Wednesday 15

music

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with performances by Mary Chapin Carpenter and Terri Allard. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$35. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

Wednesday Wandering Concerts VCU presents a weekly music series, noon-1 p.m. on the Commons Plaza. Free. This week, Breakfast Club performs. 828-4554.

stage

C3 Center Richmond Ensemble Theatre presents "Rat in the Skull," a play about tensions in Northern Ireland, at 7 p.m. Suggested donation is $10. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3639.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum's Lunch Break Science Lecture Series runs through the summer, noon-1 p.m. This week, Geoff Christe talks about "Triassic Paleography of the Culpeper Basin." Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

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.

Bahama Joe's R&B Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Bogart's Back Room Wells (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.

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

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

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

Café Diem Gabo, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Café Gutenberg Irish music jam, 7:30 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Cary Street Café Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 Ladies Night, weekly, 18 and older, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. 343-1560.

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 (jam, funk, drum 'n' bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. 359-1224.

Empire Lounge 804noise Presents (experimental music social), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Phully Loaded Male Revue, 8 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Glenn's Tavern Another Level Band (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.

Hyperlink Café Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, free before 11 p.m. This week, The Producers Cup. 254-1942.

Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, 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.

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

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

Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, $5 for men. 519-5324.

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 DC Motors, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Janet Martin Trio, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Upper East Side Lounge Swing Time Big Band, 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

Thursday 16

music

Musicircus Chop Suey Books hosts performances by 20 musicians and bands, including Birds in the Meadow, Them Against Them, Brian Jones Percussion Ensemble, Howard Curtis, Josh Small and others, starting at 7:30 p.m. Free. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

Richmond Philharmonic Concert The philharmonic gives a classical family concert featuring "Peter and the Wolf" narrated by Mike Goldberg, 7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Tickets are $5. 2880 Mountain Road. 673-7400.

Third Thursdays The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a music series featuring art tours and thematic food and drink. This month's theme is "Argentinean Blue," with Argentine blues music by Miguel Botafogo with Bruce Ewan and the Solid Senders, 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

stage

Swift Creek Mill Theatre "Hank Williams: Lost Highway," the story of the life and music of the country singer, takes the stage at 8 p.m. Admission is $28.50-$41.25. Through Aug. 20. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. 748-5203.

museums

Virginia Historical Society Donald M. Wilkinson presents a lecture, "The Most Good for the Confederacy: Captain John Wilkinson, CSN" at noon. $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

night life

Alley Katz Rage Against Charlie Sheen, Stratospheerius, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion, 8 p.m., $15 in advance. 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 Flesh Mountain Boys (bluegrass), 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 Tuscan Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

Cabo's Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 9:30-11:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

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

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

Café Gutenberg Old Time Gootenanny (bluegrass, folk), 8 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Canal Club 102.1 the X presents "X Night" (Richmond band showcase), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Special Ed and the Shortbus Bluegrass Band and book release party for Carter Anderson's "Pot Ramblings," 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 College Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.

ComedySportz Liz Marks (Barbra Streisand cabaret), 8 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

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

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

Fox Head Inn Jazz series featuring the Tomasini Trio (Latin jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., $3. 784-5126.

Funny Bone Kevin Pollak, 8 p.m., $20. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 249-2338. This week, Standards and Practices.

Glenn's Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. DJ Fletcher, weekly, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. 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., $5-$10. 254-1942.

La Familia Restaurant Shanniece James Project (jazz open mic), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 261-5400.

Lucky Lounge Rage Against Charlie Sheen (jazz, funk), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 648-5100.

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 Latin Dance Night, weekly, free dance lesson, 8:30-9 p.m., party 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10.

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

Nanci Raygun Lucia Lie, Close Quote, Dyslexic Virgin, Brand New Disaster, 5 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

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

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.

