Wednesday 24

music

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by Gary Allen. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$30. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

museums

University of Richmond Museums Four shows open at the Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art: "A Good Day for Painting: The Art of Bernard Chaet" and "This Could Be Anywhere, This Could Be Everywhere: Recent Work by Jeremy Drummond," both through Oct. 9; "Semi-Annual Student Exhibition," through Sept. 18; and "Margaret Ross Tolbert: Doors," through Feb.12. 289-8276.

night life

Alley Katz Vendetta Red, Bayside, Nightmare of You, Schoolyard Heroes, 12 Step Revenge, all ages, 7-11 p.m., $8-$10. 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.

Bogart's Back Room Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 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 Janet Martin Band, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

Café Diem American Dumpster, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Undr8ed (funk, jam), 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.

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 (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

Grafiti Grille The Martini Lounge with DJ Rick Danger, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-0633.

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.

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 Emily Easterly and Dean Fields (singer-songwriters), 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café John Leedes, Tina Haney, Chip Farnsworth (acoustic rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, $5 for men. 519-5324.

Rosie Connolly's Pub Irish jam, 7:30 p.m., free. 343-1063.

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 Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

Thursday 25

word

War Stories Four Virginia authors — James W. Morrison, Bonnie Atwood, Nancy Wright Beasley and L. Peter Wren — talk about their written and published war stories in the Virginia War Memorial at 7 p.m. 621 S. Belvidere St. 786-2060.

music

Mr. B's Bluegrass Festival The three-day music festival in Ladysmith features performances by the Larry Stephenson Band, Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Son Rise, Bobby Osborne and others, starting at 1 p.m. Through Aug. 27. Tickets are $25-$75. For more information, call 449-6350 or visit www.mrbsbluegrass.com.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance presents "Little Red Riding Hood" at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. 2880 Mountain Road. 730-1740.

museums

John Marshall House Pat Archer gives a talk on "John Marshall, Envoy to France," about Marshall's role as diplomat during the XYZ affair, at 1 p.m. Cost is $6. 818 E. Marshall St. 648-7998.

night life

17th Street Farmers' Market Meade Skelton (country/folk), 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free. 780-8597.

Alley Katz Ravenous Munkz and BDC Entertainment present the 5th Annual Hip-Hop Fest with a Producers Battle featuring Campfire, Clark Boyz, Var Venom, Cut Fam and Innercircle, 8 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia The Creole Cowboys (zydeco), dance lesson 7 p.m., music 8-11 p.m., $10. 288-2800.

Ashland Coffee and Tea John Doyle (Celtic), 8 p.m., $18-$23. 288-2800.

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 Uncle Drew Perkins Band (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 Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell 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 Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Jimmie's Chicken Shack, Fourth Element, 8:30 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Rage Against Charlie Sheen (jazz), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

ComedySportz High School League Show (improv), 7:30 p.m., $8. 266-9377.

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.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 9 p.m., $7. 249-2338.

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

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.

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

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

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.

McCormack's Irish Pub The Narrator, West, The Wreckage, 9 p.m., $5. 648-1003.

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

Nanci Raygun Delegate, Wizards, Cartel, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub Loose Gravel (classic 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 John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

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

Friday 26

events

Chesterfield County Fair All the latest innovations in rodeo technology, amusement park rides, live animals, food and nightly entertainment are on display through Sept. 3 at the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. Tickets are $3-$6. For more information, call 275-9494 or visit www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org.

Richmond Nationals The National Street Rod Association hosts a convention of more than 2,000 vintage automobiles from across the nation, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Through Aug. 28. Admission is $3-$12. 228-7600.

word

Reading Novelist Colleen Curran and poet Joshua Poteet read from their work at VCU's T. Edward Temple Building, Room 1160, at 7 p.m. 901 W. Main St. 828-1329.

music

Concice Records Grand Opening The new record label celebrates its grand opening release party with performances by Swordplay, Murk One and DJ Ohlaroc, starting at 8 p.m. at Gallery5. Free. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by The Blue Dogs, Special Ed and the Shortbus Bluegrass Band and The Taters, 6-10 p.m. Free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.

