Wednesday 31

events

Family Lifeline 130th Anniversary Maya Angelou speaks at 7 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Tickets are $50. 282-4255.

Richmond’s Eerie Canal Boat Rides A canal boat ride with a Haunts of Richmond narrator tellings tales of Richmond’s past. The rides are free and begin at 5 p.m. at the Canal Turning Basin at Dock and 14th streets. Call 788-6466 or visit www.venturerichmond.com.

Halloween in Hanover Music from the Hanover Concert Band, a costume contest and cider at 6:30 p.m. Call 798-2728 or visit www.hanoverarts.com.

Halloween Hoopla Trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, and a costume parade at Richmond Children’s Museum. The fun begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are $2. 474-7000.

word

Book Signing Paula Kinney will sign copies of her book “Haunted Richmond” at the Fountain Book Store at 12:30 p.m. 788-1594.

museums

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts “Nature’s Preservaton: Uncovering Mysteries of Pompeii,” a lecture by Aiesha Drew Halstead at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5-$8. 340-1405.

night life

Alley Katz Choke Chain Halloween featuring Transylvania Stud, Timelord and special guests, 9 p.m., $7. 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 Moosa (reggae/blues), 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.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m, free. 794-3007.

Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland) Beach music, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Canal Club Open Mic Night Comedy and Variety Show, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Cous Cous Fight The Big Bull, 10 p.m., $5. 358-0868.

Common Groundz Halloween Bash with Dugout , 8:30 p.m., free. 344-8580.

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.

J&D’s Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.

JJ McFarley’s Halloween Party with John Fetherston Band, 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 Special Ed & The Shortbus and Dick Butt Kiss & The Tightends, 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.

Toad’s Place Jam for the Damned with Even Better Than the Real Thing and Brown Sabbath. 648-TOAD.

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 1

events

Lecture Katherine Bolding will lecture at the School of the Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University at 3 p.m. 1000 W. Broad St. 827-1557.

Virginia Thanksgiving Festival A re-enactment of an early Thanksgiving, with games, food and a book signing at 5 p.m. at Berkeley Plantation, free. 12602 Harrison Landing Road. 829-6018.

music

For Africa A benefit concert with music, theater and dance from Danica Priest and Friends, Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company, Living Word Stage Company and more at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Street Theater. Tickets are $26. Concert continues on Friday and Saturday. 828-2020.

Kicked Back Classics Series The Richmond Symphony presents “To Grandmother’s House,” an exploration of fairy tale compositions at 8 p.m. at Toad’s Place. Tickets are $10. 788-1212.

Lose Control Tour Silk, Case, H-Town, Adina Howard and Shai perform at the Landmark Theater. 6 N. Laurel St. Tickets are $35-$37.

stage

Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center “Dames at Sea,” a musical comedy presented by Henrico Theatre Company. 8 p.m. Through Nov 18. Tickets are $8-$10. 2880 Mountain Rd. 501-5859

galleries

Westwood Club “The Glory of Nature,” landscapes by Sheila Holland. 6 p.m. Runs through Jan. 6. 6200 W. Club Lane. 740-1471.

SunTrust Gallery Works in various media by the Richmond Metropolitan Artist Association. Though Nov. 30. 919 E. Main St. 288-8843.

night life

Ashland Coffee & Tea Paul Curreri, $12, 8 p.m. 798-1702.

Azzurro’s Laura Ann Boyd, 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 The Whiskey Rebellion (bluegrass), $5, 9:30 p.m. 353-9280.

Bottom’s Up (Glen Allen) Live music, weekly, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 249-2000.

Bubba’s Restaurant Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

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 Cinemasophia, The Lodger and Now Sleepyhead, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Capital 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.

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 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.

Emilio’s Richmond Afrobeat Movement, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Europa Lounge Sessions with DJs Kean, Jereme Rometti and Adam Ely, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Josh Sneed 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.

One North Belmont The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. 358-0050

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 Doug Fisher (acoustic), 9:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

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 with Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 748-4786.

Sin é Karaoke Night, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Tobacco Company Shore Leave, 9 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 2

events

Unique Boutique Fall Crafts and Arts Fair Handmade items by local crafters and artists at Westminster Canterbury. 10 a.m-4 p.m. 1600 Westbrook Ave. 264-6058.

music

Beth Williams Field of Dreams Foundation Gala Dinner, dancing and music by Flat Elvis and Souler Coaster at the Holiday Inn Select. 6 p.m. Tickets are $50. 1021 Koger Center Blvd. 201-4365.

