #9: Tracking Down the Story," a talk by Lisa Antonelli Bacon and Style Weekly's Brandon Reynolds, 6:30 p.m. at C3. Admission is $10. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3575.

music

Art After Hours The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosts a night of music, poetry and art, weekly through February, 6-9 p.m. This week, music by The Backscratchers and poetry by Elizabeth Seydel Morgan. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

Mozart Marathon University of Richmond students kick off the Mozart Marathon with an hour of Mozart solo works for voice, piano and clarinet, noon-1 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

stage

Chamberlayne Actors Theatre "Greetings," a family comedy by Tom Dudzick, opens at 8 p.m. Through Feb. 11 with 2:30 p.m. matinees. Tickets are $13. 319 N. Wilkinson Road. 262-9760.

night life

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

Ashland Coffee and Tea David Olney (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $15 in advance. 798-1702.

Azzurro 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 Justin Trawick (upbeat acoustic rock), 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.

Breakers (W. Broad St.) Kari Smith (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 270-1461.

Brio's Tuscan Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

Buffalo Wild Wings (Broad St.) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 672-8732.

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

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

Canal Club Asleep at the Wheel, 8 p.m., $17.50-$20. 643-2582.

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

Cary Street Café Mozely Rose (rock), 10 p.m., $6. 353-7445.

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.

Emilio's Down Beat Switch (alternative rock), 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Randy Kagan, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Fusion Jerry Joseph (acoustic solo), 10 p.m., $8-$10. 249-2338.

Gallery5 Little Howl'n Wolf, Hallelujah!, Opening Flower Happy Bird, Our Stable Violent Star. 644-0005.

Glenn's Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

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

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge, weekly, 10 p.m., $10. 254-1942.

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

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.

Matrixx Room Reggae Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

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 In the Red (blues rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 648-2120.

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

Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $5 after midnight. 519-5324.

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.

Tobacco Company Jangling Reinhardts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

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

Friday 27

word

Reading Art6 hosts a reading of fiction and poetry by six writers at 8 p.m. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.

music

Mozart Marathon The Mozart Marathon continues at University of Richmond with local organists Mary Beth Bennett, Bruce Stephens and Grant Hellmers performing in Canon Memorial Chapel at noon. Free. 289-8980.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents "Winter Rumba," dance and lessons, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Admission is $10. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.

Hanover Tavern The Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern presents Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 8 p.m. Through March 5. Tickets are $38. 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. 282-2620.

galleries

ADA Gallery An exhibition of painting and sculpture by Kirsten Kindler, paper installations by Tanya Hastings, and drawings by Diana Al-Hadid opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Feb. 18. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.

Anderson Gallery "Highlights: Selections From the Permanent Collection" and video artist Bob Paris' "Disturbance" open with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through March 5. 907 « W. Franklin St. 828-1522.

Artspace "The Art of GWAR," props and costumes from Richmond's own alien rock band; "Antarctican Cave Drawings" by Leigh Odom; and "Wet Trash," digital photography by Mark McIntyre; open with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Feb. 19. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works Six shows open with a reception, 7-10 p.m.: "Close to the Earth," "January All Media Show," "Recent Works of Linda Winkler," "A Wing and a Prayer," "Atmosphere" and "The Photography of Susan Poulton Starseed." Through Feb. 19. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Crittenden Studio "On the Wild Side," works by Guy Crittenden and David Turner, opens with a reception, 5-9 p.m. Through February. 201 W. Seventh St. 355-8992.

Reynolds Gallery "Migration," etchings by Tanja Softic, and "Great Prints," prints by modern masters, open with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through February. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.

museums

University of Richmond Museums "Prints and the Courtly World of Mozart" opens with a reception and viewing and Nicholas Till's lecture "Courtly Airs and Disgraces: Mozart and the Aristocratic Cultures of Eighteenth-Century Europe" at the Joel and Lila Harnett Gallery, 7-9 p.m. The show runs through April 29. 289-8276.

night life

Alley Katz Soldiers of Jah Army, In Session, 5th Generation, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $8-$10. 643-2816.

Andy's Big Boss Man, 9 p.m. 798-9751.

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Corey Ledet and his Zydeco Band, free 7 p.m. dance lesson, music 8-11 p.m., $10. 288-2880.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Taters (roots rock), 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.

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

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

Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.

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

Café Gutenberg Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), Charlotte Wincott, 8 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Canal Club Leon Milmore, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café King Solomon's Marbles (Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 8 p.m., $3. 644-3018.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Slippery When Wit (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 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 Randy Kagan, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Fusion The Steve Kessler Quartet (jazz piano), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 249-2338.

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

Hollywood Grill Gene and Gayla Mills (bluegrass), 9 p.m., free. 819-1988.

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.

Matrixx Room Friday Night Dance Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 225-8686.

Mulligan's Sports Grille Missing Mason (rock, blues), 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 744-8686.

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

Murphy's Law II Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

Nanci Raygun Twisted Tower Dire, Order of Nine, Timelord, Dystopia Rising, all ages, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub The Atkinsons (roots rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café 1 Year Anniversary with Susan Greenbaum, 8-10 p.m., free. 560-9622.

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.

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 Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs (roots rock), 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Sin é Signal 7, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Sycamore Rouge Rouge jazz, 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.

Thai Curry House Robot Rok Night with DJ MikelPanda (house, electronic), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 358-7027.

Tobacco Company Bopcats reunion show, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Saturday 28

events

Children's Fund-raiser Children's Hospital presents its annual casino night, "A Cure for the Mid-Winter Blues," 7:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Tickets are $75-$85. 228-5826.

