All events published in Night & Day are open to the public. Club showtimes should be considered after dinner hours unless specified, and cover charges are listed when available.
Wednesday 22
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum’s free weekly Lunch Break Science series continues with healthy travel tips with Dr. Bob Singer at noon. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Alley Katz Mantra, DJ 8 Bit Runner and Members of Existor, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 643-2816.
Artspace Jack Wright & Jason Talbot, Caustic Castle and others, 7 p.m., $5. 232-6464.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Charlie Louvin (singer/songwriter), 8 p.m., $25-$30. 798-1702.
Babe’s of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-9330.
Bailey’s Smokehouse & Tavern (W. Broad St.) Poker, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 755-6800.
Blackmoon Café Sol Café (open mic), 9 p.m., 726-6666.
Bogart’s Back Room Silk Attraction (rock), 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.
Bubba’s Jam band open-mic night, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 648-8900.
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, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m, free. 794-3007.
Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Beach music, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.
The Camel Souvenirs of Young America, Arma Secreta and Johnny Action Figure (indie/experimental/pop rock), 7-11 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Canal Club Open Mic Night Comedy and Variety Show, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary St. Café Ilad (jam band), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Cous Cous Fight the Big Bull (jazz), 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 358-0868.
County Rib & Ale House Rae of Sunshine Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 675-4447.
Curry House Texas Hold ’em tournament, weekly, 6:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Daddio’s Grille Texas Hold ’em, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Easy Street Café Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Intense City (Rock), 10 p.m. 359-1224.
Empire WTF Wednesdays (punk handcore DJ), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.
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 Jazz piano with Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington, 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 The Katz Band (jazz/Motown), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Texas Hold ’em, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 744-8686.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Texas Hold ’em, weekly, 6 p.m., free. 353-8686.
New York Deli Alex’s Extreme New Wave Dance Party, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-3354.
Poe’s Pub #F (acoustic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Scattered, Smothered and Covered (roots), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Pour House (West End) Team Trivia, weekly, 8 p.m., Bring Your Own iPod Night, weekly, 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.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Sharky’s Live band, weekly, 6 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Toad’s Place Keyshia Cole with J. Holiday, 9 p.m., $25-$40. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
The Triple Restaurant Open-mic jam, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.
Thursday 23
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 Marcus Tenney plays at 6 p.m. Admission is $6-$10. 262-9887.
film
Black August Film Series “Eyes on the Rainbow” and “500 Years Later” at 7 p.m. at the Elegba Folklore Society. Donations accepted. 101 E. Broad St. 644-3900.
galleries
Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art “The Materiality and Metamorphosis of Graphite,” artwork using pencils and graphite, runs through Sept. 20. “Four Seasons: A Print Series by Jennifer Bartlett,” runs through July 13. Annual Student Exhibition runs through Sept. 16. 28 Westhampton Way. Modlin Center. 287-6632.
night life
Alley Katz The Little Heroes, Marionette and Cinemasophia, 9-11 p.m., $7. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Larry Keel (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $15-$20. 798-1702.
Azzurro’s Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.
Babe’s of Carytown Sirsy, 8 p.m., $5. 355-9330.
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 and the Shortbus (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottom’s Up (Glen Allen) Live music, weekly, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 249-2000.
Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.
Brio Tuscan Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6 p.m., free. 272-2255.
Bubba’s Restaurant Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Steve Bassett, weekly, 9:30-11:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.
The Camel Tereu Tereu, The Iota Affair and Shhh (indie/experimental rock), 7-11 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Canal Club Triple Threat Thursdays with The Pietasters with Squeezbox, 8:30 p.m., $5. 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 St. Café El Cheapo Deluxe with The Dead Goats (jam band), 9:30 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.
Cotton Club 2.0 Plies, 9 p.m., $20. 644-3999.
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 Wine-tasting and karaoke, weekly, 6:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 762-4411.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Jam session and open-mic night, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Easy Street Café DJ Meaty, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Richmond Afrobeat Movement,10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Empire DJs Evecue and Longjawns, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.
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, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Ham’s Patio band, weekly, 6 p.m., free. This week: The Kind Eye Project. 965-5520.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
J&D’s Café Live band, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 266-2331.
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.
