Wednesday 28

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Flicker Films The Richmond Moving Image Co-Op commemorates the imminent demise of Kodachrome 40 film stock for Super 8 cameras with a special Flicker night featuring films made on the stock, 8 p.m. at Plant Zero. Admission is $3. 0 E. Fourth St. Call 232-RMIC or visit www.rmicweb.org.

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"Found Magazine" Tour Chop Suey Books brings the "Found" crew back to Richmond, with more discarded letters and a reading of short stories by Davy Rothbart, plus music by Peter Rothbart, 7:30 p.m. at the Firehouse Theatre. $3. 1609 W. Broad St. 497-4705.

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Cobb Theatre Randolph-Macon College's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program presents Eugene Ionesco's "The Bald Soprano" at 8 p.m. Through Oct. 1. Tickets are $5. 752-7316.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum hosts a Mini-Medical School, a weekly lecture series on science and ethics, 7-9 p.m. This week, JoAnne Bodurtha gives a talk, "Is Virginia for Family Health History Lovers? Genetics and Ethics at the Crossroads." Admission is $3-$15. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400, ext. 2.

night life

Alley Katz Black Dahlia Murder, Between the Buried and Me, Cephalic Carnage, Into the Moat, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $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 Gypsy Roots (swing jazz), 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

Cary Street Café Sons of Thunder (reggae), 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 Funk Allstars (jam, drum 'n' bass), 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.

Glenn's Tavern Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

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.

Matrixx Room Open Mic Night with J Smooth, 8-11 p.m. 225-8686.

Nanci Raygun Holinshed, Running With Scissors, Silent Film Star, Our Stable Violent Star, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. Wolf Eyes, Prurient, Souvenir's Young America, Sword, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $8. 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 Ryan Hearn (acoustic), 8 p.m., free. 648-2120.

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

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.

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

The Tobacco Company Debra Deane and the Nocturnes, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Upper East Side Lounge Doctors of Jazz (Dixieland), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

Thursday 29

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International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its free film series at 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, the film is "Bus 174." Through Sunday. 287-6699.

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Art Talk Michael Schreffler gives a talk on "Inca Geometrics: History and Abstraction in 20th-Century Latin American Art" at VMFA at 6 p.m. Admission is $3-$5. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

Book Signing Richard P. Wentzel reads and signs copies of "Stalking Microbes: A Relentless Pursuit of Infection Control" at Book People, 5-7 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

Edward P. Jones Book Signing Edward P. Jones, author of "The Known World," reads from and signs copies of his book at the Richmond Public Library at 3 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4256.

music

Gretchen Wilson in Concert The country singer performs at the Classic Amphitheatre at the State Fair along with Jimmy Wayne at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25-$40 plus fair admission. 569-3200.

Swingin' on the Tracks The concert series at the Science Museum of Virginia ends with performances by the Subdudes and Kyle Davis, 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1540.

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Grace Street Theater The VCU School of the Arts Windmueller Arts Series presents "Freezing Paradise: An Evening With Kevin Kling," playwright, storyteller and actor, at 5:30 p.m. Free. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.

Singleton Center VCU School of the Arts presents "Wait Until Dark," a suspenseful play directed by Barry Bell, at the Raymond Hodges Theatre at 7:30 p.m., through Oct. 1. Also playing Oct. 5-8 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $5-$15. 922 Park Ave. 828-6026.

night life

Alley Katz An Evening With Think!, all ages, 6-11 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Slaid Cleaves (alt-country), 8 p.m., $15-$20. 798-1702.

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 South Wind (traditional folk), 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's Tuscan Grille Matt Wittig (jazz), 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.

Canal Club 102.1 the X presents X Night, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Black Cash (Johnny Cash tribute), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

ComedySportz Liz Marks (cabaret show), 8 p.m., $10. 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.

Funny Bone Kevin Nealon, 8 p.m., $22. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. This week, The Steve Kessler Quartet. 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.

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 Salsa in the City dance night, 8 p.m. 225-8686.

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

Nanci Raygun Direct Control, Army of Fun, Riot Squad, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Prabir, Sexually Transmitted Guitar, Rabbits, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

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

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.

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.

The Tobacco Company The Rising Sons, 10 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

Friday 30

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its free film series at 3 p.m. in the Boatwright Memorial Library. This week, the film is "Bus 174." Through Sunday. 287-6699.

Nostalgiafest The city of Petersburg celebrates being Petersburg with a weekend of music and entertainment, antique cars and auctions, starting at 6 p.m. and continuing through Oct. 2. Call 732-0700 or visit www.downtownpetersburg.net.

