Wednesday 08

music

Wednesday Wandering Concerts VCU presents a weekly music series, noon-1 p.m. on the Commons Plaza. Free. This week, The Switch performs bossa nova and jazz. 828-4554.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum's Lunch Break Science Lecture Series runs through the summer, noon-1 p.m. This week, Tadesse Mebrahtu discusses "Edamame: A Vegetable Soybean for Virginia." Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

Alley Katz Albopalooza, all ages, 5-8 p.m., free. 643-2816.

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 Ben Lynch (singer-songwriter), 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.

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

Café Diem Sex Swing, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 Ladies Night, weekly, 18 and older, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. 343-1560.

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 (jam, funk, drum 'n' bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. 359-1224.

Empire Lounge 804noise Presents (experimental music social), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

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

Funny Bone Open mic night, 8 p.m., $5. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern Another Level Band (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.

Hyperlink Café Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, free before 11 p.m. This week, "Hells Satan's Moped" gang movie premiere. 254-1942.

Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, 9 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 The Lawrence Arms, A Whilhelm Scream, The Methadones, all ages, 7 p.m., $8-$10. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

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.

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

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

Thursday 09

word

Von Gribley Reading Series The Chop Suey Books reading series continues with Mary Bowes and Darren Morris at 7:30 p.m. Free. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

music

Groovin' in the Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden concert series continues with a performance by Robert Earl Keen. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $18-$20. Call 794-6700 or visit www.richmondconcerts.net.

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with performances by Gov't Mule, Galactic and Xavier Rudd. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$30. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Kim's School of Dance presents "Lights, Camera…Dance," a performance of various dance styles, including ballet, jazz and tap, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8. Through June 10. 2880 Mountain Road. 798-4157.

Richmond Shakespeare Festival Encore! Theatre Company kicks off the eighth season of Bard-tastic plays at Agecroft Hall and Gardens with "A Comedy of Errors," a Romanesque take on mistaken identities, identical twins and love, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $23. Through July 3. 4305 Sulgrave Road. Call (866) 227-3849 or visit www.richmondshakespeare.com.

museums

John Marshall House Ron Hurst gives a talk and tour on period furniture at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20. 818 E. Marshall St. 648-7998.

night life

ADA Gallery DJ Joe, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-0100.

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 Plum Street Ramblers (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.

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 Pangaea Lounge (world music lounge), 8:30 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Canal Club 102.1 the X presents "X Night" (Richmond band showcase), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Caveman (funk, percussion), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 College Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.

ComedySportz Witching Hour ("Twilight Zone" style skits), 10 p.m., $12-$14. 266-9377.

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

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

Fox Head Inn Jazz series featuring the Tomasini Trio (Latin jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., $3. 784-5126.

Funny Bone Mark Curry, 8 p.m., $18. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. DJ Fletcher, weekly, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. 321-6487.

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

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with Q94 (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.

La Familia Restaurant Shanniece James Project (jazz open mic), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 261-5400.

Lucky Lounge DJ Williams Projekt (jazz, funk), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 648-5100.

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.

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

Nanci Raygun Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub Fabled Automated (funk, rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

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

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.

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

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

Upper East Side Lounge Adrian Duke (soul), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

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

Friday 10

events

Friday for the Arts! The City of Petersburg presents its monthly art walk event with gallery openings and music, 7-10 p.m. 733-2352.

Special Olympics Summer Games The University of Richmond and other locations in the city host this year's games and family festival, starting at 7:30 p.m. Through June 11. For more information on locations and events, call 346-5544.

music

Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by The Spin Doctors and Rain Market, 6-10 p.m. Free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.

Fridays at Sunset The Kanawha Plaza music series continues with a performance by Faith Evans. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 8th and Canal streets. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

River's Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by Casper. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. 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, the Houserockers Band performs. Free. 360-1700.

galleries

Artemis Gallery An exhibition of metal work by Joe DeRobertis opens with a reception, 6-10 p.m. Through June. 1601 W. Main St. 353-2676.

