Summer Bull Roast Help Charities, Inc. and Miller Brewing Company present a benefit with live music, food and drink, 6-9:30 p.m. at Innsbrook Pavilion. Tickets are $20. 798-1637.
music
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by Foreigner. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$30. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
Wednesday Wandering Concerts VCU presents a weekly music series, noon-1 p.m. on the Commons Plaza. Free. This week, Coconut Grove performs. 828-4554.
galleries
Reynolds Gallery "EnvironMental," work by Megan Biddle, Sun Tek Chung, Todd Dobbs, Emily Hall, Brian Steiff and Sayaka Suzuki, opens with a reception, 7-9 p.m. The show continues through Aug. 26. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum's Lunch Break Science Lecture Series runs through the summer, noon-1 p.m. This week, Walter R.T. Witschey talks about "Herculaneum and Pompeii: Disaster and Discovery." Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
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.
Bahama Joe's R&B Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart's Back Room Adam Young/Josh Walker Quartet (jazz), 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.
Breaker's South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Cabo's Corner Bistro Janet Martin (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem American Dumpster, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Massey Cancer Society Benefit featuring The Waybacks, 8 p.m., $20. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club 102.1 the X presents "X Night" (Richmond band showcase), weekly, 8 p.m., free. This week, Summerhaven, Johnny 3 Legs, The Deviltones and Culdera. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Family Grass (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 College Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.
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.
Funny Bone Christopher Titus, 8 p.m., $20. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. This week, The Latin Cats. 249-2338.
Glenn's Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. DJ Fletcher, weekly, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. 321-6487.
The Tobacco Company Adrian Duke Project, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 01
events
First Fridays Art Walk See the Galleries box for monthly gallery opening receptions.
Music
Fridays at Sunset The Kanawha Plaza music series continues with performances by Nappy Roots and Cameo. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 8th and Canal streets. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
River's Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by The Rotations. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7. 12701 Kingston Ave. For more information, visit www.riversbendconcertseries.com.
Short Pump Town Center The shopping center's summer concert series runs 6-8 p.m. This week, Kings of Swing. Free. 360-1700.
night life
Alley Katz Slow Education art show and dance party with The Gaskets, Girl Talk, DJ Hoodrich, DJ Krames and Bobby La Beat plus 20 new artists, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $3. 643-2816.
Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly, $5. 262-9652.
Bogart's Back Room Richmond Roots Revival with Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs, The Atkinsons and The Taters, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
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.
Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Gayla Mills, 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.
Sin é US, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Mo Debree, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Flashback Night with DJ Jéréme ('70s, '80, '90s), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.
VIP Lounge Storm Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Saturday 02
events
Garden Tour The Hanover County branch of the Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Hanover Master Gardener Association present a daylily garden tour in Mechanicsville, starting at 9 a.m. $10. Call 752-4310 for details.
museums
Virginia Historical Society "Car Crazy: Racing and Rodding in Southwest Virginia," an exploration of Virginia's automotive subcultures, runs through Dec. 31. Admission is $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.
night life
Alley Katz Forever in a Day, The Mile After, Baya, Four Years Strong, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $5. In Session, Mandorico, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Art Works 804Noise presents Growing, Harm Stryker, Red Canasta, 7 p.m., $5. 291-1400.
Bandito's "Saturday Night Nature" Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart's Back Room John Winntet (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Capital Coffee and Desserts Brian Schools and Ryan Stevenson (acoustic rock), 7-9 p.m., free. 204-1755.
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Sex and the City Ladies Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10, ladies free until 11 p.m. 343-1560.
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. Off the Cuff (improv), 10 p.m., $5. 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.
Funny Bone Christopher Titus, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $22. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, Quatro na Bossa. 249-2338.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau's TapHouse Grill Moonlight Serenade with Tommy Clarke and Russ Hanchin (jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Sharky's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Sin é Michael James, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Spectrum, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Blue Bar with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guests (lounge, jazz, 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.
VIP Lounge Storm Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 03
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 Shockoe Bottom. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.
night life
ADA Gallery 804Noise presents Recompas, Retconned, Will O'Donovan and Setzuko (experimental music), 7 p.m., $3. 644-0100.
Alley Katz Down to Nothing, Lights Out, Lion of Judah, Sinking Ships, World's End, Shook Ones, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $8. 643-2816.
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. 353-7445.
All events published in Night & Day are open to the public. Club showtimes should be considered after dinner hours unless specified, and cover charges are listed when available.
All events published in Night & Day are open to the public. Club showtimes should be considered after dinner hours unless specified, and cover charges are listed when available.
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