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

The Tobacco Company Jack Diamond and Friends, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Upper East Side Lounge George Turman (folk), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

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

Friday 17

events

Mural Unveiling Art180 unveils a mural, "A Star Is Born," designed by Curtis Gutierrez and The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club, along with food and a drum procession, starting at the East District Center at 5 p.m. 233-4180.

music

Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by Terrance Simien and Tinsley Ellis, 6-10 p.m. Free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.

Fridays at Sunset The Kanawha Plaza music series continues with a performance by Buddy Guy. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 8th and Canal streets. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

River's Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by The Janitors. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. 12701 Kingston Ave. For more information, visit www.riversbend concertseries.com.

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

Summer Dayz The Wallflowers perform along with Anna Nalick and Jeffrey Gaines, 6:30 p.m. at Innsbrook Pavilion. Tickets are $20-$30. For tickets and information, visit www.richmond.com.

stage

Barksdale Theatre "Anything Goes," the Cole Porter musical about romance on an ocean liner, starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $34-$38. Through Aug. 14. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. Call 282-2620 or visit www.barksdalerichmond.org.

galleries

Anderson Gallery Two summer shows open with a reception, 7-9 p.m.: "The Bad Boys of Photography," featuring work by 14 artists; and "Relativity," mixed media by Jeannine Harkleroad, Chris Norris, Sun Tek Chung and James Davis. Through Aug. 6. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. 828-1522.

Crossroads Gallery An All Media Show opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through July 7. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

night life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, 8 p.m., $15 in advance. 798-1702.

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

Bella Arte Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.

Bogart's Back Room Moossa (reggae, blues), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Bubba's Restaurant Pipin' Hot, free. 236-1600.

Cary Street Café Cheenon (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 Flow Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.

Chopstix Hip-hop DJs and electronic music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 358-7027.

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

Comedy Club at Mulligan's Sports Grille Matt Kazam, Eric Deskin, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10-$12. Random Acts (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., $4. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Kevin Pollak, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, The Terry Murphy Band. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Choice, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. DJ Sky, weekly, 12:30-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

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

Hyperlink Café Soul Suite by 105.7 FM (classic R&B), weekly, 10 p.m. 254-1942.

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.

Maggiano's Little Italy The John Winn Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

McCormack's Irish Pub Johnny Revolver and the Disappointments, Junrod Joe and the Cadillac Hearse, 10 p.m., $5. 648-1003.

Mr. Bojangles Therapy (DJs, roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $12-$15. 344-2901.

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

Nanci Raygun Deceased, Withersoul, Orna Annon, Battlemaster, 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 Silverback Blues Burners, 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.

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.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Offering (Christian rock), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.

Sin é Special Edition, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Sports Page Missing Mason (psychedelic rock), 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 379-1844.

The Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tonic Flashback Night with DJ Jéréme ('70s, '80, '90s), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.

Upper East Side Lounge The Scariens (funk rock), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

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

Saturday 18

events

Dog Jog The Richmond SPCA presents a 5K run and fair with music by 59H2O, juggler Jonathan Austin, vendors and more, starting at 8 a.m. at the Robins-Starr Humane Center. Call 521-1318 or visit www.richmondspca.org/race.

Pond Tour The second annual Safe Place Pond Tour features 10 garden ponds and water features at homes in Hanover County, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 752-2728 or visit www.pondtour.org.

Underground Films Chop Suey Books hosts "Girls vs. Geeks," a selection of films by the AV Geeks and Ms. Films, starting at 8:30 p.m. Free. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

word

Book Reading Joel L. Fletcher reads and signs copies of "Ken and Thelma: The Story of 'A Confederacy of Dunces,'" 2-4 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

One-Man Show Slash Coleman performs music and monologues from his one-man show, "The Neon Man and Me," 2:30-4 p.m. at Stir Crazy Café. Free. 4015 MacArthur Boulevard. 266-9099.

night life

Alley Katz USMC Toys for Tots Benefit featuring Sin City AC/DC tribute, Memory Fade, Superboot, Grinding Stone, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 with toy, $7. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Lenahan, 8 p.m., $12 in advance. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room Chris Vasi Latin Funk Project, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Borders Books and Music Robert Parker Vaughn, Noah Denney, Akshay Narang (acoustic singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., free. 965-0733.

