Wednesday 14

events

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus The circus presents "Bellobration," starring daredevil clown Bello Nock, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Richmond Coliseum. Through Feb. 19. Tickets are $15-$85. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

music

Shanghai Quartet The classical music quartet performs "Love and Fireworks," a Valentine's Day show at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $16-$32. 289-8980.

stage

Mystery Dinner Playhouse The dinner theater presents a Valentine's Day presentation of "Fashion to Die For!" a four-course fashion industry murder mystery, at 7:30 p.m. in the Holiday Inn Crossroads. Through Feb. 17. Tickets are $39.95. 2000 Staples Mill Road. Call 649-2583 or visit www.mysterydinner.com.

galleries

Art Works The gallery hosts "Valentine's Day Romanza," a night of art, food and music by Pam McCarthy, starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum presents a "Love Bus" tour of Richmond love stories, including John and Polly Marshall, with champagne and chocolate, followed by a dinner at Richbrau, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $100-$190. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711, ext. 301.

Virginia Historical Society Lauranett L. Lee leads a gallery walk on "Virginians at Work" at noon. Admission is $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

night life

Babes of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-9330.

Bogart's Back Room Richmond Afrobeat Movement, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 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.

Cary Street Café 7 Pound Star (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Cotton Club Brown Sugar Wednesdays with Bam-Bamm (comedy, poetry, soul), weekly, 6 p.m., free. 721-0694.

County Rib & Ale House Rae of Sunshine Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Cozy Corner Paul Childress, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 233-3841.

Easy Street Café Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-1198.

Escabar Restaurant Quatro na Bossa (bossa nova), 8:30-11 p.m., free. 288-4885.

Emilio's Buttafly Vasquez (jazz, soul), 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

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

Funny Bone Valentine's Day Show with Kevin Brennan, 7:30 p.m., $17-$35. 521-8900.

Gallery5 Black Valentine's Ball with El Zombie, Myotis, A Roman Holiday, Wiseacre, 7 p.m., ?? 644-0005.

Ham's Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 965-5520.

Hyperlink Café Hip-hop dance party with DJ Rudeboi, Bobby La Beat, DJ Grimes, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 254-1942.

J&D's Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.

LA Grill Mike Shiflett and Friends (jazz, R&B), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 266-3328.

Lucky Buddha Service Industry Night, weekly, 9 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.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar DJ Williams Projekt (soul, jazz, hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Nuccio's Trattoria The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 594-0400.

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

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

Rosie Connolly's Pub Irish jam, 7:30 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.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Shenanigans Amy Henderson (acoustic), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Tobacco Company Just Desserts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Velocity Lounge "Latin Night," salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, dance lessons at 8:30 p.m., music at 9:30 p.m., $5. 921-2651.

Thursday 15

events

Richmond Boat Show AGI Events presents the 19th Annual Richmond Boat Show at the Richmond Raceway Complex, 2-9 p.m. Through Feb. 18. Tickets are $2-$7. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 425-6556.

word

Book Signing Libby Brown reads and signs copies of her entrepreneur memoir "Making Waves," 7 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Libbie Place. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-6704.

Douglas Southall Freeman Lectures UR hosts a talk by Dan Carter on "Rolling Back the Second Reconstruction: The White South and the Triumph of American Conservatism, 1964-1988" at Keller Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8332.

SlamRichmond SlamRichmond: Season Too presents "Valentine's Slam" at Artspace at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Tribute Poetry Reading Gregory Donovan, Catherine McDonald and David Wojahn read from the collected works of Lynda Hull, 6:30 p.m. at the Fountain Bookstore. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

music

Art After Hours The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosts a winter series with music, art, poetry, food, wine tastings and more Thursdays, 6-9 p.m. through Feb. 22. This week, The Michael Clark Blues Band plays and Kathy Davis reads. Tickets are $5-$60. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

"Early American" Music Wendall and Linda Dobbs perform music from the Federalist period with guitarist Leo Welch at the Library of Virginia at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. 800 E. Broad St. 775-0861.

