Wednesday 25

music

Wednesday Wanderings Modern Groove Syndicate plays at noon in the Commons Plaza at Virginia Commonwealth University. Free. 828-4554.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum's free weekly Lunch Break Science series continues with Garnett Shortt, who will speak about "Infrared Thermography-Saving Lives, Time and Money." Noon. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

Alley Katz Skeleton Witch, Withered and others, 6-11 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Babe's of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-9330.

Bogart's Back Room Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio featuring Emme St. James, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 379-9899.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 553-9998.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Marna & Macy (acoustic), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Café Diem CoPilot, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Open Mic Night Comedy and Variety Show, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary St. Café Farm Vegas (jam band), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

County Rib & Ale House Rae of Sunshine Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Cous Cous Fight the Big Bull (jazz), 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 358-0868.

Easy Street Café Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-1198.

Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Escabar Restaurant Metro Sound Band, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 288-4885.

Ham's Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 965-5520.

J&D's Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.

JJ McFarley's (Glen Allen) Jangling Reinharts, 8 p.m., free. 755-6229.

Lucky Buddha Service Industry Night, weekly, 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.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar DJ Williams Projekt (soul, jazz, hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Maggiano's Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Murphy's Law II Billiards Casey McCue (acoustic), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 739-0800.

New York Deli Alex's Extreme New Wave Dance Party, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-3354.

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

Poe's Pub Quarry Hill featuring Seth Rothchild and others (original roots, folk), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Pour House (West End) Team Trivia, 8 p.m., Bring Your Own iPod Night, 11 p.m., free. 364-9083.

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

Rosie Connolly's Irish jam, bring your own instruments, 8 p.m., free. 343-1063.

Sandy's Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Seafood at Innsbrook Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 965-5514.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Tobacco Company Chicago Cy Band, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

The Triple Restaurant Ladies' Night, weekly, 5 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.

Thursday 26

events

17th Street Farmers' Market The Thursday Growers' Market features fresh foods and handmade crafts, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 643-0310.

Flowers After 5 Stroll through the flowers and plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as Taylor Barnett plays at 6 p.m. Admission is $6-$10. 262-9887.

music

51st Festival of the Arts Klaxton (soul/jazz) at 8 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

night life

Alley Katz One Dead Three Wounded, It Prevails and others, 7-11 p.m., $8. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Cliff Eberhardt (folk), 8 p.m., $16-$21. 798-1702.

Azzurro's Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

Babes of Carytown Eric Himan, 8 p.m., $5. 353-9330.

Bahama Joe's Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.

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

Bank World Night, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 648-3070.

Bogart's Back Room Special Ed & the Shortbus (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottom's Up (Downtown) Chicago Cy Band, 8 p.m., free. 644-4400.

Bottom's Up (Glen Allen) Live music, 6:30 p.m., free. 377-7499

Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.

Brio Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

Buffalo Wild Wings (W. Broad St.) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 672-8732.

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 Triple Threat Thursdays with Joker, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, 8 p.m.-midnight, $12-$15. 780-ALES.

Capitol Coffee and Desserts D'Santis Duo (jazz), weekly, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. 204-1755.

Caribbean Mingles Talent showcase (performance, fashion), weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 397-4032.

Cary St. Café Intense City (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

Club Z2 Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 249-9930.

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

Curbside Café Captain Slicktalk (acoustic), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-7008.

Curry House Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Jam session and open-mic night, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 732-7425.

Escabar Restaurant Metro Sound Band (variety/jazzy), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Europa Lounge Sessions with DJs Kean, Jereme Rometti and Adam Ely (electro, house, funk), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Eddie Griffin, 7:30 p.m., $30. 521-8900.

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

Maggiano's Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.

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

Old City Bar Dave Pollard (singer-songwriter), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 644-4411.

Paradise Lounge Richmond Comedy House, weekly, 7 p.m., $5. 519-0844.

