Wednesday 01

film

Film Screening VCU's School of World Studies presents a screening of the film "Alila" at the Student Commons Theatre at 7 p.m. Free. 907 Floyd Ave. 827-0218.

Latin American Film Series The free weekly UR film series screens in the Boatwright Library at 7 p.m. followed by a Q&A with the director. This week, the film is "Blessed by Fire." 484-1543.

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History Talk Jeff Broadwater gives a talk on "George Mason, Forgotten Founder" at the Library of Virginia at noon. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.

Photography Talk Jeffrey Allison gives a talk on O. Winston Link's interest in trains, 6 p.m. at VMFA. Free. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

Poetry Reading Elisabeth Kuhn reads from her book of poetry, "Average C-Cup," at the Virginia Book Company at 7 p.m. 900 W. Franklin St. 359-1222.

stage

Weinstein JCC Jewish Family Theatre "Crossing Delancey," a play about the roles of women in New York, starts at 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12. Tickets are $8-$12. 5403 Monument Ave. 545-8607.

galleries

Lucy Corr Complex The Bon Air Artists Association presents a show of paintings through Jan. 2. 6800 Lucy Corr Boulevard. 359-8893.

SunTrust Bank The Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association show multimedia works through Nov. 30. 919 E. Main St. 674-8219.

VA Eye Institute The Tuckahoe Artists Association presents a show of work through Nov. 30. 400 Westham Station Road. 270-4315.

museums

Children's Museum of Richmond The Genworth Financial Holiday Village, a child-sized Fan neighborhood, is open through December. Admission is $6-$7. 2626 W. Broad St. Call 474-2667 or visit www.c-mor.org.

University of Richmond Museums J. Martin Holman, Bunraku Bay Puppeteer, gives a puppet demonstration in conjunction with the "77 Dances" exhibit, 7-8 p.m. at the Modlin Center. 289-8980.

night life

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

Bogart's Back Room Clown Church (funk, jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 553-9998.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Gypsy Roots (swing jazz), 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

Canal Club Hump Night Comedy, weekly, 9-11 p.m., $7.50. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Intense City (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Razzles "Havana Nights," salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.

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.

Double Bull Sherry's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-2855.

Easy Street Café Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-1198.

Emilio's The Southside Future Squad (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

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

Europa Concice Records hip-hop night, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Amateur Night, 7:30 p.m., $5. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

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

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

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.

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

Old City Bar Steve Kessler Trio (jazz), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 644-4411.

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

Positive Vibe Café Valerie Kay (acoustic rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

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

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

Shenanigans Amy Henderson, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Thursday 02

events

Chairs to Cherish The Daughters of Zelophehad host an auction of individually decorated chairs to raise money for homeless women and children, 7 p.m. in the James Center Atrium. Free. 285-3816.

Fashion First Carytown merchants host a fashion event, 6-8 p.m. 358-3688.

film

Television Commercial Awards The Association of Independent Commercial Producers presents the World Tour of the AICP Show, "The Art & Technique of the American Commercial," 7:15 p.m. at the Byrd Theatre. Tickets are $5-$15. 2908 W. Cary St. 915-1359.

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Book Reading Susan S. Kelly reads from her novel "The Last of Something" at Book People, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

Comedy KT Tatara performs at R-MC's Brown Campus Center at 8 p.m. Free. (800) 888-1762.

Environmental Justice Lecture Series Marilou Awiakta gives a talk on "Weaving Survival With Peace: Selu (Corn) as a Teacher" at 4 p.m. at the University of Richmond. Free. 289-8578.

Media Lecture Timothy Murray gives a talk on "Cinematic Futures: The Time of New Media" along with a digital art exhibit, 4 p.m. at UR's Gottwald Auditorium. 289-8096.

Poetry Readings Elizabeth Hadaway reads and signs her collection "Fire Baton" at the Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

Ellen Bryant Voigt reads from "Messenger: New and Selected Poems 1976-2006" at VCU's Student Commons at 8 p.m. 907 Floyd Ave. 828-1981.

stage

Firehouse Theatre Project The Firehouse Theatre Project presents Israel Horovitz's "The Secret of Mme. Bonnard's Bath" at 8 p.m. Through Nov. 25. Tickets are $20. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

galleries

Gallery5 The "Mending Fences" Russian art exhibit kicks off with "The Great Patriotic War," a lecture and film screening by Belarusian ambassador Mikhail Khvostov, 7-9 p.m. Free. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

night life

1 North Belmont The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 358-0050.

Acappella Pub Ed Brogan and Aaron Lewis (fiddle/guitar duet), 9:30 p.m., free. 377-1963.

Alley Katz Phunk Junkeez, Brew Crew, all ages, 7-11 p.m. $8-$10. 643-2816.

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Creole Stomp (zydeco, Cajun), 7 p.m. dance music, 8-11 p.m. music, $12-$15. 288-2800.

Artspace The Frauds, Penguin, At the Stars, Adah, 7 p.m., $5. 232-6464.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Steppin' In It (acoustic roots), 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.

Azzurro Restaurant Mike Ess, Jon Cannon and Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), 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.