Jazz Orchestra VCU's Jazz Orchestra performs at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

stage

Singleton Center TheatreVCU presents the drama "When You Comin' Back Red Ryder?" opening at 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 25. Tickets are $5-$15. 922 Park Ave. 828-6026.

galleries

Sara D. November Gallery The gallery at the Weinstein JCC hosts an Undiscovered Artists Exhibit, opening with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through March 18. 5403 Monument Ave. 285-6500.

night life

Alley Katz Fighting to Forget, Bandcamp, Laden Angel, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $6-$7. 643-2816.

Amigo's Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 262-9652.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Robbie Schafer and Antje Duvekot (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., $15. 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.

Black Hand Café 804noise presents Super Basic (improvised and avant-garde music), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 382-2597.

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

Bogart's Back Room James King Band (bluegrass), 10 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 The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 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.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Steve Bassett, weekly, 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.

Canal Club Local Xposure with Illusive Dream, Full Moon Circle, Silk Attraction, Under the Flood, Memory Fade, weekly, 8 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.

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

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.

Curry House Nard's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Dixie All Stars Jam, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Escabar Restaurant Metro Sound Band, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Emilio's The Aquabatics (hip-hop), 10 p.m. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Kevin Brennan, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Honey Whyte's Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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.

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.

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

Poe's Pub Giant Bear, 8 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House (West End) Missing Mason (rock, blues), 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.

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

Rocks DJ L-Roy, weekly, 7 p.m., $5. 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.

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.

Tobacco Company Jubeus, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

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

Friday 16

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 3 and 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, "L'Enfant." 287-6699.

word

Comedian Comedian Azeem performs at Randolph-Macon College at 8 p.m. Free. 752-3712.

music

"Early American" Music Wendall and Linda Dobbs perform music from the Federalist period with guitarist Leo Welch at the John Marshall house at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. 818 E. Marshall St. 775-0861.

Richmond Symphony The symphony presents "Beethoven and the Boys," works by Beethoven, Bach and Brahms, 8 p.m. at Bon Air Baptist Church. Tickets are $20-$38. 2531 Buford Road. 788-1212.

stage

Appomattox Regional Governor's School The theater presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" at 7 p.m. Through Feb. 25. Tickets are $5-$10. 512 W. Washington St. 722-0204.

Barksdale Theatre at Willow Lawn The theater presents "Brooklyn Boy" by Donald Margulies at 8 p.m. Through Mar. 25. Tickets are $32-$36. 1601 Willow Lawn Dr. 282-2620.

Landmark Theater The Virginia Opera presents the Handel satire "Agrippina" at 8 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$85. Call 262-803 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Shafer Street Playhouse "The Most Massive Woman Wins" opens at 8 p.m. Free. Through Feb. 18. 221 N. Shafer St. 828-6026.

Sycamore Rouge The Petersburg theater presents August Wilson's "Fences" at 8 p.m. Through Mar. 3. Tickets are $15-$18. 21 W. Old St. 957-5707.

Woman's Club The Concert Ballet of Virginia presents the Winter Repertory Gala at 8 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$18. 211 E. Franklin St. 779-0113.

galleries

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart "The Lenten Journey: The Stations of the Cross," paintings by Greig Leach and sculptures by Serafima Nankervis, opens with a reception at 6 p.m. There is an artist talk Feb. 18 at 10 a.m. Through April 6. 823 Park Ave. 359-5651, ext. 106.

Crossroads Art Center The February All Media Show benefits St. Joseph's Villa, opening 6-9 p.m. Through March. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

White Canvas Gallery "Conversations," work by Mary Chiaramonte and Tanya Tyree, opens with a reception with music by Super64, 5:30-8 p.m. Through March 21. 111 S. 14th St. 782-1776.

night life

Alley Katz Crimson Festival Masquerade with Anders Manga, Synthetic Nightmare, Gothic belly dance with Amani, DJ Miko Lestrange, DJ Fexhaed, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10-$12. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Liz Carroll and John Doyle (Irish), 8 p.m., $20. 798-1702.

Atlee High School The Never, ?? 723-2100.

Babes of Carytown Susan Greenbaum (rock), 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. This week, Marna & Macy. 262-9652.

Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.

Bogart's Back Room Upper East Side Big Band, 10 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

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

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 Street Café Harrison Deane Band (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 Paul Childress, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.

Daddio's Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Dewey Via & Lickin' Gravy, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

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

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

Funny Bone Kevin Brennan, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $15. 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.