Second Street Festival A celebration of Richmond's African-American community features jazz, gospel and big band, the art of Charles Bibb and a variety of food, starting at 6 p.m. Through Oct. 2. Free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.

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Eyes on Richmond A weekly forum about city issues runs 12:30-1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church through Nov. 18. This week, Rodney D. Monroe discusses "Safety in the City: Things Will Get Better." Admission is $6 and includes lunch from the Positive Vibe Café. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.

James River Writers Conference The third annual weekend of author lectures, seminars and readings features Edward P. Jones, Richard Price, Rosalind Miles and others, running through Oct. 1 at the Library of Virginia. For tickets and information, call 474-3575 or visit www.jrwf.org.

Reading "Wired" author Martha Randolph Carr, poet Diane Dunville and local writer Susie Hamway read from selected work at The Daily Grind at 6 p.m. 11655 W. Broad St. 360-1565.

Richard Price Screenwriting Talk Oscar-nominated screenwriter Price talks about writing for the show "The Wire" at the Singleton Center at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5-$12. 922 Park Ave. 342-2372.

music

Minister's Ball Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs perform a fund-raising concert at the First Unitarian Universalist Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. 1000 Blanton Road. 354-9768.

Rockapella The a cappella troupe performs at UR's Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$32. 289-8980.

Short Pump Town Center The shopping center's summer concert series runs 6-8 p.m. This week, B2B performs. Free. 360-1700.

Sycamore Rouge Music Festival The newly opened performing arts theater in Petersburg presents a battle of the bands, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $3. 21 W. Old St. 957-5707.

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Barksdale Theatre Theatre IV presents the vampire rabbit musical "Bunnicula" at 10:30 a.m. Through Nov. 6. Tickets are $12. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 344-8040.

Grace Street Theater VCU Dance presents a screening of the film "Dance on Camera" at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.

galleries

1708 Gallery Dan Estabrook gives an artist's talk on the exhibition "Casting a New Light," 5:30-7 p.m. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.

Eggspace New paintings from Andrew Olson. Opening reception with music from the Mutards Friday, September 30. 7 p.m. Free. 519 W. 7th St.

night life

Alley Katz Horrorpops, Roger Miret and the Disasters, Left Alone, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $10. Krass Judgement, Nuckledragger, Vatican, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Grandsons (retro Americana), 8 p.m., $7. 798-1702.

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

Blue Mountain Coffee House Pete Frostic (singer-songwriter), 8-11 p.m., free. 355-8002.

Bogart's Back Room In the Pocket (jazz, funk, groove), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Carlton's The Rusticators (acoustic Americana), 9:30 p.m., free. 359-3122.

Cary Street Café Midnight Spaghetti and the Chocolate G Strings (funk), 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.

Enzo's Ristorante Marna Bales Band, 8-11:30 p.m., free. 784-2962.

Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Kevin Nealon, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $22. 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.

Hyperlink Café Purple Party Pajama Jammy Jam, 9:30 p.m. 254-1942.

Ironhorse Restaurant Russ Hanchin/Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), 8-11 p.m., free. 752-6410.

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 KISS FM Radio night with DJ Clovia, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 225-8686.

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.

Nanci Raygun Powerslave, Engage, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub The Silverback Blues Burners (rock, blues), 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 Taters, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Gene and Gayla Mills (folk, bluegrass), 8-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.

Sin é Wonderground, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Mo Debree, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Upper East Side Lounge Hotel X (avant groove jazz), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

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

Wonderland The Night Lifers, 10 p.m., $5. 643-9233.

Saturday 01

events

Italian Street Festival Historic St. John's Episcopal Church hosts two days of Italian cuisine, cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and music by Ron Moody and the Centaurs, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Broad and 25th streets. Through Oct. 2. 426-4055.

Noah's Children Gala The Instructive Visiting Nurse Association hosts an annual gala, "The Magic of Giving," featuring illusionist Patrick Slaughter, starting at 6:30 p.m. at The Jefferson Hotel. Tickets are $150. 101 W. Franklin St. 254-6659.

Paw Paw Classic Car Show Dominion Southpark hosts a car show sponsored by the Central Virginia Cadillac LaSalle Club, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 474-5120.

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Book Signing Nick Ruth, author of children's fantasy book "The Dark Dreamweaver," reads and signs his work at Creatures 'n Crooks Bookshoppe, 2-3:30 p.m. 3156 W. Cary St. in Cary Court. 340-0277.

