Wednesday 12

word

War Talk Richmond Times-Dispatch photographer Clement Britt gives a slide show presentation of his recent assignment in Iraq, 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Camp Arts and Community Center. 4901 Old Brook Road. 646-3674.

music

Classical Music Concert The University Orchestra performs Elgar, Bach, Dvorak, Mozart, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky at the University of Richmond's Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

String Concert The VCU Strings Chamber Ensemble performs at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.

galleries

VCU Fine Arts Building "Interaction 28," an exhibition of work by 19 graduating seniors in VCU's Painting and Printmaking Department, opens with a reception, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Fishbowl Gallery. Through April 16.1000 W. Broad St. 828-1696.

night life

Alley Katz Pnuma Trio, Existor, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-midnight, $6. 643-2816.

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

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

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

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

Buckingham Inn and Tavern Government Cheese (jam), 9 p.m., free. 379-3838.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 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.

Café Diem The Palominos, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Winning Wednesdays featuring Soul Shot, DJ Drake and Flava Mix, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Undr8ed (funk, hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

Easy Street Café Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-1198.

Emilio's Southside Future Squad (funky jams), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 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 Phil Palisoul, 7:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

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

Hyperlink Café Ya Heard (open-mic music night), weekly, 7 p.m., $5-$10. 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.

McGoos Pub Phatback, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 276-5577.

Midway Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 746-8630.

Nanci Raygun Clearview Kills, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

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

Poe's Pub Ominotago (acoustic), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Tattoo Red (Americana), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

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

Rocks Club Plastik (Brit pop, indie), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Rosie Connolly's Pub Irish jam, 7:30 p.m., free. 343-1063.

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 folk), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Stratford Grill Open mic night, 8-11 p.m., free. 320-1218.

Sycamore Rouge Steve Kessler Trio (jazz), 10 p.m., $10. 957-5707.

The Tobacco Company Mercy Creek, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday 13

event

Casino Night The Virginia chapter of Networking Executives in Hospitality presents a casino night and silent auction to raise money for a scholarship fund, 6:30-10:30 p.m. at Plant Zero. Tickets are $35. 0 E. Fourth St. 717-8234.

film

German Film Screening Filmmaker Ayse Polat screens her film "En Garde" at Randolph-Macon College's Copley Science Center at 7 p.m. Free. 304 Caroline St. 752-3712.

word

Archeology Talk The Richmond chapter of the Archeological Institute of American presents Susan Alcock talking about "Classical Archeology of the Caucasas: The Vorotan Project, Southern Armenia" at the Science Museum of Virginia at 6 p.m. Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 779-2277.

Banner Lecture Peter S. Carmichael gives a talk on "Defending Virginia, the South, and the Union: Young Virginians During the Civil War Era" at the Virginia Historical Society at noon. Admission is $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

Book Reading Poet Bob Hicok reads from his work at the VCU Bookstore at 7 p.m. 1111 W. Broad St. 828-1329.

Poetry Reading Jamaican scholar and poet Mervyn Morris reads from his work at the University of Richmond's Brown-Alley Room at 4 p.m. 700-1662.

night life

Alley Katz The Casted, Downtown Singapore, Busted Wire, Flunc, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Chris Smither (blues), 8 p.m., $19.50. 798-1702.

Azzurro Restaurant Mike Ess, Jon Cannon and Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), 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 Divided Highway (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.

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

Buffalo Wild Wings (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.

Café Gutenberg Pangaea Lounge with DJ Carlito (international music), 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 497-5000.

Canal Club 102.1 the X presents Local Xposure, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Capitol Coffee and Desserts D'Santis Duo (jazz), weekly, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. 204-1755.

Cary Street Café 51 Pegasus (jam, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

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

Daddio's Grille Harrison Deane Band (rock), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 754-1448.

Emilio's Existor (drum 'n' bass). 359-1224.

Europa Truth (dance music night), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Phil Palisoul, 7:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

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 college night (hip-hop, house, reggae), weekly, 18 and older, 9 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 Dance Party with Standard Issue, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Jubilant Bridge, 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

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

Rocks Y101 Rock Off, weekly, 7 p.m., $3-$5. This week, Bullistic, Red Angel Dragnet, Foundation. 648-ROCK.

Ruth's Chris Steak House Bryce McCormick (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.

Shenanigans The Ray Pitmann Project, weekly, 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.

Sycamore Rouge Jack Diamond and Friends (lounge jazz), 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.

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

The Tobacco Company Inner Peace, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

Friday 14

events

Champions on Ice Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen, Victor Petrenko and other Olympic ice skaters perform at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $31. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

film

Film Screenings VCU film professor Sonali Gulati curates a night of films at ADA Gallery, "Tracking History, Tracing Memory," at 8 p.m. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.

word

Meet the Author Ned Vizzini, author of "It's Kind of a Funny Story!" comes to Barnes and Noble Short Pump at 7 p.m. 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.

