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All events published in Night & Day are open to the public. Club showtimes should be considered after dinner hours unless specified, and cover charges are listed when available.

WEDNESDAY 23

words

Book Signing Ellen F. Brown and John Wiley Jr. discuss and autograph copies of “Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind: A Bestseller's Odyssey from Atlanta to Hollywood” at the Library of Virginia at noon. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3500.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Lela Bizz, Die Hard Boyz, Garnett and Young Richmond Outkast, Future of Female Rap, Lea Star, AD5, Staqeye, Doddie and Ezy Loc!, 9 p.m., $7.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Justin Trawick, 8 p.m., $8.

Balliceaux 203 N. Lombardy St., 355-3008: March Madness, 10 p.m., free.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Beast Wellington, 10 p.m.

The Camel 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Vessels, Comrades, And I You, 8 p.m.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Comedy Variety Show, 7:30 p.m., $5.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: the Inflatables, 10 p.m., free.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Wendy Liebman, 7:30 p.m., $15.

Hat Factory 140 Virginia St., 788-4281: Reckless, Kelly, 7 p.m., $12-$15.

Lucky Buddha 1421 E. Cary St., 648-5100: DJ Pressey, 10 p.m.

Nuevo Mexico Restaurante 3088 Stony Point Road, 320-1385: Sky Run, 7 p.m., free.

Poe's Pub 2706 E. Main St., 648-2120: Wiidiculous Wii Tournament, 9:30 p.m.

The Republic 2053 W. Broad St., 592-4444: DeeJay Phenom, 10 p.m.

Sharky's Bar and Billiards 4032 Cox Road, 273-1888: the Wrest, 9:30 p.m.

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Amy Henderson, 7:30 p.m.

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: Brian C., 7 p.m.

Tropical Soul 314 N. Second St., 771-1605: JTucker, 8 p.m., $5.

THURSDAY 24

events

Art After Hours The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents an evening of music, cocktails, tours and auctions from 6-9 p.m. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.

film

French Film Festival The Byrd Theatre holds this year's French Film Festival presented by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond through March 27. For screenings visit frenchfilmfestival.us. $15-$115. 2908 W. Cary St. 827-3456.

music

Jazz CafAc The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents its weekly evening of jazz from 6-9 p.m. featuring the Marcus Tenney Trio 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.

stage

Studio 3 Richmond Ballet presents its latest series of choreographed works, including “A Tribute,” a dramatized nod to French mime Marcel Marceau at the Richmond Ballet's Studio Theater through April 3. $15-$125. 407 E. Canal St. 800-982-2787.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: With the Punches, I Call Fives, Broadside, In Courage, Let's Be Honest, Battleghost, American Ruins, Audience for a Sunrise, 5 p.m., $10-$15.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Eric Taylor, 8 p.m.

Balliceaux 203 N. Lombardy St., 355-3008: Love Cannon, 10 p.m., $5.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Roger Carroll and Chez RouAc, 9 p.m.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St., 353-2500: Musician's Jam with the B-Side Electric Blues Band, 9 p.m.

The Camel 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Ghost Dog, And Cinnamon, Stereo Telescope, Static of the Gods, Louisiana Territory, 7:30 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St., 643-2582: 102.1 the X Chili Cook-off Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m., free.

Capital Ale House Innsbrook 4024 Cox Road, 780-2537: the Atkinsons, 8:30 p.m.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Xbox 360 Rockband, 9 p.m., free.

City Dogs 1309 W. Main St., 359-3647: Former Champions, 10 p.m.

Cous Cous 900 W. Franklin St., 358-0868: Pigeons, 8 p.m.

Daddio's 12385 Gayton Road, 754-1448: Acoustic River Rats, 8 p.m.

Fish Bowl Bistro 101 S. 15th St., 562-1438: World Tavern poker, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., free.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Wendy Liebman, 7:30 p.m., $15.

Halligan Bar 3 N. 17th St., 447-7981: Kurt Crandall and the Partial Truth, 8 p.m., free.

Lucky Buddha 1421 E. Cary St., 648-5100: DJ Matt Busch, 10 p.m.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: the Mountain Goats, 7 p.m., $12-$15.

The Republic 2053 W. Broad St., 592-4444: Three Sheets to the Wind, 10 p.m.

