Wednesday17
events
Lecture “Invisible Threads, Common Ground” by Vicky Clark. 7-8 p.m. Cousins Studio Theatre, Modlin Center for the Arts. 287-6324.
museums
The Joel and Lila Harnett Museum of Art “Figures of Thinking: Convergences in Contemporary Cultures” by 14 female artists. University of Richmond. Reception and exhibition preview, 8-9 p.m. Through Feb. 10. 289-8980.
night life
Alley Katz Bury Your Dead, Bring Me the Horizon, Ion Dissonace, Nights Like These and This Time It’s War, 9 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2816.
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.
Bogart’s Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz/funk), $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 Marna & 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.
Café Diem CoPilot, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary St. Café Farm Vegas, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Canal Club Open Mic Night Comedy and Variety Show, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cous Cous Fight the Bull (jazz), 10 p.m., 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 Muad IB(fusion), 10 p.m., $5. 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 Blue Line Highway, 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.
Northside Grill Hump Day Trivia, 9 p.m., free. 266-4403.
Poe’s Pub Russian Spy Camera, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House (West End) Team Trivia, weekly, 8 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 Camel Mason Dixon Disaster, Katy Mae and The Wading Girl, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
The Triple Restaurant Open-mic jam, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tobacco Company Jack Winn-tet, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.
Thursday18
word
Book Talk/Signing “Cradle of America: Four Centuries of Virginia History” by Peter Wallenstein. St. John’s Church, 11 a.m. 2401 E. Broad St. 648-5015.
film
Club Cinema Richmond Moving Image Co-op presents Beat Night with “Pull My Daisy” and a reading by Jesse Rabinowitz. at the Canal Club, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. 1545 E. Cary St. 232-RMIC.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia “Reading Aloud: Motivating Children to Make Books Into Friends, not Enemies,” a lecture by Jim Trelease. Noon-3 p.m. and 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50. www.readaloudva.org. 864-1400.
Virginia Historical Society “Decoding the Meanings of Thoroughbred Horse Racing in Early America, 1790-1840” by Ken Cohen. Noon. 428 N. Boulevard. Tickets are $3-$5. 358-4901.
St. John’s Church “Cradle of America: Four Centuries of Virginia History,” a lecture by Peter Wallenstein at 11 a.m., free. Followed by a book signing. 2401 E. Broad St. 648-5015.
night life
Ashland Coffee and Tea Laura Love, 8 p.m., $18-$23 798-1702.
Azzurro’s Laura Ann Boyd, jazz, 6:30 p.m. 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 Mark Boyko with Hanover (folk), 9:30 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 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.
Canal Club Squeezebox, 9:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Tim Reynolds, 9 p.m., $15-$20. 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 The Spaceheaters with Slim Git Down, 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.
Common Groundz Kevin Devine, Owen and David Schultz, 7 p.m. 344-8580.
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, free. 732-7425.
Easy Street Café DJ Meaty, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Existor (drum and bass), 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 Robert Schimmel, 7:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
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. 519-0844.555
Pearl Throwback Thursdays (’80s and ’90s), weekly, 6 p.m. 545-8983.
Penny Lane Pub Poker, weekly, 7 p.m. free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Dean Fields, Luke Brindley and Andrew Lipke (acoustic), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House One Friend, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Positive Vibe Café Tummy Tuesday belly dancing, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Ramakins Open Mic, 8 p.m., weekly, free. 447-5112.
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.
Shenanigan’s June Star, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sideline Café Karaoke hosted by Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 748-4786.
Sin é Karaoke Night, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Camel Searching for Timothy, Sputnik Monroe, Four Stories and The Sort, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Toad’s Place Joe Bonamassa, 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$35. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Sister Sweet, 8 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 19
events
Faison’s Amazin’ Pumpkin Palooza Pumpkin-carving contests and live entertainment presented by Bon Secours at the Carillon at Byrd Park, 4-7 p.m. Preview party, 6 p.m. Tickets are $15-$50. Family festival Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., free. 827-3801.
