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word
Book Discussion Lillian Lincoln Lambert will discuss her forthcoming book, “Defeat Is Not An Option,” at 7 p.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University, free. 828-1982.
music
Concert The 82nd Airborne Division’s Chorus sings at Virginia State University at 7 p.m., free. 524-5045.
Concert Anthony Kearns and Patrick Healy will perform at St. Bridget Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35-$100. 6006 Three Chopt Road. 364-0105.
museums
Virginia Holocaust Museum “Cliches Can Kill: The French Cinema of the 1930s and the Jewish Question,” a lecture by Simon Sibelman, at 7 p.m., free. 2000 E. Cary St. 257-5400.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Alastair Dickenson will speak on the history of silver fakes and forgeries at 6 p.m. 200 N. Boulevard. 204-2704.
night life
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 The Big Payback (James Brown Tribute), $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 and 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.
The Camel Langley Holland, Immaculate Shark, Venn Diagrams and The Trucks, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Cary St. Café Farm Vegas (jam band), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Canal Club Open Mic Night Comedy and Variety Show, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 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.
Empire WTF Wednesdays (punk handcore DJ), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.
Funny Bone Billy Gardell, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
J&D’s Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.
JJ McFarley’s Sister Sweet, 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.
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.
Toad’s Place They Might Be Giants, 8 p.m., $20-$24. 648-TOAD.
The Triple Restaurant Open-mic jam, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.
Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 768-9090.
Thursday25
music
Concert Mike Lille will perform at In Your Ear Music and Recording at 6:30 p.m., $20-$25. 1813 E. Broad St. 320-7067.
Great Performances Series “Odalan Bali: An Offering of Dance and Music,” a performance by Gamelan Cudamani at 7:30 p.m. at the Alice Jepson Theatre. Free. 287-6632.
stage
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre “Leading Ladies,” a comedy about two failed actors’ attempt to claim an inheritance. 8 p.m. Through Nov. 10. Tickets are $15. 319. N. Wilkinson Road. 262-9760.
museums
Science Museumo Virginia Discussion A panel of health professionals and experts will discuss “Medicine, Media and Morality: Does the Media Impact Your Health Care Decisions,” at 7 p.m., free. 2500 Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Alley Katz The Vanishing Red, Lifes Only Lesson, Mojos Flame, Core 97, The Chuck Disse Project and Romance in Ransom, 6 p.m., $9-$10. 643-2816.
Azzurro’s Emmy St. James & Her Jazz Gentlemen, 6:30 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), $5. 353-9280.
Bottom’s Up (Glen Allen) Live music, weekly, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 249-2000.
Bottom’s Up (Shockoe Bottom) Chicago Cy Band, 8 p.m. 644-4400.
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 Janet Martin, 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 Prabir and the Substitutes, Hoots and Hellmouth, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunner, 7:30 p.m., $10. 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 Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz/jam), 10 p.m., free. 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 with Willie Kahn and open-mic night, weekly, 8:30 p.m, free. 732-7425.
Easy Street Café DJ Meaty, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
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 Billy Gardell, 7:30 p.m., $15. 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 Hero By Name (alternative rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
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.
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 Bar & Grill Open Mic Night with Goes Good With Beer, 9 p.m., free. 379-1844.
Toad’s Place Disco Biscuits, 8 p.m., $20-$25. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Smiile, 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 26
events
Demon Ball Richmond Derby Demons present a Halloween Masquerade Party at Plant Zero Art Center, 9 p.m. Tickets are $8-$10. brownpapertickets.com
Oktoberfest Food, beer, folk dancing and music from the European Wind Ensemble Band at The Showplace at 6 p.m. Tickets are $8-$10. 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike. 342-0310.
word
Book Reading John B. Amos will read from “Every Now and Then: Occasional Essays,” at 5 p.m. at Book People, 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
music
Concert Anthony Kearns and Patrick Healy will perform at St. Bridget Catholic Church at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35-$100. 6006 Three Chopt Road. 364-0105.
