Wednesday 14

events

AIGA Richmond Ornament Show AIGA Richmond hosts a silent auction of locally made ornaments, 6-9 p.m. at Café Gutenberg, with proceeds benefiting Art 180. Free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.

C3 Holiday Party The Creative Change Center hosts a holiday party with live music, food and an improv performance by ComedySportz, 6-9 p.m. Free. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3639.

word

Coffee and Conversations at Barksdale Theatre Company member Scott Wichmann and "Scapino!" director Dawn Westbrook talk about the play at the theater, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 282-2620.

music

A"Q"stic Christmas Q94 presents an A"Q"stic Christmas at the Greater Richmond Convention Center featuring performances by Liz Phair, Jason Mraz, Collective Soul, Bowling for Soup and Natasha Bedingfield. Doors at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call 474-0000 or visit www.q94radio.com.

Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel hosts free performances of holiday music by local groups at noon. Today, the Lyrical Ladies and Hawk Harmony perform. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-8000.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum presents Lunch Break Science, a weekly lecture series on science and medicine, noon-1 p.m. This week, Walter Wischey gives a talk on "Am I an Intelligent Design?" Admission is 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 Fabled Automatic (rock, funk), Mason Brothers, 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.

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

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

Café Diem The Unforgettable Fire, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Wrinkle Neck Mules (alt-country), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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 Funk Allstars (jam, drum 'n' bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Steve White, 8 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

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

Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Hyperlink Café Open-mic night (spoken word, live music, jams), weekly, 6-9 p.m., $5. 254-1942.

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.

Matrixx Room College Dance Night, weekly, 9 p.m. 225-8686.

Nanci Raygun Dead Betties, Corrupted Youth, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

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

Poe's Pub Ominotago (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Mike Conway (blues, jazz), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

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 (acoustic), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Sin é Michael James, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Jack Diamond and Friends, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday 15

word

Poetry Reading VCU professors David Wojahn, Greg Donovan and Gary Sange read their poetry at Chop Suey Books at 7:30 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

music

Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel hosts free performances of holiday music by local groups at noon. Today, the Varina High School Madrigal Group performs. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-8000.

Third Thursdays The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a music series featuring art tours and thematic food and drink. This month's theme is "Baby It's Cold Outside," with Desiree Roots Centeio and Bruce Sullivan, 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

stage

New Life Outreach International Church The church presents "One Bethlehem Night," a dinner theater performance. Doors at 6 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Through Dec. 17. Tickets are $30. 1005 Turner Road. 276-6767.

night life

Alley Katz Think!, Missing Mason, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 288-2800.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Jake Williamson (jazz guitar), 8 p.m., $5. 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 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's Tuscan Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

Bubba's Restaurant 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.

Café Gutenberg Old Time Gootenanny (bluegrass and folk open mic), 8 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Canal Club Bullistic, Site of Suffering, Lokophylum, ADHD, 6 p.m., $5. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Black Cash (Johnny Cash tribute), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

Curbside Café The Scott Miller Band Project (acoustic rock), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 355-7008.

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

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.

Funny Bone Steve White, 8 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

Fusion The Steve Kessler Quartet (jazz piano), weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 249-2338.

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

Hollywood Grill Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 9 p.m., free. 819-1988.

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

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with AAE, weekly, 10 p.m., $10. 254-1942.

Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

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.

Matrixx Room Reggae Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.

Nanci Raygun I Live With Zombies, Disenfranchised Youth, Red Letter Black Background, 2:13 Conspiracy, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. Richmatic (underground hip-hop) presents the Producer's Cup hosted by Billy When?, Sir Noise, and Dino Marks Knife, 18 and older, 11 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

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

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

Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $5 after midnight. 519-5324.

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.

The Tobacco Company The Jangling Reinhardts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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 16

music

Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel hosts free performances of holiday music by local groups at noon. Today the Manchester High School Madrigals perform. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-8000.

stage

Atlee High School Auditorium The Concert Ballet of Virginia presents "The Nutcracker" at 7:30 p.m. Through Dec. 18. Tickets are $20-$24. 9414 Atlee Station Road. 798-0945.

galleries

Artemis Gallery The gallery hosts a holiday party and exhibition of the work of Thomas Mann, Richard Birket, Cathy Sherman and others, 5-11 p.m. 1601 W. Main St. 254-1755.

Cornish Brewery Apartments VCU's Painting and Printmaking Department present "Schlitzophrenia," the Honors painting show, 7-10 p.m. 1201 W. Clay St. 267-0752.

holiday

Bus Tour of Lights The James River Bus Lines Holiday Lights Tour 2005 takes you on a twinkling adventure of the lit landscape, including homes in the West End, downtown and the GardenFest at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Boarding begins at 5:30 p.m. at the James River Passenger Center. Tickets are $27. 900 N. Allen Ave. 342-7300.

night life

Alley Katz Site of Suffering, Hardsell, Chokechain, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $6. Russell Batiste Jr., Your Mama's Brass Band, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Eddie from Ohio (pop, folk), 8 p.m., $25. 798-1702.

Babe's Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

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

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

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

Breakers West Palominos, 8 p.m., free. 270-1461.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Janet Martin, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

Canal Club Carbon Leaf, 8:30 p.m., $14-$16. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Undr8ed, Central Garage (funk, rock), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.

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

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

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

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

Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Steve White, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, the Alan Parker Project. 249-2338.

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

Jesse's Place Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 550-0804.

Kitty O'Shea's Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.

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.

Matrixx Room Friday Night Dance Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 225-8686.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun Wardance Orange, Tri-State Killing Spree, Vindication, Wow, Owls!, all ages, 7 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds Missing Mason (rock, blues). 355-7390.

