Wednesday 23

events

Jepson Leadership Forum Donna Brazile continues the political lecture series with "Critical Choices for the Next Administration: Activism and Participation" at the University of Richmond at 7 p.m. Tickets are free. 289-8980.

Lecture Jody Allen and Brian Daugherity discuss "Green vs. the New Kent County School Board" at Randolph-Macon College at 7:30 p.m. 110 College Ave. 752-3712.

Poetic Principles The VMFA Poetic Principles series presents a reading by novelist Richard Bausch at 6 p.m. Tickets are $3-$5. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

music

eighth blackbird Classical ensemble eighth blackbird with soprano Lucy Shelton and the Blair Thomas and Company Puppet Theater perform "Folktales and Legends" at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14-$28. 289-8980.

Jazz Concert Rex Richardson and members of the VCU music faculty give a jazz concert at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

museum

Science Museum of Virginia The museum presents a "Mini-Medical School" lecture series, 7-9 p.m. Admission is $3-$15. This week, Aradhana Bela Sood discusses "Psychiatric Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence." 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

galleries

Reynolds Gallery Curators Robert Hobbes and Jean Crutchfield give a gallery talk on "The Art of Aggression" at 7 p.m. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.

night life

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

Azzurro The Russ Hanchin/Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

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

Bahama Joe's R&B Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Bella Arte Kelli Strawbridge Quartet (jazz, open mic), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 515-9099.

Bogart's Back Room The Rusticators (contemporary), 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.

Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 798-0941.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Steve Bassett. 355-1144.

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

Café Gutenberg "The Office" party (screening of the British comedy), 7-10 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Cary Street Café Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 Diva Las Vegas (drag show), weekly, 18 and older, 11:15 p.m. 343-1560.

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.

Commercial Taphouse Irish Jam, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Emilio's Southside (jam, funk, drum 'n' bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. 359-1224.

Europa Ground Zero featuring DJ Sean Lowder, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-9011.

Funny Bone Open-mic night, 8 p.m., $5. 521-8900.

Fusion Oteil and the Peacemakers, 8 p.m. $12-$15. 249-2338.

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

Halo Atmosphere, weekly dance night of house, breaks, techno and drum 'n' bass, 11:30 p.m.

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

Hyperlink Café Ultimate Alternative Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 254-1942.

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

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

Nanci Raygun Peelander-Z, The Dynamite Club, The Octopus Project, Guva, The Show Is the Rainbow, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

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

Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy (blues), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Potter's Pub and Grille Battle of the Bands, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.

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

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 (alternative folk rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Sin é John Small, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9222.

Tropical Soul DJ Night (reggae, Latin), 10 p.m., $5. 771-1605.

Upper East Side Lounge Doctors of Jazz (Dixieland), 7 p.m., $5. 515-8099.

Thursday 24

events

Flicker The Richmond Moving Image Co-Op presents a night of short films at Plant Zero Art Center at 8 p.m. $3. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-7642.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 16th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through March. This week, the film is "N¢i," showing tonight in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Maymont Flower and Garden Show The 16th year of garden exhibits and lectures, themed "CineMagic," features the Victorian Fashion Show and growing music by Free-Life, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Through Feb. 27. Tickets are $12-$14. 358-7166, ext. 310.

Round Table Discussion Henrico County presents a discussion of "Brown After 51 Years: The Henrico and Richmond Perspectives" at 7 p.m. For more information, call 501-5736.

lectures

Art Talk Maren Reiner gives a talk on "Endangered Species: The Impact of 'Silent Spring'" at the Lora Robins Gallery of Design From Nature at the University of Richmond at noon. 289-8276.

Library Lecture Elvatrice Parker Belsches uses photographs and documents to discuss "A Stewardship of Hope: The African-American Educational Experience in the Richmond Area, 1865-1910" at the Library of Virginia at noon. Free. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.

Music Talk Gregg Kimball discusses "Pre-Civil War Music History" at the Senior Center of Richmond in Chesterfield at 1 p.m. Free. 1807 Huguenot Road. 594-2339.

music

Art After Hours The winter social event at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts features music, poetry, beer and wine tastings, an art auction and tours, 6-9 p.m. This week, music by the Christopher Dean Band and poetry by John Hoppenthaler. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

stage

Firehouse Theatre The Firehouse Theatre Project presents Clay Chapman's "Volume of Smoke," based on the 1811 Richmond Theatre fire, at 8 p.m. Through March 19. Tickets are $20. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

Grace Street Theater VCU Dance presents a Student/Faculty Concert at 8 p.m. Through Feb. 26. Tickets are $15. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.

