Wednesday 23

music

Trans-Siberian Orchestra in Concert The operatic rock ensemble ushers in the holidays with walls of sound and light, 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Coliseum. Tickets are $25-$42. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

night life

Alley Katz Sin City Revival, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 643-2816.

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

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 In the Pocket (jazz, 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.

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 Cashmere Jungle Lords Thanksgiving Eve party, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Fighting Gravity, 8:30 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

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.

Emilio's Southside Funk Allstars (jam, drum 'n' bass), 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 Corey Holcomb, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation 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.

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

Mulligan's Sports Grille (Hull Street Road) 4 Play, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.

Nanci Raygun None More Black, Jena Berlin, Fifth Hour Hero, Razor Ramon, 18 and older, 10 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 Engine 143 (Carter Family tribute), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Pour House Superboot, 9 p.m. 276-3359.

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 Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun, 8 p.m., $10. 264-5010.

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

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

Thursday 24

night life

Azzurro 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.

Blue Mountain Café and Coffee Bar Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 355-8002.

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

Breakers West End Superboot Thanksgiving Party, 8 p.m. 270-1461.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Friday 25

stage

Barksdale Theatre The Barksdale Theatre presents "Scapino!" the adventures of a trickster trying to bring two lovers together, at 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees. Through Jan. 22. Tickets are $34-$38. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 282-2620.

Landmark Theater The Virginia Opera presents Charles Gounod's "Romeo and Juliet" at 8 p.m. and Nov. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$85. 6 N. Laurel St. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

galleries

43rd Street Gallery Get creative gifts for the holidays at the 43rd Street Gallery's 20th Annual Holiday Open House, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Nov. 27. 1412 W. 43rd St. 233-1758.

Art Works Twelve Hours of Holiday Fun, pottery and jewelry by 12 artists, runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Also, the November All Media Show opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Jan. 22. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Quirk Gallery "Small Quirks" runs through Dec. 23 at Quirk Gallery's Vault. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia "The Polar Express: The IMAX Experience" starts at 10 a.m. Through Jan. 22. Tickets are $8.50. 2500 W. Broad St. Call 864-1400 or visit www.smv.org.

holiday

GardenFest of Lights GardenFest of Lights illuminates Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 8. Tickets are $5-$9. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

Legendary Santa Legendary Santa, a true Yuletide tradition, comes to the Children's Museum of Richmond, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Through Dec. 24. Free. 2626 W. Broad St. For more information, call the Santa Hotline at 474-7009 or 788-6466.

Model Railroad Show The Science Museum of Virginia presents the 28th Annual RF&P Model Railroad Show featuring models based on "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and "Polar Express," 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Through Nov. 27. 2500 W. Broad St. Call 864-1400 or visit www.smv.org.

night life

Alley Katz Site of Suffering, Delete the Day, Stuck in Kaos, Bexley, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $5-$7. Copper Sails, Rachel Leyco Band, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Richmond Children's Miracle Network featuring The Garcia Quartet, Chez Roue Orchette, and George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Quartet, 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room In the Pocket (jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

Canal Club Appetite for Destruction, 8:30 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Random Acts (adult 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 Corey Holcomb, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, Stone's Stew.

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

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.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Meade Skelton (folk), 6-8 p.m. 262-9887.

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.

Mio's Gray Gurkin (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 673-2200.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (Hull Street Road) Mozely Rose, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.

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.

Plant Zero Hot Salsa Happy Hour with DJ El Duro (salsa, merengue), weekly, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 6 p.m. dance lesson, $5. 921-2651.

Poe's Pub Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs (roots rock), 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.

Sin é Special Edition, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

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

VIP Lounge Ebony and Ivory Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Saturday 26

museums

Wilton House Museum The Wilton House presents "A Twelfth Night Feast and Ball," a tour featuring Colonial decorations, holiday preparations and a fox hunt. Through Jan. 8. Admission is $5-$6. 215 S. Wilton Road. 282-5936.

night life

Alley Katz Against Me!, Smoke or Fire, The Epoxies, Soviettes, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $10. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Jackie Frost Trio, 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.

