Virginia Food Festival The Virginia Agribusiness Council's 24th annual food fest brings cuisine from around the state and entertainment on three stages to the Richmond Raceway Complex, 4-8 p.m. Tickets are $24. For more information, call 643-3555 or visit www.va-agribusiness.org.
music
August Musicales Zheng Zhou and Joanne Kong give a concert of classical music on baritone and piano, 7:30 p.m. at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. Free. 1627 Monument Ave. 359-2463.
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by The Doobie Brothers. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
night life
ADA Gallery 804Noise presents Yip-Yip, HoneyHander, Climax Denial and Pitstain, 7 p.m., $5. 644-0100.
Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 288-2800.
Awful Arthur's (West End) Texas Hold 'Em Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 672-9385.
Babe's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe's R&B Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart's Back Room In the Red (rock), 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.
Bubba's Restaurant Oldies Music Night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 236-1600.
Breaker's South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Cabo's Corner Bistro Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Janet Martin Band, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
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.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, $5 for men. 519-5324.
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.
Sin é DC Motors, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.
S.J.'s Lakeside Tavern Harrison Deane Band (rock), 7:30-11:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
The Tobacco Company Bopcats, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thursday 04
music
James Center Summer Music Series A free lunchtime concert series livens up James Center at 10th and Cary streets, 12:15-1:15 p.m. This week, Crooked Road performs. 344-7278.
night life
Azzurro's Restaurant Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 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. 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.
The Tobacco Company Lady Ray and The Lucky Strikes, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Upper East Side Lounge George Turman (folk), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 05
music
Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by Oteil and the Peacemakers, Jubeus and Rachel Leyco, 6-10 p.m. Free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.city celebrations.org.
Fridays at Sunset The Kanawha Plaza music series continues with a performance by Unwrapped and Marcus Johnson. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. 8th and Canal streets. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysat sunset.com.
River's Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by Marna Bales Band. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7. 12701 Kingston Ave. For more information, visit www.riversbendconcertseries.com.
Short Pump Town Center The shopping center's summer concert series runs 6-8 p.m. This week, Kings of Swing perform. Free. 360-1700.
stage
Dogwood Dell Richmond Parks and Recreation presents "The Secret Garden," a musical based on the book by Frances Hodgson Burnett, at 8:30 p.m. as part of the Festival of Arts. Through Aug. 13. Free. 646-DELL.
galleries
ADA Gallery "Assorted Flavors," a show of acrylic paintings by Monty Montgomery, opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through August. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.
Nonesuch Art and Apparel An exhibition of paintings, drawings and mixed media by Scott Eastwood opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through September. 918 W. Grace St. 649-4069.
White Canvas Gallery "My Corner of the World," paintings of rural African-American life by William Clarke, opens with a reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Through Sept. 7. 111 S. 14th St. 782-1776.
night life
Alley Katz Sin City Revival, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Ellis Paul, 8 p.m., $15-$20. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly, $5. 262-9652.
Blue Mountain Coffee House Josh Bearman and Ed Brogan (bluegrass mandolin duets), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 355-8002.
Bogart's Back Room Terri Murphy/Kevin Simpson Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Canal Club Y101 presents Community Service: Rock Bottom with Supercomp and Superboot, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., $3. 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 Band, 9 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Wonderground, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Smile, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Clear with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guest DJs (lounge, jazz, Latin-house, breaks), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.
Upper East Side Lounge Sha-nniece James Project (smooth jazz), 7 p.m., $5. Pennyshaker (soul, rock, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Saturday 06
events
Casino Night Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield hosts a fund-raising casino night with games, food, prizes and music by Head On Collision and guitarist Richard White, 7:30 p.m.-midnight at the Richmond Times Dispatch Hanover Production Facility. Tickets are $20-$25. 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd. 354-3494.
night life
Alley Katz GWAR, Suplecs, The Autumn Offering, Bloody Crackdown, Chokechain, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $15-$17. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea The Kirsten Thien Band, 8 p.m. 798-1702.
Bandito's "Saturday Night Nature" Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart's Back Room Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Canal Club The Colgate Country Showdown local finals, 6:30 p.m., $7-$10. 643-2582.
Capitol Coffee and Desserts Nick Baker (acoustic rock), 7-9 p.m., free. 204-1755.
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., $3. 644-3018.
Mars Bar '80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Out of Bounds The Redline, 10 p.m., free. 649-6731.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau's TapHouse Grill Moonlight Serenade with Tommy Clarke and Russ Hanchin (jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Sharky's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Gayle McGehee, Keith Rogers and Friends, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Naughty Little Monkey, 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 guest DJs (new wave, electronica, house, '80s retro and breaks), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.
Tropical Soul Soultry Saturdays DJ Night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, afrobeat), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 771-1605.
Upper East Side Lounge An evening with The Glasco Boys (rock), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 07
music
Bluemont Concert Series The Ashland summer concert series presents a variety of musical performances on the lawn of the Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 7 p.m. This week, Mambo Combo performs Latin and Caribbean music. Tickets are $2-$5. 500 S. Center St. Call 798-9219 or visit www.bluemont.org.
Richmond Concert Band The concert band's old instrument adoption program, Old Instruments for Young Hands, collects unwanted noisemakers, polishes them up and loans them to students. The collection concert takes place in the park next to Albert H. Hill Middle School at 6:30 p.m. Free. Old instruments accepted. For more information, call 737-3767.
VMFA Summer Interlude Series The museum's 20th summer classical music concert series features the Richmond Chamber Players and guest performers at 2 p.m. through August. This week, violinists Robert and Sheila Hanford join the Players for a performance of work by Barber, Beethoven and Schubert. Tickets are $12-$14. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.
stage
ComedySportz Playwright Slashtipher J. Coleman performs "Neon Signs," scenes from "The Neon Man and Me," his one-man show about the life of performance artist Mark Jamison, at 6 p.m. Free. 7115A Staples Mill Road. 266-9377.
museums
Children's Museum of Richmond The museum celebrates National KidsDay with Nostalgiafest, featuring low-tech toys and games from days of yore, from hula hoops to yo-yos, noon-5 p.m. Barbecue and ice cream are on hand to make sure kids get handprints on car seats and Lunch Money performs live music. Admission is $7. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-CMOR.
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum offers a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores Forest Hill. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.
night life
Alley Katz Adema, Revelation Theory, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $8-$10. Battle of the Bands hip-hop final five, 18 and older, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
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.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse Brian Jones Trio (primal jazz), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Funny Bone Rich Vos, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Glenn's Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight. DJ Sky, weekly, 12:30-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.
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.
Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz Presents The Carol Covell Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Kitty O' Shea's Jazz Brunch with the Leon Leary Trio, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 739-0800.
Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night ('80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Metro Grill Mark Troxell Duo, weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 353-4433.
Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 353-8686.
Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Monday 08
music
Musical Mondays at Maymont The summer music and performance series for families starts at 5:30 with activities for kids and continues with band concerts at 6:30 p.m. This week, a diversity dance by Ms. Rochelle, Maymont garden crafts and the Henrico Community Band. Free. 1700 Hampton St. 358-7166, ext. 310.
night life
Alley Katz Ten-33, Stop the Fall, Skylines, Brace War, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $7. 643-2816.
Bogart's Back Room Brown (big band, jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
All events published in Night & Day are open to the public. Club showtimes should be considered after dinner hours unless specified, and cover charges are listed when available.
All events published in Night & Day are open to the public. Club showtimes should be considered after dinner hours unless specified, and cover charges are listed when available.
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