Wednesday 14

music

Innsbrook After Hours The spring music series at the Innsbrook Pavilion continues with Charlie Daniels Band at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Charge by phone, 794-6700.

Organ Recitals Organ recitals are performed at noon and 5:30 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church through July 16. Free. Fifth and Grace streets. 794-4078.

Summer City Fest The five-day music festival continues with RJS Make Music with Me Band, F.R.E.N.S. and Cat Daddy at various locations at 7 p.m. For a complete list of events and locations, visit www.citycelebrations.org or call 788-6466.

clubs

Awful Arthur's (West End) Dave Terry (acoustic), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

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

Babe's Karaoke, weekly, free.

Bajama Joe's R and B Night, weekly, free.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio (jazz), weekly, 6 p.m.

Bottom Line Nick's karaoke, weekly.

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

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro CC and Company, weekly, 8:30-11 p.m., free.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free.

Canal Club Jazz Jam open mic (downstairs), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Cary Street Cafe Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5.

Club 534 Berlin, '80s new-wave night, weekly.

Club Razzles "Havana Nights," salsa and merengue, with complimentary dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Europa Oasis (DJ and house music), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

Glenn's Tavern Katz Band, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $5.

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.

Innsbrook Texaco Station Boucan Brothers Band.

Kitty O'Shea's Porch Dogs, 7-10 p.m., free.

Maggiano's Little Italy The Jazz Men featuring Rudy Faulkner, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.

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

Out Of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.

Poe's Pub Eric Hisaw (alt country), 9 p.m., free.

Potter's Pub & Grille NE3, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2.

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

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

Sharky's The Wrest, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

Sin é DC Motors, 9 p.m., free.

Taylor's Restaurant Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Band, 9 p.m., free.

Theresa's Italian Villa Karaoke with Doug Price, weekly, 8 p.m.

Upper East Side Lounge Poetry Night with the Lyric Ave Poets (spoken word and open mic), weekly, 8-11 p.m., $5.

Thursday 15

events

Lecture Ron Dick talks about being in the British Royal Air Force in "RAF Reminiscences" at the Virginia Aviation Museum at 7 p.m. Free. 5701 Huntsman Road. 236-3622.

music

Groovin' in the Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden concert series continues with Seldom Scene. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8-$10. For tickets, call 794-6700.

Jumpin! The music series at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts continues with the Prodigals at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets and information, call 340-1405.

Old Time Music Café Gutenberg hosts a folk and old time music jam at 8 p.m. Free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.

Summer City Fest The five-day music festival concludes with Earth, Wind and Fire and Plunky and Oneness on Brown's Island. Gates open at 5 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. For tickets call 794-6700. For a complete list of events and locations, visit www.citycelebrations.org or call 788-6466.

stage

Funny Bone Bobcat Goldthwait delivers his spastic comedy at 8 p.m. Through July 18. Tickets are $18-$20. 11800 W. Broad St. #1090. 521-8900.

galleries

Rentz Gallery An exhibition of artwork by Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia and photography by "Rolling Stone" photographer Baron Wolman opens with a reception from 6-9 p.m. The show will hang through Aug. 25. 1700 W. Main St. 358-5338.

clubs

Ashland Coffee & Tea Duck Baker, 8 p.m., $8.

Baja Bean Co. A Lo Hecho Pecho, weekly, 10 p.m., $3.

Bajama Joe's Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free.

Bogart's Back Room Dwayne Cabaniss Band, 9 p.m., $5.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m.

Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free.

Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roue Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

Canal Club The Juke Joint Blues Jam open mic (downstairs), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Capital Ale House Therapeutic Thursdays, weekly, 5 p.m.

Cary Street Café Dubconscious (reggae), 10 p.m., $5.

Chopstix Wax Museum (hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.

Comedy Alley Comedy Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., $5.

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

Emilio's The Grove, weekly.

Europa Escape featuring DJ Jeff McGrath (progressive house), weekly.

