Wednesday 02

events

Poetic Principles The VMFA Poetic Principles series presents poet Allison Joseph at 6 p.m. Tickets are $3-$5. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

music

Clarinet Concert Clarinetist Michael Lowenstern performs at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum presents a "Mini-Medical School" lecture series, 7-9 p.m. Admission is $3-$15. This week, Elinore F. McCance-Katz discusses "Prescription Narcotic Addiction: Does Your Doctor Always Know What's Good for You?" 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

Alley Katz Matisyahu, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-midnight, $8-$10. 643-2816.

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 Anthony Dowd Trio (jazz), weekly, 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.

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

Café Diem Chicago Cy, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

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.

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

Empire Lounge 804noise Presents (experimental music social), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free.

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

Funny Bone Joel Lindley, 8 p.m., $10. 521-8900.

Fusion Steve Kessler Trio, 10 p.m., $5. 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.

Honey Whyte's Jason Duncan, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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

Kitty O'Shea's Brandt Humphrey, 8-11 p.m., free. 739-0800.

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 Run Silent Run Deep, Renee Heartfelt, Caminotcha, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

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 DC Motors, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Just Desserts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Upper East Side Lounge East Franklin (funk), 7 p.m., $5. 515-8099.

Thursday 03

events

Denim and Diamonds Gala The Science Museum of Virginia presents a fund-raising casino night and dinner with music by Old School Freight Train, 6:30-10 p.m. Tickets are $60-$75. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1541.

Reading Nancy Wright Beasley reads from and discusses her book "Izzy's Fire" at Café Gutenberg at 7 p.m. Free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.

Robotics Competition The 2005 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition, NASA/VCU Regional, features more than 60 teams competing with robots they have designed and built, starting with practice rounds, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Siegel Center. Free. Through March 5. 1200 W. Broad St. 784-4898.

music

Big Throwdown Tour 2005 Toby Keith and Ted Nugent perform at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.75-$58.75. 601 E. Leigh St. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Chamber Brass Recital Rhythm and Brass, musicians in residence at VCU, give a concert at the W.E. Singleton Center at 5 p.m. 828-6776.

Scottish Music Concert The Scottish Gaelic Enthusiasts in Richmond present singer Cathy Ann MacPhee performing traditional Gaelic songs with guitarist Zan McLeod at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. 1000 Blanton Ave. 355-0777.

stage

Landmark Theater The Peking Acrobats perform at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $21.50-$25. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

night life

Alley Katz Forever in a Day, At All Costs, Love in the Time of Cholera, Cassius Clay, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Arthur's at the Inns of Virginia Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp, 7 p.m. (dance lesson), 8-11 p.m. (music), $8. 288-2800.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Montana Skies (acoustic), 8 p.m., $12. 798-1702.

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 Divided Highway (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.

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 102.1 the "X" presents Local X-posure (showcase of Richmond bands), 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

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

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

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 Brett Butler, 8 p.m., $20. 521-8900.

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

Honey Whyte's Ryan Hearn, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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

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. 253-0900.

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 Thank, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 11 p.m., $4. This week, Disco Elixir. 353-4263.

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

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

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. 782-9555.

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 04

events

First Friday Art Walk The monthly gallery-opening receptions run 7-10 p.m. See the Galleries box for a listing of openings. 304-1554.

Richmond Home and Garden Show Lawn mowers, cabinetry, hot tubs and stunt cats: all this and more, noon-9 p.m. at the Richmond International Raceway. Tickets are $2-$7. Through March 6. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 228-7500.

music

Barbershop Chorus The Virginians Barbershop Chorus and Yankee Dime present "New York, New York," a concert of barbershop music, at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Through March 5. Tickets are $10-$15. 289-8980.

Heritage Music Bluegrass Night The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education presents a night of bluegrass music by the West Hanover Boys and a lecture by Hugh Campbell on "Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion" at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5-$8. 17205 Mountain Road. 883-7378.

museums

Museum of the Confederacy The "Celebrate South" event features a preview of the "Confederate Navy" exhibit at 7 p.m. and a gala, lecture and Ironclad Ball on March 5. 1201 E. Clay St. 649-1861.

night life

Alley Katz Slow Education Dance Party featuring Kid Camaro, Girl Talk, The Gaskets, DJ Krames and DJ Mesh, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Deanna Bogart (blues), 8 p.m., $15. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon (American mongrel music), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Canal Club Particle, Beat the Donkey, 8:30 p.m., $15. 643-2582.

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.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. Random Acts (improv), 10 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 Brett Butler, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $22. 521-8900.

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

Honey Whyte's Jason Duncan, 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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

Kitty O'Shea's Mosely Rose, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

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

Maggiano's Little Italy The Mark Lomanno Trio, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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 The Bloodstained Kings, Screw, The Social Dropouts, Pissant, Vomit Up Blood, all ages, 6 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

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

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.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Rob Smith (acoustic groove), 8-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.

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

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

Tonic Flashback Night with DJ Jéréme ('70s, '80, '90s), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.

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

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

Saturday 05

events

Arts Celebration The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen presents a festival of art, music and dance, featuring the Latin Ballet of Virginia and the Floating Folk Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through March 6. Admission is free. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

Benefit Auction The Orchard House School presents a benefit gala at the school at 7 p.m. featuring actress Judith Chapman. Tickets are $18. 500 N. Allen Ave. 353-8809.

Film Screening Congregation Or Ami and the Irish American Society of Greater Richmond present "Shalom Ireland," a documentary about Jewish history and culture in Ireland, at the Congregation Or Ami at 7 p.m. 9400 Huguenot Road. 272-0017.