Hyperlink Café Emergenza Music Festival with Justice for All, VEIL, Island of Misery, Kaemon, Trust in the Fall, Grinding Stone, For Death and Glory, Stone Lucy, Identity, 8 p.m. 254-1942.

Lucky Buddha DJ Night, weekly, 11 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Mars Bar New Wave 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 Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

Pearl Restaurant & Lounge Power 92 Night with DJ Lonnie B and Danja Mowf, weekly, $5-$10. 852-0395.

Pour House (West End) Ladies '80s with DJ Disco Stew and DJ Jizzy Trent Dance Party, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.

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.

Sin é Chris Williams Benefit Concert with Fighting Gravity, B2B, Alex Nackman, The Travis Allison Band, Wonderground and others, 6 p.m., $10. 649-7767.

Sports Page (Mechanicsville) Chicago Cy. 379-1844.

Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.

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

Tobacco Company Janet Martin Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

University of Richmond Student Commons Akron/Family, The Young Sinclairs, 9:30 p.m., $5. 289-8505.

Wabi-Sabi (Petersburg) Avery County Bluegrass, 9 p.m., free. 862-1365.

Saturday 17

events

Black History Month Celebration Confederate Hills Recreation Center hosts a Black History Month event with historical re-enactments, music and more, 2-4 p.m. Free. 501-5121.

film

Silent Scream The Richmond Moving Image Co-Op presents four weeks of classic horror films, 10 a.m. at the Richmond Public Library. This week, "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." Through March 10. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 232-RMIC.

music

Experimental Music Festival 804noise presents the Virginia Art and Music Festival with Chefkirk & ConstantMauk, Ahki Fuzzy and Happy Scrappy:Hero Pup at Artspace, 5-9 p.m. Free. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

galleries

Second Glances Photography "One Cause," a benefit photography show with work by Joyce Tennyson, Jock Sturges and Matthew Dols, opens with a reception, 6-10 p.m. 2104 E. Main St. 783-6121.

museums & parks

American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar The center presents "Liberty's Father: George Washington and the American Civil War" at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free with admission. 490 Tredegar St. 788-6498.

Pamplin Historical Park Abraham Lincoln actor James Getty presents his one-man show, "A Visit With Mr. Lincoln," at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free. 6125 Boydton Plank Road. 861-2408.

night life

Alley Katz Holinshed, Silent Film Star, One Friend, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. Wayward Sons, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $7-$10. 643-2816.

Art6 Gallery Buttercup (classic country), 8-10 p.m., $5. 343-1406.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon (mongrel music), 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.

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

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

Bleu Bistro Antero (reggae), 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz), 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

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

Canal Club The Grove, Crucial Elements, Existor with DJ 8 Bit Runner, 9 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Cary Street Café Jazz Jam Band, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Homemade Bread (jam, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), 7:30 p.m., weekly, $12-$14. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Congregation Or Ami Bob Zentz (folk), 8 p.m., $10-$12. 647-7856.

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

Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Rob Gray & Brian C., weekly, 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Emilio's 11th House (rock, funk), 10 p.m. 359-1224.

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

Funny Bone Kevin Brennan, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Hollywood Grill Buck Gooter, Meade Skelton (rock, Americana), 9 p.m., $5. 819-1988.

Hyperlink Café Emergenza Music Festival with ...And Clouds, Maim, Mozely Rose, Try Try Again, Blue Haven, Southern Vein, Nadamus, Reliant, Force of Habit, 8 p.m. 254-1942.

Ironhorse Restaurant Gospel Brunch with Bubba Johnson, 11 a.m., $25. 752-6410.

Lucky Buddha DJ Night, weekly, 11 p.m., free. 648-5100.

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

Pour House (West End) Baldy MacGregor, 9:30 p.m., $2. 364-9083.

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

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill The Shiny Stockings Trio featuring Russ Hanchin, Joe Sarver and Maria Garcia (classic swing jazz and bossa), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Shenanigans Mo Debree, 8:30 p.m. 264-5010.

Sin é Chicago Cy, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Tobacco Company Janet Martin Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Sunday 18

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, "L'Enfant." 287-6699.

music

American Boychoir The choir performs "From Sea to Shining Sea: An American Song Sampler" at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5. 1101 Forest Ave. 288-1911.

