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 26
events
Lecture The John Tyler Community College Philosophy for Lunch series begins with Lawrence J. Hatab speaking on Nietzsche and Eternal Recurrence at noon. Free. 706-5247.
word
Book Signing Libby Brown will sign copies of her book “Making Waves,” at 6:30 p.m. at the Edible Garden. 12506 River Rd. 784-2011.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum’s free weekly Lunch Break Science series continues with Kathleen Wilcox, who will discuss how chocolate goes from cacao trees to store shelves at noon. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Pep¢n Osorio will discuss cultural values at 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.
stage
Randolph-Macon Center for the Performing Arts “Wildest Dreams,” friends project their dreams onto a board game with dire consequences at 8 p.m. Runs through Sept. 29. 205 Henry St. 752-7316.
night life
Ashland Coffee & Tea Peter Case (singer/songwriter), $15-$20, 8 p.m. 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 The Big Payback (James Brown Tribute), 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 Marny & Macy, 7:30 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.
Canal Club Jon McLaughlin and Sara Bareilles, 7 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2582
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 Brazil Night with Magrelos, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Empire WTF Wednesdays (punk hardcore DJ), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.
Funny Bone Paul Mooney, 7:30 p.m., $17. 521-8900.
J&D’s Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.
J.J. McFarley’s 3 For All with Kelli Moss, (soft rock), 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 Ryan Hern, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Blue Line Highway, 7:30 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.
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.
The Triple Restaurant Open-mic jam, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.
Thursday 27
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 music plays at 6 p.m. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 266-0856. Admission is $6-$10. 262-9887.
Light the Night Walk A night of music, food and activities to raise funds for cancer research from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Brown’s Island, free. 800-766-0797.
Lecture Welford Dunaway Taylor will discuss “J.J. Lankes: Working Artist/Artist Working,” at 8 p.m. at the Modlin Center for the Arts, followed by a reception. 287-6632.
Virginia State Fair Music, food, animals and architecture return to the Richmond Raceway Complex. Runs through Oct. 7. Tickets are $8-$26. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 800-588-3241
word
Reading VCU’s visiting writer’s series continues with Joshua Weiner, the author of “From the Book of Giants,” at 8 p.m at the student commons. 828-1331
music
Swingin’ on The Tracks The music series at the Science Museum returns with The Virginia Coalition at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$45. 2500 W. Broad St. 794-6700.
Virginia State Fair Josh Turner with Mustang Sally perform at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 262-8100.
stage
Grace Street Theater “Symbiosis,” a concert of recent work by local choreographers. 8 p.m. Runs through Sept. 29. Tickets are $10-$15. 828-2020.
Sycamore Rouge Theater “Slash Coleman has Big Matzo Balls,” a one man comedy. 8 p. m. Tickets are $10-$12. Runs through Sept. 29. 21 Old W. St., Petersburg. 957-5707.
night life
Ashland Coffee and Tea Slaid Cleaves (singer/songwriter), $17-$22, 8 p.m. 798-1702.
Azzurro’s Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentleman, 7 p.m., free. 282-1509.
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 Jackass Flats (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 The 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, 9:30 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 Pentuphouse, The Half Jeffersons and Oh My God, 7 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
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.
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 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 Curious Strange (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Escabar Restaurant Live music, 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.
Funny Bone Paul Mooney, 7:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
J.J. McFarley’s John Fetherston and Kim Tiller (soft rock), 8 p.m., free. 755-6229.
J&D’s Café Live band, weekly, 7:30-10 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.
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 Pages Bar & Grill Open Mic Night with Goes Good with Beer, 9 p.m., free. 379-1844.
Toad’s Place Marshall Tucker Band, 7:30 p.m., $20-25. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Mercy Creek, 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 with DJ Mr. G.’s R&B Dance Party, 6 p.m., $10. 340-1405.
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 28
events
Art Auction A silent auction of original artwork will be held at the Carillon at Dogwood Dell at 6 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. 643-2686.
