Wednesday 18

word

51st Festival of the Arts Stories and songs with The Greers, 11 a.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

Discussion Sylvia Clute will discuss "Love as a Political Philosophy," 6:30 p.m. at the Westover Hills Library. 1408 Westover Hills Blvd. 457-9058.

music

Wednesday Wanderings Kevin Davis and Ban Caribe play at noon in.the Commons Plaza at Virginia Commonwealth University. Free. 828-4554.

galleries

H. Scott November Gallery Wildflower photos by Hal Horowitz and porcelain figures by EM Boehm at 7 p.m. Runs through August. 1600 Westbrook Ave. 264-6203.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum's free weekly Lunch Break Science series continues with David Hagan, who will discuss Virginia Tech's Solar Decathlon House. Noon. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

Alley Katz Our False Heroes and others, 7 p.m., $7. 643-2816.

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

Black Moon Café Open Mic, weekly, 9 p.m.

Bogart's Back Room Maud'lb (funk), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, 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.

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

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

The Camel Mermaid Skeletons, This Story and Empty Orchestra, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

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

Capital Ale House (Downtown) Kicksville, 8 p.m., $7-$10. 643-ALES.

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.

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

Funny Bone The Untamed Shrews, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. 521-8900.

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 John Fetherston and Kim Tiller, 8 p.m., free. 755-6229.

Lucky Buddha Service Industry Night, weekly, 9 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 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.

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

Nara Japanese Restaurant Genghis Tron, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-1315.

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 Lost Patrol with Emily Easterly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Darryl Masters, 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 Shore Leave, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, 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 19

events

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

51st Festival of the Arts Dance and ceremony with the Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company, 8:30 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

Flowers After 5 Stroll through the flowers and plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as Antonio Garcia (trombone, vocals, percussion), Mike Ess

>(guitar), Rusty Farmer (bass)play at 6 p.m. Admission is $6-$10. 262-9887.

music

Concert Susan Greenbaum plays in the park behind the Richmond Public Library at noon. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4256.

museum

Virginia Historical Society John Ferling will discuss the War for Independence and his book "Almost a Miracle." Noon. $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

stage

Firehouse Theatre "Little Shop of Horrors," a musical about an exotic plant that eats humans. Runs through July 29. 8 p.m. $15. 1609 W. Broad St. 788-6457.

night life

Alley Katz Hackensaw Boys with Special Guest, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $11-$13. 643-2816.

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

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 Palaminos (alt country), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottom's Up (Downtown) Sideshow Addiction (Grateful Dead tribute), 8-11 p.m., free. 644-4400.

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

Brio Tuscan Grille 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.

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.

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 Escape with Oliver K (dark progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone The Untamed Shrews, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. 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, 9:30 p.m., free. 519-0844.

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

Poe's Pub Delta Moon (southern roots rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House Moxy, 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 MIMS, 9 p.m., $20-$25. 648-TOAD.

Tobacco Company Deborah Dean and the Nocturns, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 782-9555.

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

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

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Island Beat Third Thursday, 6-9 p.m., $10-$70. 340-1405.

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 20

word

51st Festival of the Arts Los Gatos (Latin jazz), 8 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

music

Fridays at Sunset The concert series continues with Dave Koz with Phil Perry at 6 p.m. Tickets are $26. Call 644-8515 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

Summer Concert Series Hotcakes performs at 6 p.m. at Short Pump Town Center. Free. 11800 W. Broad St. 360-1700.

Guitar and Other Strings Series Quatro na Bossa performs at the Singleton Center at VCU at 8 p.m. $10. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.

Son Quatro Summer Gala Live salsa music by Son Quatro at The Place at Innsbrook, 8 p.m.-midnight, $25-$30. 4036 Cox Road. 685-8382

stage

Cramer Center for the Arts "Disney's High School Musical," based on the hit TV movie featuring local high schools, 7 p.m., $15. Runs through Aug. 5, with shows on Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and weekend matinees at 2 p.m.11600 Gayton Road. 282-2620.

galleries

Crossroads Art Center All-media show juried by Cathy and John Wurdeman, with music by Quiet Steps Ensemble, 6 p.m. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

Brazier Fine Art "Shorelines," new works in oil by Brazier gallery artists, runs through Sept. 15. 3401 W. Cary St. 359-2787.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia See the stars and planets through telescopes provided by the Richmond Astronomical Society at Sky Watch. Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

Alley Katz Thru the Rear View, the Cringe and others, 5 p.m., $6. Joe Coffee and others, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines (singer/songwriter), 8 p.m., $15-$20. 798-1702.