Sharky's Bar and Billiards 4032 Cox Road, 273-1888: Four 50 Four, 8:30 p.m.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St., 649-7767: Acousta-Lites, 9 p.m.

Strange Matter 929 W. Grace St., 447-4763: Asobi Seksu, Cults, Sun Airway, White Laces, 7 p.m., $8-$10.

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: John Fetherston, 7 p.m.

The Wine Loft 4035 Whittall Way, 368-1768: Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 9 p.m., free.

FRIDAY 25

film

VMFA Friday Film Series The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts holds its weekly screening of recent, classic, independent, documentary, and art-house motion pictures at 6:30 p.m. This week: “The Rape of Europa.” $5-$7. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

galleries

Artspace Gallery “Craft/Material Studies Senior Exhibition,” featuring works by students from the Virginia Commonwealth University crafts and material studies department. “The Sound Wave Project,” featuring art by Christie Blizard. “Archipelagic Encounters,” featuring art by Geraldine Kiefer. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through April 17. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works Gallery “2011 Eggstravaganza Egg Art Exhibit.” “Method,” featuring paintings by B. Mann Myers. “Optical Illusions,” featuring photographs by Bill Harrison. “Sweet Virginia Breeze,” featuring fine jewelry by Linda Allard with photographers Andrew Clarke and Tara Courtland. “Blends: Mother-Daughter Expressions,” featuring collaborative paintings by Jacki Gayle and Jennifer Harris. “Landscape Incription,” featuring painting and pottery by Geraldine Kiefer and Kay Franz. “March 2011 All Media Art Show.” Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through April 17. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

music

Organ Concert Centenary United Methodist Church presents organist Jeremy Filsell performing the works of Dupre, Rachmaninov, Vierne and others at 7:30 p.m. 411 E. Grace St. 648-8319.

Salt N Pepa The Richmond Coliseum presents old-school hip-hop at 8 p.m., featuring the famed female trio as well as Biz Markie, Doug E Fresh, MC Lyte and Naughty By Nature. $40-$50. 601 E. Leigh St. 800-745-3000.

stage

“Almost, Maine” The Chamberlayne Actors Theatre presents John Cariani's comedy following the residents of a small town in a series of loosely linked vignettes about love, with performances through April 10. $16-$18. 319 N. Wilkinson Road. 262-9760.

“Androgenesque” Gallery5 presents cross-dressing burlesque and drag entertainment led by Deanna Danger and Kiki Von Kitsch at 8 p.m. $10-$15. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

“Last Friday Series” Artworks Gallery welcomes the RVA Dance Collective at 7:30 p.m. as it performs a work in development from its 2010-11 repertory. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

“The Wizard of Oz” Broadway in Richmond presents a production inspired by the 1939 MGM film following the adventures of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion at the Landmark Theater through March 26. $40-$62. 6 N. Laurel St. 800-745-3000.

West End Comedy The HatTheatre presents an evening of improvised comedy skits at 7:30 p.m., with an additional mature audience rendition scheduled for March 26. $1-$5. 1124 Westbriar Drive. 496-1714.

words

Book Signing Author Russell Simmons autographs copies of his book, “Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All” at the Brandermill Barnes and Noble at 5 p.m. 4600 Commonwealth Centre Parkway. 744-5483.

nightlife

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: John Fulbright, 8 p.m., $12-$17.

Balliceaux 203 N. Lombardy St., 355-3008: Marionette, 10:30 p.m., $5.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: John Winn Quintet, 9:30 p.m.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St., 353-2500: the Recliners, 9 p.m.

The Camel 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Beers and Banjos, 5 p.m. Kevin Devine, River City Extension, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St., 643-2582: Ott, Heyoka, Octopus Nebula, Phutureprimitive, 9 p.m., $19-$22.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Planet Full of Blues, 5 p.m., free.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Crucial Elements, 10 p.m., $5.

City Dogs 1309 W. Main St., 359-3647: Think, 10 p.m.

Daddio's 12385 Gayton Road, 754-1448: Sportsbar Rockstars, 9 p.m., $3.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Wendy Liebman, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $17.

Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: Jangling Reinharts, 8 p.m.

Home Team Grill 1630 W. Main St., 254-7360: the Fredds, 9:30 p.m.

JJ's Grille 10298 Staples Mill Road, 755-6229: John Fetherston, Kim Tiller, 8 p.m.