Lecture Kristen Malonoski will discuss the exhibit “India: Tradition and Transformation,” at 12:30 p.m. at the Modlin Center for the Arts. 287-6632.
Lecture Kristen Malonoski will discuss the exhibit “Image and Text: Sloan and Maugham,” at 3 p.m. at the Modlin Center for the Arts. 287-6632.
Lecture Ann Pollard Rowe will discuss “Weaving Lives and Destinies: Women’s Costumes From Chimaltenago, Guatemala,” at 4 p.m. at the Grace Street Theater. 828-1522.
Pajama Jam 2007 80’s themed event benefiting Virginia Supportive Housing with food, music and contests at Main Street Station at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30-$50. 1500 E. Main St. 788-6825 ext. 201.
Lecture Mohamed Yahya speaks about the conflict in Darfur at the Conregation Beth Ahabah at 7 :30 p.m. Free. 1111 W. Franklin St. 358-6757.
Mentalist Craig Karges at 8 p.m. Taylor Haynes Student Commons. Free. 289-8980.
music
Alexander Paley Music Festival Mozart and Menotti’s opera, “The Telephone,” at the Singelton Center at VCU, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 647-3398.
Vocal Recital Baritone James Taylor and pianist Leilani Mork will perform at the Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. 8 N. Laurel St. 359-5628, ext. 20.
stage
St. John’s Church “Godspell,” presented by the St. John’s Players. 8 p.m. Tickets are $6-$10. 503 Stuart Circle. 358-9291.
galleries
Anderson Gallery “Ixchel’s Thread: Maya Weavings from the Bowdler Collection,” women’s costumes from Guatemala. 5 p.m. Runs through Dec. 9. 907 1/2 West Franklin St. 828-1522.
artspace Art by Benjamin A. Jones and Michael A. Pierce. 7 p.m. Runs through Oct 28. 0 E. 4th St. 232-6464
Artworks “Thoroughly Impressionist, The Paintings of Dan Helgemo,” All Media Show juried by Diego Sanchez, “Music and Mosiacs,” by Lorraine Hoff, “From Here to Abstraction,” by Marti Fann, “Recent works,” by Chris Semtner and an exhibit by Lisa Montoni. 7 p.m. Runs through Oct. 21. 291-1400.
Plant Zero “Walk the Walk: Portraits, Sunflowers and Stormy Weather,” an exhibition by Amie Oliver. 7 p.m. Runs through Dec. 23. 726-4442.
University of Richmond Museums “Artist at Work: The Art and Commerce of J.J. Lankes,” at the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center. Runs through Dec. 9, 2008. 287-6324.
University of Richmond Museums “Of Human Bondage: Etchings by John Sloan Illustrating W. Somerset Maugham’s Novel,” at the Joel and Lila Harnett Print Study Center. Runs through Feb. 16, 2008. 287-6324.
night life
Alley Katz Roots of Creation, Crucial Elements, 9 p.m., $7-$10. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Robbin Thompson, , 8 p.m., $10-$15. 798-1702.
Babe’s of Carytown The New Oldz, 8 p.m., free. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Bella Arte Roger Carroll Trio, 8:30 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Bleu Bistro Back Alley HooDoo, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.
Bogart’s Upper East Side Big Band, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Buffalo Wild Wings (W. Broad St.) Name That Tune, weekly, 9-11 p.m., free. 672-8732.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marny & Macy, 7:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Karaoke, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.
Canal Club Existor, The Indobox and Richmond Afrobeat Movement, 8:30 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582
Capital Ale House (Downtown) The Great Unknown, 9:30 p.m., $5. 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.
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 Belly Dance Show, 8:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Sax & Rax w/Redman & Redbull, weekly, 6-8 p.m., free. Phatback (rock), 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Element Lounge KJ Productions Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. 788-8001
Emilio’s Live Jazz with Doc Branch & the Keynotes, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Escabar Restaurant Live music, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Paul Mooney, 7:30 p.m & 10:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.