Star Search Hanover The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education presents a talent search for children and teens at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5-$8. 17205 Mountain Road. 883-7378.

music

Barbershop Chorus The Virginians Barbershop Chorus and Yankee Dime present "New York, New York," a concert of barbershop music, at the Modlin Center at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. 289-8980.

Chamber Concert The Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series presents a performance by the a cappella quintet Ensemble Amarcord at the W.E. Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Greek Ensemble The Hellenic Society Paideia of Virginia presents Grigoris Maninakis and the Mikrokosmos Ensemble performing works by four contemporary Greek composers at the Collegiate School at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. N. Mooreland Road. 594-0345.

Organ Master Class Paul Jacobs gives an organ presentation on "Organ Works of J.S. Bach and 19th Century German Organ Composers" at St. James's Episcopal Church, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. 1205 W. Franklin St. 643-3589.

Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony and VMI's Regimental Band perform "A Tribute to Virginian Heroes" at the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$55. 6 N. Laurel St. 262-8003.

Roger McGuinn The folk musician and former Byrds frontman performs at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 7:30 p.m. This show is sold-out. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

Vocal Recital St. Michael's Episcopal Church presents mezzo-soprano Adriane Shelton and accompanist Chuck Woodward performing a recital "From Bel Canto to Impressionism" at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $10. 8706 Quaker Lane. 272-0992.

museums

Museum of the Confederacy The "Celebrate South" weekend features the opening of the "Confederate Navy" exhibit, as well as a lecture, walking tour and Ironclad Ball, starting at 8 a.m. 1201 E. Clay St. For information on times, locations and prices, call 649-1861.

night life

Alley Katz Avail, Lucero, Pink Razors, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $7. Memory Fade, Civility Burns, Lennex, 18 and older, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Taters (pop, roots, country), 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room Roger Carroll and Anthony Dowd (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Canal Club The Codetalkers, Big Daddy Bluegrass Band, 9 p.m., $12-$15. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Richmond Roots Revival presents Moossa, The Unknown Favorites, The Boondocks, 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

Cockade Lounge Chicago Cy. 541-7625.

ComedySportz 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 Brett Butler, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $24. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 249-2338. This week, Thompson D'earth Band.

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

Honey Whyte's DownStream, 9 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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

Kitty O'Shea's The Dynamic Duo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

Maggiano's Little Italy The Mark Lomanno Trio, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

McCormack's Irish Pub Automatic Slim, Ugly Law, the Ruffles, 8 p.m., $5. 648-1003.

Nanci Raygun Fallen Under CD release, Shadowstrand, Moxley, Losers Next Door, Joker, all ages, 5 p.m., $5-$8. 353-4263.

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.

Rock Falls Tavern Pure-N-Sinful, 10 p.m. 272-9470.

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

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Curtis Mills Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.

Sin é Naughty Little Monkeys, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

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

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 Imperial Norton Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., $7. Hip-Hop Night (DJ, dancing), 10:30 p.m., $5. 515-8099.

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

Sunday 06

events

Book Swap Book People hosts a singles book swap, 3-5 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

Lecture Dennis Prager and Joseph Telushkin talk about "The Reason for Anti-Semistism" at the Collegiate School at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. N. Mooreland Road. 545-8607.

music

Jazz Concert VCU music faculty and students give a benefit concert for the VCU Music Scholarship Fund at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3 p.m. 823 Park Ave. 359-5651.

Organ Concert The Richmond Chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the St. James Recital Series present Paul Jacobs giving an organ concert of works by Bach, Handel and others at St. James's Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. 1205 W. Franklin St. 643-3589.

night life

Alley Katz Tragedy Letters, Race the Sun, Patent Pending, Gadwell Lane, The Half Jeffersons, 18 and older, 5-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Bogart's Back Room Jackie Frost (Americana, bluegrass), 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 Big Cat Bark, 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.

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

Funny Bone Brett Butler, 7 p.m., $20. 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, 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.

Metro Grill Mark Troxell Duo, weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 353-4433.

Millie's Diner Rumba Rattan (members of Bio Ritmo), 9:30 p.m., $5. 643-5512.

Nanci Raygun Open Wide, Sarcasm, Close Quote, Waiting for Yesterday, A Kid Named Darwin, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 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.

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

Monday 07

music

Gallery Concert The seven-member ensemble The Orthodox Singers performs music from eastern Europe at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.

night life

Bogart's Back Room BROWN (funk, 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 Rockbot, The Yen, Estrella, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Sacrosanct (goth, industrial) featuring the Sex Workers' Art Show, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $7. 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 08

music

Elton John in Concert The Rocket Man brings his Peachtree Road Tour to the Richmond Coliseum at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35-$75. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Jill Scott in Concert The soul singer plays the Landmark Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.50-$45.50. 6 N. Laurel St. 262-8100.

museums

Museum of the Confederacy The "Confederate Navy" exhibit runs through Dec. 31. 1201 E. Clay St. 649-1861.

night life

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

Bogart's Back Room Ben Lynch (acoustic singer-songwriter), 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.

ComedySportz Liz Nance and Friends (cabaret), 8 p.m., $12. 278-8749.

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 Little Italy 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 The Queers, Boxing Water, Red Angel, all ages, 7 p.m., $10. 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.

S.J.'s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

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.

Wyndham Hotel (Richmond Airport) The Richmond Jazz Society Guest Educator Series presents The Swiss Swank Account, 7 p.m., $5. 226-4300.