St. James’s Church Faith & Festival David Flood leads several choirs in a “Hymnn Fest,” at 3 p.m at St. James’s Church. Suggested donation: $20. 1205 W. Franklin St. 355-1779.

stage

Huguenot United Methodist Church “Love Letters,” a romantic play. 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Run continues on Nov. 3 at 7 p.m., with a matinee on Nov. 4. 10661 Duryea Drive. 839-2881.

galleries

1708 Gallery “Salt and Earth,” by Young Kim. 7 p.m. Though Dec. 1. 319 W. Broad St. 643-7839.

Art6 Gallery “ThinkSmall4,” an international minature exhibition. 7 p.m. Through Dec. 22. 5 E. Broad St. 343-1406.

Artemis Gallery “Salon des Refuses V,” featuring artwork rejected by other galleries. 5 p.m. 1601 W. Main St. 254-1755.

Artspace Gallery “ThinkSmall4,” an international minature exhibition. 7 p.m. Through Dec. 22. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Gallery5 “Big Bang,” by Lucien Dulfan. 7 p.m. Through Dec. 27. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0008.

Gallery 5800 “On the James, James River Park Series,” by Andras Bality. 5:30 p.m. Through Dec. 2. 5800 Grove Ave. 285-0774.

Ghostprint Gallery “Perros Negros,” art by Juan Perdiguero. 7 p.m. Through Dec. 1. 220 W. Broad St. 344-1557.

Ginger Levit Atelier “Icandescent Luminosity,” the paintings of Christine Lafuente. 6 p.m. 1607 W. Main St. 740-1471.

Main Art Gallery “Strictly Drawing II,” work by 12 local artists. 7 p.m. Through Nov. 30. 5:30 p.m. 1537 W. Main St. 359-3499.

Page Bond Gallery “Wedges, Ducks and Heroes,” paintings by Stephen Clark and “Scrittura,” mixed media by Kathleeen Markowitz. 7 p.m. Through Dec. 1. 1625 W. Main St. 359-3633.

Quirk Gallery “Sparkle Plenty3,” art jewelry and metal work by 22 artists. 6 p.m. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.

Reynolds Gallery “New Paintings,” by Richard Roth and “Glass Box Paintings: 1995-2007,” by James Hyde. 7 p.m. Though Dec. 15. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.

Richmond Public Library “Europa: Ireland to Scotland,” paintings by Steven Walker in the Gellman Room. “Wonder,” photographs by Beverly L. Nelson. Dooley Foyer and Dooley Hall. “Beach Works,” arranged by Helen Whitehead in the 2nd Floor Gallery. 7 p.m. 101 E Franklin St. 646-4256.

Uptown Gallery All Media Exhibit by the Metropolitan Richmond Artists Association. 5 p.m. Through Dec. 7. 1305 W. Main St. 288-8843.

Visual Art Studio “In My Brother’s Memory,” a benefit exhibition for Good Neighbor Village. Through Nov. 30. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368.

night life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Robin & Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, 8 p.m., $19.50. 798-1702.

Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.

Bleu Bistro Route 6 (Southern rock), 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Blues Café Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.

Bogart’s The Former Champions, (jazz), 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 Bistro Bart Chucker Band, 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.

The Camel Silent Film Star, Red Collar, Langley Holland, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Canal Club Ky-mani Marley with Mambo Sauce, 9 p.m., $12-$15. 643-2582.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) Fully Loaded, 5 p.m., free. The Atkinsons, 9:30 p.m., $6. 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 Honor By Name, 8:30 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. Noel & His Hair (rock), 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 Josh Sneed, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Goals Tavern Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.

Grandpa Eddies The Dixie Power Trio, 9 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.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Plunky & Oneness, 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.

Poe’s Pub 100th Monkey (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.

Rock Falls Tavern Loose Gravel, (classic rock) 9:30 p.m., free. 272-9470.

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.

Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.

Taphouse Grill Gypsy Roots, 8 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.

Toad’s Place Pat McGee and Josh Kelly, 8 p.m., $17.50-$20. 648-TOAD.

Tobacco Company Shore Leave, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

The Triple Restaurant 9 Ball Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 359-7777.

Wabi Sabi The Chemists (jazz/fusion, 9 p.m., free. (Petersburg) 862-1362

Wild Rose Café (Chester) Karaoke with Jason Ingram, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 768-9090.

Saturday 3

events

Art Auction Benefit Silent auction for African refugees. Awer Bul and Jean Luis Peta Ikambana will speak, 6 p.m., free. 353-4901.