Religion and Science Talk Author Kitty Ferguson, Stephen Hawking's biographer, gives a talk on the conflict between science and faith, 7 p.m. at Randolph-Macon College's Old Chapel. 110 College Ave. 752-3712.

music

Gospel Rap Concert Gospel artist Dawiyd performs at Abundant Life Church of Christ along with dance troupe Ladies of Light and spoken-word artist Ayanna at 7:30 p.m. Free. 3300 Neale St. 329-2522.

galleries

Friday for the Arts! Petersburg's monthly gallery openings feature receptions, tours and entertainment, 7-10 p.m. For more information, call 733-2352 or see the Galleries box.

Main Street Art Walk Galleries, salons and restaurants on Main Street participate in a second-Friday art walk with music and art opening receptions, starting at 7 p.m. Check the Galleries box or call the Artemis Gallery for more information, 254-1755.

night life

Alley Katz The Semester, The Drive Back, Hello Vegas, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. RAWG (GWAR unmasked), Wartorn, Chokechain, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $7. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Earl Brothers, 8 p.m., $12. 798-1702.

Babes of Carytown The Kristin Trio, Someone's Sister, 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. This week, Little Rock. 262-9652.

Bella Arte The Roger Carroll Trio. 515-9099.

Bogart's Back Room John Winntet (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.

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

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

Café Diem Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Fools and Horses, 8:30 p.m., $6. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 730-8686.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $5. 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.

Funny Bone Phil Palisoul, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.

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

Hyperlink Café Soul Suite Lounge (jazz, R&B), weekly, 6 p.m., free until 11 p.m. 254-1942.

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

Nanci Raygun Signal Lost, Direct Control, all ages, 7 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Pasta Luna John and Jack Winn Quartet (jazz), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 763-3211.

Poe's Pub Janet Martin Band, 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.

Rocks Return of the DJs, 9 p.m., $3. 648-ROCK.

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 Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs CD release, 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Sin é Jubeus, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.

The Tobacco Company Fat Daddy Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Wired Open mic night, 8-10 p.m., free. 340-5560.

Saturday 15

events

AIGA Design Yard Sale AIGA Richmond hosts a yard sale of eclectic items with music by WRIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 17th Street Farmers' Market. 794-8273, ext. 286.

Fashion Show KELT Productions hosts a fashion show to benefit a family affected by Hurricane Katrina, 5 p.m. at Art Works. Tickets are $20-$25. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Strawberry Hill Races The 74th annual Strawberry Hill Races returns to Colonial Downs in New Kent with the theme "Colts, Celts, and Kilts." Gates open at 9 a.m. and the races start at 1:30 p.m. Passes start at $40. Call 569-3232 or visit www.statefairva.org.

music

Drum Recital Allen Sleeman gives a jazz drum recital at the Singleton Center at 2 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Regimental Band The Virginia Tech Regimental Band performs at the Virginia War Memorial at 2 p.m. Free. 621 S. Belvidere St. 786-2060.

Spring Breakdown WDCE 90.1 FM of the University of Richmond hosts the second annual hip-hop show featuring Masta Ace, Wordsworth, DJ A. Vee, SoulStice, Doctor Becket, the Double Standard Crew, DJ Ragz, DJ T-Dawg, DJ Cousin Larry, DJ Manifest and DJ Tyrone, 8 p.m.-midnight at The Pier/The Cellar. Tickets are $5. 937-0012.

Stretchin' at Stir Crazy A monthly music series at Stir Crazy Coffee Shop starts at 8 p.m. This month, BJ Kocen and Frosty Salsa perform. Tickets are $5. 4015 MacArthur Drive. 864-0264.

stage

Grace Street Theater VCU presents the Spring Informal, featuring new works from student choreographers, at 8 p.m. Free. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.

galleries

Gallery5 The gallery celebrates its one-year anniversary with RVA Magazine with performances by The Gaskets, The Family Swaggards, Hoots and Hellmouth, and Prabir and the Substitutes, 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 200 N. Marshall St. 644-0005.

museums

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The garden celebrates Easter Weekend with Peter Rabbit, storytelling, Radio Disney, and on Sunday, a performance by the Richmond Concert Band, 1-4 p.m. both days. Through April 16. Admission is $6-$10. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

Maymont Park Easter at Maymont features rabbits, an egg hunt, DJ Bob Mednikov, Pam Bomboy's storytelling and more, noon-5 p.m. 358-7166, ext. 310.

night life

ADA Gallery Patchwork Collective presents La Otracina (psychedelic guitar and drums), No B.S. (all trombones), 7-9 p.m., $5. 644-0100.

Alley Katz Spiral The Art Event (performance art, music, painting, sculpture), 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. 643-2816.

Artspace Nathanial Bartlett (modern marimba), 8-9:30 p.m, $9-$15. 232-6464.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Gypsy Roots (swing jazz), 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.

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

Bogart's Back Room Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

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

Café Diem Gary Gerloff, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café Seed Is (reggae, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.

