Wednesday 27

events

Awards Fundraiser A community service awards dinner presented by Bon Secours with guest speaker Kevin Soden and led by Style Weekly editor Jason Roop at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel. Tickets are $70. 6624 W. Broad St. 545-5935

Lecture David Bush will discuss "Maintaining or Mixing Southern Culture at the Johnson Island Civil War Confederate Officer's Prison," at 6 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia, free. 2500 W. Broad St. 779-2277.

Poetry Reading The Poetic Principles series continues with a reading by Megan O'Rourke at the VMFA's Pauley Center at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7-$9. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

music

Concert The Glenn Miller Orchestra performs at 2:30 p.m. at the Glen Allen Cultural Center for the Arts. Tickets are $35. 2880 Mountain Road. 864-1400.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The Lunch Break Science lecture series continues with a discussion about Lasik surgery presented by Misty Perryman. Noon-1 p.m. Free. 864-1400.

stage

Old Chapel at Randolph-Macon College "Don't Speak My Mother's Name in Vain: The History of Sexual Assault and Black Women," a one-woman show by Reanae McNeal at 7 p.m. in the Topping Room of Old Chapel at Randolph-Macon College, free. 752-3712.

night life

Alex's Extreme New Wave Dance Party, New York Deli, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-3354.

Aquabatics (hip-hop), Emilio's, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Beach music, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Blue Line Highway, Positive Vibe Café, 7:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Toad's Place, 8 p.m., $25-$30. 648-TOAD.

Gypsy Roots, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 7:30 p.m., 355-1144.

Jazz on Broad, The Camel, weekly, 8 p.m., $6. 353-4901.

The Katz Band (jazz/Motown), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904.

Mercy Creek, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

Rick Howell(acoustic), Cafe Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Service Industry Night, Lucky Buddha, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Thor Eros (acoustic guitar), Chiocca's, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-3228.

Tommy Witten Trio featuring Laura Ann Boyd, Bottega Bistro, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 379-9899.

The Wrest with Pat O'Brien (rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

WTF Wednesdays (punk hardcore DJ), Empire, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Thursday 28

galleries

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen "A Dialogue in Color," still-life oil paintings by Christaphora Robeers. Reception at 7 p.m. through April 29. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-ARTS.

Solvent Space "Open-Ended," a festival of time-based media at 7 p.m., with video works by 24 artists. Event continues on Friday, with a screening of "Operation Atropos," Saturday at 7 p.m. 0 East Fourth St. 726-4442.

stage

Leap The 23rd Annual University Dancers Spring Concert at the Modlin Center for the Arts at the University of Richmond at 7:30 p.m. Continues on Feb. 29 at 7:30 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. 289-8990.

music

Concert George Strait performs at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $54.50-$64.50. 798-1702.

night life

Bay Side, Straylight Run, Four Year Strong and The Status, Alley Katz, 9 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Babyface, National Theater, 8 p.m., $30. (757) 622-9877.

Blues Flash, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Captain Slicktalk (acoustic), Curbside Café, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-7008.

Carol Covell Trio (jazz), Skilligalee Restaurant, 7 p.m., free. 672-6200.

Chez Roué (swing), Café Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Constantine Maroulis, Capitol Ale House, 9 p.m., $20. 780-ALES.

Dave Pollard (singer-songwriter), Old City Bar, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 644-4411.

David Schultz Band (rock), Easy Street Restaurant, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Demas Boudreaux (jazz), Infuzion, 6 p.m., free. 249-COOL.

DJ Dance Night, Club Richbrau, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

DJ Meaty, Easy Street Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

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

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Gypsy Roots, Infuzion, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 249-COOL.

Jeff Carretto (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Jackass Flats (bluegrass), Bogart's, $5, free. 353-9280.

Jameson Comedy Tour, Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Live band, J&D's Café, weekly, 7:30-10 p.m., free. 266-2331.

Live music, Bottom's Up (Glen Allen), weekly, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 249-2000.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

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

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

Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Ray Bonneville (blues), Ashland Coffee & Tea, 8 p.m. 798-1702.

Richmond Comedy House, Paradise Lounge, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 519-0844.555

Richmond Afrobeat Movement, Emilio's, 8 p.m., $10. 359-1224.

