Wednesday 15

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Art Talk Susan Lee Carrell gives a talk on “Eléonore de Sabran: Love and Lucidity During the French Revolution” at Randolph-Macon’s Old Chapel at 4:15 p.m. 110 College Ave. 752-7316.

music

The Chieftains in Concert The Irish music legends perform at the Landmark Theater at 7 p.m. with openers The Cottars. Tickets are $35-$55. Call 646-4213 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Classical Music Concert Baritone James Weaver and pianist Joanne Kong perform works by Schumann, Purcell and Schubert, 7:30 p.m. at Randolph-Macon College’s Blackwell Auditorium. Free. 205 Henry St. 752-7298.

galleries

Tuckahoe Woman’s Club The Annual Juried Art Exhibition features multimedia art by the women in the organization, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through March 17. 4215 Dover Road. 257-7251.

night life

ADA Gallery The Patchwork Collective presents Fight the Big Bull, 7:30 p.m., $7. 644-0100.

Babe’s of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.

Bogart’s Back Room Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

Breaker’s South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 553-9998.

Bull and Bear Club Lounge Party Open House, weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 649-8431.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Canal Club Winning Wednesdays featuring Soul Shot, DJ Drake and Flava Mix, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Wrinkle Neck Mules (alt-country), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Razzles “Havana Nights,” salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.

Easy Street Café Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-1198.

Emilio’s Southside Future Squad (funky jams), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Mark Lundholm, 7:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

Hyperlink Café Ya Heard (open-mic music night), weekly, 7 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.

Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Mars Bar Retrolution (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Matrixx Room College Dance Night, weekly, 9 p.m. 225-8686.

Nanci Raygun Balboa, Nitro Mega Prayer, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.

Poe’s Pub Ominotago (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Sheryl Warner and the Southside Homewreckers (blues), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Rocks Club Plastik (Brit pop, indie), weekly, 8 p.m-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Sharky’s The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Shenanigans Amy Henderson (acoustic folk), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Sin é DC Motors, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Janet Martin, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday 16

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 17th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through April 2. This week, the film is “The Rider Named Death,” showing in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Make a Difference Forum Team Azim hosts a public forum on youth violence, featuring music by the Richmond Boys Choir and Drums No Guns, 7-9 p.m. in Virginia Union University’s Coburn Hall. Donations accepted. 1500 N. Lombardy St. 231-6635.

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Genetics Lecture Aleksey Zimin gives a talk on “The Challenge of Obtaining the DNA Sequence of an Organism,” 7 p.m. at Randolph-Macon College’s Old Chapel. 110 College Ave. 752-3712.

Poetry Reading Hiram Larew and Michelle Surat read new poetry at Chop Suey Books at 7:30 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

Spirituality and Science Talk Peter Russell, author of “The Essence of Consciousness,” gives a talk on the merging of Eastern and Western philosophies of the mind, 7-9 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church. Tickets are $25-$35. 1000 Blanton Ave. 359-0384.

Stafford Lecture The University of Richmond presents historian and author Melvin Ely giving a talk on “Black-White Intimacy in Virginia Before the Civil War” in Weinstein Hall at 7:30 p.m. 289-8333.

music

Kirk Franklin and Mary Mary in Concert Grammy-winning gospel artists Franklin and Mary Mary bring the “Hero Tour” to the Landmark Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.50. Call 646-4213 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Third Thursdays The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a monthly night of music, art and food, 6-9 p.m. This month, Tinkers Dam performs Celtic bluegrass. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

galleries

University of Richmond Museums The “2006 Harnett Biennial of American Prints” and “Natural Selection: Landscape Print Portfolio From Center Street Studio” opens with a lecture by Kathy Caraccio, followed by a reception and preview, 7-9 p.m. at the Harnett Museum of Art. Through June 23. 287-6424.

museums

Virginia Historical Society Harold Holzer talks about “Art in the Civil War South” at noon. Admission is $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts The museum presents “Feast,” works from the permanent collection focusing on food in art, through June 25. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.

night life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Dry Branch Fire Squad (bluegrass), 8 p.m., $15. 798-1702.

Azzurro Restaurant Mike Ess, Jon Cannon and Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

Bahama Joe’s Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Baja Bean Company Karaoke, weekly. 257-5445.

Bandito’s “Thursday Night Drama” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.

Bogart’s Back Room The Whiskey Rebellion (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.

