Wednesday 14

word

Women of Islam Lecture Farooki Gauhari, author of "Searching for Saleem: An Afghan Woman's Odyssey," gives a talk on women in Islamic societies, 7 p.m. at Randolph-Macon College. Free. (800) 888-1762.

musicViolin Concert Matt Albert gives a concert of classical and contemporary music at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

night life

Babes of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-9330.

Bogart's Back Room Richmond Afrobeat Movement (funk/Afrobeat), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten, Laura Ann Boyd and Michael Hawkins, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-9899.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 553-9998.

Bull and Bear Club Lounge Party Open House, weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 649-8431.

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

Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Canal Club Hump Night Comedy (open mic), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café 7 Pound Star (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Cotton Club Brown Sugar Wednesdays with Bam-Bamm (comedy, poetry, soul), weekly, 6 p.m., free. 721-0694.

County Rib & Ale House Rae of Sunshine Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Easy Street Café Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-1198.

Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Emilio's Buttafly Vasquez (soul) 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Escabar Restaurant Metro Sound Band, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 288-4885.

Europa Lounge Sessions with DJs Kean and Jereme Rometti (house, funk), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Open-mic night, 7:30 p.m., $5. 521-8900.

Gallery5 Antelope, Our Stable Violent Star, 8 p.m., $5. 644-0005.

Grafiti Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Ham's Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 965-5520.

The House of Dave's Paul Childress, 8 p.m., free. 275-2555.

J&D's Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.

LA Grill Mike Shiflett and Friends (jazz, R&B), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 266-3328.

Lucky Buddha Service Industry Night, weekly,

9 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.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar DJ Williams Projekt (soul, jazz, hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.

Positive Vibe Café Engine 143 (Carter Family tribute), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

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.

Sandy's Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Shenanigans Pub Amy Henderson (acoustic), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.

Thursday 15

events

Ides of March Parade All the Saints Theater Company presents an Ides of March parade in the park at Brook and Leigh with puppet shows, music, and a march to Gallery5 for a spaghetti dinner, starting at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5-$10. 200 W. Marshall. 644-0005.

word

Peace Talk Scholar and author Gar Alperovitz gives a talk on "Enduring Peace Not Repeated War: An Agenda for the 21st Century" at UR's Jepson Hall 118 at 7 p.m. Free. 232-1002.

SlamRichmond SlamRichmond: Season Too presents the Anniversary Poetry Slam at Artspace at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

musicRichmond Symphony The symphony performs at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at

7 p.m. Tickets are $6-$12. 2880 Mountain Road. 788-1212.

Street Dreamz Tour Young Jeezy, Lil' Wayne, Baby, Cash Money Millionaires, Bird Man, Rich Boy, Jim Jones, Shay and Dukwon perform at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26-$46. Call 262-8100 or visit

www.ticketmaster.com.

Third Thursdays The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a monthly concert series with themed art, food and music, 6-9 p.m. This month, an Irish party with Celtic music from Tinker's Dam. Tickets are $8-$70. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

night life

Alley Katz Steven Marley, Crucial Elements, Antero, Elevation Clic, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-

2 a.m., $15-$20. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Sonia and Disappear Fear, Doug and Telisha Williams, 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.

Babes of Carytown Eric Himan (acoustic solo), 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

Bahama Joe's Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.

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

Bogart's Back Room The Palominos (western swing), Prabir and the Substitutes (rock), 10 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 Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

Bubba's Restaurant Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

Buffalo Wild Wings (W. Broad St.) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 672-8732.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Steve Bassett, weekly, 9:30-11:30 p.m., free. 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.

Canal Club Local Xposure, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

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

Caribbean Mingles Talent showcase (performance, fashion), weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 397-4032.

Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

Club Z2 Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 249-9930.

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

Curry House Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.

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

Escabar Restaurant Metro Sound Band (variety/jazzy), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Europa Escape with Oliver K (dark progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Bert Kreisher, 7:30 p.m., $15.

521-8900.

Honey Whyte's Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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

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

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, weekly,

9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.

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

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

Pearl Throwback Thursdays ('80s and '90s), weekly, 6 p.m. 545-8983.

Poe's Pub Cheenon (funk rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

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

Rocks DJ L-Roy, weekly, 7 p.m., $5. 648-ROCK.

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

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.

Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

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

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with David Allen, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free.

768-9090.

Friday 16

event

Gem Show Treasures of the Earth presents a Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show at Richmond Raceway Complex, noon-7 p.m. Through March 18. 746-7663.