Legend Brewing Co. 321 W. Seventh St., 232-3446: Casey McCue and Steve Duncan, 8 p.m.

Lucky Buddha 1421 E. Cary St., 648-5100: DJ Dizzy, 10 p.m., $5.

Martini Kitchen 1911 W. Main St., 254-4904: Plunky and Oneness, 9:30 p.m., $10.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Snoop Dogg, Photosynthesizers, Black Liquid, 8 p.m., $30-$35.

O'Banks 10392 Leadbetter Road, 550-3888: Triad, 8 p.m.

The Republic 2053 W. Broad St., 592-4444: Jill Montoro Outfit, 7 p.m. DJ Sparkle, 10 p.m.

Sharky's Bar and Billiards 4032 Cox Road, 273-1888: the Wrest, 9:30 p.m.

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: NRG Krysys, 8 p.m.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St., 649-7767: Beast Wellington, 9 p.m.

Strange Matter 929 W. Grace St., 447-4763: Jeff the Brotherhood, Fergus and Geronimo, 10 p.m., $8.

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: Road Kill Roy, 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 26

events

Time After Time The Robinson Theater in Church Hill holds an '80s-themed prom party and auction to benefit the Richmond Waldorf School at 7 p.m. $35-$45. 2903 Q St. 377-8024.

galleries

Uptown Gallery “James River Art League Art Exhibit,” featuring original art by members. On display through May 28. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.

music

Classical Concert The Richmond Public Library presents the Belle Isle Strings playing the music of Schubert and Schumann at 2 p.m. free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4774.

“Cowboys and Campfires” The Richmond Folk Music Society presents a musical performance of music exploring the American West by singer and historian Skip Gorman at 8 p.m. at the Congregation Or Ami. $12-$15. 9400 W. Huguenot Road. richmondfolkmusic.com.

Concert The Virginia Commonwealth University music department presents Kenneth Wood, tenor and member of the voice faculty, as he sings the works of Purcell, Beethoven and Duparc at 7 p.m. in the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. $5. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

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Book Signing Gene Cox, longtime anchor at television station WWBT, signs copies of his latest book, “Six Pigs in a Tub, A Grammar Repair Kit,” at the Chesterfield Town Center from 1-3 p.m. 11500 Midlothian Turnpike. 794-6640.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Clash Party 12, Young Richmond, Outkasts, Hard 2 Kill Ent, OTG, DHB, Ragerific Knights, Rio Wize, Q Dot, G Nyce, Swag, Temony, Idiom Records, Cat Dadde, 9 p.m., $8-$10.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Paul Curreri, 8 p.m., $10-$12.

Balliceaux 203 N. Lombardy St., 355-3008: Spinning Violence, 10:30 p.m., $5.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Adrian Duke, 9:30 p.m.

The Camel 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Henrico High School's fashion-show fundraiser, noon-6 p.m., Purple Day, 8 p.m.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Ron Pope, 6 p.m., $10-$12.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Open jam with Dave Shifflit, 2-5 p.m., free. Kings of Belmont, 10 p.m., $5.

City Dogs 1309 W. Main St., 359-3647: Down Beat Switch, 10 p.m.

Daddio's 12385 Gayton Road, 754-1448: MT and the D's, 9 p.m., $3.

Ellwood's Coffee 4 N. Thompson St., 359-7525: Loversville, 6 p.m., free.

Fish Bowl Bistro 101 S. 15th St., 562-1438: DJ Ghost, 10 p.m., free.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Wendy Liebman, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $17.

Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: Loose Gravel, 8 p.m.

Hat Factory 140 Virginia St., 788-4281: Brain Drain with Paul Devro, 9 p.m., $2-$7.

JJ's Grille 10298 Staples Mill Road, 755-6229: Flat Elvis, 8 p.m., $5.

Lakeside Grill 5516 Lakeside Ave., 266-2717: Rockslide, 8 p.m., $5.

Lucky Buddha 1421 E. Cary St., 648-5100: DJ Matt Busch, 10 p.m., $5.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Perpetual Groove, Zoogma, 8 p.m., $15-$18.

Nuevo Mexico Restaurante 3088 Stony Point Road, 320-1385: Triad, 8 p.m.

The Republic 2053 W. Broad St., 592-4444: DeeJay Phenom, 10 p.m.