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

Steve Bassett, Cabo's Corner Bistro, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Thursday Night Drama Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger at Bandito's, weekly. 354

Turf Fire, Dublin's Irish Pub, 7 p.m., free. 723-5582.

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

World Night at Bank, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 648-3070.

Friday 29

events

Lecture Trip Jennings discusses "Conservation and Exploration at the Edge of the Earth," at 7:30 p.m. at Monacan High School, free. 11501 Smoketree Drive. 748-1623.

music

Concert Jim Bennett performs a benefit concert for the Center for Creative Arts at Shady Grove, Shady Grove United Methodist Church, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7-$15. 4825 Pouncey Tract Road. 360-2687.

Spending Time Ending Rett Kevin Black performs to aid research for a cure for Rett Syndrome at the Virginia Historical Society at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $75-$150. 428 N. Boulevard. (513) 910-2259.

Turn Bach the Clock The musicians of the Richmond Symphony perform the music of Bach at Bon Air Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$38. 2531 Buford Road. 788-1212.

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 3 and 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, "J.S.A. - Joint Security Area." 287-6699.

night life

Andy, Cindy and Thensome (traditional Irish), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Bill Roberts, County Rib & Ale House, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Billy Ray Hatley & The Show Dogs, Shenanigan's, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Bob Margolin, Capital Ale House, 9:30 p.m., $10. 780-ALES.

ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Random Acts (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

David Shultz Band, Easy Street Restaurant, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Debo, Pasta Luna, 9:30 p.m., free. 762-9029.

Duchess of York, Prabir and the Substitutes and Palominos, Toad's Place, 8 p.m., $4-$8. 648-TOAD.

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

DJ K-Dub, Club Richbrau, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

DJ Williams Projekt (soul/rock), Easy Street Restaurant, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Doc Branch & The Keynotes, Emilio's, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Drag King Show, Babe's of Carytown, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

Farm Vegas, Tobacco Company, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Friday After Work Party with DJ Ace and Rich Boy (hip-hop, reggae), Caribbean Mingles, weekly, 5-8 p.m., $5. 780-0013.

Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, Blues Café, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.

Jack Winn-tet (jazz), Positive Vibe Café, 7 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Harrison Deane Band, Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Jah Works with Crucial Elements, Canal Club, 9 p.m., $8. 643-2582.

Jameson Comedy Tour, Funny Bone, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $17. 521-8900.

Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein, Ashland Coffee and Tea, 8 p.m., $15-$20. 798-1702.

John Winn Quartet (jazz), Bogart's, 10 p.m., $5-$7. 353-9280.

Ladies '80s with DJ Disco Stew, Pour House, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Live country music, Bahama Joe's, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Live music, Mulligan's Sports Grille (South Side), weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.

Live music, Sandy's Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Loose Gravel, Sportsman Restaurant, 8 p.m., free. 236-1911.

Mo DeBree, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Nat King Kong, Bleu Bistro, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1120.

New Wave Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Plunky & Oneness (urban jazz), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.

The Reflex Indie Dance Night, Toad's Place, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 648-TOAD.

Sax and Jazz with Ruddock and Redman (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), weekly, 6-8 p.m. 732-7425.

Rylo, Capital Ale House, 5 p.m., free. 780-ALES.

Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, Hard Shell, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Think, Catalytic Converter and Schak, Alley Katz, 10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Thomas Wakefield's Swing Unit, Infuzion, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 249-COOL.

Urban Funkshun, Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

We Are the Union, Alley Katz, 5 p.m., $7. 643-2816.

William Walter & Company, Sin é, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Saturday 1

events

Comedy Randy Riggle performs at the Scottish Rite Temple at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center. Tickets are $15. 266-6699.

music

Concert One Voice Chorus performs "In Living Black and White," a concert of choral music with projected images at Ebenezer Baptist Church at 7 p.m. Hosted by NBC12's Sabrina Squire. $10 donation suggested. 216 W. Leigh St. (866) 455-6069.

night life

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

Adrian Duke Projek (jazz), Bogart's, 10 p.m., $5-$7. 353-9280.