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

Glenn's Tavern Katz Band, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $5.

John Marshall Hotel and Bubble Bar Jared Stone Trio (jazz), weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free.

Kitty O'Shea's Karaoke with Jean Thomas, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.

Lightfoots Johnny Houston and the Legends, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Maggiano's Little Italy Lee Covington Trio (jazz), weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.

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

Matt's Village Pub Open-mic night, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

McCormack's Temptress (drag rock 'n' roll), 9 p.m.

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

Nanci Raygun Richmatic (underground hip-hop) featuring Tame One, Simple Mathematics, The Producer's Cup, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3.

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

O'Brienstein's Michael St. James, weekly, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m.

Poe's Pub Robot Surfer, 9 p.m., $4.

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

Seasons Caucasion Brown, weekly, 7-11 p.m.

Sharkey's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.

Shenanigan's Chicago Cy, 8 p.m., free.

Sideline Café Karaoke hosted by Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m.

Sin é Karaoke Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free.

Theresa's Italian Villa Karaoke hosted by Doug Price, weekly, 8 p.m.

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

Tropical Soul Live music with DJ Williams, Jason Gay, weekly, 5-9 p.m.

Upper East Side Lounge Upper East Side Big Band, 8 p.m., $5.

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

Friday 16

events

Friday for the Arts! Petersburg's monthly art gallery event features galleries, shops and the "Arts Bus." The event runs from 7-10 p.m. in Petersburg's historic downtown. 733-2352.

music

Fridays at Sunset The music festival in Kanawha Plaza continues with WAR. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $15. (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

Friday Cheers The Brown's Island concert series continues with Carbon Leaf and Mirror 66 from 6-9:30 p.m. Free. 788-6466.

Friday Summer Nights at Sycamore Square The Sycamore Square Merchants Association presents a free summer music series in Midlothian from 7-8:30 p.m. This week, the Butterfields perform Broadway tunes and light classical. 794-1140.

Plan 9 Birthday Party The Carytown music store celebrates its 23rd birthday with three days of free events. Today, Engine 143, Stockholm Syndrome, the John Thomas Experience and the Gaskets perform, starting at 5 p.m. For more information on events, call 353-9996.

stage

Funny Bone Bobcat Goldthwait delivers his spastic comedy at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Through July 18. Tickets are $18-$20. 11800 W. Broad St. 521-8900.

galleries

Art6 The last program in the Sodom Laurel exhibition features photographers Rob Amberg and Jesse Andrews discussing their photgraphy experiences in tobacco culture, starting at 8 p.m. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.

Chasen Galleries Exhibit of paintings by Sabzi opens with a reception, 5-9 p.m. Through Aug. 16. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048.

Petersburg Regional Art Center The July All-Media Show opens with an awards ceremony and reception at 7 p.m. All shows hang through Sept. 11. 132 N. Sycamore St. 733-8200.

White Canvas Gallery "Recent Paintings" by Eldridge Bagley opens with a reception from 5:30-8 p.m. The show hangs through Aug. 18. 111 S. 14th St. 782-1776.

clubs

Ashland Coffee & Tea Chez Roue, 8 p.m., $5.

Awful Arthur's (West End) The Jangling Reinhardts, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

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

Banditos "Friday Night Fever" with DJ Rick Danger, weekly.

Bogart's Back Room Joe Scott Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $6.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free.

Canal Club Stockholm Syndrome, with Col Bruce Hampton and the Codetalkers. Doors open at 9 p.m., $15.

Cary Street Café Muelle (jam band), 10 p.m., $5.

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

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

Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m.

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

Emilio's Dock and the Keynotes (live jazz), weekly.

Enzo's Tavern Mark Merritt and Kent Alley, 7:30-11 p.m., $2.

Europa DJ Kjell, weekly, 10 p.m., free.

Godfrey's Reflex "Dance Night," under 21, $5; 21 and older $3, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

Grant's Jazz Bar Big Pat and Legion Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5.

Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.

John Marshall Hotel and Bubble Bar Quatro na Bossa, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.

Kitty O'Shea's Karaoke with Good Tymes, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.

Maggiano's Little Italy Mark Lomanno Presents with featured soloist, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free.

Ma-Musu's West African Cuisine Rhythm and Blues Night, 6:30 p.m., $16-$20.

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

Matt's Village Pub and Comedy Club Stand-up comedy, weekly, 8 and 10:30 p.m. $9.75. On the music stage, Kevin Kelly and Josh Bryant.

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

Poe's Pub Lost in Austin (honky tonk), 9:30 p.m., $5.

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

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (gypsy swing guitar), weekly, 7-10 p.m.

Rock Falls Tavern Rock Falls Wrecking Crew, 10 p.m., free.

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

Sharkey's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.

Shenanigan's The Slack Family, 9 p.m., $5.

Sin é Scott Jeffries Band, 9 p.m., free.

Sports Page Chicago Cy, 9:30 p.m.

The Tobacco Company Dixie Power Trio, 9:30 p.m., free.

Tropical Soul Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

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

Saturday 17

events

Countryfest K95 radio's Countryfest offers a day of top acts in country music, including Randy Travis, Blue County, Rachel Proctor and Cedar Creek. Gates open at 10 a.m. at the Richmond International Raceway Complex. Tickets are $25 at the gate. More information available at www.k95country.com.

music

Plan 9 Birthday Party The Carytown music store celebrates its 23rd birthday with three days of free events. Today, Louis Ledford, the Robert Gray Band, Special Ed and the Shortbus, Johnny Hott's Piedmont Souprize and Magna-Fi perform, starting at 3 p.m. 353-9996.

Strings Series VCU presents the 12th "Guitar and Other Strings Series." This week, the Jackie Frost Trio performs folk, blues, rock and bluegrass at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.

stage

Firehouse Theatre Yellow House presents a reading of a new film script, "Blood Scout," by Andrew Carnwath, 8 p.m. Free. 1609 W. Broad St. For more information visit www.yellowhouseva.org or call 254-2610.

Funny Bone Bobcat Goldthwait delivers his spastic comedy at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Through July 18. Tickets are $18-$20. 11800 W. Broad St. #1090. 521-8900.

clubs

Alley Katz Brothers Past, Southside Funk Brothers, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.

Ashland Coffee & Tea The Taters, 8 p.m., $6.

Bajama Joe's Party Radio with Q-94, weekly, $5.

Bogart's Back Room Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon (country/bluegrass), 9 p.m., $6.

Cabo's Corner Bistro First Impressions, weekly, 9:45 p.m.-midnight, free.

Canal Club Cast Iron Filter (alternative bluegrass), 10 p.m., $10.

Cary Street Café Jazz Jam Session, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. King Solomon's Marbles (Dead covers), 10 p.m., $5.

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

Comedy Alley ComedySportz (improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10.

Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m.

Emilio's 11th House.

Enzo's Tavern Mark Merritt and Kent Alley, 8:30-11 p.m., $2.

Europa DJ Will Saturday, weekly, 10 p.m., free.

Grafiti Grille Russ Hanchin, 9-11:30 p.m., free.

Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.

John Marshall Hotel and Bubble Bar Stone's Stew (jazz), 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.

Maggiano's Little Italy Mark Lomanno Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-11 p.m., free.

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

Matt's Village Pub and Comedy Club Stand-up comedy, weekly, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $9.75.

Poe's Pub Angry Johnny and the Killbillys (country), 9:30 p.m., $5.

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

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

Rock Falls Tavern Guitar Brothers, 10 p.m., $3.

Sharky's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.

Shenanigan's Brad Spivey & the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $5.

Sin é Whatsa' Matter U, 9 p.m., free.

Taste Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, 21 and older, $5.

The Tobacco Company Soul Providers, 9:30 p.m., free.