Sharky's Bar and Billiards 4032 Cox Road, 273-1888: Monkey Fist, 9:30 p.m.

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Mo DeBree, 8 p.m.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St., 649-7767: US, 9 p.m.

Strange Matter 929 W. Grace St., 447-4763: Heks Orkest, Regents, Flechette, 10 p.m.

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: Haze Dave and the Mission Band, 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 27

music

Harp Concert River Road Church presents Alicia Romeo as part of its E. Carl Freeman Concert Series at 5 p.m. Free. 800 River Road. 288-1131.

Concert Virginia Commonwealth University presents classical guitarist Berta Rojas at the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts at 4 p.m. $10-$15. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

stage

“The Vagina Monologues” The Firehouse Theatre presents Eve Ensler's episodic play of female confession at 8 p.m., with an additional performance March 28. All proceeds benefit the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. $20. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

words

Book Launch Author William Roberson celebrates the launch of his new book, “Spiritual Thoughts for the Secret Free Thinker” from 3-5 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

Book Reading Author Kristin Swenson will discuss and sign copies of “Bible Babel: Making Sense of the Most Talked About Book of All Time,” at Chop Suey Books from 3-4 p.m. 2913 W. Cary St. 422-8066.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: DJ Blackho, 9 p.m., $10.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Emma Hearn and the Offenders, 7 p.m.

The Camel 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Viva Viva, Black Girls, 8 p.m.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Tripp and Jenny, 2-5 p.m., free.

Commercial Taphouse 111 Robinson St., 359-6544: Glows in the Dark, 9:30 p.m.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Josh Blue, 7 p.m.

Hat Factory 140 Virginia St., 788-4281: Cody Canada and the Departed, Cross Canadian Ragweed, 7 p.m., $14-$18.

Legend Brewing Co. 321 W. Seventh St., 232-3446: Cook County Bluegrass, 6:30 p.m.

The Republic 2053 W. Broad St., 592-4444: Horsehead, 4 p.m.

Strange Matter 929 W. Grace St., 447-4763: World/Inferno Friendship Society, the Riot Before, Lost Tribe, 6 p.m., $8. the Body, Whitehorse, Windhand, Druglord, 10 p.m., $6.

MONDAY 28

nightlife

Balliceaux 203 N. Lombardy St., 355-3008: Ghostdog and Cinnamon, 10 p.m., free.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Team Trivia Night, 8 p.m.

The Camel 1621 W. Broad St., 353-490: J. Roddy Walstone and the Business, 8 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St., 643-2582: CKY, Black Cowgirl, Chuck Shaffer Picture Show, Synthetic Nightmare, 7 p.m., $15.

TUESDAY 29

event

Wineries Unlimited The Greater Richmond Convention Center holds Vineyard and Winery Management magazine's trade show and conference through April 1, featuring tastings and educational seminars. $60 for a single-day pass. 403 N. Third St. 783-7300.

music

Celtic Woman The Landmark Theater presents this collective of critically acclaimed vocalists at 7:30 p.m. $32-$62. 6 N. Laurel St. 800-745-3000.

Concert The Virginia Commonwealth University music department presents its Jazz Orchestra II at the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. $5. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816:This Time Is War, Former Thieves, Fixtures, Postcards, Of Want and Misery, 6 p.m., $8.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Songwriter's Showdown, 7 p.m., $5.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Adrian Duke, 8 p.m.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: DJ Williams Projekt, 9 p.m.

The Camel 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: National Geographic Presents a Talk with Trevor Bosh, 6 p.m., Brian Jones, 9 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St., 643-2582: Mike Watt and the Missing Men, the Vacant Stairs, Horsehead, 8 p.m., $10-$13.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: the Former Champions, 10 p.m.

Firehouse Theatre 1609 W. Broad St., 355-2001: Anousheh Khalili, Miramar, Bayard Richard, 7:30 p.m.

Gallery5 200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005: Wormrot, Tombs, D.O.C., Grown Ass Men, 7 p.m., $8.

Hat Factory 140 Virginia St., 788-4281: Mimosa with Michal Menert, 8 p.m., $12-$15.

The Republic 2053 W. Broad St., 592-4444: Gills and Wings, 10 p.m.

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Julius Pittman and the Revival, 8 p.m.

Tropical Soul 314 N. Second St., 771-1605: Tuesday Verses, 8 p.m., $7.

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