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

Plant Zero Hot Salsa Happy Hour with DJ El Duro (salsa, merengue), weekly, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 6 p.m. dance lesson, $5. 921-2651.

Poe's Pub Susan Greenbaum (folk), 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 Gypsy Roots (swing jazz guitar), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Sam Miller's Oyster Bar The Yokels, weekly, 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 644-5465.

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 Union Pacific, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Gene and Gayla Mills (folk, bluegrass), 8 p.m., free. 648-3734.

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

The Tobacco Company The Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

VIP Lounge Singing River Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Saturday 17

events

Powhatan Christmas Parade Powhatan kicks off the holidays with live music, a parade, tree lighting, food and Santa, starting at 2 p.m. at the Powhatan Courthouse. Free. 403-6005.

word

Book Signing Savannah J. signs copies of "Toward the Light" at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center, 2-5 p.m. 00 Clay St. 780-9093.

music

Stretchin' at Stir Crazy A monthly music series at Stir Crazy Coffee Shop starts at 8 p.m. This month, BJ Kocen, Ned Henson and Chris Fuller perform. Tickets are $5. 4015 MacArthur Dr. 305-5720.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Bishop's Kid Gospel Play Productions presents "A Dead Man Walking," the story of the last days of a death row inmate, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$22.50. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

museums

Virginia Aviation Museum The First Flight Celebration commemorates the Wright brothers' historic encounter with aviation, featuring replicas of their gliders, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Tickets are $4-$6. 5701 Huntsman Road. 236-3622.

holiday

Colonial Christmas Berkeley Plantation presents Colonial Christmas tours of the manor house as it would look for 18th-century holidays, starting at 1 p.m. Through Dec. 18. Tickets are $12-$15.75. 829-6018.

Good Shepherd United Methodist Church The church presents the "Ninth Annual Living Christmas Story," 6-8 p.m. Through Dec. 18. Donations accepted. 9155 Hungary Road. 270-7613.

night life

Alley Katz Conshafter, The Rising Sons, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Taters/Grandsons Christmas Show, 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Borders Books and Music Robert Parker Vaughan, 7:30 p.m., free. 965-0733.

Breakers South Palominos, 8 p.m., free. 270-1461.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

Canal Club Pat McGee Band, 8:30 p.m., $15-$17. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam with Fred Ostrow, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz), 10 p.m., $15. 353-7445.

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

Cockade City Grill The McGuffin, 10 p.m., free. 862-2537.

ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), weekly, 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.

Cotton Club Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop variety show), weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 752-0179.

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

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.

Funny Bone Steve White, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $8. This week, Howard Curtis and Percussion Discussion. 249-2338.

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

Gospel Chicken House Christmas Celebration, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Grafiti Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Honey Whyte's The 9:55 Club Stand-Up Comedy Night, 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.

Hyperlink Café Space Night with DJ Jereme Rometti and Jeff McGrath (reggae, electronic), weekly, $5. 254-1942.

La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.

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.

Matrixx Room Copa Cabana Night (salsa), weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

Nanci Raygun Blacklisted, Brace War, Van Damage, Permanent, all ages, 5 p.m., $7. Argento Agenda, Coughs, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds The Big Guys (ska), 10 p.m., $5. 355-7390.

Poe's Pub Janet Martin Band (country), 9:30 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

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 Brad Spivey and the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Sin é Patchwork, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company The 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.

VIP Lounge Singing River Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Sunday 18

music

Brass Concert The Richmond Brass and Percussion Consort performs at St. Benedict Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Donations for the Central Virginia Food Bank are requested. 300 N. Sheppard St. 254-8810, ext. 114.

Christmas in the Fan Concert The Richmond Concert Band and Meade Skelton perform holiday music at Tabernacle Baptist Church at 4 p.m. Free. 1925 Grove Ave. 355-0134.

night life

Alley Katz Saint Diablo, Headcheck, all ages, 7-11 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

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. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Wade Reynolds, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone Steve White, 7 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

Fusion Jam with Mike Hawkins, weekly, 4-7 p.m. 249-2338.

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 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 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.

Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10. 344-2901.

Nanci Raygun Carol Bui, Anousheh Khalili, Alina Simone, Ris Paul Ric, Pattern Is Movement, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.

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

Monday 19

music

Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel hosts free performances of holiday music by local groups at noon. Today, the Collegiate Chorus and Camarata performs. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-8000.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents "The Legend of the Poinsettia," a performance about Latin American Christmas traditions, at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Another Level (jazz, soul), 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, 8:30 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

Emilio's Get Rite with DJ Merrick and Friends, 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.

Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

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

Tuesday 20

music

Children's Choir Concert The City Singers perform a holiday concert at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden at 6 and 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $5-$9. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 359-1656.

Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel hosts free performances of holiday music by local groups at noon. Today, the Saint Gertrude Choir performs. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-8000.

night life

17.5 Ethos Café 804noise Open Mixer, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 780-2665.

Bahama Joe's Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Bogart's Back Room Rachel Leyco Band (rock), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.

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.

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.

Easy Street Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.

Funny Bone Paul Krendl's Family Magic Show, 5:30 p.m., $5-$8. Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, Malic. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation Warren Felton's Entertainment Karaoke, weekly, 8:30-10:30 p.m. DJ Fletcher, weekly, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 321-3444.

Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Honey Whyte's Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 643-6022.

Hyperlink Café Hyper Hour with Scott Bravo (acoustic), weekly, 6 p.m., $3. 254-1942.

Kitty O'Shea's Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

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

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.

Matrixx Night Salsa and Reggaeton Night, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun Cave In, Doomriders, Forensics, The Set Up, all ages, 7 p.m., $8. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Magill's Open Mic Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Sin é Dave Pollard, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

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

The Tobacco Company Just Desserts, 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.