Fright Night Haunted house and kid-friendly ghost stories at the John Tyler Community College, Chester Campus, 7-9 p.m., free. Also on Saturday. 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. 594-1498.
word
Book Talk/Signing “Accidents of Time and Place” by S. Paul Klein. Book People, 5-7 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
music
Concert Stephen and Jim Bennett play hymns and spirituals on harp guitar and piano at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. 4825 Pouncey Tract Road. 231-2547.
Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival So Percussion and Tollstilt perform Dan Trueman’s “Five (and a half) Gardens.” 7:30 p.m. Free with tickets. Modlin Center for the Arts. 287-6632.
stage
Mystery Dinner Playhouse “Who Killed the Boss?” a murder mystery at a holiday office party. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 16. Tickets are $39.95. 2000 Staples Mill Road. 649-2583.
Landmark Theater “Tales of Hoffmann,” presented by the Virginia Opera. 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$85. (866) OPERA-VA.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Latin Ballet of Virginia presents “El Dorado.” Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.
galleries
Crossroads Gallery of Art “All Media Show” by various local artists. 6-9 p.m. Gallery talk at 7:15 p.m. Through Nov. 7. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.
White Canvas Gallery “Travels,” new work by Kay Hutchison. 5:30-8 p.m. Through Nov. 15. 111 S. Fourth St. 782-1776.
museums
Maymont House Museum “Victorian Haunts,” exhibit of macabre keepsakes, ghost stories and a horse-drawn hearse ride. 6-8:30 p.m. Tickets are $17. Not recommended for children. Pre-registration required. 385-7166.
night life
Alley Katz River City Roller Girls Spirit Rally, Slippery When Wet and Rocket Queen. 9 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Claire Lynch, 8 p.m., $20-$25. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Bella Arte Lanaux Hailey, 8:30 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Bleu Bistro Intense City, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.
Bogart’s Soul Army (jazz/soul), 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Buffalo Wild Wings (W. Broad St.) Name That Tune, weekly, 9-11 p.m., free. 672-8732.
Cabo’s Marna & Macy, 9:30 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 Culdera with Force of Habit, 710 Oil, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Sugar Daddy & The Two Dollar Band, 5 p.m., free. 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 Carlton James & The Staggers (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Tree, 10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Random Acts (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
Common Groundz Poetry Slam, hosted by Vlad Rodriguez, 7 p.m. 344-8580.
County Rib & Ale House Bill Roberts, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Sax & Rax w/Redman & Redbull, weekly, 6-8 p.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. This week: Flying Sulsers featuring Aimee Richardson. 288-4885.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Robert Schimmel, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $22. 521-8900.
Goals Tavern Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.
Grandpa Eddies BBQ Lee Harris & Country Sunshine, 8:30 p.m., free. 270-RIBS.
Hard Shell Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.
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.
Poe’s Pub Cheenon (rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House “Ladies ’80s” 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.
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 Calpurnia, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.
Taphouse Grill Gypsy Roots, free, 8 p.m., 644-3018.
The Camel Maia Banks, Dawn Dineen, Five Nine H20, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Tobacco Company Janet Martin, 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 Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.
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 20
events
Alternative Market A weekly outdoor bazaar with items from local artists, starts at 11 a.m. 3320 W. Cary St. 342-5886.
Art Affair 2007 Bon Air Artist Association’s outdoor fine arts festival to benefit Child Savers and two VCU art scholarships. Stony Point Fashion Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also on Sunday, noon-5 p.m. 379-8980.
Ashland Harvest Run 10k run/5k walk-run in support of the Ashland Christian Emergency Services and Hanover Safe Place. Carter Park, 9 a.m. Music by Brent Small. www.ashlandharvestrun.com. 752-4915.
Centerville Pumpkin Festival Arts, crafts and produce for sale. Food, entertainment, music and activities. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free. 33 Broad Street Road, Manakin-Sabot. 514-5498.
Craft Show The Short Pump Ruritan Club’s 18th annual craft show featuring more than 90 crafters of jewelry, furniture, accessories and wreaths. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free. 4701 Pouncey Tract Road. 360-2371.
Fall Arts Gala Richmond Men’s Chorus performs, refreshments and a silent auction of art. ArtWorks Studio and Gallery, 7 p.m. Tickets $25-$30. 320 Hull St. 241-0446.