St. Patrick's Day Feast Piney Grove at Southall Plantation presents a candlelight tour and Irish dinner, 5-9 p.m. Through March 17. Tickets are $55. Call 829-2196 or visit

www.pineygrove.com.

Thunder Nationals The USRHA Thunder Nationals return to the Richmond Coliseum with Grave Digger and other monster trucks for three days of competition, starting at 7:30 p.m. Through March 18. Tickets are $10-$20. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Weinstein JCC Comedy Night The center's weeklong silent auction ends with a comedy night featuring Brad Zimmerman and Lee Camp at 9 p.m. The auction runs until the show begins. Tickets are $20-$26. 5403 Monument Ave. 285-6500.

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, "Climates." 287-6699.

word

Book Signing Entrepreneur Libby Brown signs copies of her book "Making Waves" at Book People, 5-7 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

galleries

Crossroads Art Center The March All Media Show features work by Mary Ann Lynch, Diane Clement, Anne Marie Vaughn's students and John Hawk, opening with a reception, 6-9:30 p.m. Through April 12. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

night life

Alley Katz A Suffocating Signal, Love and Reverie, Boomerang Gang, Conditions, Silent Film Star, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. Hex Machine, Cough, Amoeba Men, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-

2 a.m., $7. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee & Tea King Wilkie (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $16. 798-1702.

Babes of Carytown Krista Varady (acoustic solo), 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

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

Bella Arte Lanaux Hailey (jazz), 8 p.m., free. 515-9099.

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

Bogart's Back Room Adrian Duke Projekt (New Orleans soul), 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.

Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Canal Club Co-Pilot, Baba G'Nush, Downbeat Switch, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.

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

Cary Street Café Harrison Deane Band (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

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

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

Curry House Gary Gerloff, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.

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

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Two Timers (alternative country), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Easy Street Café Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 355-1198.

Emilio's Doc Branch & The Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.

Brio Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 8-11 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

Escabar Restaurant Quatro na Bossa (bossa nova), 8:30-11 p.m., free. 288-4885.

Funny Bone Bert Kreisher, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Goals Tavern Sherry's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.

Godfrey's Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop),

10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.

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

Lucky Buddha DJ Night, weekly, 11 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Mars Bar New Wave Dance Night, weekly, 10 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.

Murphy's Law II Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

O'Toole's Restaurant Irish Wake party with Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums, Glenn Crone, The Taters, Tinker's Dam, and Harry Clary, 5:30 p.m., $5. 233-1781.

Paradise Lounge DJ DNS (Top 40) & DJ King Tutt (hip-hop, R&B), weekly, 9 p.m., free before 11, $5 after. 519-0844.

Pearl Restaurant & Lounge Power 92 Night with DJ Lonnie B and Danja Mowf, weekly, $5-$10. 852-0395.

Poe's Pub Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs (roots rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House (West End) Ladies '80s with DJ Disco Stew and DJ Jizzy Trent Dance Party, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.

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.

Rock Falls Tavern Loose Gravel (rock),

9:30 p.m., free. 272-9470.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Shenanigans Pub Mattie Phifer Band, 8:30 p.m. 264-5010

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

Sin é St. Paddy's weekend with SNS Blues and Naughty Little Monkey, 6 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.

Sycamore Rouge Jazzmaniacs with Steve Kessler and Glenn Wilson, 8 p.m., $10-$12. 957-5707.

Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.

Tobacco Company Mo Debree, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 768-9090.

Saturday 17

eventsShamrock the Block The Steepwater Band, Four Stories, Cashmere Jungle Lords, 4 Play, 11:1 and the Sick Puppies play the 17th Street Farmers' Market for the annual St. Paddy's party with food, vendors the Strong Man Competition, noon-6 p.m. Free. 304-6870.

St. Paddy's Party in the Park Carbon Leaf, the Janet Martin Band and Susan Greenbaum perform at Festival Park, noon-6 p.m.

wordRichmond Forum Jim Lehrer, editor and host of "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," comes to the Landmark Theater for the Richmond Forum at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27-$55. Call 330-3993 or visit www.richmondforum.org.

music

Boys of the Lough The Celtic music stars perform at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$30. 289-8980.

galleries

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden "Cultivated Grounds," nature photography by Aimee Koch, Charles Gustina and Amanda Sauer, runs through March 31. There is a reception, 2-5 p.m. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

museums

Meadow Farm Museum The museum presents A Taste of Ireland, food traditions of the Irish, noon-3:30 p.m. Free. 3400 Mountain Road. 501-5520.