Babes of Carytown Jennifer Kravassi, 8-11 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 Pennyshaker (funk/rock), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

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 The Great White Jenkins and others, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Canal Club SOJA (reggae) with Batch and others, 10 p.m., $15-$17. 643-2582.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) Mo DeBree, 5-8 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 American Dumpster (jam/rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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 The Roger Carroll Trio, 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. BC & Gray (jazz/blues), 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.

Emilio's Classical Guitar, 7 p.m. Doc Branch & The Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.

Enzo's Cat Daddy, 7:30-11:30 p.m., $3. 784-2962.

Escabar Quatro na Bossa (Brazilian), 9 p.m., free. 288-4885.

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

Funny Bone The Untamed Shrews, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $10-$12. 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.

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 Recoil (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Rocks Suite T, Kim Trouble, Herbal Circle. 6 p.m., $5. 619-9996.

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

Shenanigan's Brad Spivey & the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Sin é Stone Lucy, 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.

Tobacco Company Johnny Rawls, 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.

Saturday 21

word

ArtSpace Gallery "Civil Slam," two poetry teams battle Team Richmond in a spoken word competition at 8 p.m. $5. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Book Signing Thomas Armstrong will sign copies of his book "The Human Odyssey," 11:30 a.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

music

51st Festival of the Arts Celtibillies with The Hoorah Cloggers and the Goodfoot Trio at 8 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

galleries

The Border Chophouse "Heaven and Hell," paintings by various artists, opens with a reception at 8 p.m. with music from Ashley York and Duchess of York. Runs through September. 1501 W. Main St. 355-2907.

museums

Virginia Historical Society "Looking Back: The Jamestown Negro Exhibit of 1907," a gallery walk examining efforts by African-Americans to document their history. Free. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

night life

Alley Katz Fear Before the March of Flames and others, 5-9 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2816.

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

Azzurro Emmy St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 6:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

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

Bogart's Back Room Copper Sails with Wynn Walent (indie rock), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.

The Camel Microjoy/Knifework, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) Sin City, 9 p.m., $5. 643-ALES.

Cary St. Café King Solomon's Marbles (Grateful Dead covers), 10 p.m., $8. 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.

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

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Karaoke with High Brow Steve, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.

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

Escabar Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 288-4885.

Funny Bone The Untamed Shrews, 7:30 & 10 p.m., $10-$12. 521-8900.

JJ McFarley's John Fetherston and Kim Tiller, 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.

Poe's Pub The Bopcats (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House Soul Providers, 9:30 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 Chicago Cy, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Shenanigan's Pub "A Good Natured Riot" with Allison Mills, 8:30 p.m., $6. 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.

Toad's Place Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake and others, 6 p.m., $20-$22. 648-TOAD.

Tobacco Company Johnny Rawls, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Sunday 22

events

Give Love to Buzz The second annual benefit for former professional football player and saxophonist Lawson "Buzz" Montsinger, who was injured last year. The Joker's Wild performs. $20. Plant Zero. 0 East 4th St. 986-4026.

word

51st Festival of the Arts "Stories in Action," with Dylan Pritchett at 4 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

music

51st Festival of the Arts Cora Harvey Armstrong and Full Deliverance (gospel), 7 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.

night life

Alley Katz He Is Legend and others, 6 p.m., $12-$14. 643-2816.

Anniebell's (Chesterfield) Gospel Brunch with Richmond Melvin & Lois Vaughn, 4 p.m., free. 276-7531.

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.

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

The Camel Cinemasophia and others, 8 p.m., $5. 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 Lee Harris and Country Sunshine, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

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

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Michael Redman (sax), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.

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

Emilio's Black Cash (Johnny Cash covers), 9 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Funny Bone The Untamed Shrews, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. 521-8900.

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, The Slack Family. 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.

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.

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 23

night life

Bogart's Back Room Clown Church (experimental jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Café Diem Open-mic night presented by Style Weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 353-2500.

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.

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.

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

Positive Vibe Café Jazz Brunch with Jack Winn-tet, 11:30 a.m., free. 560-9622.

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 24

word

Discussion. Taylor Antrim will discuss and sign copies of "The Headmaster Ritual," at the Fountain Bookstore. at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

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 Aquabatics (hip-hop), 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.

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.

Element Lounge BoneAnchor with Union Pulse, 9:30 p.m., $5. 788-8001.

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

Legend Brewing Company Flying Sulsers, 6:30-9 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.

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 The Charles Arthur Trio with Roger Carroll, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

Tobacco Company Chris Grigg, 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., $5. 771-1605.