Murphy’s Law II World BTR Poker, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 739-0800.
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, 9:30 p.m., $5. 519-0844.
Pearl Throwback Thursdays (’80s and ’90s), weekly, 6 p.m. 545-8983.
Penny Lane Pub Poker, weekly, 7 p.m. free. 780-1682.
Poe Museum Unhappy Hour with Anousheh Khalili, 6 p.m., free. 648-5523.
Poe’s Pub Chris Shepard (acoustic), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Tummy Tuesday belly dancing, 7-9 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Pour House Todd and Dave, 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.
Skateland Snack Truck, Iron Lung, I Object, Best Fwends and the Death Set. 5500 Hull St. 233-7215
Sports Page (Midlothian) Open-mic night with Goes Good With Beer, 9 p.m., free. 379-1844.
Toad’s Place Bruce in the USA, $12, 8 p.m. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Third Wave, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Third Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., $10-$70.
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 24
music
Annual Summer Boat & RV Super Sale A clearance sale and show of the latest in recreational vehicles. Runs through Sunday. Free. 3000 Mechanicsville Pike. 425-6556.
Richmond Nationals Vintage vehicles on display at the Richmond Raceway complex from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show continues Aug 25 and 26. Tickets are $3-$12. 329-7914.
Shockoe Craft Beer Festival Beer and music, featuring Shockoe Bottom Boys, Billy Ray Hatley & The Showdogs and Jackass Flats, 5-10 p.m., $5-$25. Kanawha Plaza. 249-9123.
Summer Concert Series Cyrus McKormick and the Reapers perform at 6 p.m., Short Pump Town Center. Free. 11800 W. Broad St. 360-1700.
events
Expansion Joint Trunk Show Pottery, paintaings, purses, jewelry and photography from local artists at Architecto from 5 to 9 p.m. 211 W. Seventh St. 467-9642.
galleries
Art Works August Art Show includes work by Dorothy Ellis, Cynthia Losen, Wyn, Kay Franz and Geraldine Keifer. 10 p.m. Runs through Sept. 23. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.
Red Door Gallery “Variations,” featuring work by 14 Richmond artists. 6 p.m. Runs through Sept. 30. 1607 W. Main St. 358-0211.
night life
Alley Katz Bedlight for Blue Eyes, Permanent Me and others, 5-9 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea David Via and Corn Tornado, 8 p.m., $18.50-$23.50. 798-1702.
Babe’s of Carytown Drag King Show, 9 p.m., $5. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. This week, Marna & Macy. 262-9652.
Belle Arte’s Restaurant & Bar Roger Carroll Trio, 8:30 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Blue Fox Café Dan O’Neal and Nancy Orr featuring Sonny Baharloo (uplifting), 7-10 p.m., $5-$10. 355-8804.
Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.
Bogart’s Back Room Vesuvious (Latin jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Buffalo Wild Wings (W. Broad St.) Name That Tune, weekly, 9-11 p.m., free. 672-8732.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna & Macy, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.
The Camel Back to School Dance Party with DJs Justin 5000 and Jaz, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 353-4901.
Canal Club Drowning Pool with The Exies and Separation Fallen Under, $15-$17, 8 p.m. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Friday After Work Brews & Blues with Pure & Sinful, 5-8 p.m., free. Webb Wilder, 9:30 p.m., $7-$10. 780-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 Gil (funk/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 The Moogly Blues Band, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Sax & Rax w/Redman & Redbull, weekly, 6-8 p.m., free. PhatBack (classic rock)., 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Dockside Restaurant Loose Gravel (’60s/’70s classic rock), 9 p.m., free. 541-2600.
Emilio’s Live Jazz with Doc Branch & the Keynotes, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Goals Tavern Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.
Ham’s Live music, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 965-5520.
Hard Shell Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Iron Horse Restaurant Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 8 p.m., free. 752-6410.
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 (soul, jazz), 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Live band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.
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.
Pasta Luna (South Side) Emme St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 763-3211.
Pasta Luna (West End) OminOtago, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-9029.
Poe’s Pub Elder Young Band (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House “Ladies 80’s” with DJ Disco Stew, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (traditional Irish), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Sandy’s Restaurant Live music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 329-7263.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Shenanigan’s Brad Spivey & The Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.