Goals Tavern Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.
Hard Shell Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Ironhorse Chicago Cy, 8 p.m., free. 752-641.
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.
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.
Nara Japanese Restaurant Divine Profitz, Swerve 36, martinealcamy, Derek 32zero and DJ Billy When?, 9 p.m., $5. 353-1315.
Nonesuch Art and Apparel Larkin Grimm and The Great White Jenkins, 7 p.m. Free. 649-4069.
Pasta Luna (West End) Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 8 p.m., free. 762-9029.
Poe’s Pub Loose Gravel (classic rock), 9 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 Club Richbrau with DJ Tree, 10 p.m., free. Downstairs, Gypsy Roots, 8 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.
Sin é Jubeus, 9 p.m, free. 649-7767.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.
Toad’s Place Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, 8 p.m, $27-$35. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Half Moon, 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 Camel The Socials and Clay Mottley, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
The Triple Restaurant 9 Ball Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 359-7777.
Tropical Soul Resurrection of Hip-Hop, 9 p.m., $7. 771-1605
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 768-9090.
Saturday 29
events
Bark in the Park A dog walk with contests, raffles and music by The Atkinsons at Deep Run Park. Tickets are $10. 9900 Ridgefield Parkway. 262-6634 or Henricohumane.org.
music
Alexander Paley Music Festival A performance of “The Stone Guest,” and pieces by Rochmaninoff at 12:30 p.m. Later, a performance of music by Mendelssohn, Schuman, R. Strauss and Dvorak at 7 :30 p.m. at the Singelton Center at VCU. Tickets are $15-$20. 647-3398.
Fist City Fury Music Festival and Canal Walk Arts Flea Market. Music and demonstrations by Richmond Luche Libre and Capoeira Resistancia at Toad’s Place, an Arts Flea Market on the Canal Walk with music by Hoots & Hellmouth and late night DJ dance party. 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. 648-TOAD or www.rvamag.com/fistcityfury.
Out O’ the Blue Orchestral Revue The Richmond Symphony’s pops series kicks off with a concert featuring Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, the Piedmont Souprize, and Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs, 8 p.m. at the Landmark Theater. Tickets are $25-$60. Call 646-4213 or visit www.richmondsymphony.com.
word
Book reading Mike Sager will read and sign copies of “Revenge of the Donut Boys: True Stories of Lust, Fame, Survival and Multiple Personality” at the Fountain Bookstore at 7 p.m. 788-1594.
stage
St. John’s Church “Godspell,” presented by the St. John’s Players. 8 p.m. Tickets are $6-$10. 503 Stuart Circle. 358-9291.
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. 648-5015 or historicstjohnschurch.org.
night life
Ashland Coffee and Tea Susan Greenbaum, $8-$13., 8 p.m. 798-1702.
Alley Katz Naked Radar, The Half Jeffersons, Sovatone and Save the Martyr, 5 p.m., $6. Microjoy, Sound of Greg D featuring Dave from Ween and Erick Slick, 10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.
Babe’s of Carytown Drag King Show (Male Impersonators), 9 p.m. 355-9330.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bella Arte Curtis Mills Duo, 8:30 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Bleu Bistro 2 Guys Named Gus, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Sambaiosis (latin jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marny & Macy, 7:30 p.m., 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 Henry Rollins, 6 p.m., $18.50-$20. 643-2582.
Caribbean Mingles Reggae night, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$10. 780-0013.
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.
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 Antero & Greg Ward Project, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Escabar Restaurant Live music, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Paul Mooney, 7:30 p.m, $17. 521-8900.
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.
Murphy’s Law II Karaoke with DJ Steve Braun, weekly, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.
Poe’s Pub Silverbacks (blues), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House (West End) Jizzy Trent, 9:30 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 The Russ Hanchin-Joe Sarver Duo (jazz standards and Brazilian), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. Upstairs, Club Richbrau with DJ Tree, weekly,10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jeff Carretto (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.