Virginia Historical Society The exhibit "Jamestown, Québec, Santa Fe: Three North American Beginnings" opens, running through Sept. 3. Admission is $4-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

night life

Alley Katz St. Paddy's Day benefit show with Patent Pending, Neighborhood Friendly, The Fad, The Half Jeffersons, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $8. An Evening with Tea Leaf Green, all ages, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $12-$14. 643-2816.

Art6 Gallery Keith Bowniece and the Hopscotch Kidnappers (blues, rockabilly), 8 p.m., $5. 343-1406.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Eric Taylor (Texas songwriter), 8 p.m., $15. 798-1702.

Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly,

9:15 p.m., $5. 262-9652.

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

Bella Arte Steve Kessler and Glenn Wilson (jazz), 8 p.m., free. 515-9099.

Bleu Bistro Mozely Rose, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room Moossa (reggae, jazz, blues), 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.

Café Diem St. Paddy's party, free. 353-2500.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) St. Paddy's Day with Edsall Road, The Expatriates and Tinker's Dam, 4:30 p.m., free. 643-ALES.

Capital Ale House (Innsbrook) St. Paddy's Day with The Expatriates, Edsall Road and the St. Andrew's Legion Pipe and Drum Band, 5 p.m., free. 780-ALES.

Canal Club Robin Thicke, 8 p.m., $15. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Cary Street Café Jazz Jam Band, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.

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

Cockade City Grill (Petersburg) Missing Mason (rock, blues), 9:30 p.m., free. 862-2537.

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

County Rib and Ale House Q94's Pauly Madison, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 675-4447.

Daddio's Grille Harrison Deane Band (rock), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 754-1448.

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Rob Gray & Brian C., weekly, 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Emilio's Shore Leave (jazz), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.

Escabar Restaurant The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. 288-4885.

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

Funny Bone Bert Kreisher, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

The House of Dave's Paul Childress, 9 p.m.-

1 a.m., free. 275-2555.

Legend Brewing Company St. Paddy's Day party with Cashmere Jungle Lords, 7:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

Lucky Buddha DJ Night, weekly, 11 p.m., free. 648-5100.

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

McGoo's Pub Loose Gravel (rock), 9 p.m., free. 276-5577.

O'Toole's Restaurant St. Paddy's weekend with Glenn Crone, Casey McCue, Greater Richmond Pipes and Drums, Uisce Beatha, Bruce Todd, and Janet Martin, noon, $5. 233-1781.

Poe's Pub St. Paddy's Day Party, noon. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café St. Paddy's Day celebration with Robin Payne, Russell Lawson, Liz Nance and others, 2:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Rare Olde Times St. Paddy's Party with Irish music, dance and food, 10 a.m.-11 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill The Shiny Stockings Trio featuring Russ Hanchin, Joe Sarver and Maria Garcia (classic swing jazz and bossa), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Shenanigan's St. Paddy's Day with The Taters, Charles Arthur Trio, and Roger Carroll, 3 p.m. 264-5010.

Sin é St. Paddy's weekend with the Ray Pittman Project, Broken Monday, and Jubeus, 11:30 a.m., free. 649-7767.

Sycamore Rouge St. Paddy's Day with the Celtabillies, 8 p.m., $10-$12. 957-5707.

Tobacco Company Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

The Triple Restaurant Robert Spindle (jam),

9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 359-7777.

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Matt Rox, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 768-9090.

Sunday 18

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week: "Climates." 287-6699.

music

Men's Chorus The Richmond Men's Chorus performs its Spring Concert at 4 p.m. at St. John's United Church of Christ. Tickets are $10-$15. 503 N. Lombardy. 355-8766.

Richmond Choral Society The choral society gives the spring Masterworks program with pieces by Schubert and Purcell, 4 p.m. at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. 1627 Monument Ave. 967-9878.

museums

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The Virginia Orchid Society hosts its Growers' Orchid Auction at 1 p.m. Free. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 530-1111.

parks

Maymont Park The Maymont House Museum presents "Victorian Fashions and Progressive Passions," a Victorian fashion show and tea party at 2 p.m. Tickets are $17-$20. 358-7166, ext. 7166.

night life

Bailey's Smokehouse & Tavern (W. Broad St.) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 755-6800.

Bleu Bistro Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 750-1120.

Bottom Billiards Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 643-4323.

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

Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly,

3-7 p.m. 739-8871.