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

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

Canal Club 102 the X presents The Butter Ball featuring Covet the Knife, Culdera, The Art of Dying, and Hinder, 7:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam with Fred Ostrow, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. King Solomon's Marbles (Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), weekly, 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m. 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.

Easy Street Speed8Limit (acoustic), 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

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 Corey Holcomb, 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 Born Again Country, Lisa and the Boys, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Hyperlink Café Space Night with DJ Jereme Rometti and Jeff McGrath, weekly. 254-1942.

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.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginians (big band), 6-8 p.m., $5-$9. 262-9887.

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.

Matrixx Room Copa Cabana Night (salsa), weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (Hull Street Road) 4 Play, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.

Nanci Raygun ENB, Skylines, A Kid Named Darwin, Immure, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Jimmy Catlertt Band (indie roots rock), 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 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 The Bruce Olsen Band, 8 p.m., $5. 265-5010.

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

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

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

VIP Lounge Ebony and Ivory Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Sunday 27

museums

Wilton House Museum The museum presents a Holiday Family Open House, with food and drink, crafts and music by the City Singers' Children's Choir, 1-4 p.m. Free. 215 S. Wilton Road. 282-5936.

night life

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

Bogart's Back Room "Drinking Games" by Clay McLeod Chapman presented by Yellow House, weekly, 7 p.m., $10. This week featuring Clay Chapman. 353-9280.

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.

Canal Club Lamb of God, 6:30 p.m., $15-$17. 643-2582.

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

Commercial Taphouse John Moossa (groove), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone Corey Holcomb, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

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

Gallery5 Hit/Play Productions presents Cerberus Shoal, Micah Blue Smaldone and Smoke, 8 p.m., $5. 644-0005.

Glenn's Corporation DJ Night, weekly, 8 p.m.-1 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 String Jazz 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 Brewing Company Squalor Hollow Boys (folk, country, Texas swing), 6-9 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.

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

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

Monday 28

music

Chamber Music Concert UR's University Chamber Music Ensembles perform at the Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony and the Choirs of the Cathedral perform holiday music by Handel, Mozart and others, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 7 p.m., benefiting Commonwealth Catholic Charities. Tickets are $30. 823 Park Ave. 285-5900.

galleries

821 Café Angie L and Kleo Lane host an Opening Night Extravaganza for a show of their dolls and marionettes, 6-9 p.m. Through December. 821 W. Cary St. 649-1042.

VCU Fine Arts Building VCU's Painting and Printmaking Department presents Interaction 27, works on paper by graduating seniors, in the Fishbowl room through Dec. 5. There is an opening reception Nov. 30, 5-6:30 p.m. 1000 W. Broad St. 828-6469.

holiday

Jefferson Hotel Illumination The Jefferson Hotel lights up its 45-foot tree at the annual Grand Illumination with refreshments, music and an appearance by Santa Claus at 6 p.m. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-8000.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Alan Parker Group (jazz), 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, 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.

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 Nothing, Obsidian, Certificate to Hate, Sombrero Filled Villains, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Tuesday 29

music

Cuban Spectacular Michael Davison and his student jazz combo perform and screen a short film of their trip to Cuba, at the Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

St. Christopher's Concert Series Tenor William Ferguson and pianist Kenneth Merrill perform classical and contemporary music by Gounod, Irving Berlin, Woody Guthrie, and others, 7:30 p.m. at St. Christopher's School. Free. 711 St. Christopher's Road. 282-3185.

night life

17.5 Ethos Café 804noise Open Mixer, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 780-2665.

Alley Katz Zilla featuring Michael Travis, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 643-2816.

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

Bogart's Back Room Special Ed and the Shortbus (bluegrass), 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.

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, Roman Murry. 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 with Bella Blue and Othello, weekly, 6 p.m. 254-1942.

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

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.

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

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

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

The Tobacco Company Chris Lucas, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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.