Big Daddy's Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 344-5344.

Bogart's Back Room Jackass Flats (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.

Brio Tuscan Grille The Stan Smith/Jack Diamond Duo (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

Buffalo Wild Wings (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 102.1 the X presents Triple Threat Thursdays with Stoic and St. Diablo, weekly, 8:30 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.

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

Double Bull Sherry's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-2855.

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

Glenn's Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

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

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge (neo soul, R&B, hip-hop), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. IP Logic presents 12" Dance Party with DJs JoAnna O & Jesse Split (electronic dance music), weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 254-1942.

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 Steve Kessler Quartet (jazz), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 644-4411.

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

Reflections For Women Only Night (house, dance, urban), weekly, 6 p.m., 545-8983.

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.

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.

Friday 03

events

Craftsmen's Christmas Classic The 27th Annual Craftsmen's Christmas Classic comes to the Richmond Raceway Complex with artwork and crafts from more than 500 artists, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Through Nov. 5. Admission is $7. 228-7600.

Monster Jam Grave Digger and other monster trucks tear up the track at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:30. Through Nov. 4. There's a pit party at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $10-$20. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond's African Film Program presents screens "Conakry-Kas" in Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m., followed by a talk with Manthia Diawara. 287-6699.

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Eyes on Richmond Forum This weekly lunch forum focuses on a different aspect of the city's issues, 12:30-1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. This week, A. Curtis Monk asks "Is There Public Change in Public Broadcasting in Richmond?" Admission is $6. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.

music

Brian Regan in Concert Comedian Brian Regan comes to the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32.50. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Broadway Revue The Brandermill Retired Men's Club presents a performance of Broadway songs by Jean Hartley and Kurt Negaard, plus barbershop songs by The City Slickers, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Brandermill Church. Tickets are $15-$17. 4500 Millridge Parkway. 763-3285.

Electroacoustic Music Festival The Modlin Center's 11th season continues with the Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival, starting at 2 p.m. Through Nov. 4. Free. 289-8980.

Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony performs for the Beethoven Festival Series at Bon Air Baptist Church at 8 p.m. and Randolph-Macon College Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10-$38. 788-1822.

stage

HATTheatre The theater presents "100 Years of Broadway!" a musical covering composers Gershwin, Sondheim and others, at 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 12. Tickets are $10. 1124 Westbriar Dr. 343-6364.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre "Forever Plaid," a holiday musical, opens at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 20. Tickets are $28.50-$41.25. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. Call 748-5203 or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com.

Sycamore Rouge Sycamore Rouge presents "Lee's Miserables," a Civil War drama by Clay McLeod Chapman, at 8 p.m. Through Nov. 18. Tickets are $15. 21 W. Old St. (Petersburg). 957-5707.

night life

Ashland Coffee & Tea An evening with Rodney Crowell, Elizabeth Cook, Will Kimbrough, and poet Minton Sparks, 8 p.m., $37.50. 798-1702.

Babes of Carytown Jennifer Kravassi, 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

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

Bogart's Back Room Richmond Roots Revival presents Mason Brothers, Jackie Frost Ensemble and Aimee Bayles, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Bart Chucker Band (rock), 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

Canal Club Carbon Leaf, Elevator to Space, 8:30 p.m., $14-$16. 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.

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

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

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

Crossroads Art Center Deke Dickerson and the Eccofonics (zydeco), Lonesome Johnnie and the Lowdowns, 9 p.m. music, $12-$15. 278-8950.

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

Emilio's The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Sommore, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $25. 521-8900.

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

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.

Hyperlink Café The Urban Sol Connection with Teshia and DJ Teige, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 254-1942.

James River Cellars Winery Fridays on the Patio, weekly, 6-9 p.m., $12. 550-7516.

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.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5. 254-4904.

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.

Out of Bounds CoPilot, 9:30 p.m., $5. 355-7390.

Plan 9 Music (Carytown) Carbon Leaf, 7 p.m., free. 353-9996.

Poe's Pub Slow Learner (indie rock), Knotworking, Palominos (roots rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House West End Ladies '80s with DJ Disco Stew, 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.

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.

Shenanigans The Slack Family (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Sin é The Fifteens, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

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

Saturday 04

events

Brunswick Stew Festival The 17th Street Farmers' Market brings in the stewmasters for vats of the stuff, with music and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 646-0477.

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents "A Colonial Misunderstanding" as part of the African Film Program at 10 a.m. followed by a luncheon buffet. "Madame Brouette," a Senegalese film, starts at 1:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. Free. 287-6699.

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Book Reading Sheila Talley reads from her novel "Eyes Like My Own" at Book People, 2-4 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

Hypnotist Tom DeLuca convinces the masses they're chickens and things at R-MC's Blackwell Auditorium at 8:30 p.m. Free. (800) 888-1762.

