Wednesday 04

night life

Babe's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.

Bella Arte The KStraw Quartet (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.

Bogart's Back Room Rachel Leyco Band (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.

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

Bubba's Restaurant Oldies Music Night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 236-1600.

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

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

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

Club 534 Berlin, '80s new-wave night, weekly. 353-9670.

Club Razzles "Havana Nights," salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.

Emilio's Southside Future Squad (funky jams), 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 Open Mic Night, 8 p.m., $5. 521-8900.

Fusion Steve Norfleet and Friends, 9 p.m., $5. 249-2338.

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

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

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

Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Maggiano's Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Mars Bar Retrolution (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

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

Mile Post Five Dave Pollard and John Leedes (acoustic rock), 7-9 p.m., free. 794-9344.

Nanci Raygun Neighborhood Friendly, The Flaming Tsunamis, The Fad, High School Football Heroes, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sin é John Fetherston, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Tobacco Company Joe Scott Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday 05

night life

Alley Katz The Bowmans, Lowery, Andy Zipf, David Schultz, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. 643-2816.

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

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

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

Baja Bean Company Karaoke, weekly. 257-5445.

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

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, 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

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

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

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.

Emilio's Solstice (live drum 'n' bass), 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

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 Stone's Stew, 9 p.m., $5. 249-2338.

Gallery5 Planar, Mass Movement of the Moth, Sparrows, Swarm & Sing!, The Catalyst, Daniel, Striped Tiger, They and the Children, 7 p.m., $5. 644-0005.

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

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

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

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

Maggiano's Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

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

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

Nanci Raygun Imperial Leather, The Social Dropouts, Aghast, Direct Control, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

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

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

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

Shenanigans The Bruce Olson Band, 8 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

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.

Tobacco Company Rachel Leyco Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tonic Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.

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

Friday 06

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents the Latin American holiday story "The Legend of the Poinsettia" at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 8. Tickets are $15-$20. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.

galleries

First Fridays The monthly art walk on Broad Street kicks off its fifth season of gallery opening receptions with street performers and vendors, 7-10 p.m. For a listing of gallery openings, check the Galleries box. Call 344-1508 or visit www.firstfridaysrichmond.com.

night life

Alley Katz Jucifer, Deviltones, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Cephas and Wiggins (blues), 8 p.m., $15. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs (roots rock), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Bart Chucker Band (rock), 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 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.

Fusion The Steve Kessler Quartet, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 249-2338.

Glenn's Corporation 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nanci Raygun Red Angel Dragnet, The Twats, I Live with Zombies, Nancy and the Knockers, all ages, 6 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

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

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

Poe's Pub Palominos, 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 The Slack Family Bluegrass Band, 9 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Sin é The Fifteens, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Tobacco Company Jangling Reinhardts, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Saturday 07

music

Bluegrass Gospel Concert Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver perform at the West End Assembly of God at 7 p.m. Tickets are $14-$16. 401 Parham Road. 320-7067.

Richmond Symphony The symphony performs "Yesterday: A Beatles Tribute" at the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30-$60. Call 262-8003 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

night life

Alley Katz An Evening with Think!, 18 and older, 5-9 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Grandsons (Americana), 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.

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

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv New Year's show), weekly, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $16-$22. 266-9377.

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

Emilio's Richmond Dub Collective (go-go, hip-hop). 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 D.L. Hughley, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $28. 521-8900.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nanci Raygun My War, Celebrity Murders, Monarch, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

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

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

Sin é The Deaves, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Tobacco Company Soul Providers, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tropical Soul Soultry Saturdays DJ Night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, afrobeat), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 771-1605.

Sunday 08

music

Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series The Bon Air Presbyterian Church series presents a performance of Spanish and classical works by soprano Kalle Covert and pianist Charles Lindsey. Admission by donation. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 272-7514.

night life

Babe's of Carytown Sunday Karaoke, weekly, 3-7 p.m., free. 355-9330.

Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m. 739-8871.

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

Café Diem Johnny Hott and the Piedmont Souprize, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Aimee Bayless and Jessica Fenton (folk), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone D.L. Hughley, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., $28. 521-8900.

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

Gallery5 Mary Halvorson and Jessica Pavone, Ones and Zeroes, Rabbits, The OK Bird, Brian Jones and JC Kuhl, $5. 644-0005.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free. 288-6211.

Hard Shell Daniel Clarke-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free. 643-2333.

Hyperlink Café Jazz Brunch, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 254-1942.

Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz presents the String Jazz Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Legend Brewery Squalor Hollow Boys (Texas swing), 6-9:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night ('80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Metro Grill Heath Haynes, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-4453.

Monday 09

night life

Bogart's Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz), weekly, 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.

Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café The Spaceheaters (psychedelic rock), weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

Emilio's Lounge Night with DJ Ratan, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum 'n' bass), weekly, doors open at 9 p.m., $5. 254-1942.

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

Nanci Raygun Neighborhood Friendly, The Know How, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

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

Tuesday 10

word

Book Signing Carl Weber signs copies of his novel "So You Call Yourself a Man" at Borders Books and Music, 9750 W. Broad St., at 1 p.m. and at Wal-Mart, 7901 Brook Road, at 6 p.m. 965-0733

Soul Café Youth Day Jamil Jasey hosts a monthly spoken-word poetry open mic at the Richmond Public Library, this month showcasing the talents of city youth, 1-4 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4514.

night life

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

Bogart's Back Room Moossa (reggae, jazz), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

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

Cary Street Café The Grove (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Cherry Lounge Salsa Night with free lessons, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 285-9061.

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

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

Emilio's Bio Ritmo (salsa), free dance lessons at 8 p.m., $6 after 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.

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

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

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

Hyperlink Café Hyper Hour, weekly, 6 p.m., $3. 254-1942.

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

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

Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

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

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

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

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

Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

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

Tobacco Company John Fetherston Duo, 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.