Wednesday 25
music
Wednesday Wanderings Modern Groove Syndicate plays at noon in the Commons Plaza at Virginia Commonwealth University. Free. 828-4554.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum’s free weekly Lunch Break Science series continues with Garnett Shortt, who will speak about “Infrared Thermography-Saving Lives, Time and Money.” Noon. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Alley Katz Skeleton Witch, Withered and others, 6-11 p.m., $6. 643-2816.
Babe’s of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-9330.
Bogart’s Back Room Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio featuring Emme St. James, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 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.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna & Macy (acoustic), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-4231.
Café Diem CoPilot, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Open Mic Night Comedy and Variety Show, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary St. Café Farm Vegas (jam band), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
County Rib & Ale House Rae of Sunshine Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 675-4447.
Cous Cous Fight the Big Bull (jazz), 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 358-0868.
Easy Street Café Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-1198.
Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.
Escabar Restaurant Metro Sound Band, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 288-4885.
Ham’s Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 965-5520.
J&D’s Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.
JJ McFarley’s (Glen Allen) Jangling Reinharts, 8 p.m., free. 755-6229.
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.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Murphy’s Law II Billiards Casey McCue (acoustic), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 739-0800.
New York Deli Alex’s Extreme New Wave Dance Party, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-3354.
Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Quarry Hill featuring Seth Rothchild and others (original roots, folk), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Pour House (West End) Team Trivia, 8 p.m., Bring Your Own iPod Night, 11 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Rosie Connolly’s Irish jam, bring your own instruments, 8 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.
Seafood at Innsbrook Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 965-5514.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Tobacco Company Chicago Cy Band, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
The Triple Restaurant Ladies’ Night, weekly, 5 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.
Thursday 26
events
17th Street Farmers’ Market The Thursday Growers’ Market features fresh foods and handmade crafts, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 643-0310.
Flowers After 5 Stroll through the flowers and plants at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as Taylor Barnett plays at 6 p.m. Admission is $6-$10. 262-9887.
music
51st Festival of the Arts Klaxton (soul/jazz) at 8 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.
night life
Alley Katz One Dead Three Wounded, It Prevails and others, 7-11 p.m., $8. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Cliff Eberhardt (folk), 8 p.m., $16-$21. 798-1702.
Azzurro’s Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.
Babes of Carytown Eric Himan, 8 p.m., $5. 353-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bandito’s “Thursday Night Drama” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bank World Night, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 648-3070.
Bogart’s Back Room Special Ed & the Shortbus (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottom’s Up (Downtown) Chicago Cy Band, 8 p.m., free. 644-4400.
Bottom’s Up (Glen Allen) Live music, 6:30 p.m., free. 377-7499
Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.
Brio Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6 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.
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 Triple Threat Thursdays with Joker, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, 8 p.m.-midnight, $12-$15. 780-ALES.
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 St. Café Intense City (rock), 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.
Curbside Café Captain Slicktalk (acoustic), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-7008.
Curry House Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Jam session and open-mic night, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Escabar Restaurant Metro Sound Band (variety/jazzy), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.
Europa Lounge Sessions with DJs Kean, Jereme Rometti and Adam Ely (electro, house, funk), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Eddie Griffin, 7:30 p.m., $30. 521-8900.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, 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.
Paradise Lounge Richmond Comedy House, weekly, 7 p.m., $5. 519-0844.
Pearl Throwback Thursdays (’80s and ’90s), weekly, 6 p.m. 545-8983.
Poe’s Pub Calpurnia, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House Matt Koon Foundation, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beathe (Irish jam), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jeff Carretto (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.
Sports Page (Midlothian) Open-mic night with Goes Good With Beer, 9 p.m., free. 379-1844.
Toad’s Place Kellie Pickler, 9 p.m., $18.50-$20. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Third Wave, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 782-9555.
The Triple Restaurant DJ Chris G. and DJ Scooby (jungle, drum & bass, techno), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 359-7777.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with David Allen, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.
Friday 27
music
Fridays at Sunset The concert series continues with Natalie Cole with Art Sherrod and Tracy Retchin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $26. Call 644-8515 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
51st Festival of the Arts Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon (Americana), 8 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.
Summer Concert Series Ron Moody and The Centaurs perform at 6 p.m. at Short Pump Town Center. Free. 11800 W. Broad St. 360-1700.
stage
51st Festival of the Arts “Godspell Jr,” a musical presented by Sparc Summerstarz, 11 a.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.
galleries
1212 Gallery “Exhibition for the Arts: Ideas Expressed,” 50 works by 32 artists selected by juror Lee Hansley. 7 p.m. Runs through Aug. 5. 233-9957.