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

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance presents "Dancers at Work," singing, dancing and music by the Hanover Show Biz Kids, at 7 p.m. Through Aug. 27. Tickets are $12. 2880 Mountain Road. 730-1740.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre "Lucky Stiff," a musical murder mystery farce about a dead man on vacation, opens at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Oct. 29. Tickets are $28.50-$41.25. 17201 Jefferson Davis Highway. 748-5203.

galleries

Artspace The 2005 Sculpture Invitational features work by a dozen sculptors, including Margery Albertini, Tom Chenoweth, Ed Holton and others, located throughout the Manchester area through Oct. 30. The show opens with a reception and walking tour, starting at 6 p.m. at Plant Zero and ending at Legend Brewery. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works Four shows open with a reception, 7-10 p.m.: "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"; a Members All Media Show; "As We Are," works by Julia Shacklock and Erika Walters; and "Duality of Choice," works by K.B. Basseches. The shows run through Sept. 18. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Chasen Galleries An exhibition of work by animal artist and U.S. Humane Society artist-in-residence Ron Burns opens with a reception, 5-9 p.m. Through Aug. 31. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1049.

Project Space Gallery "Recent Work," paintings by Bill Fisher, opens with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through Sept. 21. 0 E. Fourth St. 726-4442.

night life

Alley Katz Ravenous Munkz and BDC Entertainment present the 5th Annual Hip-Hop Fest with U-God (Wu Tang Clan), Luggage, Nod Dread, Divine Sonz, BeetNix, Bee.Dot, Mac and Priest, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $15. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Deanna Bogart (blues), 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 George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Novelty, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Canal Club Y101 presents Community Service: Rock Bottom with Forever in a Day and Searching for Timothy, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café King Solomon's Marbles (Dead tribute), 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. Off the Cuff (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 Sommore, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $25. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, Stone's Stew with Larry Branch and Jason Gay. 249-2338.

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

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.

Maggiano's Little Italy The John Winn Vocal Jazz Trio, 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 (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.

Nuccio's Trattoria Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 594-0040.

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

Poe's Pub The Carburetors (rockabilly), 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 Janet Martin Band, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

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

The Tobacco Company Marna Bales 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 Reverend Lovejoy and Bock's Car (rock), 8 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

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

Saturday 27

events

Happily Natural Day The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League presents the third annual day of African heritage, with holistic vendors, spoken word and hip-hop at Muhammed's Mosque, noon-10 p.m., as well as satellite events at Nubian Village Academy and the Black History Museum and Cultural Center. Donations requested. 104 Cowardin St. Call 615-8695 or visit www.happilynaturalday.com.

Pipes and Drums Dinner The St. Andrews Legion Pipes and Drums of Richmond hosts an evening of dinner, history and Scottish music by the Legion's pipers and drummers, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Cold Harbor Restaurant. Tickets are $46. 8153 Mechanicsville Turnpike. 288-8088.

museums

Virginia Center for Architecture The museum offers weekly architectural tours of Richmond, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour covers "Monument Avenue: Richmond's Architectural Arcadia." The cost is $5-$10. 2501 Monument Ave. 644-3041.

night life

Alley Katz Ravenous Munkz and BDC Entertainment present the 5th Annual Hip-Hop Fest with Ra the Rugged, Swerve 360, Devious Kaneivel, Rednexx, BackMain, Bomb Skwad and Divine Profitz, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $10-$15. 798-1702.

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

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro First Impressions, 9:45 p.m. free. 355-1144.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. The Deviltones (rock), 10 p.m., $7. 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.

Emilio's Flesh Mountain Boys (bluegrass), 10 p.m. 359-1224.

