Hilary Duff in Concert The pop princess from the more wholesome box of pop tarts performs at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$49.50, available at 262-8100 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by Hootie and the Blowfish. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
Wednesday Wandering Concerts VCU presents a weekly music series, 5:30 p.m. on the Commons Plaza. Free. This week, Rainmarket performs. 828-4554.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum's Lunch Break Science Lecture Series runs through the summer, noon-1 p.m. This week, Eugene Maurakis finishes out the series with "On the Road to Finding Egypt's Queen Hatshepsut's Land of Punt." 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 Josh Walker Group (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 The Rusticators, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Cary Street Café Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, 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.
Poe's Pub Solo Acoustic Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café John Leedes and Tina Haney (acoustic 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 John Small, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Just Desserts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Upper East Side Lounge Scott Burton (jazz), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
Thursday 28
music
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a special performance by Lyle Lovett. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
night life
Alley Katz Love in the Time of Cholera, Century, August Burns Red, This Time It's War, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $6. Alabama Thunder Pussy, Baroness, RPG, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
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 Hardin Thomas Band (bluegrass, rock, jazz), 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.
Brio's Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.
The Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 29
music
Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by Cracker and Rana, 6-10 p.m. Free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.
Fridays at Sunset The Kanawha Plaza music series continues with a performance by Maxi Priest. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. 8th and Canal streets. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a special performance by O.A.R. (Of A Revolution). Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
River's Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by Casper. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7. 12701 Kingston Ave. For more information, visit www.riversbendconcert series.com.
Short Pump Town Center The shopping center's summer concert series runs 6-8 p.m. This week, Farewell performs. Free. 360-1700.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents "Rumba Latina," an evening of dance and dance lessons by the ballet's dancers, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Tickets are $10. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.
Dogwood Dell The Hobo Joe Richmond Improv Festival features Jesters Ink and Chemically Imbalanced as part of the Festival of Arts, starting at 7 p.m. On July 30, Nat Turner Revue and Grass Improv perform, starting at 7 p.m. Through July 30. 646-3355.
night life
Alley Katz Adara's farewell show with Motion Picture Demise and others, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $5. Saint Diablo, 8 Foot Stride, Bullistic, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Gypsy Roots, 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.
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 Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Breakers West Missing Mason (classic rock), 9 p.m., free. 270-1461.
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 Scott Jeffrey's Band, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Marna Bales Band, 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 Roger Carroll Quartet (jazz sax), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
VIP Lounge Singing River Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Saturday 30
events
Hard-Core Pro Wrestling Wrestlers from Richmond, Northern Virginia and North Carolina including LA Tank, Cannonball Jones, Carnage, Eva Destruction, Bobby Austin and others converge on the Fort Field House in Fort Lee for a night of acrobatic mayhem and brawling at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6-$8. 765-3076.
Richmond Vegetarian Festival Compassionate Action for Animals and the Vegetarian Society of Richmond present a day of critter-friendly food and events, including cooking demonstrations, a vegan talk and music by jazz pianist Bob Hallahan, Fables Automated, The Atkinsons, Moossa and Modern Groove Syndicate, noon-5 p.m. in Bryan Park. Free. Call 262-8507 or visit www.veggiefest.org.
word
Book Signing Joe Burnworth signs copies of "No Safe Harbor: The Tragedy of the Dive Ship Wave Dancer," 1 p.m. at the Fountain Bookstore. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
Poetry Reading and One-Woman Show Naima Jamal reads her verse and signs copies of her new book, "When Silence Speaks," 5-6:30 p.m., followed by Donise Stevens performing the one-woman show "Ounce of Cents," 7-8:30 p.m. at Precious Memories Reading and Collectibles. 3229 Idlewood Ave. 726-8501.
stage
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre The Nubian Monday Dancers give a performance of different styles of belly dancing at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. 319 N. Wilkinson Road. 262-9760.
galleries
Visual Art Studio "New Work" on paper and panel by Priscilla Roggenkamp and Keith McMahon and new acrylics and mixed media by Dodie Ortland run through Aug. 6. There is an artists' talk and reception Aug. 5, 6:30-10 p.m. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368.
night life
Alley Katz Bomb Skwad CD release, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $5. Planar, A Northern Chorus, Sianspheric, Tulsa Drone, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Blues Works, 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 Pennyshaker (funk, rock), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Cabo's Corner Bistro King Cadillac, 9:45 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Canal Club Gold Mind Squad, The Myan Factor, Trust in the Fall, Openwide, Centreline, 6:30 p.m., $5-$7. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Jahvaquarium (jam), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., $3. 644-3018.
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.
Rock Falls Tavern Big Boss Man, 9:30 p.m., free. 272-9470.
Sharky's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, 9 p.m., $6. 264-5010.
Sin é Phifer Marshall Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Marna Bales Band, 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 Lounge Hotel X (avant groove), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
VIP Lounge Singing River Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 31
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 downtown churches. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.
night life
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.
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.
Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10. 344-2901.
Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 353-8686.
Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Monday 01
music
Musical Mondays at Maymont The summer music and performance series for families starts at 5:30 with activities for kids and continues with band concerts at 6:30 p.m. This week, Mad Science and the Henrico Concert Band. Free. 1700 Hampton St. 358-7166, ext. 310.
galleries
C3 Gallery An exhibition of cowboy and western paintings by Michael Coleman opens with a reception, 6-8 p.m. Through Sept. 16. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3639.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen "Retrospectives: 1995-2005," photography and digital images by Christopher Grosvenor and Valerie Draeger, runs through August in the Slantwall Gallery. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
Jack Kreuter Jewelers Watercolor landscapes by Bob Murphy hang through August. 6231 River Road. 288-3900.
Midlothian Library The Bon Air Artists' Association shows paintings through August. 521 Coalfield Road. 359-8893.
night life
Alley Katz Spitfire, As Cities Burn, Classic Case, FIAD, Skylines, all ages, 6-11 p.m., $8. 643-2816.
Bogart's Back Room Hotel X (jazz), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
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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