Wednesday 14

events

Documentary Screening The Hyperlink Café hosts a screening of "Barbara and Tibby: A Love Story in the Face of Hate," a documentary about anti-gay legislation in Virginia, followed by a discussion, 7-9 p.m. Free. 814 W. Grace St. 254-1942.

music

eighth blackbird in Concert Classical music ensemble eighth blackbird performs at UR's Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22-$30. 289-8980.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum hosts a Mini-Medical School, a weekly lecture series on science and ethics, 7-9 p.m. This week, John Roberts talks about "Ethical Issues and Regulatory Oversight of Human Medical Experimentation." Admission is $3-$15. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400, ext. 2.

night Life

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.

Bogart's Back Room Speak Easys (acoustic 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.

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

Breaker's South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

Canal Club Shooter Jennings, Jason Michael Carroll, 8 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Sons of Thunder (reggae), 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 Derek Richards, 8 p.m., $8. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

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

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.

Nanci Raygun Richmond's Revenge: Underground Hip-Hop Showcase featuring Luggage, Dollaz and Pounds, Divine Profitz, 18 and older, 10 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 Ryan Hearn (acoustic), 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Tripp 'n' Jenny (bluegrass), 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.

Sin é DC Motors, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.

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

Upper East Side Lounge LoopHole (jazz), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

Thursday 15

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its free film series at 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, the film is "A Very Long Engagement." Through Sunday. 287-6699.

word

UR Speaker Series Harvard professor Evelynn M. Hammonds gives a talk on "The Return of Biological Race: Science and Politics in the 21st Century" at the Tyler Haynes Commons at 7 p.m. Free. 289-8578.

music

Swingin' on the Tracks The concert series at the Science Museum of Virginia runs 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. This week, performances by The Iguanas and Chez Roue. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1540.

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 "American Beauty," with Van Driver (folk rock), 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

museums

Library of Virginia Barbara C. Batson talks about "Richmond Artists in the State Art Collection" at noon. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3500.

night Life

Alley Katz Silent Diner, Bueno!, 9 p.m., $5-$7. 643-2816.

Azzurro's Restaurant Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

Babe's of Carytown Tret Fure, 8 p.m., $12. 355-9330.

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 Plum Street Ramblers (classic country, 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 Matt Wittig Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 9:30-11:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

Café Caturra Russ Hanchin Trio (jazz), 7-9 p.m., free. 897-4773.

Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club 102.1 the X presents X Night, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 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 Tracy Morgan, 8 p.m., $20. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 9 p.m., $7. This week, Steve Kessler Quartet. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. 321-6487.

Hollywood Grill Gene and Gayla Mills (folk, bluegrass, country), 8-10 p.m., free. 819-1988.

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

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with DJ Rayvon (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 254-1942.

In Your Ear Studios Steve Smith, doors at 6 p.m., $15. 344-5623.

Kitty O'Shea's Blues Flash open-mic night, weekly, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 739-0800.

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.

Market Café Innsbrook Chicago Cy, 5:30 p.m., free. 934-0144.

Mars Bar Pop '80s Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

McCormack's Irish Pub Cassette, 8:30 p.m., $3. 648-1003.

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

Nanci Raygun Richmond's Revenge: Indie Showcase featuring Delegate, Planar, Mason Brothers, Anousheh Khalili, 18 and older, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub LP (alt rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

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 Rachel Leyco Band, 10 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.

Friday 16

events

Dignity Memorial Vietnam Wall Experience A replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall is on display at the Richmond Raceway Complex, along with personal items and photos from the war, starting at 10 a.m. and open 24 hours through Sept. 18. Free. 288-3013.

Field Day of the Past Hundreds of years of Virginia history come to life with re-enactments and demonstrations of industry and farming, plus lawn mower races and tractor pulls, starting at 8 a.m. Through Sept. 18 at the fairgrounds at Rte. 622 and 623 in Centerville. Admission is $8-$10. 741-8468.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its free film series at 3 p.m. in the Boatwright Memorial Library. This week, the film is "A Very Long Engagement." Through Sunday. 287-6699.