Jazz Recital Antonio J. Garcia, Skip Gailes and VCU Jazz Faculty perform at the Singleton Center at 4 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hosts a jazz brunch in the Robins Tea House, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Reservations required. 262-9887, ext. 329.

Stretchin' at the Barksdale Theatre The monthly music series at the Barksdale continues with performances by Jackie Frost and BJ Kocen, 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $5. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 358-5338.

galleries

Flippo Gallery The gallery presents "Artists and Writers," collaborative works by Carole Garman and Pulitzer Prize-winner Claudia Emerson, Susan Hankla and Jack Glover, Brad and Stacie Birchette, and others, opening with a reception, 3-5 p.m. with readings and art. Through Apr. 20. 211 N. Center St. 752-3018.

night life

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.-1:30 a.m., free. 750-1120.

Bottom Billiards Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 643-4323.

Bottoms 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.

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 Step Out Sundays, weekly, 9 p.m., $10 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. The Spaceheaters (psychedelic rock), 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Brian Jones Wurlitzer Trio, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

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

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

Funny Bone Kevin Brennan, 7 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Hyperlink Café Emergenza Music Festival with The Hovercraft, The Sort, Noisorosion, Tetryl, The Suffocating Signal, Kabura, 5 Second Rule, August, Mission Havens, 8 p.m. 254-1942.

Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6 p.m., free. This week, Big Boss Combo. 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.

Positive Vibe Café Hassan Haitly, 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Sandy's Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Shady Grove Coffeehouse Lou and Peter Berryman (humorists, singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., $12-$15. 355-2461.

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.

Monday 19

music

Sisters in the Spirit Angie Stone, Dorinda Clark-Cole, Yvonee Capehart, Kelly Price and others perform gospel music at the Landmark Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $37.50-$42.50. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Soweto Gospel Choir The world music choir performs at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$32. 289-8980.

night life

Bogart's Back Room Southside Future Squad (experimental jazz), U-Turn, 10 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

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

Cary Street Café Ominotago (acoustic duo), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

City Limit Open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 282-4282.

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

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

Pour House West End Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Tuesday 20

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Architecture Talk Selden Richardson gives a talk on "Built by Blacks: African American Architecture and Neighborhoods in Richmond" at the Library of Virginia at noon. Free. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.

British History Lecture Dale Hoak gives a talk on "God's Empire: The English Reformation and the Invention of Great Britain" at 7:30 p.m. at VCU's Student Commons. Free. 907 Floyd Ave. 828-1635.

Finance Scam Talk Former MCIWorldCom executive Walter Pavlo, imprisoned for money laundering and wire fraud, gives a talk on business ethics at UR's Moot Court Room at 3:30 p.m. Free. 289-8016.

Storytelling The Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theater hosts an open mic at Ashland Coffee and Tea, 6:30-8 p.m. Free. 100 N. Railroad Ave. 798-1702.

Veteran Talk Paul Dickson and Thomas B. Allen give a talk on American veterans at UR's Jepson Alumni Center at 7 p.m. Free. 289-8056

Winter Lecture Series Chesterfield County presents Dan Buettner talking about "The Full Yemen: Chasing Abdullah and the Queen of Sheba" at Monacan High School at 7:30 p.m. Free. 11501 Smoketree Drive. 748-1129.

museums & parks

Virginia Aviation Museum Two Tuskegee Airmen talk about their wartime experiences at 9:30 and 11 a.m. and again Feb. 22. Tickets are $4-$6. 5701 Huntsman Road. 236-3622.

night life

A Cappella Pub Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 377-1963.

Bahama Joe's Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 262-9652.

Bleu Bistro Open-mic jam with Wop of Government Cheese, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room Clown Church (funk, jazz), 10 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 Street Café Aquabatics (hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Cherry Lounge Salsa Night with free lessons, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 285-9061.

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.

Davis & Main The RJR Duo with John Conley, Ryan Hughitt and featuring Jason Gay (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-6641.

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

Emilio's Bio Ritmo (salsa), weekly through February, dance lessons 8:30-9:30, music at 10 p.m. 359-1224.

Hyperlink Café You Guys are Girls, Brian Burkman and The New Romancer, 9 p.m., $3. 254-1942.

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.

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 Blues jam with Little Willie and the Hot Dogs, 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.

Shenanigans The Taters, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

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

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

Tobacco Company Jangling Reinhardts, 9:30 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.