Family Day Virginia Historical Society presents games, storytelling, re-enactments and the new exhibit “Lee and Grant.” Music by the Celebration Male Chorus. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.
Fan Fall Festival Presented by Tabernacle Baptist Church. Music by the Basement Band and The Meadow Street Band. Games, food and yard sale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 1925 Grove Ave. www.tbcrichmond.org.
GaytonFest Gayton Baptist Church’s third annual community festival. Music by The John Ivins Band. 2-5 p.m., free. 13501 N. Gayton Road. 360-2801.
“Glam Odyssey: A Fashion Journey Into Bliss and Beyond,” presented by the 50th annual Ebony Fashion Fair at the Landmark Theater. 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 648-6990.
OystoberFest 2007 St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church’s second annual oyster roast and festival. Music by Rockfish Willie and Marna Bales. Noon-6 p.m., free, $2 donation requested. 3602 Hawthorne Ave. 221-8991.
Parade and Festival Chesterfield County’s annual celebration of the historic village of Midlothian. Crafts, entertainment, history and food. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. 796-4946.
film
“Mary Poppins” Sing-a-Long At the Byrd Theatre, to benefit Child Savers. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets are$5-$8. 643-7283.
music
Concert James Taylor, 8 p.m. at the VCU Siegel Center. Tickets are $50-$125. 828-7267.
Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival Concert featuring works by Paul Elwood, Asha Srinivasan and Karen Tanaka. 11 a.m. , Booker Hall of Music. Concert featuring works by Frances White, Matthew McCabe and Mara Helmuth, 4 p.m. , Booker Hall of Music. At the Cousins Studio Theater, eighth blackbird, Gustu Putu Sudarta, Semi Ryu and Andrew McGraw, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free. Modlin Center for the Arts. 287-6632.
Gellman Room Concert Series Lauren Kendall opens the Richmond Public Library’s new music series at 2 p.m., free. 646-4740.
night life
Alley Katz Unheard Concept, Trust in the Fall, Nemesis, Joker, 5 p.m., $5-$7. BlackCash & The Bad Seeds, Flesh Mountain Boys, 10 p.m., $8. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, 8 p.m., $8-$13. 798-1702.
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.
Bleu Bistro BarrelHouse, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Boneanchor (alt. rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Marna & Macy, 9:30 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.
Café Diem Gill, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Circa Survive, Ours, Fear Before the March of Flames, Dear and the Headlights, 6:30 p.m., $15-$17. 643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Yo Mamas Big Fat Booty Band, 9:30 p.m., $6-$10. 780-ALES.
Caribbean Mingles Reggae night, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$10. 780-0013.
Club Richbrau DJ Tree, 10 p.m., weekly, 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.
Daddio’s Grille Live music, weekly, 9 p.m., $3-$5. 754-1448.
Desserterie The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. 639-9940.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Karaoke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Emilio’s Son Quatro, 10 p.m., $6. 359-1224.
The Dance Space Open Dance, 8:30 p.m., free, weekly. 673-3326.
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 Robert Schimmel, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $22. 521-8900.
Grandpa’s Eddie BBQ The Lonely Teardrops (country), 8:30 p.m., free. 270-RIBS.
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.
Northside Grill Bryce Miller, 10 a.m., weekly, free. 266-4403.
Poe’s Pub Sole Pusher (blues/funk) , 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House 64 West, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (traditional Irish), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Jeff Carretto (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.
Sin é Chicago Cy, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Taphouse Grill Russ Hanchin & Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), weekly, 8 p.m., 644-3018.
The Camel The Real You, Forever in Motion, Bexley, 9 p.m., $6. 353-4901.
The Martini Kitchen & Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.
Tobacco Company Janet Martin, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Café Old Skool Hip-Hop Dance Party, 10 p.m., $5. 771-1605.
Sunday 21
events
Youth Fair Educational activities for children with a special tennis clinic with Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf. 2:30 p.m. Mary & Frances Youth Center. Free. 120 S. Linden St. 922-5241.
music
Bach Festival Series The Richmond Symphony plays the music of Bach at 3 p.m. at the Randolph-Macon Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $5-$27. 788-1212.