Italian Film and Food Festival The Richmond Moving Image Co-Op presents a day of film from Italy and food from Mamma 'Zu starting at 10 a.m. at Plant Zero. Admission is $10 per screening and $25 for the whole day, available at Chop Suey Books and Video Fan. 0 E. Fourth St. Call 232-RMIC or visit www.rmicweb.org.

word

Book Signing Anne Thomas Soffee reads and signs copies of her book "N‰rd Girl Rocks Paradise City: A True Story of Faking It in Hair Metal LA," 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Short Pump. 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.

music

Hillard Ensemble in Concert Vocal chamber group The Hilliard Ensemble performs at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Mozart Marathon The Mozart Marathon concludes at the University of Richmond with performances by UR faculty, the Richmond Symphony String Quartet and symphony guest pianist Sonia Rubinsky at 2 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Shuffles Dance Company presents the "Fifth Annual Shuffles Dance Company Concert" at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. 730-3404. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.

James River High School The Virginia Dance Festival, with performances by area dance troupes, benefits Richmond's Children's Hospital. Shows are at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $7.50-$10. 3700 James River Road. 739-7600.

Modlin Center The University of Richmond presents The Flying Karamazov Brothers in "Life: A Guide to the Perplexed" in the Alice Jepson Theatre at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32. 289-8980.

galleries

Nonesuch Art and Apparel A show of Pat Berren's paintings and drawings closes with a reception, 7-10 p.m. 918 W. Grace St. 649-4069.

museums

Children's Museum of Richmond The Sixth Annual Kids Carniball features a Greek theme with food, crafts, music by The Jangling Reinhardts and more, 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7002.

night life

Alley Katz Classic, The Points, The Stabones, Splintered Jelly Babies, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. Redline, Superboot, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Chris Moore (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.

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

Bleu Bistro Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Cary Street Café Intense City (jam), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $16-$22. 266-9377.

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

Emilio's 7-Hills (classic rock). 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Randy Kagan, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

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

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

Gospel Chicken House Mill Swamp Messengers, 4-the-Lord, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Honey Whyte's The 9:55 Club Stand-Up Comedy Night, 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.

Hyperlink Café Space Night with DJ Jereme Rometti and Jeff McGrath (reggae, electronic), weekly, $5. 254-1942.

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 The Gaskets CD release, Shnitzel, DJ Ohlaroc, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $.99. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds Bunny Rabbits, Polish Revolver, Beast Infection, Thelma and Louise, 10 p.m., $5. 355-7390.

Poe's Pub Hot Water Soup (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café 1 Year Anniversary with The Taters, The Goodfellas, The Gary Gerloff Band, 6 p.m.-midnight, free. 560-9622.

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.

Sette Chicago Cy, 8-11 p.m., free. 788-7077.

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

Shenanigans Union Pacific, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Sin é The Deaves, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Sycamore Rouge Rouge jazz, 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.

Tobacco Company Bopcats reunion show, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tower Records K-Dizz'e, Currency, Frannie Annie, Grown Folks, The Generals (hip-hop), noon, free. 673-6424.

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

Wonderland Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 10 p.m., free. 643-9233.

Sunday 29

music

Richmond Symphony The symphony celebrates Mozart's 250th birthday with "Happy Birthday, Wolfi!" at 5 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia. Tickets are $15. 2500 W. Broad St. 788-1212.

night life

Alley Katz UPN Contest, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5-$6. 643-2816.

Babe's of Carytown Sunday Karaoke, weekly, 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, 2-5 p.m., free. The Family Swaggards, The Rip Offs (rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Scott Burton and Prabir (acoustic), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Emilio's Yo Mama's Brass Band (New Orleans jazz, funk), 18 and older, 10 p.m., $4. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Randy Kagan, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Fusion Jam with Mike Hawkins, weekly, 4-7 p.m. 249-2338.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0633.

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

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.

Legend Brewing Company Pearl and Brass (stoner rock), The Amoeba Men (synth-rock), 10 p.m., $5. 232-3446.

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

Metro Grill Heath Haynes, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-4453.

Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10. 344-2901.

Positive Vibe Café 1 Year Anniversary with Chicago Cy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Shenanigans Spectrum, 6 p.m. 264-5010.

Monday 30

stage

Funny Bone Shakespeare's 37 plays are covered in less than two hours in "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" every Monday at 8 p.m. through March 20. Tickets are $12. 11800 W. Broad St. 521-8900.

galleries

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts School Gallery "Invitational Collage Exhibition" runs through Feb. 24. There is a reception Feb. 3, 5-7 p.m. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.

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

Cary Street Café The Spaceheaters (psychedelic rock), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-7445.

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

Emilio's Lounge Night with DJ Ratan, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum 'n' bass), weekly, doors open at 9 p.m., $5. 254-1942.

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

Nanci Raygun Some Girls, VCR, The Catalyst, all ages, 5 p.m., $7. Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

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

Tuesday 31

stage

Modlin Center The University of Richmond presents the Mark Morris Dance Group's "25th Anniversary Tour" at 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 1. Tickets are $32. 289-8980.

night life

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

Bogart's Back Room Rachel Leyco Band (rock), 9 p.m., $3. 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.

Cary Street Café The Grove (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.

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

Emilio's Sambaiosis (Brazilian rock), $5. 359-1224.

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

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

Glenn's Corporation 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.

Hyperlink Café Hyper Hour, weekly, 6 p.m., $3. 254-1942.

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

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

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

Matrixx Night Salsa and Reggaeton Night, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

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

Murphy's Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

Nanci Raygun Too Late the Hero, Downtown Singapore, The Half Jeffersons, Underscore, Waiting for Yesterday, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. Big Business, Haram, Cloak/Dagger, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $7. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Magill's Open Mic Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

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

Sticky Rice Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $3. 358-7870.

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.