Sin é First Impression, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Sportspage Bar & Grill Loose Gravel (rock), 9 p.m., free. 379-1841.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.
Tropical Soul Soul Power Friday with Scienz of Life, Head Roc War Machine and Mic Source, 7 p.m., $10. 771-1605.
Tobacco Company Spectrum, 9:30 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., $10. 359-7777.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 768-9090.
Saturday 25
events
Back to School Parade and Rally Parade starts at Chimborazo Park at 10 a.m. and ends at the Richmond Coliseum at Noon, where the rally begins. School supplies and lunch for children accompanied by parents or guardians is free. 241-7544.
Expansion Joint Trunk Show Pottery, paintings, purses, jewelry and photography from local artists at Architecto from 5 to 9 p.m. 211 W. Seventh St. 467-9642.
Forces of Nature Hurricane Katrina Benefit/Fashion Show An event to benefit the Common Ground relief organization at 7 p.m. at The Camel. Tickets are $25. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901
Happily Natural Day Annual event focused on social change and a healthly lifestyle, features music, demonstrations, food and lectures starts at noon at Hotchkiss Field Community Center. Free. 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd. 539-7459.
Shockoe Craft Beer Festival Beer and music, featuring ThermUs, The Taters, The Atkinsons, and Scott Miller and the Commonwealth, noon-7 p.m., $5-$25. Kanawha Plaza. 249-9123 or www.richbrau.com.
museums
St. John’s Church Actors in 1770s attire portray pivotal characters in the early days of the American Revolution at 1 p.m. Free. 2401 E. Broad St. 564-1002.
night life
Alley Katz Wake of Ruin, Charred Martyr and others, 5-9 p.m., $6-$8. Voltaire with burlesque dancers, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $13. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Brian Bachman and the New Romancers, 8 p.m., $8-$13. 798-1702.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Belle Arte’s Restaurant & Bar Zeke & Friends, 8:30 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Bennies Stompin Ground (rock), 8:30 p.m., $5. 526-2536.
Bogart’s Back Room Josh Walker Quartet (jazz), 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna & Macy, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) R&B, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.
Canal Club Colgate Country Showdown local finals, 6:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Cashmere Jungle Lords, 9 p.m., $5. 780-ALES.
Caribbean Mingles Reggae night, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$10. 780-0013.
Cary St. Café Brown Sabbath (cover band), 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.
Crossroads Live band, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 643-2060.
Curry House Belly Dance Show, 8:30-9 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Daddio’s Grille Live music, weekly, 9 p.m., $3-$5. 754-1448.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Karaoke with High Brow Steve, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Emilio’s Butterhouse Band, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.
Escabar Flying Sulsers (crooner swing), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
JJ McFarley’ Blue Line Highway(acoustic rock), 8 p.m. 755-6229, free.
Lucky Buddha DJ Burnie, weekly, 10 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 ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
The Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness (soul, jazz), 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904
Murphy’s Law II Karaoke with DJ Steve Braun, weekly, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.
Poe’s Pub Dean Fields (acoustic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House Sin Sity & Rocket Queen, 9:30 p.m., $3. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (traditional Irish), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1346.
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 Calpurnia, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Stony Point Fashion Park Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 5-7 p.m., free. 560-SHOP.
Toad’s Place Stone Sour, 7 p.m., $25-$28. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Spectrum, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
The Triple Restaurant Chalkline Beauty, Satori and Zhenia Golov, (punk) 8 p.m., free.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Matt Rocks, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 768-9090.
Wonderland Antiseen and The Deviltones, 10 p.m., $7.50-$10. 643-WADD.
Sunday 26
events
Bluemont Concert Series The Carolina Chocolate Drops at 7 p.m. Tickets are $2-$5. Hanover Arts and Activities Center at 500 South Center St. 798-2728.
Comic Con Bring your old comics to sell or buy some new ones at Crown Plaza Hotel from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $3-$4. 6532 W. Broad St. 303-0455.
Hip-Hop Summit Veteran hip-hop artists, including invited guest Afrika Bambataa, will discuss the state of hip-hop at 1 p.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University’s student commons. Tickets are $5-$10. 907 Floyd Ave. 539-7459.