Concert The Winchester Cathedral choir performs at 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Church. Tickets are $20. 8787 River Road. 288-7811.
Hymn Festival Keith Benniston plays the hymns of Charles Wesley with narration by Richard Gladwell at 5 p.m. Free. 411 E. Grace St. 648-8319.
stage
ComedySportz Improv Theatre “The Fat Lady Sings,” a cabaret by Shann Palmer at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. 7115 Staples Mill Road. 266-9377.
Landmark Theater “Tales of Hoffmann,” presented by the Virginia Opera. 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$85. (866) OPERA-VA.
night life
Alley Katz Think, Catalyctic Converter and Eat The Center, 6 p.m., $5. 643-2816.
Bailey’s Smokehouse & Tavern (W. Broad St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-6800.
Bella Arte Roger Carroll, noon, free. 515-9099.
Bleu Bistro Jazz Brunch, 11:30 a.m., free. 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.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Albafiere, 6 p.m., $3. 780-ALES.
Cary St. Café Aquabatics (hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse Kristen Haze (alt folk), 9:30 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, weekly, noon-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.
Easy Street Café 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Element Lounge Poker tournaments, 7 and 10 p.m., free. 788-8001.
Emilio’s Salsa DJ, 7:30 p.m., free. 359-1224.
Funny Bone Robert Schimmel, 7:30 p.m., $20. 521-8900.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Legend Brewery Steve Keith, 6:30 p.m, free. 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.
Richbrau Brewing Company S.I.N. 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.
The Camel Jazz Concert to benefit ALS Association, 4 p.m., $12. 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 22
music
Concert Mary Boodell, Johanna Bourkova and Patrick Carlin will perform music by J.S. Bach, Quantz and Berlioz at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Free. 359-5651.
stage
Barksdale Theatre (Willow Lawn) “365 Days/365 Plays,” seven short productions followed by a discussion. 8 pm. Donations accepted. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 285-2459.
Alice Jepson Theatre Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32. 289-8980.
night life
Alley Katz The Lawrence Arms, American Steel, The Falcon and the Sundowner. 6 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2816.
Cafe Diem The Chemist (jazz/fusion), 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Caddy’s Beach music with Steve Leonard, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Cary Street Café Ominotago, 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.
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) Monday Night Football, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Open-mic night, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau Brewing Company Guitar Hero with Alan, 8 p.m., weekly, free. 644-3018.
Talons Sports & Spirits Open mic, 8 p.m., weekly, free. 744-9541.
Triple Restaurant Restaurant employee appreciation night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tuesday 23
events
Lecture Marthe Keller will discuss art at School of the Arts Building at Virginia Commonwealth University at 11 a.m. Free. 827-1577.
film
Club Cinema “New Maps for the New World: Recent Films and Videos by Roger Warren Beebe.” Presented by the Richmond Moving Image Co-op. The Canal Club, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5. 1545 E. Cary St. 232-RMIC.
music
A Concert for Lindsay Mike Ess, Skip Gailes, Taylor Barnett and other musicians perform a benefit concert at the Singleton Center, 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$50. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.
stage
Alice Jepson Theatre Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32. 289-8980.
night life
Ashland Coffee and Tea Mary Gauthier with Lucy Wainright, 8 p.m., $20-$25. 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 Good Dog (jam band), 9:30 p.m., $5. 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) Mamie, 8:30 p.m., free. 780-ALES.
Common Groundz Langley Holland, The Immaculate Shark, 8 p.m. 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.
Element Lounge Curtis Lawyer and Allyson Mills Mills (acoustic), 10 p.m., $5. 788-8001.
Emilio’s Salsa dancing 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.
Gallery5 John Wiese, C. Spencer Yeh, Carlos Giffoni, Caustic Castle and Constant Mauk, 7 p.m., $5. 644-0005.
Ham’s Texas Hold ’em, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 965-5520.
Legend Brewery Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 6:30 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.
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 The Taters, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 358-7870.
Toad’s Place Guster with Brett Dennon, 8 p.m., $20-$25. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Fetherston/Tiller, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $7. 771-1605.