Storytelling Agecroft Hall and Gardens presents Pamela Bomboy performing "Storytime at Agecroft: Legendary Heroes and Heroines of the British Isles" at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $4. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen presents "Legends in Glen Allen" with Candace Wolf and Doc McConnell, 6-8 p.m. Free. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.

music

Mario Frangoulis in Concert Greek tenor Mario Frangoulis and the Richmond Symphony perform at the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$60. Call 788-1212 or visit www.richmondsymphony.com.

Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series VCU's Mary Rennolds Chamber Concert Series presents "Chamber Orchestra Kremlin" at 8 p.m. in the Singleton Center. Tickets are $10-$25. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. This week the tour explores Hollywood Cemetery. Admission is $5-$10. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.

Virginia Center for Architecture Dennis Halloran leads a tour of "The House That Pope Built" at 2 p.m. Admission is $5-$10. 2501 Monument Ave. Call 644-3041 or visit www.virginiaarchitecture.org.

night life

Alley Katz Memorial show for Ryan Semonin with Love and Reverie (formerly Too Late the Hero), David Shultz, Intelligence, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. Alabama Thunder Pussy, The Last Van Zant, Valkyrie, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. 643-2816.

Artspace CoPilot, Bonermouth, Blue Haven, 8 p.m., $5. 232-6464.

Art Works 804noise presents Matterlink, Elmapi, Birds in the Meadow and Violet, 8 p.m., $3. 291-1400.

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.

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

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

Café Diem Wiseacre (alt-country) 9 p.m. Free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Soldiers of Jah Army, 8:30 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2582.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League, 4 p.m., weekly, $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Full Contact 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.

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

Funny Bone Sommore, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $25. 521-8900.

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

Hyperlink Café VCU Jazz Lounge, weekly, 7-9 p.m., $3. 254-1942.

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.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Papa Groove Band, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5. 254-4904.

Poe's Pub William Walter (alt 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 Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver Jazz Duo (swing jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Shenanigans NRG Krysys, 8:30 p.m. 264-5010.

Sin é Live music, 9:45 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Tropical Soul Soul Fa Real night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, soul), 9:45 p.m., free. 771-1605.

Sunday 05

events

A Night Under the Stars Short Pump Town Center hosts a night of entertainment for various charities, with music by the Bruce Swartz Group, The Long Choral group, door prizes and more, 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $5. 360-1700.

film

Art Documentary Documentary filmmaker Bill Daniel screens "Who Is Bozo Texino?" his film on graffiti and freight hoppers, 8 p.m. at Gallery5. Admission is $5-$10. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

music

Richmond Philharmonic The Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra presents "Music From Russia" at 4 p.m. in the Singleton Center. Free. 922 Park Ave. 673-7400.

stage

Firehouse Theatre Project The Firehouse presents a dramatic reading of Bill C. Davis's play "Avow" at 7:30 p.m. Through Nov. 6. Tickets are $5-$7. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

night life

Alley Katz Joey Lemon, Samantha Crain, Fox Trot Rio, 18 and older, 7 p.m.-midnight, $6. 643-2816.

Bleu Bistro Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 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.

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 Beenie Man, 21 and older, 9 p.m., $20. 643-2582.

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

Commercial Taphouse The Sole Pushers (blues), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 359-6544.

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Amy and Preston Ladd (country, gospel, bluegrass), 4 p.m., $12. 789-0443.

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

Funny Bone Sommore, 7 and 9:30 p.m., $25. 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, Tony Cook and Will Perkins. 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 Continental Strings (jazz), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Shady Grove Coffeehouse David Mallett, George Turman (folk), 7 p.m., $15-$17. 355-2461.

Shenanigans The Derailers, 6:30 p.m. 264-5010.

Monday 06

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Weinstein-Rosenthal Lecture Marcus J. Borg gives a talk on "Jesus: From Jewish Mystic to Christian Lord" at the Jepson Alumni Center UR at 8 p.m. Free. 289-8326.

SlamRichmond SlamRichmond: Season Too brings spoken words artists and poets to ComedySportz at 7 p.m. Admission is $5. 7115 Staples Mill Road. 266-9377.

music

The Madrigalists VCU Music presents the vocal ensemble at 8 p.m. in the Singleton Center. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Marian McPartland in Concert The Modlin Center's 11th season continues with the Marian McPartland Trio playing jazz at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$36. 289-8980.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Live music, 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 (rock), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Element Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 788-8001.

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

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Yo Momma's Brass Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 254-4904.

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

Tuesday 07

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Poetry Festival UR hosts an international poetry festival kicking off with Ales Debeljak and Rosmarie Waldrop in Weinstein Hall at 6 p.m. Through Nov. 9. Free. 287-6431.

Squeeze-Box Swami Michael Attie comes to Alchemists to read from his book "Many Ways, Middle Way, No Way: A Guide to Meditation, Spiritual Awakening and Fun" — and plays the accordion! — at 7:30 p.m. 3066 Stony Point Road. 323-5563.

night life

Bahama Joe's Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 262-9652.

Bleu Bistro Open-mic night, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room Dirty Truth with The Sauce, 9 p.m., $3. 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Poe's Pub Blues jam with Kevin Selfe, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

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.

Shenanigans Blues Flash, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

Sticky Rice Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $3. 358-7870.

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

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