Chop Suey Books "Hypnogogic," an exhibition of sculpture by Aran Galligan, opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through July 7. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

Petersburg Regional Art Center The June All Media Show, featuring work by Donna Rupertus, Ginny Dumouchelle, the Young Audiences of Virginia Viewpoint Project, and Shannon and Erin Thweatt, opens with an awards ceremony and reception at 7 p.m. Through July 2. 132 N. Sycamore St. 733-8200.

museums

Virginia Center for Architecture Christopher Novelli leads a tour of "The House That Pope Built" at 2 p.m. Admission is $5-$10. 2501 Monument Ave. 644-3041, ext. 100.

night life

Alley Katz Melt Banana, Vaz, Wow, Owls!, Ultra Dolphins, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $7. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea SPAB Bluegrass Band, 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.

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

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

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

Bubba's Restaurant Wendy and Ray, $3. 236-1600.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band (jazz), 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

Canal Club Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Jon Nicholson, 8:30 p.m., $18. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café In Session (reggae, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 Flow Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.

Chopstix Hip-hop DJs and electronic music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 358-7027.

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

Comedy Club at Mulligan's Sports Grille Sudsy, Ray Devito, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. Witching Hour ("Twilight Zone" style skits), 10 p.m., $12-$14. 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., $4. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Mark Curry, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Choice, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. DJ Sky, weekly, 12:30-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

Hyperlink Café 105.7 Club Night, weekly, 10 p.m. 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.

Maggiano's Little Italy The John Winn Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Mars Bar New Wave Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Mr. Bojangles Therapy (DJs, roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $12-$15. 344-2901.

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

Nanci Raygun Rubicon, all ages, 6 p.m., $5-$8. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub Angry Johnny and the Killbillies (alt-country), 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 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 Nighthawks, 8:30 p.m., $8. 264-5010.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Gayla Mills, 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.

Sin é Michael James, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

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

Tonic Flashback Night with DJ Jéréme ('70s, '80, '90s), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.

Upper East Side Lounge Roger Pemberton (R&B), 7 p.m., $5. Rudy Faulkner and F.R.E.N.S. (R&B, funk), 11 p.m., $10. 467-6182.

VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Saturday 11

events

Animalia The 17th Street Farmers' Market hosts a day of pet contests, art, a parade and animal blessing, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in Shockoe Bottom. Free. 646-0477.

Antique Auto Show The Antique Automobile Club of America hosts the Richmond Region's 36 annual show at Richmond International Raceway, featuring more than 150 cars, starting at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $5. 550-2141.

Martial Arts Tournament Dong's School presents its annual martial arts tournament to benefit the Children's Hospital of Richmond, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at L.C. Bird High School. Tickets are $5. 10301 Courthouse Road. 747-6166.

River City Beer and Seafood Festival If it comes from hops or a large body of water, it is on Brown's Island for a day of food, drink and music, noon-9 p.m. Free. Call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.

Shirley Polo Cup The Historic Richmond Foundation and Shirley Plantation host the third annual exhibition of "the sport of kings," featuring a carriage parade, foxhounds, tailgate parties and a hat contest. Gates open at 11 a.m. Tickets start at $20. 643-7407.

word

Storytellers Theater The Tell Tale Hearts tell stories about "Hot Southern Nights," 8 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Tickets are $3-$8. 2880 Mountain Road. 560-5567.

stage

Festival of Arts The Dogwood Dell summer arts series kicks off with swing performance by KOS at 8 p.m. Check the Stage Box for the weekly listing of performances, or call 646-3355.

music

Handbell Concert The James River Ringers give a concert of pop, rock and classics with handbells at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. 2880 Mountain Road. 357-9810.

galleries

43rd Street Gallery The gallery celebrates its 20th anniversary with an open house and wine tasting, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 1412 W. 43rd St. 233-1758.