Tonic DJ Kris Neilson with DJ Jéréme Rometti (tech house, '80s, electroclash, indie), weekly, 2l and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free.

Tropical Soul Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Upper East Side Lounge James "Saxmo" Gates (jazz sax), 9 p.m., $10.

Sunday 18

music

Jazz Benefit The Neighborhood Resource Center in Greater Fulton Hill hosts an outdoor jazz benefit featuring the Off by One Quartet from 7-9:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $10. 1519 Williamsburg Road. 864-5797.

Plan 9 Birthday Party The Carytown music store celebrates its 23rd birthday with three days of free events. Today, the Loretta Lynn Performance Contest starts at 2 p.m. 353-9996.

stage

Funny Bone Bobcat Goldthwait delivers his spastic comedy at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18-$20. 11800 W. Broad St. #1090. 521-8900.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The center offers guided walking tours every Sunday. This week, the tour spotlights the Fan. The tours start at 2 p.m. and cost $6-$7. For more information and tour starting points, call 649-0711.

clubs

Alley Katz Second Annual Vegetarian Festival, 5-9 p.m. Bands TBA. veggiefest.org

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

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

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free.

Cafe Diem Johnny Hott and the Piedmont Souprise, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free.

Café Gutenberg Stephan Saunders (guitar jam), weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass jam, weekly, noon. Jounce, World Beat, 9 p.m., $3.

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

Commercial Taphouse Ben Jordan (folk), 9:30 p.m.

Emilio's Live drum and bass with Body Karate, weekly.

Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m., free.

Hard Shell Daniel Clark-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free.

Havana '59 Sunday Brunch with Havana Son (salsa), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.

Hyperlink Café DJ RNS, weekly, 9 p.m.

Kitty O' Shea's Jazz Brunch with the Leon Leary Trio, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.

Mulligan's Sports Bar (Main Street) Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7-10:15 p.m.

Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly.

Shenanigans Mark Abernathy, weekly, 7 p.m., free.

Sports Page Open mic night, weekly.

Upper East Side Lounge Karaoke night, 8 p.m., free.

Monday 19

music

Guitar Class Anthony Curtis offers a free master class at Guitar Center at 7 p.m., featuring a lecture and demonstration. Call 502-1333 or 346-5151.

clubs

Ashland Coffee and Tea Eliza Gilkyson, 8 p.m., $15.

Bogart's Back Room Upper East Side Big Band, 9 p.m., $6.

Cafe Diem Open mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, free.

Cary Street Café Tripp n' Jenny, 8 p.m., free.

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

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

Emilio's Analog Flow Entertainment presents spoken word and poetry open mic, weekly, 10 p.m., $3.

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

Metro Grill Stone's Stew (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m.

Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.

Poe's Pub Stephen Smith, 8:30 p.m., $5.

Potter's Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Upper East Side Lounge Five Second Rule (jazz), 8 p.m., $5.

Tuesday 20

clubs

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

Bogart's Back Room See Saw Tragedy 9 p.m., $5.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free.

Cafe Diem DJ Williams (jazz), weekly, 9 p.m., free.

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

Cosmopolitan Drag Bingo with Barbie Q, weekly, 9 p.m.

Easy Street Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.

Emilio's Modern Groove Syndicate.

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

Hotel John Marshall Jazz showcase, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5.

Maggiano's Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m.

Mars Bar Plastik Wrap (Brit pop, new wave), weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free.

O'Brienstein's Michael St. James, weekly, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Poe's Pub Nick Curran and the Nitelifes (blues), 8:30 p.m., $6.

Potter's Pub and Grille Open mic, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free.

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

Sin é Michael James, 9 p.m., free.

Sports Page Open mic night, weekly.

The Tobacco Company John Fetherston, 9:30 p.m., free.

Upper East Side Lounge Polish Revolver (rock/blues), 8 p.m., $5.

Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Wildcats Karaoke with Big Jim, weekly, 8 p.m., free.