Latin American Films The ¨Que Pasa? Festival presents four films over two weeks at Art6 at 8 p.m. Today, "Sin Dejar Huella" ("Without a Trace"). Free. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 24. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.

word

Author Talk Gigi Amateau, author of "Claiming Georgia Tate," speaks at the September meeting of the National League of American Pen Women Richmond Branch, 11:30 a.m. at the Westwood Racquet Club. 6200 W. Club Lane. 272-1976.

Eyes on Richmond A weekly forum about city issues runs 12:30-1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church through Nov. 18. This week, Lance Watson talks about "Spirit and the City." Admission is $6 and includes lunch from an area restaurant. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.

music

Cyro Baptista and Beat the Donkey in Concert The Brazilian performance group performs at UR's Alice Jepson Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $24-$32. 289-8980.

Richmond Symphony The symphony presents "Russian Revelry," music by Rimsky-Korsakov, Penderecki and Tchaikovsky, at Second Baptist Church at 8 p.m. and other locations through Sept. 19. Tickets are $5-$60. River and Gaskins Road. 788-1212.

Short Pump Town Center The shopping center's summer concert series runs 6-8 p.m. This week, Cedar Creek performs. Free. 360-1700.

galleries

Brazier Fine Art "Paint the Town," a collection of work by Plein Air Painters of the Southeast, opens with a reception, 5-8 p.m. Through Oct. 16. 3401 W. Cary St. 359-2787.

Crossroads Art Center "Doorways and Passages," an all-media show, opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through Oct. 27. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

Eric Schindler Gallery A Group Invitational to benefit Art180 features work by Gordon Stettinius, Brett Busang, Susann Whittier, Chris Milk Hulburt and others, opening with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through Oct. 8. 2305 E. Broad St. 644-5005.

Ginger Levit Atelier "Paintings for the New Collector" opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. 419 Delbrooks Place. 740-1471.

Rentz Gallery "Vibrant Landscapes," by Sheep Jones and Rodger Bechtold, opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through Oct. 31. 1700 W. Main St. 358-5338.

TorMan Essential Energy Products "Artsy Jewelry for Artsy Girls," a collection of wearable art by Megan Allen, opens with a reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 3 N. 18th St., Suite A. 648-5900.

museums

John Marshall House Charles F. Hobson gives a talk on Marshall and the U.S. Constitution at noon. Admission is $6. 818 E. Marshall St. 648-7998.

Maymont Park The park hosts a Moon Viewing Celebration for the 25th anniversary of its Japanese Garden with music by koto player Kyoko Okamoto and Japanese cuisine, 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $75. 358-7166, ext. 363.

night Life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Jackie Frost, 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.

Babe's of Carytown Amy Henderson and The Orderlies, 8 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

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

Bella Arte Restaurant George Melvin with Carol Covell (jazz), 8 p.m., free. 515-9099.

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

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

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

Canal Club Zoso (Led Zepellin tribute), 8:30 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2582.

Carlton's Whiskey Rebellion (bluegrass rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 359-3122.

Cary Street Café Harrison Deane Band (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., $3. 644-3018.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10-$12. Random Acts (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 Tracy Morgan, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $22. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $10. This week, Hotel X performs a hurricane disaster relief benefit concert. 249-2338.

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

Godfrey's Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.

Hollywood Grill Miwa, 9 p.m., free. 819-1988.

Hyperlink Café Reggae Night, weekly. 254-1942.

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.

Mr. Bojangles Therapy (techno, house, drum 'n' bass, breaks, DJs), weekly, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $7-$9. 344-2901.

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

Nanci Raygun Richmond's Revenge: Punk Showcase featuring Wow, Owls!, Pink Razors, Renee Heartfelt, Single Spies, Attackula, 18 and older, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub The Honky Tonk Experience, 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 Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs (roots rock), 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Sin é Special Edition, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 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 Grinding Stone (soft rock), 7 p.m., $5. Hip-Hop Night (DJ, dancing), 10:30 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

VIP Lounge Ebony and Ivory Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Saturday 17

events

43rd Street Festival of the Arts Exhibits by 65 regional artists, food, music and children's activities benefit Freedom House, 43rd Street and Grove Avenue, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 233-1758.