Pearl Throwback Thursdays ('80s and '90s), weekly, 6 p.m. 545-8983.

Poe's Pub Calpurnia, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House Matt Koon Foundation, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.

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

Ruth's Chris Steak House Jeff Carretto (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

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.

Sports Page (Midlothian) Open-mic night with Goes Good With Beer, 9 p.m., free. 379-1844.

Toad's Place Kellie Pickler, 9 p.m., $18.50-$20. 648-TOAD.

Tobacco Company Third Wave, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 782-9555.

The Triple Restaurant DJ Chris G. and DJ Scooby (jungle, drum & bass, techno), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 359-7777.

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

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with David Allen, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.

Friday 27

music

Fridays at Sunset The concert series continues with Natalie Cole with Art Sherrod and Tracy Retchin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $26. Call 644-8515 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

51st Festival of the Arts Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon (Americana), 8 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

Summer Concert Series Ron Moody and The Centaurs perform at 6 p.m. at Short Pump Town Center. Free. 11800 W. Broad St. 360-1700.

stage

51st Festival of the Arts "Godspell Jr," a musical presented by Sparc Summerstarz, 11 a.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

galleries

1212 Gallery "Exhibition for the Arts: Ideas Expressed," 50 works by 32 artists selected by juror Lee Hansley. 7 p.m. Runs through Aug. 5. 233-9957.

Crittenden Studio "Virginia Landscapes" featuring work from six Virginia artists. 6 p.m. Runs through Sept. 30. 201 W. 7th St. 355-8992

Plant Zero "Exposition of Self," art by David Bruce. 6 p.m. Runs through Aug. 21. 4 E. Fourth St. 828-1522

Quirk Gallery "The Vault Project," an exhibition of jewelry by C. James Meyer at 7 p.m. Runs through Aug. 31. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.

museums

Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia "Black Renaissance: Celebrating African-American Arts, Traditions and Community," an exhibition of works by 40 African-American artists. Runs through Oct. 6. 00 Clay St. 780-9093.

night life

Alley Katz Conshafter, Love and Reverie and others, 5-9 p.m., $7. The Comas, The Great Northern and others, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $8-$10. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea One Horse Town (alt country), 8 p.m., $12-$17. 798-1702.

Babes of Carytown Drag King Show, 9 p.m., $5. 353-9330.

Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.

Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.

Bogart's Back Room Sambiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Buckhead's Chop House Steve Bassett, 7 p.m., free. 750-2000.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.

Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-4231.

The Camel No BS Brass Band CD release (funk, breakbeat, soul), 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Canal Club DJ Williams Projekt with the No BS Brass Band, 10 p.m., $8. 643-2582.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) RJ Marshall Band, 5 p.m., free. 643-ALES.

Caribbean Mingles Friday After Work Party with DJ Ace and Rich Boy (hip-hop, R&B, reggae), weekly, 5-8 p.m., $5. 780-0013.

Cary St. Café Crucial Elements (reggae), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.

Chiocca's Downstairs Deli Heroes and Horsethieves and others, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-3228.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Random Acts (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

County Rib & Ale House Bill Roberts, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Curry House Buttercup, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.

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

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Sax & Rax, 6-8 p.m., free. PhatBack (classic rock), 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.

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

Funny Bone Eddie Griffin, 7:30 & 10 p.m., $30. 521-8900.

Goals Tavern Sherry's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.

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

Hard Shell Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Ironhorse Ashland Chicago Cy Band, 8 p.m., free. 752-6410.

Lakeside Tavern Cat Daddy, 7:45-11:45 p.m., $3. 264-3288.

Lucky Buddha DJ Fatback & DJ Mordecai (funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop), weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Maggiano's Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

The Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness (jazz), 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.

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

Murphy's Law II Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

Poe's Pub Mad Elephant (original roots, acoustic), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

The Rocks Construkt, Nekrist and others, 8 p.m., $5. 648-7625.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Shenanigan's The Atkinsons, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Sin é Broken Monday, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Sportsman's Restaurant Loose Gravel ('60s/'70s classic rock), 8 p.m., $5. 263-1911.

Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.

Toad's Place Sevendust with Diecast and Point One, 8:30 p.m., $22-$25. 648-TOAD.

Tobacco Company Black Cash and the Bad Trips, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.

The Triple Restaurant 9 Ball Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., $9. DJ Polzultov, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 359-7777.

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 768-9090.

Wonderland The Degenerettes, Pariah Piranah, and Nancy and the Knockers, 10 p.m., free. 643-9233.

Saturday 28

events

Amelia Beef Festival All-you-can-eat beef ribs, barbecue and more with live music from Fat Ammon's Band and The Janitors. 4-8 p.m. Tom Scott Park. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. 16441 Five Forks Road. 561-2153.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Duck Race More than 20,000 plastic ducks will be dumped in the canal at 11 a.m. Brown's Island. The first duck to the end wins a Toyota Prius for its sponsor. 346-5722.

Christmas in July Project Local band Offering hosts an all-day concert benefiting a food drive at Positive Vibe Café, 1-9 p.m. 745-7825.

Soulbowl Lounge Bowling, live music and billiards. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. AMF Shrader Lanes. Tickets are $25-$30. 8307 Shrader Road. 677-3694.

music

CD Release Event Gospel recording artist Tisa will perform songs from her new CD at Mount Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries. Free. 6:30 p.m. 2501 Mount Gilead Blvd. 646-1437.

stage

Empire Theater "Lyric Ave Presents: Love and Poetry," a poetry-based variety show. Tickets are $15-$20. 8 p.m. 114 W. Broad St. 780-0004.

galleries

VCU Fine Arts Building "The Human Conditioner," works from painting and sculpture students at Virginia Commonwealth University. 6 p.m. Runs through Aug. 5. 828-1996.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia "The Spirit of 1608," a re-creation of the historic boat used by John Smith, made from trees knocked down by Hurricane Isabel. Runs through Aug. 5. Museum admission $9-$10. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Magnolia Gange Anna Edwards will speak on "Millinery Styles and Mourning Traditions in the Civil War Era." 11 a.m. Free. 10020 Ironbridge Road. 777-9663.

night life

Alley Katz Neighborhood Friendly, Flaming Tsunamis and others, 5-9 p.m., $7. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Last Train Home (alt country), 8 p.m., $16-$21. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room Sam Savage Band with Steve Carter Connextion (jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Café Diem The Bopcats, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.

The Camel Creeping Weeds and Bandazian (indie, rock, pop), 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) Jimmie's Chicken Shack, 9 p.m., $7-$10. 643-ALES.

Cary St. Café Brown Sabbath (Black Sabbath covers), 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, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Common Groundz Café Dugout, 8 p.m., $3. 344-8580.

County Rib and Ale House Q94's Pauly Madison, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 675-4447.

Curry House Belly Dance Show, 8:30-9 p.m., free. 762-4411.

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Karaoke with High Brow Steve, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 732-7425.

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

Funny Bone Eddie Griffin, 7:30 & 10 p.m., $30. 521-8900.

JJ McFarley's (Glen Allen) Dennis Licari, 8 p.m., free. 755-6229.

Maggiano's Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

The Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness (jazz), 9:30 p.m., $10 . 254-4904.

Poe's Pub Dean Fields (acoustic originals), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House Cheenon, 9 p.m., $3. 364-9083.

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill The Russ Hanchin-Joe Sarver Duo (jazz standards and Brazilian), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Ruth's Chris Steak House Jeff Carretto (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

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

Shenanigan's Pub English Channel, 8:30 p.m., $8-$10. 264-5010.

SJ's Lakeside Tavern & Restaurant Nat King Kong (classic/Southern rock), 7:45 p.m., $3. 264-3288.