Shenanigan’s English Channel, 8:30 p.m., $7. 264-5010.
Sin é Rachel Leyco Band, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
SJ’s Lakeside Tavern Big Boss Man, 7:45 p.m., $3. 264-3288.
Sportsmans Restaurant Nat King Kong (Classic Rock, R&B), 8 p.m., $5. 222-9622.
The Camel Robot Rok, DJ Mikel Panda, Dj Caden, 1 More, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901
The Dance Space Open Dance, 8:30 p.m., free, weekly. 673-3326.
The Triple Restaurant The Reverend Bob spins the Grateful Dead, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tobacco Company Half Moon, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Matt Rocks, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 768-9090.
Sunday 30
galleries
1212 Gallery Juried Photography Exhibition with work from 154 photographers. 2 p.m. Runs through Nov. 4. 12 E. 12th St. 233-9957.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen “The Dixie Restaurant: glance at the recent past,”an exhibition by Angela Orrell and Rebecca Moon. 4 p.m. Runs through Nov. 3. 2800 Mountain Rd. 261-2787.
stage
Beacon Theatre “One Nation Under Blog,” a collection of sketches from Second City’s past. 6 p.m. Tickets are $15. 401 N. Main St., Hopewell. 458-6551.
night life
Alley Katz Chalkline Beauty, Unhinged, Chasing The Ghost, For Death and Glory, Malachai and Homicidal Threat. 6 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.
Canal Club Step Out Sundays (dancehall reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Secret Sound Machine (funk), 9 p.m., $3. 353-7445.
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.
Element Lounge Poker tournaments, 7 & 10 p.m., free. 788-8001.
Emilio’s Jonny Hott (jazz), 8 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Mars Bar JayBoy and Fan Free Clinic present Take a Trip to Mars, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nara Japanese Restaurant These are Powers (post-punk), 10 p.m., 353-1315.
Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy, 11:30 a.m., free. 560-9622.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Service Industry Night with free pool, weekly, 4 p.m., free. 644-3018.
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 Andrew Bird, 7 p.m., $20-$22. 648-TOAD.
The Camel At The Stars , Johnny 23, Brian Bachman, 8 p.m, $5. 353-4901
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.
Wabi Sabi (Petersburg) Open Mic/Hookah night hosted by Uncle Mo’, 6 p.m., free. 862-1365
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 1
stage
Firehouse Theatre Benefit for Equality Virginia, featuring area performers providing musical and theatrical entertainment. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. 1609 W. Broad St. 643-4816.
galleries
Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center Painting Exhibit by the Bon Air Artists Association. Runs through Oct. 31. 2800 Mountain Rd. 359-8893.
Montpelier Center for Arts and Education Printmakers exhibition by One/Off. Runs through Nov. 24. 16411 Gun Barrel Rd., Montpelier. 883-6337.
night life
Caddy’s Beach music with Steve Leonard, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Cary Street Café Omnitago, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.
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.
Element Lounge KJ Productions Karaoke, 10 p.m., free. 788-8001.
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 and 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.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Guitar Hero with Alan, 8 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tuesday 2
night life
Ashland Coffee and Tea Rodney Crowell with Elizabeth and Minto Sparks, 8 p.m., $40-$45. 798-1702.
Bandito’s Poker tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 354-9999.
Bleu Bistro Open-mic live night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Aimee Bayles (rock), 9:30 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.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Secret Sound Machine (funk), 9 p.m., free. 780-ALES.
Cary Street Café Ilad, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:45 a.m., $5. 353-7445.
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.
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.
Shenanigan’s Charles Arthur Trio feat. Roger Carroll (rockabilly) , 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 358-7870.
The Camel New Atlantic, Liam & Me, Holiday Parade, Between The Trees, 6 p.m., $10. 353-4901.
Toad’s Place Megadeth with In This Moment and The Confession, 6 p.m., $37.50-$40. 648-TOAD.
Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $7. 771-1605.
