Black Watch Scotland's regiment of Pipes, Drums and Highland Dancers performs Celtic dances and music along with The Band of the Welsh Guard, 7:30 p.m. at the Landmark Theater. Tickets are $32. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum's Lunch Break Science series runs weekly through February, noon-1 p.m. This week, Joseph C. Mitchell talks about "Venomous or Not? Natural History of Snakes in the Mid-Atlantic Region." Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Babe's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.
Bella Arte The KStraw Quartet (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Bogart's Back Room Clown Church (experimental jazz), 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.
Breaker's South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Bubba's Restaurant Oldies Music Night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 236-1600.
Sin é Kyle Davis Duo, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
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Book Signing Jane Turner Rylands reads and signs copies of her book of short stories, "Across the Bridge of Sighs," 5-7 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
History Talk VCU professor Sascha Auerbach gives a lecture on "The Godly Throne: Church and State in Tudor-Stuart England," 7:30 p.m. at Agecroft Hall and Gardens. Admission is $8-$12. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.
music
Art After Hours The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosts a night of music, poetry and art weekly through February, 6-9 p.m. This week, music by The Joe Scott Band and poetry by Leigh Hadaway. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones The Grammy-winning "blu-bop" outfit performs its species of jazz at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Through Jan. 20. Tickets are $32. Both shows are sold out. 289-8980.
night life
Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 288-2800.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Stringdusters, 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.
Azzurro 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 Special Ed and the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, 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.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Yellow Tavern (Virginia Crossings) Kari Smith (singer-songwriter, piano), 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 727-1400.
Friday 20
word
Author Talk Colleen Curran talks about her first novel, "Whores on the Hill," for the January meeting of the National League of American Pen Women, 11:30 a.m. at the Westwood Club. 6200 W. Club Lane. 272-1976.
music
Cabaret Grand Opening Petersburg's Sycamore Rouge performance space celebrates its grand opening with a cabaret concert featuring Liz Nance at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 21. Tickets are $10. 21 W. Olde St. 957-5707.
Gospel Concert Grammy-winning gospel artist Yolanda Adams performs with J. Moss and hip-hop violinists Nuttin But Stringz, 7 p.m. at Saint Paul's Baptist Church. Tickets are $20-$25. 4247 Creighton Road. 643-4000.
Richmond Symphony The symphony celebrates the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth with "Homage to a Genius" as part of the Northwestern Mutual Masterworks series, 8 p.m. at Second Baptist Church. Through Jan. 23 at various locations. Tickets are $10-$30. River and Gaskins Road. 788-1212.
stage
Empire Theatre Living Word Stage Company presents James Weldon Johnson's musical drama "God's Trombones" at 8 p.m. Through Feb. 14. Tickets are $18-$25. 114 W. Broad St. 355-2187.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre The theater presents "The Miracle Worker," the story of the relationship between Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan, at 8 p.m. Through March 4. Tickets are $28.50-$41.25. 17201 Jefferson Davis Highway. 748-5203.
galleries
1708 Gallery "To Be Determined," photography by Jon-Philip Sheridan and video installations by A. Jacob Galle, opens with a reception, 8-10 p.m. Through Feb. 21. There is another reception Feb. 3, 8-10 p.m. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.
Crossroads Art Center "All of Me," a photography exhibition by Susan Reed, opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through January. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.
Pine Camp Arts and Community Center Martha Jones-Carter curates "Remembering Our Ancestors' Spirit," a Black History Month exhibition featuring photography, paintings, and other works by 20 local artists, opening with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through March 17. 4901 Old Brook Road. 646-3674.
night life
Alley Katz Vega, Supercomp, Elevator to Space, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. 643-2816.
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 Janet Martin Band, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Kevin "The Kid" Selfe and the Tornados, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Thai Curry House Robot Rok Night with DJ MikelPanda (house, electronic), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 358-7027.
Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Saturday 21
events
Virginia State Yo-Yo Championship Just in time for the Olympics, yo-yo masters descend on The Shops at Willow Lawn for a day of competition and crazy tricks, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 513-6650.
word
Book Lecture The Hanover County Historical Society presents author luncheon and lecture with Carl Lounsbury talking about his book "Early Courthouses of Virginia: An Architectural History," 1 p.m. at Hanover Tavern. Tickets are $15-$35. 537-5050.