Ignatius Hats An exhibition of hats designed by Ignatius Creegan and Rod Givens opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. in Petersburg. 144 N. Sycamore St. 733-9303.

night life

Alley Katz Long Beach Shortbus, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $12-$15. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Last Train Home, 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room In the Pocket (jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Bubba's Restaurant Wendy and Ray, $3. 236-1600.

Buckingham Inn and Tavern Tears and Whiskey, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 379-3838.

Capital Coffee and Desserts Ritchie & Rivenbark (acoustic guitar), 7-9 p.m., free. 204-1755.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. King Solomon's Marbles (Dead tribute band), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.

Catch 22 Sex and the City Ladies Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10, ladies free until 11 p.m. 343-1560.

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

Comedy Club at Mulligan's Sports Grille Sudsy, Ray Devito, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. "The Empire Rocks Back" (musical parody), weekly, 10 p.m., $12-$14. 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.

Funny Bone Mark Curry, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Choice, DJ Johnny, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

Gospel Chicken House Carolina Harmony, New River Gospel Band, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

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

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.

Maggiano's Little Italy The Fred Ostrow Trio, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

Nanci Raygun Royden, Ghost Outfit, The Rose Parade, 5 p.m., all ages, $6. Info Shop benefit show, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub George Winn and the Bluegrass Partners, 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 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 Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, 9 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

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

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

Tonic Blue Bar with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guests (lounge, jazz, 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 Flo King (jazz vocals), 7 p.m., $5. Hip-Hop Night (DJ, dancing), weekly, 11 p.m., $10. 515-8099.

VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Sunday 12

music

Ayman Kafrouny at Bon Air The singer performs gospel songs in Arabic and English at Bon Air Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. 2531 Buford Road. 272-1475.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Barfield and Company Dancers present "Exploring the Spectra of Dance" at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12. 2880 Mountain Road. 266-7537.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum leads a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores Hollywood Cemetery. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.

night life

Alley Katz Patent Pending, Half Jeffersons, Gadwell Lane, all ages, 6-10 p.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 (jazz), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly. 272-8309.

Funny Bone Mark Curry, 7 p.m., $18. 521-8900.

Fusion River City Blues Society's Blues Challenge with Blues Flash, Chicago Cy Band, Chris Andrews Band, Phifer Marshall Band, and Pure and Sinful, 3-7 p.m., $3. 249-2338.

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 Jazz String 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.

Nanci Raygun Who Killed Marilyn?, Kaddisfly, Fiad, 5 p.m., all ages, $6. 353-4263.

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

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

Monday 13

night life

Bogart's Back Room Hotel X (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 Harrison Deane Band (rock), 8 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Chopstix Information Technology drum 'n' bass DJ show, weekly. 358-7027.

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

Funny Bone Erotic Hypnotic with J. Medicine Hat, 8 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

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

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

Nanci Raygun Lower Class Brats, Clit 45, Smashcaster, The Treason, all ages, 5 p.m. $8. 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 14

word

Poetry Reading Deanna Roscher reads new poetry at Café Gutenberg at 7 p.m. Free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.

music

Tuesday Tunes The Main Street Centre music series rocks the downtown business district, 12:15-1:15 p.m. This week, the Joe Scott Group performs. Free. 600 E. Main St. 775-0960.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The On-the-Air Radio Players perform an old-time radio show, "Christmas in June," at 8 p.m. Through June 15. Free. 2880 Mountain Road. 501-5115.

Landmark Theater Argentine musical epic "Evita" opens at 8 p.m. Through June 19. Tickets are $36-$56. 6 N. Laurel St. 780-0200.

night life

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 Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 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.

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

Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, Freto Food Stamp. 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

Hyperlink Café True Music Series (alternative acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., $2. 254-1942.

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

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 Lucero, The Honorary Title, Cory Branan, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $10. 353-4263.

Plan 9 Music (Carytown) Lucero, 5:30 p.m., free. 353-9996.

Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

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

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

The Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 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.