50th Anniversary Concert The Richmond Symphony performs at 8 p.m. at the Modlin Center. Tickets are $50-$65.788-1212.
stage
Pine Camp Arts Center “A Lesson Before Dying,” an inmate struggles with his destiny. 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. Through Nov. 18. 4901 Old Brook Road. 355-2187.
ComedySportz Improv Theater “Iprov,” comedy improvisation with audience interaction, 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. 7115 Staples Mill Road. 266-9377.
galleries
1212 Gallery Juried Photography Exhibition with work from 154 photographers, 7 p.m. Runs through Nov. 4. 12 E. 12th St. 233-9957.
ArtSpace Art by Michael Pierce and Ben Jones, with music from Northside Consort. 7 p.m. 0 E. 4th St. 232-6464.
Art Works 4th Anniversary of 4th Friday Art Shows: “The Mid-Atlantic Group Exhibition,” works by Jason Louis Arkles, Lee Johnson, Henry Wingate and Charles Phillip Brooks; all media show juried by Sarah Masters; “Havana Clique” by Sheila Thomas; “Other Places” by Virginia Godfrey; “The Art of Surviving III” by Terry Lynn Smith; “Fugitive Visions” by Santa Sergio DeHaven. Music by Deep Fried Twinkies. 7 p.m. Through Nov. 18. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.
VCU Student Commons “Transwork,” photography by Loren Cameron, 6 p.m. 907 Floyd Ave. 828-4554.
night life
Ashland Coffee and Tea Stephen Bennett (harp, guitar), 8 p.m., $20-$25. 798-1702.
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 Live blues music, 9 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.
Bogart’s Gill (rock/reggae), $5. 353-9280.
Buffalo Wild Wings (W. Broad St.) Name That Tune, weekly, 9-11 p.m., free. 672-8732.
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) Back Alley HooDoo, 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.
Club Richbrau DJ Tree, weekly, 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 JD (country/blues), 8 p.m., free. 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. BC & Gray (jazz), 9 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. 288-4885.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Billy Gardell, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Goals Tavern Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.
Grandpa Eddies BBQ Harry Gore solo (acoustic power pop, rock), 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.
Nuccio’s Trattoria The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6:30 p.m., free. 594-0040.
Poe’s Pub SilverBacks (blues), 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.
Shenanigan’s Brad Spivey & the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.
Sin é Ray Pittman Project, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.
Taphouse Grill Gypsy Roots, 8 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Toad’s Place The Fabulous Thunderbirds, 7:30 p.m., $20-$30. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Farm Vegas, 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 27
events
Alternative Market A weekly outdoor bazaar with items from local artists, starts at 11 a.m. 3320 W. Cary St. 342-5886.
Fall Festival Horse rides, games and food, 3-6 p.m. at Grove Avenue Baptist Church, free. 8701 Ridge Road. 740-8888.
Festival of the Grape Food, shopping and music from The Mystic Soul Bubbas, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. in Courthouse Square. Powhatan. Tickets are $10-$20. 794-1555.
Ghost Stories Program Stories about Chesterfield County’s historic homes and alleged hauntings associated with them. 11 a.m. at Magnolia Grange. 10020 Iron Bridge Rd. 751-4946.
Haints and Howls Spine tingling Halloween stories presented by the Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theater and told by Megan Hicks at Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6-$10. 2880 Mountain Road. 231-2547 or 261-4973 or www.telltalehearts.org.
Harvest Festival Music, arts, crafts and entertainment at 2 p.m. at 2700 North Ave. 321-1100.
Oktoberfest Food, beer, folk dancing and music from the European Wind Ensemble Band at The Showplace at 6 pm. Tickets are $8-$10. 3000 Mechanicsville Turnpike. 342-0310.
Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival Competitive sports events for men, with music and dancing. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Richmond Raceway Complex. 569-3200.
SlamRichmond Open Minds Open Mic at Artspace Gallery at 8 p.m. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.
Over the Rainbow Halloween Coffee House Food, enteratinment and music from Johnathan Lebolt, Anne Cook-Rose and David Dozier, 7 p.m., at the Metropolitan Community Church of Richmond. 2501 Park Ave. 353-9477.
Worn Again III: Night of the Living Thread A fashion show benefiting the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation at 8:30 p.m at Relish. Tickets are $15. 101 S. 15th St. 937-0870.
music
Concert Gypsy Roots perform at Randolph-Macon College, 8 p.m., free. 757-3712.
Concert Andrew Peterson performs at Bon Air Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m., free. 2531 Buford Road. 677-7825.
Traditional Jewish Music from Around the World Jill Rogoff performs, 8 p.m. at Congregation Or Ami. Tickets are $12-$15. 9400 Huguenot Road. 647-7856.
Huguenot Rocks Love & Reverie, Murphy’s Kids, Day the Earth Stood Still, 7 p.m. at Huguenot United Methodist Church. Tickets are $6. 10661 Duryea Drive. 272-6820.
Music in the Old Church Concert Series “Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia/Earth Mass,” a performance with 58 singers and an 11-piece orchestra at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church. 3 and 8 p.m. 4819 Monument Ave. 779-3454.
VCU Guitar Series Timothy Olbrych performs at 8 p.m. at the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $10. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.
Wachovia Securities Symphony Pops Series The Richmond Symphony performs with Wrenn Mangum at 8 p.m. at the Landmark Theater. Tickets are $35-$60. 262-8003.
night life
Alley Katz Quiet Weapons for Quiet Wars, Kevin Beckley, Rylynn, 5 p.m., $7. RPG, Wooly Mammoth, 10 p.m. $7. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Old School Freight Train, 8 p.m., $15-$20. 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 DJ BriGuy, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Sambaiosis (Brazilian/Latin jazz), $6. 353-9280.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s First Impressions, 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.
The Camel Steep Canyon Rangers, 9 p.m., $10. 353-4901.
Canal Club Silverstein, Strike Anywhere, Dance Gavin Dance,Mean Girls and Love and Reverie, 6:30 p.m.$15.643-2582.
Capital Ale House (Downtown) Jimmies Chicken Shack, 9 p.m., $7-$10. 780-ALES.
Caribbean Mingles Reggae night, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$10. 780-0013.
Cary St. Café King Solomon’s Marbles (Grateful Dead tribute), Halloween costume contest, 10 p.m., free. 353-7445.
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.
Curry House Belly Dance Show, 8:30 p.m. 762-4411.
Daddio’s Grille Live music, weekly, 9 p.m., $3-$5. 754-1448.
Dixie Diner (Petersburg) Karaoke, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 732-7425.
The Dance Space Open Dance, 8:30 p.m., free, weekly. 673-3326.
Escabar Restaurant The Bopcats (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $3. 288-4885.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Billy Gardell, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $16. 521-8900.
Grandpa Eddies BBQ The Silverback Blues Breakers (classic rock & blues), 8:30 p.m.. free. 270-RIBS.
JJ McFarley’s Kent Alley and Mark Merrit, 8 p.m., free. 755-6229.
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 Fully Loaded Band (blues rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House At the Stars, 9:30 p.m., $3. 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.
Shenanigan’s English Channel, 8:30 p.m., $7. 264-5010
Taphouse Grill Russ Hanchin & Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), weekly, 8 p.m., 644-3018.
Toad’s Place Chuck Brown, 8 p.m., $20-$25. Saturday Night Dance Party, 10 p.m., $10. 648-TOAD.
Tobacco Company Farm Vegas, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Café Old Skool Hip-Hop Dance Party, 10 p.m., $5. 771-1605.