Bob Hallahan Trio, Infuzion, 8 p.m., free. 249-COOL.

Broken Monday, Sin é, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Chris Jamison, The Gallery Art & Design, 6 p.m., free. 355-0102.

ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

The Dixie Power Trio, Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

DJ Burnie, Lucky Buddha, 10 p.m., free. 249-8831.

DJ Meaty, Bandito's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 354-9999.

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

DJ K-Dub, Club Richbrau, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Drag King Show (male impersonators), Babe's of Carytown, weekly, 9 p.m. 355-9330.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Future Rock with Orchard Lounge, Canal Club, 9 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582.

Jack Winntet (jazz), Positive Vibe Café, 7 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Jameson Comedy Tour, Funny Bone, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $17. 521-8900.

Jeff Carretto (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Junior Brown, Toad's Place, 7 p.m., $16-$19. 648-TOAD.

Katanna Mantra, Capital Ale House, 10 p.m., $6. 780-ALES.

Live music, Crossroads, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 643-2060.

Live music, Daddio's Grille, weekly, 9 p.m., $3-$5. 754-1448.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Loose Gravel, Sportsman Restaurant, 8 p.m., free. 236-1911.

Mike O'Conner and Jason Caigle, Pour House, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Matt Koon Foundation, One Hundred and Herbal Circle, Canal Club, 9 p.m., $7. 643-2582.

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

Patchen & Sax, Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 11 a.m., free. 732-7425.

Plunky & Oneness (urban jazz), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.

Poetry Slam, Artspace Gallery, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 232-6464.

R&B music, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Reggae night, Caribbean Mingles, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$10. 780-0013.

Revived and Tyners, Gospel Chicken House, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Russ Hanchin & Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), Taphouse Grill, weekly, 8 p.m., 644-3018.

Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles, Ashland Coffee and Tea, 8 p.m., $20-$25. 798-1702.

Trumpet Jam w/Ruddock, Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Whiskey Rebellion, The Camel, 9 p.m., $6. 353-4901.

Sunday 2

music

Turn Bach the Clock The musicians of the Richmond Symphony perform the music of Bach at Randolph-Macon College at 3 p.m. Tickets are $27. 788-1212.

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 3 and 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, "J.S.A. - Joint Security Area." 287-6699.

night life

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

Jameson Comedy Tour, Funny Bone, 7 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Jazznecks, Sullivan's Irish Pub, noon, free. 752-6410.

Live beach music, Wild Rose Café (Chester), weekly, 6 p.m., free. 768-9090.

New wave and metal music, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night, The Triple Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Sax & Jazz with Ruddock & Redman (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.

S.I.N. with free pool, Richbrau Brewing Company, weekly, 4 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Step Out Sundays (dancehall reggae), Canal Club, weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.

Solid Gold Soul, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, Bottoms Up Pizza, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 644-4400.

Z. Artis, Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 3 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Monday 3

night life

Beach music with Steve Leonard, Caddy's, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.

Café Diem, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Guitar Hero with Alan, Richbrau Brewing Company, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Ominotago, Cary Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night, Triple Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Tuesday 4

word

Reading Author Al Burian will read and Erin Tobey will perform at Chop Suey Books at 7 p.m., free. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

stage

Dance The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble performs at the Alice Jepson Theatre at the University of Richmond at 7:30 p.m. Program repeats on March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16-$32. 289-8990.

night life

Bryce McCormick (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

DJ Dominex, Rocks, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

DJ Ghozt, Baja Bean Company, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 257-5445.

DJ Williams Projekt, Café Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

The Dave Pillsbury Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, Legend Brewing Co., 6:30 p.m.,free. 232-3446.

John Fetherston Lucas, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Jon Conley Trio, Davis and Main, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 353-6641.

Limbeck and John Ralston, The Camel, 8 p.m., $10. 353-4901.

Pat O'Brien (acoustic), Easy Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

The Ray Pittman Project, Shenanigan's, 6:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Rollin' and Tumblin' (blues Americana), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 750-1346.

The Saw Doctors, Toad's Place, 7:30 p.m., $20-$30. 648-TOAD.

These United States, Marionette, Great White Jenkins and The Hot Damns Gallery 5, 7 p.m., $5. 644-0005.

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

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