Canal Club Step Out Sundays, weekly, 9 p.m., $10 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.

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

Commercial Taphouse Singer-songwriter showcase with Jim O'Brien, The Socials, and Jay Ellis, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Michael Redman (sax), weekly, noon, free. 732-7425.

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

Emilio's County Line Productions, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Bert Kreisher, 7 p.m., $18. 521-8900.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-

3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6 p.m., free. This week, Cook County Bluegrass. 232-3446.

Mars Bar JayBoy and Fan Free Clinic present Take a Trip to Mars, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Positive Vibe Café Mixed Grill (bluegrass and oldies), 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Sandy's Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Shenanigans Pub The Dave Tinney Band, 6:30 p.m. 264-5010.

Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 320-1218.

T.G.I. Friday's Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 360-7926.

Wonderland Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 643-9233.

Monday 19

film

"An Inconvenient Truth" Screening The Vegetarian Society of Richmond screens Al Gore's Oscar-wining documentary at Tuckahoe Library at 6:30 p.m. Free. 1901 Starling Drive. 344-4356.

word

Iraq Talk VCU's School of Government and Public Affairs presents a panel discussion on "The United States in Iraq: The Next Steps" in the Sports Medicine Center, 7-9 p.m. Free. 828-8051.

music

A Cappella Choir The Samford University A Cappella Choir performs at River Road Church at 7:30 p.m. Free. River and Ridge Roads. 288-1131.

The Bad Plus The mutant jazz ensemble performs at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$30. 289-8980.

Chesterfield Community Band The band plays contemporary, classic and pop tunes at Brandermill Church at 7:30 p.m. Free. 4500 Millridge Pkwy. 744-3661.

museums

Agecroft Hall and Gardens Food historian Francine Segan gives a talk on dining customs with samples of authentic recipes, "The Tudor Table: Festivities and Feasts," at

7:30 p.m. Admission is $8-$12. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.

night life

Alley Katz Trust in the Fall, Alius Sparo, Strikethrew, Turbo Panther, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Bogart's Back Room The Sauce (progressive blues, soul), 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Cary Street Café Ominotago (acoustic duo), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

City Limit Open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 282-4282.

Escabar Restaurant Casey McCue, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 288-4885.

Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

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

Pour House West End Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Tuesday 20

word

Staged Reading The Richmond Playwright's Forum presents a free monthly series of staged readings at the Firehouse Theatre Project at noon. This month, Bob Turnage's "Homecoming." 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theater The storytellers host an open-mic night, 6:30-8 p.m. at Ashland Coffee & Tea. Free. 100 N. Railroad Ave. 798-1702.

music

Choir Concert The North Central College Concert Choir performs at Beulah Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Free. 6930 Hopkins Road. 639-0503.

stage

Modlin Center Noche Flamenca featuring Soledad Barrio performs Latin dance at 7:30 p.m. Through March 21. Tickets are $16-$32. 289-8980.

galleries

VCU Student Commons The Richmond Peace Education Center presents "Eyes Wide Open," an exhibit of combat boots and information on the human cost of war, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Through March 21. The exhibit will move to the Wal-Mart parking lot on Sheila Lane March 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 907 Floyd Ave. 232-1002.

museums

Virginia Center for Architecture The "Preserving Richmond Architecture" lecture series continues with Rachel Flynn discussing "Will it Fit? Getting Approvals for Historic Home Improvements," beginning with a reception and running 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$85. 2501 Monument Ave. 644-3041.

night life

Bleu Bistro Open-mic jam with Wop of Government Cheese, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room Farm Vegas (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bubba's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

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

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

Cary Street Café Aquabatics (hip-hop), 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.

Curry House Nard's Karaoke (international night), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.

Davis & Main The RJR Duo with John Conley, Ryan Hughitt and featuring Jason Gay (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-6641.

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

Emilio's Bio Ritmo (salsa), weekly, dance lessons 8 p.m., music 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Las Casa Grandes Larri Branch (jazz piano), weekly, 5:30-7:30 p.m., free. 267-1684.

Legend Brewing Company A Good Natured Riot (bluegrass), 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

Maggiano's Little Italy Operatini Night (Virginia Opera meet-and-greet), 6 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Mars Bar Totally '80s Dance Night, weekly, 10 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.

Murphy's Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

Pour House West End Kamikaze Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.

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

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

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

Sticky Rice Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 358-7870.

Tobacco Company John Fetherston and Chris Lucas, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Triple Restaurant DJ Paul (techno dub), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 359-7777.

Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 771-1605. S

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