Sunday 28
events
Annual Harvest House Tour Tour of homes in the Carillon area, the bell tower and the Pump House. 1 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. 358-9114.
Richmond Highland Games & Celtic Festival Competitive sports events for men with music and dancing. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Richmond Raceway Complex. 569-3200.
The Devine Reality Comedy Circus A puppet show presented by the Bread & Puppet Theater at 3 p.m. in Monroe Park, free. 644-3812.
music
Celebration of Hope Concert Susan Greenbaum, Jane Martin, Blue Line Highway and The Atkinsons will perform at the Snagajob.com Pavillion at Innsbrook at 1 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. 749-3649.
Heroes The Richmond Philharmonic performs at 4 p.m. at J.R. Tucker High School, 4 p.m., free. 2910 N. Parham Road. 673-7400.
Petersburg Symphony Orchestra A concert of British and American music at 4 p.m. at Petersburg High School. Tickets are $5-$15. 732-2055.
River Road Church Concert Series David Burgess performs at River Road Church at 5 p.m., free. 288-1131.
The Trials of the Zombie String Band Special Ed & The Shortbus with Bread & Puppet, 6 p.m. at Gallery5. Tickets are $10. 644-0005.
stage
Ballet Folkl¢rico of Mexico 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22-$32. Landmark Theater. 289-8980.
museums
Virginia Historical Society “Reflections on Oliver Hill,” a panel discussion on the life and work of Oliver W. Hill, Sr., from 3 to 5 p.m. 428 N. Boulevard. 342-9647.
film
4th Annual Film Series “Voyages,” a documentary about survivors of the Shoah at 2 p.m. at the Virginia Holocaust Museum, free. 2000 E. Cary St. 257-5400.
night life
Alley Katz Conditions, Maraschino, Pensive and The Day The Earth Stood Still, 6 p.m., $7. 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-2 p.m., 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.
Café Gutenberg ILAD, The OK Bird and Herschel Stratego. 8 p.m., free. 497-5000.
Canal Club Step Out Sundays (dancehall), 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. Divine Profitz, Swordplay and Luggage & Swerve, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse Lee Harris and Country Sunshine, 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 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 and 10 p.m., free. 788-8001.
Funny Bone Billy Gardell, 7 p.m., $16. 521-8900.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Legend Brewery Cook County Bluegrass, 6 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.
Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. The Offering (acoustic rock), 6:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
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.
Shenanigan’s Tom Principato, 6:30 p.m., free. 264-5010
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 320-1218.
The Camel David Shultz, Jennifer O’Connor, Daren Jessee and Clint Michigan, 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 29
music
“John Tyler goes Tropical” Ban Caribe performs at 5:30 p.m. at John Tyler Community College, free. 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. 594-1530.
VCU Faculty Recital Taylor Barnett plays at the Singleton Center for The Performing Arts, 7:30 p.m, free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.
night life
Bogart’s Jason Arce Quartet (jazz), $5. 353-9280.
Caddy’s Beach music with Steve Leonard, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.
Cafe Diem The Chemists (Jazz/fusion) 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.,free. 353-2300.
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 Poetry, weekly, 7 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, 8:30 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 30
music
Music at Grace & Holy Trinity Trombones de Costa Rica performs at Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 8 p.m., free. 8 N. Laurel St. 359-5628.
Fall Choral Classic Performances from high school choirs and VCU Commonwealth Singers at the Singleton Center for The Performing Arts, 7 p.m, free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.
night life
Alley Katz Lucero, Bobby Bare Jr. and Whiskey & Co. 7 p.m., $12. 643-2816.
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 Future (hip-hop/exp.), $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) Palaminos, 9 p.m., free. 780-ALES.
Common Groundz Open Mic hosted by Matt Ference, 7:30 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 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.
Positive Vibe Café Tummy Tuesday, 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 Chris Grigg, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Verses (poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $7. 771-1605.