Book Signing J.B. Stanley signs copies of her first book, "A Killer Collection: A Collectible Mystery," 2 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Short Pump. 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.
One-Man Show Slash Coleman performs his one-man musical comedy, "The Neon Man and Me," at the Richmond Public Library at 2 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4256.
Richmond Forum The forum presents Sherry Lansing, former chairman of Paramount Pictures, at 8 p.m. at the Landmark Theater. Tickets are $25-$45. 6 N. Laurel St. 330-3993.
music
MLK Edu-Concert The Richmond Youth Peace Project hosts a concert commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. featuring Drums No Guns, jazz/funk fusion group Think! and spoken word by Iman Shabazz and poets from Tuesday Verses, Soul Café and Lyric Ave, 7 p.m. at the Berryman Center. Free. 400 W. 32nd St. 232-1002.
Tom Rush in Concert The Music Connections Series at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen presents singer-songwriter legend Tom Rush at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
Stretchin' at Stir Crazy A monthly music series at Stir Crazy Coffee Shop starts at 8 p.m. This month, BJ Kocen and Paul Curreri perform. Tickets are $5. 4015 MacArthur Drive. 305-5720.
stage
Modlin Center The Starr Foster Dance Project performs eight works, including two premieres, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. 289-8980.
night life
Alley Katz Calf Mountain Jam, Dangus Khan and the Tornados, Vaped Toast, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $7-$10. 643-2816.
Art Works 804noise presents M Ax Noi Mach, Caleb, 8 p.m., $3. 291-1400.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Darrell Scott (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $19.50. 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 Culdera, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Sun-Dried Opossum (Southern jam), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $16-$22. 266-9377.
Cotton Club Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop variety show), weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 752-0179.
Emilio's Doors Wide Open (jazz). 359-1224.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Mo'Nique, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $40. 521-8900.
Fusion Greg Howard, 10 p.m., $7. 249-2338.
Gallery5 Wood and Steel Showcase featuring David Schultz, Jessica Fenton, Josh Small, Heath Haynes, Homemade Knives, Prabir, Hoots and Hellmouth, 7 p.m., $5. 644-0005.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau's TapHouse Grill The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Sharky's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Terry Garland and Mark Wenner, 8 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é The Fifteens, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Soultry Saturdays DJ Night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, afrobeat), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 771-1605.
Sunday 22
music
Classical Concert Soprano Jennifer Cable and harpsichordist Kenneth Merrill perform 18th-century works by English composers, 3 p.m. at the Modlin Center. Free. 289-8980.
museums
Poe Museum The museum celebrates the writer's 197th birthday with an open house featuring Haunts of Richmond's performance of "The Cask of Amontillado," a walking tour of haunted sites, and screenings of films based on the Poe's works, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission by donation. 1914 E. Main St. 648-5523.
night life
Babe's of Carytown Sunday Karaoke, weekly, 3-7 p.m., free. 355-9330.
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, 2-5 p.m., free. The Lucky Stiffs (rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse When Harry Met Buzzy, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Fusion Jam with Mike Hawkins, weekly, 4-7 p.m. 249-2338.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free. 288-6211.
Hard Shell Daniel Clarke-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free. 643-2333.
Hyperlink Café Jazz Brunch, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 254-1942.
Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz presents the String Jazz Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night ('80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Metro Grill Heath Haynes, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-4453.
Minimum Wage Recording Studios Joe Lally, Don Zientara, Josh Small, 6 p.m., $5.
Nanci Raygun The Audio Clash featuring Audio Ammo, Widows, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Monday 23
stage
Modlin Center L.A. Theatre Works presents "The Great Tennessee Monkey Trial," adapted from the Scopes Monkey Trial transcripts and starring Ed Asner, James Cromwell and Sharon Gless, at 7:30 p.m. Through Jan. 25. Tickets are $32. This show is sold out. 289-8980.
night life
Bogart's Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz), weekly, 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 (psychedelic rock), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio's Lounge Night with DJ Ratan, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.
Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum 'n' bass), weekly, doors open at 9 p.m., $5. 254-1942.
Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Landmark Theater "Hairspray," the musical based on the John Waters film, comes to Richmond at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 27. Tickets are $31-$66. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
night life
Bahama Joe's Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart's Back Room Joe Scott Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.
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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