Modlin Center The University of Richmond Dancers present "Reflection: Then and Now," a performance celebrating the troupe's 20th anniversary, at 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 27. Tickets are $8-$9. 289-8980.

night life

Alley Katz DJ Williams Projekt with Yo' Mamma's Big Fat Booty Band, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. 643-2816.

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 Flesh Mountain Boys (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 Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Steve Mabry Quartet, 9-11:30 p.m. 355-1144.

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

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

Capital Ale House Therapeutic Thursdays, weekly, 5 p.m. 643-2537.

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

Emilio's The Grove (jam), 10 p.m., $4. 359-1224.

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

Fox Head Inn Jazz series featuring the Tomasini Trio (Latin jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., $3. 784-5126.

Funny Bone Dan Davidson, 8 p.m., $10. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 249-2338. This week, the Tim Collins Quintet.

Glenn's Tavern Katz, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-6487.

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

Kitty O'Shea's Blues Jam, 8-11 p.m.

Lucky Lounge Ashley York and Friends (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Maggiano's Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-8900.

Mars Bar '80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

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

Nanci Raygun A Kid Named Darwin, Even After Everything, Anahil, Closequote, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 11 p.m., $3. This week, a Notebook Battle. 353-4263.

NV Infiltrate (house, down-tempo, drum 'n' bass), weekly.

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

Potter's Pub and Grille Co-Pilot, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2. 282-9999.

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.

The Tobacco Company Jack Diamond and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 782-9222.

Tropical Soul Chicken Grease, weekly, 7-11 p.m., $5. 771-1605.

Upper East Side Lounge Swing dancing with the Upper East Side Big Band, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 515-8099.

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

Friday 25

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 16th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through March. This week, the film is "N¢i," showing today in Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Maymont Flower and Garden Show The 16th year of garden exhibits and lectures, themed "CineMagic," features the Victorian Fashion Show and growing music by Free-Life, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Through Feb. 27. Tickets are $12-$14. 358-7166, ext. 310.

Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Adirondack Frostbite at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.riverdogshockey.com.

Slide Presentation Henrico County presents photojournalist Lynda Richardson giving a slide-show lecture on an adventure photo shoot in Central America at 7:30 p.m. Free. 501-5807.

"Teleport" The experimental video night features work from Australian filmmakers at ADA Gallery at 8 p.m. $5. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.

music

Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony performs "Music on Canvas" at the Second Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Performances continue at various locations through Feb. 28. Tickets are $10-$45. 788-1212.

stage

John Rolfe Middle School The Varina Junior Woman's Club presents "Murder Is a Game," a dinner-theater performance, at 7 p.m. Through Feb. 26. 6901 Messner Road. 737-0811.

Landmark Theater The inspirational play "Too Good to Let Go" comes to the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $26-$29. Through Feb. 26. 6 N. Laurel St. 646-4213.

galleries

Artspace An exhibition of works by Hullihen Williams Moore, H. Jennings Sheffield and Debbie DePrano opens with a reception, 7-10:30 p.m. Through March 20. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works An exhibition of works by Helene Wagner and Sandeep Ahuja, the All Media Show, "In Bloom" and "Go Figure," all open with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through March 17. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Bainbridge Art Center The new Manchester gallery features work by Mehamet Sahin Altug, Steve Cline, Margaret Chalifoux, Mo Regulinski and others in a grand opening reception, 6-10 p.m. 1312 Bainbridge St. 230-4544.

night life

Alley Katz Griffin House, Small Town Workers, Stacy Koviak, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $6-$8. 643-2816.

Andy's in Ashland Big Boss Man. 798-9751.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon (American mongrel music), 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.

Bajama Joe's Live country music, weekly, $5.

Bella Arte Carol Covell with George Melvin, 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.

Bogart's Back Room Joe Scott Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Novelty, 9 p.m.-midnight. 355-1144.

Canal Club Fighting Gravity, 8:30 p.m., $10.

Chopstix Hip-hop DJs and electronic music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 358-7027.

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

Cockade City Grill The McGuffin, 9 p.m. 541-7625.

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

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

Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 270-7767.

Emilio's Mayuco (flamenco guitar), 7-9 p.m., weekly, free. Doc Branch and Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $4. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Louis C.K., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. This week, Robert Jospe & Inner Rhythm. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Friday Night Blast (live music), weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. This week, Millennium. 321-3444.