Summer Interlude Series The VMFA continues its popular summer music series at 3 p.m. with the Richmond Chamber Players, performing at Bon Air Presbyterian Church at 9201 W. Huguenot Road. Tickets are $56 for the season. 340-1400.
Wet ‘n Wild Water Festival Cool off with music, food and fun with water at Battery Park Christian Church at 4 p.m. 4201 Brook Road. 266-3973.
Wine Tasting Wine, food and music by G.E.E. at the James River Cellars at 5 p.m. $25. 11008 Washington Highway. 798-6194.
music
Folk in the Grove Concert series at Conregation Or Ami continues with Chance and Susette Shiver at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. 9400 W. Huguenot Road. 647-7856.
galleries
1212 Gallery Artwork by Tina Halstead, Jerry Leal and Krishanna Spencer. 2 p.m. Runs through Sept. 23. 12 E.12th St. 233-9957.
Museums
St. John’s Church Actors in 1770s attire portray pivotal characters in the early days of the American Revolution at 1 p.m. Free. 2401 E. Broad St. 564-1002.
night life
Alley Katz Four Stories, Dreaming of Edan and others, 6-10 p.m., $7. 643-2816.
Bailey’s Smokehouse & Tavern (W. Broad St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 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.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Solid Gold Soul, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.
Café Diem DJ Williams open-mic night, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 353-2500.
The Camel The OK Bird, The Great White Jenkins and These United States (indie rock), 7-11 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Canal Club Step Out Sundays (dancehall reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Vesuvious (jazz) 6 p.m., $3. 780-ALES.
Cary Street Café Old Time Bluegrass Jam Session, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Commercial Tap House Harry Gore (pop ’60s-’80s), 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 with Redman & Redbull, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.
Easy Street Café 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
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, Big Boss. 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), 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-8686.
Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy Band, 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.
Shenanigan’s Eatery and Pub Dale Watson, 4 and 9 p.m., $15. 264-5010
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.
Toad’s Place George Thorogood & The Destroyers with Tom Hambridge, 7:30 p.m., $25-$30. 648-TOAD.
The Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Live beach music, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 768-9090.
Wonderland Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 643-9233.
Monday 27
night life
Bogart’s Back Room Savage Jazz (jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Caddy’s Beach muisic with Steve Leonard, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.
The Camel Anousheh Khalili, Jaggery, Maia Banks (indie/folk/rock), 7-11 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Daddio’s Grille Texas Hold ’em, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Da Zone Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 344-0031.
Emilio’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 359-1224.
Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
The Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Punky & Oneness (soul, jazz), 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904
Murphy’s Law II World BTR Poker, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 739-0800.
Nomega Studios Monday Night Vamps, weekly, 8 p.m., $2. 426-9473.
Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Texas Hold ’em, weekly, 7 & 9:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Pour House (West End) Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Open mic night, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Rock Falls Tavern Loose Gravel (’60s/’70s classic rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 272-9470.
The Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tuesday 28
night life
Acappella Wrenn Mangum, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 377-1963.
Bandito’s Poker tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 354-9999.
Bleu Bistro Open-mic jam with Wop of Government Cheese, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Aquabatics (hip-hop), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 794-3007.
Café Diem DJ Williams Projekt, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café Ilad, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m., $5. 353-7445.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Illbillys, 9 p.m., free. 780-ALES.
Common Groundz Open mic hosted by Matt Ference & JD, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 344-8580.
Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.
Easy Street Café Pat O’Brien (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Salsa lessons, weekly, 8:30-9:30 p.m., free. Bio Ritmo, weekly, 10:30 p.m., $6. 359-1224.
Funny Bone Meet Dick and Jane date night, 8 p.m., free. 521-8900.
Ham’s Texas Hold ’em, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 965-5520.
Legend Brewing Company Frosty Salsa featuring “Slim” Jim Skelding, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.
Mars Bar Totally ’80s Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Murphy’s Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.
Pearl Black Cinema Tuesdays, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 225-8199.
Penny Lane Pub Poker, weekly, 7 p.m. free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Open mic hosted by Jim Daab, 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.
Rare Olde Times Rollin’ and Tumblin’ (blues Americana), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 750-1346.
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.
Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 358-7870.
Tobacco Company John Fetherston and Chris Lucas, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $7. 771-1605.