End of Summer Street Party The Town of Ashland celebrates the end of summer with an evening of barbecue, games and music by Ron Moody and the Centaurs, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at The Plaza. Tickets are $5-$10. 201 S. Railroad Ave. 798-8130.

Latin American Films The ¨Que Pasa? Festival presents four films over two weeks at Art6 at 8 p.m. Today, "El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba" ("No One Writes to the Colonel"). Free. Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 24. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.

The ¨Que Pasa? Festival of Virginia A celebration of Latin culture comes to Brown's Island with music by deSol, Son Quatro, Bio Ritmo and others, noon-6 p.m. Tickets are $8-$10. 378-4099.

Silent Auction Gala The Science Museum of Virginia hosts "It's Arabia, Baby," a silent auction of local art, plus food and music by Naughty Little Monkey, to benefit the Hayes Hitzeman Foundation, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Tickets are $100. 2500 W. Broad St. 346-8900.

Walk to Cure Diabetes The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation presents its ninth annual 3-mile walk followed by a festival at Byrd Park, starting at 10 a.m. 254-8014.

music

Deerhoof in Concert The indie rock outfit plays UR's Greek Theater with The Billy Nayer Show and VCR at 9:15 p.m.; doors open at 6:45. Tickets are $7. 289-8000.

The Jim Cullum Jazz Band in Concert The Texas jazz band performs at UR's Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$32. 289-8980.

galleries

James Center Atrium The Jack Woodson Sketch Club shows plein-air and studio works through Oct. 7. There is an opening reception Sept. 24, 6-8 p.m. 1201 E. Cary St. 282-6133.

museums

Henricus Historical Park Publick Day, a day of Elizabethan re-enactments of daily life and culture, runs 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 706-1340.

Museum of the Confederacy The Civil War Book Fair features 23 Civil War authors, some giving talks throughout the day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $7. 1201 E. Clay St. 649-1861.

night Life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Page Wilson, 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.

Babe's of Carytown Zoe Lewis, 8 p.m., $12. 355-9330.

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

Bogart's Back Room Moossa (reggae, jazz, blues), Guta (groove rock), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Canal Club Fighting Gravity, 8:30 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

Carlton's Kurt Stemhagen (acoustic rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 359-3122.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Jahvaquarium (jam), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 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.

Daddio's Harrison Deane Band (rock), 9 p.m., $3. 754-1448.

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 Tracy Morgan, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $22. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $8-$10. 249-2338.

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

Gospel Chicken House Arise Trio, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Richmond Folk Music presents Cheryl Warner and the Southside Homewreckers (blues, ragtime), 8 p.m., $10-$12. 647-7856.

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.

McCormack's Irish Pub Nekrist, Divine Suffering, DOX (metal), 10 p.m. 648-1003.

Nanci Raygun Richmond's Revenge: Metal Showcase featuring Sword, Monarch, The Set Up, Goddamn Wolves all ages, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub The Atkinsons, Pennyshaker, 9 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 The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Rock Falls Tavern Johnnie and the Lowdowns, 9:30 p.m., $3 for guys. 272-9470.

Sharky's Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Shenanigans Ann Rabson (boogie-woogie piano), 8:30 p.m., $8. 264-5010.

Sin é Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Street Party with The Deaves, Signal 7, Wonderground and Lenahan, 11:30 a.m., $3 donation. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 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.

VIP Lounge Ebony and Ivory Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Wonderland The Palominos, The Bo Stevens. 643-9233.

Sunday 18

events

British Cars on Brown's Island The Central Virginia British Car Club shows its finest cars and motorcycles, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Brown's Island. Admission is $5. 756-7569.

Falling Into Fashion The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation and The Downtown Club of Richmond present a fashion show, lecture and luncheon to benefit breast cancer research, starting at 1:30 p.m. at The Downtown Club. Tickets are $50. 901 E. Byrd St., # 2000. 644-4051.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its free film series at 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, the film is "A Very Long Engagement." 287-6699.