Crittenden Studio “Virginia Landscapes” featuring work from six Virginia artists. 6 p.m. Runs through Sept. 30. 201 W. 7th St. 355-8992
Plant Zero “Exposition of Self,” art by David Bruce. 6 p.m. Runs through Aug. 21. 4 E. Fourth St. 828-1522
Quirk Gallery “The Vault Project,” an exhibition of jewelry by C. James Meyer at 7 p.m. Runs through Aug. 31. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.
museums
Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia “Black Renaissance: Celebrating African-American Arts, Traditions and Community,” an exhibition of works by 40 African-American artists. Runs through Oct. 6. 00 Clay St. 780-9093.
night life
Alley Katz Conshafter, Love and Reverie and others, 5-9 p.m., $7. The Comas, The Great Northern and others, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $8-$10. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea One Horse Town (alt country), 8 p.m., $12-$17. 798-1702.
Babes of Carytown Drag King Show, 9 p.m., $5. 353-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.
Bogart’s Back Room Sambiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Buckhead’s Chop House Steve Bassett, 7 p.m., free. 750-2000.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.
Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 798-4231.
The Camel No BS Brass Band CD release (funk, breakbeat, soul), 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Canal Club DJ Williams Projekt with the No BS Brass Band, 10 p.m., $8. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) RJ Marshall Band, 5 p.m., free. 643-ALES.
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 St. Café Crucial Elements (reggae), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.
Chiocca’s Downstairs Deli Heroes and Horsethieves and others, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-3228.
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 Buttercup, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Sax & Rax, 6-8 p.m., free. PhatBack (classic rock), 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Eddie Griffin, 7:30 & 10 p.m., $30. 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.
Ironhorse Ashland Chicago Cy Band, 8 p.m., free. 752-6410.
Lakeside Tavern Cat Daddy, 7:45-11:45 p.m., $3. 264-3288.
Lucky Buddha DJ Fatback & DJ Mordecai (funk, soul, jazz and hip-hop), weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar New Wave Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
The Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness (jazz), 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.
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.
Poe’s Pub Mad Elephant (original roots, acoustic), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
The Rocks Construkt, Nekrist and others, 8 p.m., $5. 648-7625.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Shenanigan’s The Atkinsons, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Broken Monday, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Sportsman’s Restaurant Loose Gravel (’60s/’70s classic rock), 8 p.m., $5. 263-1911.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.
Toad’s Place Sevendust with Diecast and Point One, 8:30 p.m., $22-$25. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Black Cash and the Bad Trips, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.
The Triple Restaurant 9 Ball Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., $9. DJ Polzultov, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 359-7777.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 768-9090.
Wonderland The Degenerettes, Pariah Piranah, and Nancy and the Knockers, 10 p.m., free. 643-9233.
Saturday 28
events
Amelia Beef Festival All-you-can-eat beef ribs, barbecue and more with live music from Fat Ammon’s Band and The Janitors. 4-8 p.m. Tom Scott Park. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. 16441 Five Forks Road. 561-2153.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Duck Race More than 20,000 plastic ducks will be dumped in the canal at 11 a.m. Brown’s Island. The first duck to the end wins a Toyota Prius for its sponsor. 346-5722.
Christmas in July Project Local band Offering hosts an all-day concert benefiting a food drive at Positive Vibe Café, 1-9 p.m. 745-7825.
Soulbowl Lounge Bowling, live music and billiards. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. AMF Shrader Lanes. Tickets are $25-$30. 8307 Shrader Road. 677-3694.
music
CD Release Event Gospel recording artist Tisa will perform songs from her new CD at Mount Gilead Full Gospel International Ministries. Free. 6:30 p.m. 2501 Mount Gilead Blvd. 646-1437.
stage
Empire Theater “Lyric Ave Presents: Love and Poetry,” a poetry-based variety show. Tickets are $15-$20. 8 p.m. 114 W. Broad St. 780-0004.
galleries
VCU Fine Arts Building “The Human Conditioner,” works from painting and sculpture students at Virginia Commonwealth University. 6 p.m. Runs through Aug. 5. 828-1996.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia “The Spirit of 1608,” a re-creation of the historic boat used by John Smith, made from trees knocked down by Hurricane Isabel. Runs through Aug. 5. Museum admission $9-$10. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
Magnolia Gange Anna Edwards will speak on “Millinery Styles and Mourning Traditions in the Civil War Era.” 11 a.m. Free. 10020 Ironbridge Road. 777-9663.
night life
Alley Katz Neighborhood Friendly, Flaming Tsunamis and others, 5-9 p.m., $7. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Last Train Home (alt country), 8 p.m., $16-$21. 798-1702.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room Sam Savage Band with Steve Carter Connextion (jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Café Diem The Bopcats, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
The Camel Creeping Weeds and Bandazian (indie, rock, pop), 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, 9 p.m., $7-$10. 643-ALES.