Bubba's Restaurant Pipin' Hot, free. 236-1600.

Capital Coffee and Desserts Trip Poole and Mike Banks (acoustic bluegrass), 7-9 p.m., free. 204-1755.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Catch 22 Sex and the City Ladies Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10, ladies free until 11 p.m. 343-1560.

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

Comedy Club at Mulligan's Sports Grille Matt Kazam, Eric Deskin, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10-$12. "The Empire Rocks Back" (musical parody), weekly, 10 p.m., $12-$14. 266-9377.

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

Daddio's Big Boss Man. 754-1448.

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

Funny Bone Kevin Pollak, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, the Steve Kessler Quartet. 249-2338.

Glenn's Tavern Choice, DJ Johnny, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

Gospel Chicken House The Pope Brothers, One Accord, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Grafiti Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Folk in the Grove featuring Art Todras (Yiddish folk), 8 p.m., $10-$12. 647-7856.

Honey Whyte's 9:55 Club Stand-Up Comedy Night, 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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.

Maggiano's Little Italy The Fred Ostrow Trio, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

Mulligan's Sports Grille (Mechanicsville) Marna Bales Band, 10 p.m., free. 730-8700.

Nanci Raygun Action Action, Spitalfield, Waking Ashland, Down to Earth Approach, all ages, 5 p.m., $10. Direct from Hollywood Cemetery!, Party Line, Fascist Fascist, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds Missing Mason (psychedelic rock), 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-7390.

Poe's Pub 100th Monkey, 9:30 p.m., $4. 648-2120.

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

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill Moonlight Serenade with Tommy Clarke and Russ Hanchin (jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

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

Sin é Little Rodger and the Cheap Thrills, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tonic Blue Bar with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guests (lounge, jazz, house, '80s retro and breaks), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.

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

Upper East Side Lounge Shanniece James Project (smooth jazz), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.

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

Sunday 19

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum offers a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores the Fan. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.

night life

Alley Katz Phunk Junkeez, D.G.A.F., Duburbia, all ages, 7-11 p.m., $8. 643-2816.

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.

Café Gutenberg Rumba Drums (open drumming), 4-6 p.m., free. 497-5000.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free. Iggy Plop and the Spooges (rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 353-7445.

ComedySportz C.R.O.S.S. (Christian improv), 6 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Commercial Taphouse Wade Reynolds, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly. 272-8309.

Funny Bone Kevin Pollak, 7 p.m., $20. 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.

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.

Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10. 344-2901.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun Doris Henson, Travis Morrison, Titty Committee, all ages, 6 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

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

Monday 20

night life

Bogart's Back Room Brown (big band, funk), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.

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

Cary Street Café Tripp n' Jenny (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Chopstix Information Technology drum 'n' bass DJ show, weekly. 358-7027.

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

Glenn's Tavern Carlton Ayles and Legacy (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 321-3444.

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

Nanci Raygun Agent Orange, Are You F—ing Serious?, all ages, 6 p.m. $10-$12. Sacrosanct (goth, industrial), weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 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 21

music

John Legend in Concert A voice for soul and hip-hop, Legend plays the Landmark Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$35. Call 646-4213 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Tuesday Tunes The Main Street Centre music series rocks the downtown business district, 12:15-1:15 p.m. This week, Jimi Smooth and Hittime Band perform. Free. 600 E. Main St. 775-0960.

night life

Arthur's at Inns of Virginia Open Mic Night with Pace and Magill, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 288-2800.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theater presents an open mic night, 6:30-8 p.m. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room Ben Lynch (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., $2. 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.

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

Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, Griff. 521-8900.

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

Hyperlink Café True Music Series (alternative acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., $2. 254-1942.

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

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.

Nanci Raygun Hit Play presents Mary Timony, Medications, all ages, 7 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

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

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

The Tobacco Company Chris Adams, 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.