Yoga Film Screening Yoga Source hosts a screening of the documentary "The Fire of Yoga," followed by a discussion with filmmaker David Conway and a yoga workshop, starting at 2 p.m. Admission is $7, $20 for the workshop. 3122 W. Cary St. # 220. 359-YOGA.

word

JCC Forum Legal reporter and television correspondent Dan Abrams talks about "Issues Facing the Nation Today" at the Weinstein JCC at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35. 5403 Monument Ave. 545-8607.

music

Gallery Concert Barbara Baird and Julia Brown perform "Four Hands + Four Feet," duets on organ by Hesse, Bach and others, 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.

Jazz Benefit Another Level performs for an evening of dinner and art, with proceeds benefiting the WSSU Scholarship Fund, 5 p.m. at Mr. Bojangles. Tickets are $35. 550 E. Marshall St. 329-9646.

Jazz Piano Concert Russell Wilson and Bob Hallahan perform at the Singleton Center at 4 p.m. Admission is $5-$7. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Richmond Symphony The symphony performs a free outdoor concert at Pocahontas State Park at 6 p.m. 788-1212.

Shockoe Craft Beer Festival Local breweries work their hoppy magic in Shockoe Slip, featuring music by The Yokels, Moossa, The Atkinsons and Modern Groove Syndicate at the Canal Turning Basin, noon-7 p.m. Tickets are $12. 249-9123.

museums

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 Court End and its famous legal minds. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.

night Life

Alley Katz Bayside, Avalanche, June, The Forecast, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $8-$10. 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, noon, free. Her Next Friend (rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 353-7445.

Christ Ascension Church Joe Enroughty and His Orchestra, 2-5 p.m., $7. 864-1040.

Commercial Taphouse When Harry Met Buzzy (pop), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone Tracy Morgan, 7 p.m., $20. 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.

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.

Nanci Raygun Richmond's Revenge: Liza Kate, Homemade Knives, David Shultz, 21 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

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

Monday 19

events

Spectacular Show Science and magic at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are $5. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

word

Enviro-Talk Carl Pope, national executive director of the Sierra Club, gives a talk on "The Future of Environmentalism and Environmental Problems of Virginia and Our Atlantic Coast Eco-Region" at the Science Museum at 7 p.m. Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 225-9113, ext. 94.

music

Shanghai Quartet in Concert The string quartet performs at UR's Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22-$30. 289-8980.

stage

Firehouse Theatre The Firehouse Readers Theatre season starts with a performance of Arthur Miller's "The Price" at 7 p.m. Free. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

night Life

Bogart's Back Room One Love (R&B, jazz), 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, Uncertainty Principle (jam), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 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.

Funny Bone Bam Bamm's Birthday Comedy Bash, 8 p.m., $10. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern Carlton Ayles and Legacy (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 321-3444.

Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum 'n' bass), weekly, doors open at 9 p.m. 254-1942.

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

Nanci Raygun Ken Vandermark, Brian Jones Wurlitzer Trio, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Sacrosanct (goth, industrial), weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

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

Potter's Pub and Grille Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.

Tuesday 20

stage

Richmond Ballet The Richmond Ballet presents a world premiere by Colin Connor, plus "Surfside," at the Studio Theater at 6:30 p.m. Through Sept. 25. Tickets are $15-$22. 407 E. Canal St. 344-0906.

galleries

C3 Gallery An exhibition of art by Hispanic women opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through Nov. 1. 1801 E. Cary St. 334-1745.

museums

University of Richmond Museums Two shows open with receptions and previews at the Lora Robins Gallery of Design From Nature, 6-7:30 p.m.: "Roots of Creativity: Landscapes by Hans Friedrich Grohs," through Dec. 11, and "Mattering: Recent Work by Fiona Ross," through Dec. 18. 289-8276.

night Life

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

Alley Katz Peelander Z, Bang Bang, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Open Mic Night with Pace and Magill, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 288-2800.

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

Bogart's Back Room Caravan (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $2. 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.

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 Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, Bflat. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern 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

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.

Maggiano's Little Italy Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m. 253-0900.

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.

Nanci Raygun Old Scars and Upstarts Tour featuring Die Hunns, Kings of Nuthin, Black Halos, Angel City Outcasts, all ages, 6 p.m., $10. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Open Mic Night, weekly, 8 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 John Fetherston, 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.