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 Sommore, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $25. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, Modern Groove Syndicate. 249-2338.

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

Gospel Chicken House Master's Touch, Daughters of the King, 7 p.m., free. 883-5507.

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 Soldiers of Jah Army (reggae), DJ Williams Projekt, First Rays, 18 and older, 10 p.m., 10. 254-1942.

Kitty O'Shea's Brandt Humphrey and Mike Guza, 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.

Lewis Ginter Recreation Center Contra dance with Catharsis and caller Denise Lair, dance lesson 7 p.m., dance 8-11 p.m., $4-$7. 748-6602.

Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Maggiano's Little Italy The Fred Ostrow Jazz Trio, 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 The Community Center presented by The Salvage Army and 51 Pegasus, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Shamrock Missing Mason (rock), 9 p.m., free. 330-0617.

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 The Phifer Marshall Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Marna Bales 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.

Upper East Side Lounge Adrian Duke, 7 p.m., $5. Hip-Hop Night, 10:30 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

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

Sunday 28

word

Open Mic Poetry Shockoe Espresso and Roastery hosts an afternoon of open-mic poetry, 2-4 p.m. 104 Shockoe Slip. 648-3734.

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, Martinsburg Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $2-$5. 500 S. Center St. Call 798-9219 or visit www.bluemont.org.

Fridays at Sunset The music series celebrates its 10th anniversary with a performance by Al Green at Kanawha Plaza. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $30-$40. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

Male Chorus Concert The male chorus at Shalom Baptist Fellowship Church celebrates its first anniversary with a free concert at 3:30 p.m. 1708 S. Harwood St. 232-4086.

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, "A Richmond Premiere and a Masterwork by Brahms," featuring work by Samuel Barber, Stephen Hartke and Johannes Brahms. Tickets are $12-$14. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

museums

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The garden hosts its monthly Sunday Fun-Day, 5-8 p.m. This month the theme is "Back-to-School Tropical Beach Bash," with Radio Disney hosting a family luau with music and giveaways. $5-$9. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

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 "Canal Boats and Cobblestones." Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.

night life

Alley Katz Ravenous Munkz and BDC Entertainment present the 5th Annual Hip-Hop Fest with a tag-team MC battle featuring Dollaz and Pounds, Freeze, Mic the Finite and DJ Sound, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Babe's of Carytown Sunday Karaoke, 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. Poly (rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Louis Ledford, Ames Arnold (folk), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone Sommore, 7 p.m., $25. 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 String Jazz 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.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun 86 Mentality, Permanent record release, La Crisi, Ingegno, Let Down, all ages, 5 p.m., $7. 353-4263.

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

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

Monday 29

word

Book Reading Little Professor Book Center in the Chesterfield Meadows Shopping Center hosts a party for kids with a reading of "A Night Before Kindergarten," starting at 7 p.m. 777-9388.

Just Poetry Slam The monthly poetry slam once again bounces words around starting at 8 p.m. at C3. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3575.

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, magician Jonathan Austin and the Richmond Concert Band. Free. 1700 Hampton St. 358-7166, ext. 310.

night life

Bogart's Back Room DJ Williams Projekt (jazz, funk, hip-hop), 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.

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 Breather Resist, Red Sparowes, Zombi, all ages, 6 p.m., $6. 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 30

music

Michelle Nixon in Concert Bluegrass singer Nixon performs with Drive at the Chesterfield County Fair at 8 p.m. Tickets are $3-$6. For a complete list of performances and events, call 275-9494 or visit www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org.

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 Touch Acoustra Jazz Band, 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.

Canal Club Twiztid, 8 p.m., $15. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café The Laughing Trees (jazz jam), 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.

Emilio's Sex Swing (swing dancing), dance lessons 9 p.m., music 10 p.m. 359-1224.

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, T-Ray Sanders. 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.

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.

Poe's Pub Open Mic Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m. 648-2120.

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 Adrian Duke Project, 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.