Brunswick Stew Festival Stew, music and children’s activities at 17th Street Farmers’ Market at 11 a.m. Free. 646-0477.

Christ & Grace Holiday Bazaar Jewelry, wearable art, food and housewares. 9 a.m. 1545 Sycamore St., Petersburg. 733-7202.

The Richmond Forum Vicente Fox, former president of Mexico, will speak at the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27-$55. 330-3993.

Standing O Silent Auction and music by The Michael Clark Band. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50-$75. 648-0064.

music

Champagne & Sugar: An Evening of Song & Sweets Music and artwork from well-known Virginia artists at Middleburg Trust Company. 8 p.m. Tickets are $50. 821 E. Main St. 261-0505.

stage

Empire Theatre “It Takes a Village,” performances by spoken-word artists and musicians, presented by Lyric Ave. 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. 114 W. Broad St. 344-3390.

galleries

Ginger Levit Atelier “Paintings for the New Collector 2,” paintings by European artists. 5:30 p.m. 419 Dellbrooks Place. 740-1471.

museums

Agecroft Hall “The Legend of King Arthur,” by storyteller Pamela Bomboy at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $4. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.

night life

Alley Katz Avail, Smoke or Fire, Permanent and Government Warning, 6 p.m., $7. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Austin Lounge Lizards, 8 p.m., $25. 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.

Bogart’s Bungalo 6, (jazz) 9:30 p.m., $5-$7. 353-9280.

Bleu Bistro Omintago, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.

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 Taylor Ho Bynum’s Thirteenth Assembly, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Café Diem Velvet Marias, 8 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) East Hundred, 9 p.m., $6. 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 cover band), Halloween costume contest, 10 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Chester Bistro Black Rose, 8 p.m., $5. 425-6956.

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.

Common Groundz Muad-ID, 7 p.m., free. 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 p.m., free. 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.

Emilio’s Curious Strange (funk), 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 Josh Sneed, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Grandpa Eddies Page Wilson & Reckless Abandon, 9 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.

Poe’s Pub The Bopcats (rockabilly), 9:30 p.m, $5. 648-2120.

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.

Skilligalee Lounge Houston Scott Trio (harmonica), 9 p.m., free. 672-6200.

Taphouse Grill Russ Hanchin & Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), weekly, 8 p.m., 644-3018.

Toad’s Place Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, 8:30 p.m., $40-$55. The Legendary Saturday Night Dance Party follows. 648-TOAD.

Tropical Soul Café Old Skool Hip-Hop Dance Party, 10 p.m., $5. 771-1605.

Sunday 4

music

Say It in a Song Tricia Walker and Richmond-area cancer survivors perform at the Sheraton Park South Hotel. Suggested donation: $10. 9901 Midlothian Turnpike. 330-2136.

night life

Alley Katz DJ Vadim, Abstract Rude, Yarah Bravo, 9 p.m., $10-$12. 643-2816.

Bailey’s Smokehouse & Tavern (W. Broad St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-6800.

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.

The Camel Physics of Meaning and Prabir and the Substitutes, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Canal Club Step Out Sundays (dance-hall reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.

Commercial Taphouse Margoux LeSourd (jazz), 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.

Emilio’s Steve Green (salsa), 9 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Josh Sneed, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Legend Brewery Squalor Holler and Blue Line Highway, 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.

Pour House Remembrance, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.

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.

Tobacco Company Black Cash and the Bad Trips, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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 5

music

Concert Lionheart performs at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. $32. 284-8980.

night life

Caddy’s Beach music with Steve Leonard, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.

The Camel Barn Burning, The Hot Damns and Liza Kate, 8 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Cafe Diem The Chemists (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Sage Francis, World Inferno Friendship Society, Cobra Skullz, 6:30 p.m., $15. 643-2582.

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, 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 6

stage

Richmond Ballet Studio Theatre “Two Familiar Places in Dream” and “A Rose for Miss Emily” at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$28. 407 E. Canal St. 344-0906.

night life

Alley Katz Inhale Exhale, The Handshake Murders, Chasing the Ghost, This Is Forever, 6 p.m., $10. 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 The Echo Boomers (hip-hop), $3, 9:30 p.m. 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) Scattered, Smothered & Covered, 8 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.

Element Lounge Aquabatics, 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.

Hollywood Grill A Good Natured Riot, 10:30 p.m., free. 819-1988.

Legend Brewery A Good Natured Riot (acoustic), 6 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 John Fetherston & Kim 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.