Hyperlink Café Virtual High 106.5 Club Night featuring Carl Thomas, weekly, 10 p.m., $10. 254-1942.

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

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

Mars Bar '80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Mr. Bojangles "3rd Floor!" DJs (roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly. 344-2901.

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

Nanci Raygun Buried Within, Immure, Hazel Lies, Through the Harlot's Eyes, Love in the Time of Cholera, all ages, 6 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub Janet Martin, 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 (jazz and swing strings), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. 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 Randy Waller, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Offering (Christian rock), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.

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

The Tobacco Company Fat Daddy Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9222.

Upper East Side Lounge Rudy Faulkner and F.R.E.N.S. (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m., $10. 515-8099.

VIP Lounge Singing River Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-3800.

Saturday 26

events

Beach Night 2005 The Knights of Columbus host a beach night to benefit the Knights of Virginia Assistance for the Retarded, featuring emcee Steve Leonard, 7:30-midnight at the Columbian Center. Tickets are $15. 2324 Pump Road. 740-3950.

Maymont Flower and Garden Show The 16th year of garden exhibits and lectures, themed "CineMagic," features the Victorian Fashion Show and growing music by Free-Life, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Through Feb. 27. Tickets are $12-$14. 358-7166, ext. 310.

Panel Discussion Charles Bethea moderates a panel discussion of Richmond pioneers, including Howard Baugh, Thomas Cannon, Angie Miles and others, at the Richmond Public Library at 1 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4514.

Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Adirondack Frostbite at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.riverdogshockey.com.

Roaring Twenties Ball The Historic Petersburg Foundation presents a gala and silent auction at the Petersburg Art Center, featuring music by Jack Diamond and Friends, 7 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $75. 132 N. Sycamore St. 732-2096.

music

Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony performs "Music on Canvas" at the First Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Performances continue at various locations through Feb. 28. Tickets are $20-$60. 788-1212.

stage

Virginia Holocaust Museum The Virginia Opera presents the children's opera "Brundibar," an allegory about the Nazi regime, at 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 27. Tickets are $5-$8. 2000 E. Cary St. 257-5400.

galleries

1708 Gallery The gallery hosts "Slide Slam," a showcase of new works by art students at 7:30 p.m. Free. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.

museums

Children's Museum of Richmond The museum continues its celebration of Black History Month with a puppet show, music by the Richmond Jazz Society and story time, starting at 11 a.m. Admission is $7. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-2667.

night life

Alley Katz Painted Red Promotions presents A Lost Order CD release, Alchemist's Lament, Chalkline Beauty, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6-$8. Richmond Underground Family presents Audio Philes (progressive house), 18 and older, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., $8. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Susan Greenbaum (pop, folk, blues), 8 p.m., $8. 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.

Cabo's Corner Bistro First Impressions, 9:30 p.m.-midnight. 355-1144.

Canal Club Donna the Buffalo, 9 p.m., $15. 643-2582.

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.

Comedy Alley ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

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

Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 270-7767.

Europa DJ Omar (broken beat and Afro-jazz), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Louis C.K., 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Fusion Tsunami Benefit Concert (rescheduled) featuring Oregon Hill Funk All-Stars, Modern Groove Syndicate, and others, 1 p.m.-midnight, $15. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Disco by Johnny "The Unknown DJ," weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. 321-3444.

Gospel Chicken House True Spirit and The Disciples of Harmony, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Hollywood Grill Man Speaking Chinese, Suppression, New Flesh, 10 p.m., $3. 819-1988.

Hyperlink Café Funk and Groove Martini Sip, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 254-1942.

Mars Bar '80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Mio's Chris Mendez (acoustic rock), 9 p.m.-midnight.

Nanci Raygun Battle Master, Love in the Time of Cholera, Kill the Wind, Arna Annon, Abacabb, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. David Clemmons, Mathias Black, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Silverback Blues Burners, 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Ames Arnold (singer-songwriter), 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 560-9622.

Potter's Pub and Grille Tsunami Relief Concert with Fresh Mountain Boys, 2 p.m.-1:30 a.m., donations accepted. 282-9999.

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

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill Paul Walton and Tommy Clark (traditional jazz), weekly, 6:30 p.m., free. 644-3018.

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

Shenanigans Brad Spivey and the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Michelle Raymond (acoustic folk), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.

Sin é Cy Taggert, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Fat Daddy Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9222.

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 Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 771-1605.

Upper East Side Lounge Doors Wide Open (R&B, fusion), 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 515-8099.