Electric Building Red Anthem, Spits USA, Macki. 514-1908.

Emilio's 11th House (jam). 359-1224.

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

Fieldens Kevin Aviance (performance art, underground funk), 11 p.m., $5-$12. 359-1963.

Funny Bone Phil Palisoul, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.

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

Gospel Chicken House The Sargeant Family, The Simon Family, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

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

Hyperlink Café Rush international dance night (hip-hop, techno), weekly, 21 and older, 10 p.m. This week, Blair Johnson, CortZu, DJ TopCat, Stoneager. 254-1942.

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.

McCormack's Irish Pub Obit, Grayland, Silent Film Star, 9 p.m. 648-1003.

Nanci Raygun Ultra Dolphins record release, Light the Fuse and Run reunion, Meneguar, Snack Truck, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Blue Line Highway (rock), 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 The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Rocks Fashion Design ('80s cover band), 9 p.m., $5. 648-ROCK.

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

Shenanigans Li'l Ronnie and the Grand Dukes, 8:30 p.m. 264-5010.

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

Sycamore Rouge Mike Hawkins and Company (jazz), 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.

The Tobacco Company Fat Daddy Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Wonderland Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), New Ritual Age, 10 p.m., free. 643-9233.

Sunday 16

events

Easter on Parade City Celebrations presents the annual Monument Avenue parade with food, artisans, and music by Gary Gerloff, the Adrian Duke Project, Alfredo and Friends, and more, 1-5 p.m. Free. 788-6466.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Sunday at 2 p.m. This week, the tour covers Church Hill. Admission is $5-$10. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.

Virginia Holocaust Museum The museum hosts its second annual Historic Seder at 6 p.m. Tickets are $30. 2000 E. Cary St. 257-5400.

night life

Babes of Carytown Easter Tea Dance and YaYa Sisterhood, 3-8 p.m., free. 355-9330.

Bottom's Up Pizza Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 644-4400.

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

Brio's Tuscan Grille D'Katz Pajamas (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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.

Canal Club 106.5 the Beat and Capital City Entertainment present VIP Sundays, weekly, 8 p.m. 643-2582.

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

Commercial Taphouse Harry Gore (pop), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone Phil Palisoul, 7 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

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

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 10:30 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.

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

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6:30 p.m., free. This week, Robin Cairns and Squalor Hollow Boys. 232-3446.

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

Nanci Raygun Pissant, The Screws, Cannibal Cow, The Heist, The Treason, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Motor City Josh and The Big Three (blues), 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Rocks Club Colonize (punktronic, Euro dance), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Monday 17

word

Poetry Reading Slovenian poet Tomaz Salamun reads from his work at the University of Richmond's Brown-Alley Room at 4 p.m. 700-1662.

SlamRichmond The poetry slam series to create a team to send to the National Poetry Slam continues at ComedySportz with an open mic at 7 p.m. and the slam starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 7115-A Staples Mill Road. 263-7637.

music

Brass Ensembles VCU presents the Chamber Brass Ensembles at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.

Jazz Ensemble The University Jazz Ensemble and Combo performs at the University of Richmond's Camp Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, Latin, hip-hop), 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 (rock), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-7445.

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

Element Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 788-8001.

Emilio's DJ Ratan, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Comedy Showcase hosted by Odyssey Michaels, 7:30 p.m. 521-8900.

Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum 'n' bass), weekly, doors open at 10 p.m., $5. 254-1942.

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

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Yo Mama's Brass Band (New Orleans jazz, funk), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904

Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

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

Rocks 10 Minute Mondays, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Tuesday 18

word

Book Talk Dean King, author of "Skeletons on the Zahara," talks about tracking history and the nonfiction story, 7:30 p.m. at the VCU Student Commons. 907 Floyd Ave. 827-1165.

music

Barbershop Chorus The Virginians a cappella group hosts an open house at North Star Academy at 7 p.m. Free. 8055 Shrader Road. 291-3554.

Woodwind Ensembles VCU presents the Woodwind Ensembles at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.

stage

Modlin Center The University of Richmond Department of Theatre and Dance present "Amadeus" at the Alice Jepson Theatre at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. weekend matinees. Through April 23. Tickets are $15. 289-8980.

museums

University of Richmond Museums "Senior Honors Thesis Exhibition, Part Two" opens with an artists' reception and preview, 6-7 p.m. at the Harnett Museum of Art. Through May 12. 289-8276.

night life

Alley Katz Third World, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-midnight, $12-$15. 643-2816.

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

Bogart's Back Room Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 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.

Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 730-8686.

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 8:30-9:30 p.m. 359-1224.

Hyperlink Café Yoshimi Lounge (Brit pop, indie rock, spoken word), weekly, 21 and older, 5-9 p.m., $3. This week, A Roman Holiday. 254-1942.

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.

Murphy's Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

Rocks Club Diode (classic electronica), 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.

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.

Sticky Rice Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $3. 358-7870.

Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 771-1605.