Stony Point Fashion Park Emma St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 5-7 p.m., free. 560-SHOP.

Tobacco Company Black Cash and the Bad Trips, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Sunday 29

events

Concert Musical humorist and songwriter Greg Tamblyn performs at the Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, free. 923 Buford Road. 320-5584.

stage

51st Festival of the Arts "Lifestage," presented by Youth Teen Theatre at 4 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

music

Bluemont Concert Series Mary Ann Redmond (rhythm and blues), 7 p.m. Tickets are $2-$5. Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 South Center St. 798-2728.

night life

Alley Katz Pelican, Clouds and Priest Bird, 7-11 p.m., $10. 643-2816.

Anniebell's (Chesterfield) Richmond Spirituals, 4 p.m., free. 276-7531.

Anniebell's (Downtown) Larry Russell & the Christianaires, 4 p.m., free. 649-9464.

Bailey's Smokehouse & Tavern (W. Broad St.) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 755-6800.

Bleu Bistro Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bottom Billiards Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 643-4323.

Bottoms Up Pizza Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 644-4400.

Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3 p.m. 739-8871.

Café Diem DJ Williams open-mic night, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 353-2500.

The Camel A Good Natured Riot, 9 p.m., $6. 353-4901.

Canal Club Step Out Sundays (dancehall reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Old Time Bluegrass Jam Session, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) Band of Steves, 6 p.m., $3. 643-ALES.

Commercial Tap House Dixie Droolers (hillbilly), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Curry House Karaoke with DJ Phil Rios, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 762-4411.

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Sax & Stax, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.

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

Emilio's Burnin Smyrnins (surf rock), 9 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass night, weekly, 6:30-9 p.m., free. This week, Gene & Gayla Mills. 232-3446.

Mars Bar JayBoy and Fan Free Clinic present Take a Trip to Mars, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Mulligan's Sports Bar Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble (jazz), 7 p.m., 353-8686.

Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy Band, 11:30 a.m., free. 560-9622.

Rock Falls Tavern Loose Gravel (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 272-9470.

Sandy's Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 320-1218.

Toad's Place Floetry with Emily King, 8 p.m. Tickets are $26-$40. 338-3260.

T.G.I. Friday's Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 360-7926.

The Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Wonderland Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 643-9233.

Monday 30

night life

Bogart's Back Room The Weather with Tony Brown (indie, folk), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

The Camel Continuum Night (dance/movement), weekly, 7-9 p.m., $12. 353-4901.

Cary Street Café Ominotago (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Da Zone Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 344-0031.

Emilio's Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 359-1224.

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

Nomega Studios Monday Night Vamps, weekly, 8 p.m., $2. 426-9473.

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

Pour House West End Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

The Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Tuesday 31

night life

Bailey's Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 560-4600.

Bleu Bistro Open-mic jam with Wop of Government Cheese, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room No Dice (rock, funk), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.

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

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

Café Diem DJ Williams Projekt, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) 11th House, 9 p.m., free. 780-ALES.

Cary St. Café Farm Vegas (jam band), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.

Curry House Nard's Karaoke (international night), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.

Emilio's Salsa Lessons, weekly, 8-9 p.m., free. Bio Ritmo, weekly, 10 p.m., $6. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Meet Dick and Jane date night, 8 p.m., free. 521-8900.

Emilio's Bio Ritmo (salsa), weekly, dance lessons 8 p.m., music 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Legend Brewing Company Flying Sulsers, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

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.

Murphy's Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

Poe's Pub Open mic, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Belly dancing, 7 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Pour House West End Kamikaze Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.

Rocks DJ Dominex, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Ruth's Chris Steak House Bryce McCormick (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Shenanigan's Pub Bluesflash, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Sticky Rice Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 358-7870.

Toad's Place Floetry, 9 p.m., $26-$40. 648-TOAD.

Tobacco Company Fetherston/Tiller, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Triple Restaurant DJ Paul (techno dub), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 359-7777.

Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $7. 771-1605.

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