VIP Lounge Singing River Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Sunday 27

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 16th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through March. This week, the film is "N¢i," showing tonight in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Maymont Flower and Garden Show The 16th year of garden exhibits and lectures, themed "CineMagic," features the Victorian Fashion Show and growing music by Free-Life, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Through Feb. 27. Tickets are $12-$14. 358-7166, ext. 310.

Poetry Readings VCU Arts presents a poetry reading and book signing featuring the poets and painters of "Pivot Points" at Anderson Gallery, 3-5:30 p.m. Free. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. 828-1522.

music

Classical Concert Series The River Road Church Concert Series presents Baltimore ensemble the Bay Street Brassworks at the church at 5 p.m. 8000 River Road. 288-1131.

Glee Club Concert The Byrd Theatre Foundation presents a VMI Glee Club Concert of old standards and patriotic tunes at the Byrd Theatre at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. 2931 W. Cary St. 358-9901.

Winter Interlude Concert The Richmond Philharmonic presents its Winter Interlude concert, a selection of Beethoven and Franck, at the Singleton Center at 4 p.m. A discussion of the music precedes the concert at 3 p.m. Admission is $5. 922 Park Ave. 673-7400.

night life

Alley Katz Tsunami Relief Concert with Motion Picture Demise, Calvero, Roman Holiday, The Half Jeffersons, all ages, 5-10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Bogart's Back Room John Winntet (jazz), 6-10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

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

Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade's karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-0941.

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.

Catch 22 Jack Diamond (Sinatra swing), weekly, 7 p.m.-midnight, $5. 343-1560.

Commercial Taphouse Twang Daddy (Americana), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, dance lessons 6-8 p.m., dancing 8-10 p.m., 18 and older, $5. 270-7767.

Emilio's Joint Chiefs (rock), 10 p.m. 359-1224.

Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly. 272-8309.

Funny Bone Louis C.K., 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

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

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0412.

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 with Urban Jazz Unit, weekly, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free. 254-1942.

Jumpin' J's Java J's Soleil Jazz Presents the Carol Covell Trio, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 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 Brewing Company 11th anniversary party with Cheenon, Wade Reynolds, Steve Keith, 6 p.m.-midnight, $10. 232-3446.

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.

Nanci Raygun The Fight, The Hypodermics, Raided I, Dementia, The Defense, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

Potter's Pub and Grille Battle of the Bands, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 282-9999.

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

Shenanigans Two-Timing Three (rockabilly), 6 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Sin é Tsunami Relief Concert with the Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums ensemble and Somerset, 7 p.m., $5-$10.

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

Monday 28

events

Poetry Slam The Firehouse Theatre Project hosts the Just! Poetry Slam at 8 p.m. Free. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

music

Classical Concert The Shanghai Quartet with the Bartok Quartet perform at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14-$28. 289-8980.

Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony performs "Music on Canvas" at St. Michael's Catholic Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 788-1212.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Yo' Mama's Brass Band (New Orleans jazz), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.

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

Chopstix Information Technology drum 'n' bass DJ show, weekly. 358-7027.

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

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

Mojo's Open mic hosted by Tyler Henderson, weekly. 644-6676.

Nanci Raygun Satori, Clarity Process, Sinapse, Sould Liberty, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 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 01

events

Lecture Colin Wilcockson addresses Chaucer's influence on the development of the English language at Agecroft Hall and Gardens at 7:30 p.m. Free. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.

Panel Discussion The painters and poets of the Anderson Gallery's "Pivot Points" exhibition discuss their work and their roles as mentors and mentees, 1:30-5:30 p.m. at Grace Street Theater. Free. 934 W. Grace St. 828-1845.

stage

Comedy Alley The Henrico High School Center for the Arts drama club presents "Songs From Bedlam," monologues on mental illness, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 7115-A Staples Mill Road.

night life

Bajama Joe's Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free.

Bogart's Back Room Last Conservative (rock), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-0941.

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.

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

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

Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-0911.

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

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

Hyperlink Café True Music Series (alternative acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., $2. 254-1942.

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 Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m. 253-0900.

Mars Bar Plastik Wrap (Brit pop, new wave), weekly, 9 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.

Nanci Raygun Hit Play presents Beep Beep, The Lonesome Sound, Souvenir's Young America, all ages, 7 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Potter's Pub and Grille Wendi Pace and Friends, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.

Rare Olde Times His and Hers (acoustic vocal duo), weekly, 8-10 p.m. 750-1346.

Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

Singleton Center Rhythm and Brass, 8 p.m., free. 828-6776.

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.