Cary St. Café Brown Sabbath (Black Sabbath covers), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
Common Groundz Café Dugout, 8 p.m., $3. 344-8580.
County Rib and Ale House Q94’s Pauly Madison, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 675-4447.
Curry House Belly Dance Show, 8:30-9 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Karaoke with High Brow Steve, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Eddie Griffin, 7:30 & 10 p.m., $30. 521-8900.
JJ McFarley’s (Glen Allen) Dennis Licari, 8 p.m., free. 755-6229.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
The Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness (jazz), 9:30 p.m., $10 . 254-4904.
Poe’s Pub Dean Fields (acoustic originals), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House Cheenon, 9 p.m., $3. 364-9083.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill The Russ Hanchin-Joe Sarver Duo (jazz standards and Brazilian), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jeff Carretto (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.
Sin é Conshafter, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Shenanigan’s Pub English Channel, 8:30 p.m., $8-$10. 264-5010.
SJ’s Lakeside Tavern & Restaurant Nat King Kong (classic/Southern rock), 7:45 p.m., $3. 264-3288.
Stony Point Fashion Park Emma St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 5-7 p.m., free. 560-SHOP.
Tobacco Company Black Cash and the Bad Trips, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Sunday 29
events
Concert Musical humorist and songwriter Greg Tamblyn performs at the Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, free. 923 Buford Road. 320-5584.
stage
51st Festival of the Arts “Lifestage,” presented by Youth Teen Theatre at 4 p.m. at Dogwood Dell, free. 646-1437.
music
Bluemont Concert Series Mary Ann Redmond (rhythm and blues), 7 p.m. Tickets are $2-$5. Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 South Center St. 798-2728.
night life
Alley Katz Pelican, Clouds and Priest Bird, 7-11 p.m., $10. 643-2816.
Anniebell’s (Chesterfield) Richmond Spirituals, 4 p.m., free. 276-7531.
Anniebell’s (Downtown) Larry Russell & the Christianaires, 4 p.m., free. 649-9464.
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., free. 750-1120.
Bottom Billiards Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.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 p.m. 739-8871.
Café Diem DJ Williams open-mic night, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 353-2500.
The Camel A Good Natured Riot, 9 p.m., $6. 353-4901.
Canal Club Step Out Sundays (dancehall reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Old Time Bluegrass Jam Session, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Band of Steves, 6 p.m., $3. 643-ALES.
Commercial Tap House Dixie Droolers (hillbilly), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Curry House Karaoke with DJ Phil Rios, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Sax & Stax, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.
Easy Street Café 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Burnin Smyrnins (surf rock), 9 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass night, weekly, 6:30-9 p.m., free. This week, Gene & Gayla Mills. 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.
Mulligan’s Sports Bar Dave Pillsbury’s Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble (jazz), 7 p.m., 353-8686.
Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy Band, 11:30 a.m., free. 560-9622.
Rock Falls Tavern Loose Gravel (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 272-9470.
Sandy’s Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 320-1218.
Toad’s Place Floetry with Emily King, 8 p.m. Tickets are $26-$40. 338-3260.
T.G.I. Friday’s Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 360-7926.
The Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Wonderland Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 643-9233.
Monday 30
night life
Bogart’s Back Room The Weather with Tony Brown (indie, folk), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
The Camel Continuum Night (dance/movement), weekly, 7-9 p.m., $12. 353-4901.
Cary Street Café Ominotago (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Da Zone Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 344-0031.
Emilio’s Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 359-1224.
Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nomega Studios Monday Night Vamps, weekly, 8 p.m., $2. 426-9473.
Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Pour House West End Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.
The Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tuesday 31
night life
Bailey’s Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 560-4600.
Bleu Bistro Open-mic jam with Wop of Government Cheese, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room No Dice (rock, funk), 9 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.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) 11th House, 9 p.m., free. 780-ALES.
Cary St. Café Farm Vegas (jam band), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
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.
Emilio’s Salsa Lessons, weekly, 8-9 p.m., free. Bio Ritmo, weekly, 10 p.m., $6. 359-1224.
Funny Bone Meet Dick and Jane date night, 8 p.m., free. 521-8900.
Emilio’s Bio Ritmo (salsa), weekly, dance lessons 8 p.m., music 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Legend Brewing Company Flying Sulsers, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 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 Open mic, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Belly dancing, 7 p.m., free. 560-9622.
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.
Shenanigan’s Pub Bluesflash, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 358-7870.
Toad’s Place Floetry, 9 p.m., $26-$40. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Fetherston/Tiller, 8:30 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., $7. 771-1605.