Jim Doherty discusses and signs copies of his philanthropy book "In Praise of Givers," 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

music

Gospel Concert G.E.E. performs gospel jazz featuring Donnie Gee and Crawley Hawkins in two performances, 3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Tickets are $16-$20. 2880 Mountain Road. 864-5536.

Sycamore Rouge Music Festival The newly opened performing arts theater in Petersburg presents a music festival featuring Barbara Higbie, the Sha-nniece James Project and Molasses Creek, starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $3. 21 W. Old St. 957-5707.

galleries

Artemis Gallery An exhibition of "Mystical Complexions: The Raku-Combustibles of Tanya Tyree" is previewed, 5-10 p.m. There is an opening reception Oct. 7, 5-10 p.m. Through October. 1601 W. Main St. 254-1755.

Chasen Galleries "Figures From Around the World," featuring work by Pino, Hua Chen and others, runs through Oct. 31. 3554 W. Cary St. 202-1408.

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen "Timeless America," sepia photographs by Jon Parks, hangs through October in the Slantwall Gallery. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

Nonesuch Art and Apparel An exhibition of handmade and found masks opens with a reception, Oct. 1 7-10 p.m. Through October. 918 W. Grace St. 649-4069.

Quirk Gallery "Brick by Brick: Ceramics Exhibition by Julie Elkins" and "Bride's New Name: Collection of Caryl Burtner" run through Oct. 28. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.

night life

Alley Katz Copeland, The Working Title, Paramore, The Half Jeffersons, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Hit and Run Bluegrass, 8 p.m., $10-$15. 798-1702.

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

Blue Mountain Coffee House Pete Frostic (singer-songwriter), 8-11 p.m., free. 355-8002.

Bogart's Back Room Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.

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

Enzo's Ristorante Marna Bales Band, 8-11:30 p.m., free. 784-2962.

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 Kevin Nealon, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $22. 521-8900.

Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $10-$12. This week, Cyril Lance. 249-2338.

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

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

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.

Nanci Raygun Freak Show hosted by Swerve360 featuring The Generals, We-Be-I with Elevation, Currency, The Boonies, Disco Elixir, Billy When?, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds The Redline (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 649-6731.

Poe's Pub George Winn and the Bluegrass Partners, 9 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.

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

Shenanigans NRG Krysys, 8:30 p.m., $7. 264-5010.

Sin é US, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The 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.

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

Sunday 02

events

Home Tour The Ginter Park Harvest Home Tour features eight houses, 1-5 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. For more information, call 514-7712 or visit www.historicginterpark.org.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its free film series at 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, the film is "Bus 174." 287-6699.

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Bluegrass and Blue Crabs Festival Saint Francis Home hosts a festival of food and music by Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon at Tredegar Iron Works, 5-8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$50. 231-1043.

Gallery Concerts Violinist Yoko Kato and pianist Hope Armstrong Erb perform works by Mozart, de Fallo and Brahms at St. Paul's Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. Donations requested. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589, ext. 5406.

Symphony Concert The VCU Symphony Orchestra performs at the Singleton Center at 3 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Trace Adkins in Concert The country singer performs at the Classic Amphitheatre at the State Fair along with Diamond Rio at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25 plus fair admission. 569-3200.

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Landmark Theater "Friends and Lovers," a play based on the novel by Eric Jerome Dickey, takes the stage at 7 p.m. Tickets are $32.50. 6 N. Laurel St. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Pine Camp Arts and Community Center The Richmond Ensemble Theatre presents Jeffrey Sweet's "The Value of Names" at 7:30 p.m. Through Oct. 4. Tickets are $9-$11. 4901 Old Brook Road. 278-8749.

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, noon, free. 353-7445.

Funny Bone Kevin Nealon, 7 p.m., $22. 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.

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

Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz presents The Carol Covell 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.

Nanci Raygun Think!, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

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

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

Monday 03

galleries

VA Eye Institute Work by the Tuckahoe Artists Association is on display through October. 400 Westham Station Road. 270-4315.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Rockitz presents four bands, 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 Sacrosanct (goth, industrial), weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $6. 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 04

stage

Grace Street Theater VCU Dance presents "Robert Battle: Work in Progress and Dialogue" at 8 p.m. Free. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.

Landmark Theater Broadway Under the Stars presents the musical "Little Shop of Horrors" at 8 p.m. which runs through Oct. 9. Tickets are $35-$56. 6 N. Laurel St. 262-8100.

night life

17.5 Ethos Café 804noise Open Mixer, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 780-2665.

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 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.

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

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 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.

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.

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, 8 p.m., free. 648-2120.

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

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

The Tobacco Company John Fetherston and Chris Lucas, 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.