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

Buffalo Wild Wings (Broad St.) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 672-8732.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 9:30-11:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club 102.1 the X presents Local Xposure, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Capitol Coffee and Desserts D’Santis Duo (jazz), weekly, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. 204-1755.

Cary Street Café McLaws Drive (funk, jam), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

ComedySportz Liz Marks (cabaret), 8 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.

Curbside Café The Scott Miller Band Project (acoustic rock), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 355-7008.

Daddio’s Harrison Deane Band (rock), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 754-1448.

Europa Truth (dance music night), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Mark Lundholm, 7:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge college night (hip-hop, house, reggae), weekly, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $10. 254-1942.

Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Mars Bar Pop ’80s Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Matrixx Room Reggae Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.

Nanci Raygun Richmatic (underground hip-hop) presents The Producer’s Cup, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

O’Toole’s St. Patricks’s Day Party with Tinkers’ Dam, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 233-1781.

Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.

Poe’s Pub Dick Butt Kiss and the Tight Ends, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House West End Speed8Limit, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish jam), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Rocks Club Ignition (dance, electronica), 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.

Sharky’s Pat O’Brien (singer-songwriter), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Shenanigans The Ray Pitmann Project, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 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.

Tonic Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.

The Tobacco Company Jangling Reinhardts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.

Friday 17

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 17th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through April 2. This week, the film is “The Rider Named Death,” showing in Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Thunder Nationals The United States Hot Rod Association presents a monster truck show at the Richmond Coliseum at 8 p.m. Through March 19. Tickets are $10-$20. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

music

Christine Lavin in Concert The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen presents singer-songwriter Christine Lavin as part of the Music Connections Series at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

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Steward School The school celebrates the 400th anniversary of Jamestown with a production of the musical “Pocahontas” at 7 p.m. Through March 26. 11600 Gayton Road. 778-7979.

galleries

1212 Gallery This new Manchester Gallery opens with an all-media show and reception, 7-10 p.m. Through April 23. 12 E. 12th St. 233-9957.

Crossroads Art Center “Far East Influences,” a juried gallery show featuring David Leahy, opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through April 13. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.

night life

Alley Katz Covet the Knife, Saint Diablo, Simplekill, Victims of a Modern Age, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $7. Long Beach Short Bus, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $12-$15. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Taters (Americana), 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.

Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. 262-9652.

Bella Arte Lanaux Hailey, free. 515-9099.

Bogart’s Back Room Moossa CD release (reggae, blues, jazz), 9 p.m., $10 (includes CD). 353-9280.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.

Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.

Canal Club Plunky and Oneness, 8 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

Capital Ale House (Downtown) St. Patrick’s Party with Cigar Store Indians and St. Andrews Legion Regimental Band Pipes and Drums, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-ALES.

Capital Ale House (Innsbrook) St. Patrick’s Party with The Jangling Reinhardts, Tinker’s Dam, and the St. Andrews Legion Regimental Band Pipes and Drums, 5 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 780-ALES.

Cary Street Café Sun-Dried Opossum (Southern jam), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 8 p.m., $3. 644-3018.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Random Acts (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.

Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.

Easy Street Café Speed8Limit, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Emilio’s Mayuco (flamenco guitar), 7-9 p.m., weekly, free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.

Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Mark Lundholm, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.

Godfrey’s Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.

Hyperlink Café James “Saxsmo” Gates and Hod O’Brien (jazz), 10 p.m., $10. 254-1942.

Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Mars Bar New Wave Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Matrixx Room Friday Night Dance Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 225-8686.

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.

O’Toole’s St. Patrick’s Party with Tinker’s Dam and Glen Crone, 11 a.m.-2 a.m., free. 233-1781.

Out of Bounds Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 10 p.m., free. 355-7390.

Positive Vibe Café St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Russell Lawson and Liz Nance, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (swing jazz guitar), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Rocks Club 240 Minutes (Euro house, dance), weekly, 8 p.m-2 a.m., free. “Rocky Horror Picture Show” (live actors), weekly, midnight, free. 648-ROCK.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Sharky’s The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Shenanigans Mo Debree, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Shirley’s Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 550-0804.

Sin é St. Patrick’s Day party, noon, free. 649-7767.

Sycamore Rouge Flo King and Her Mellow Mood (jazz), 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.

The Tobacco Company St. Patrick’s Day party with Jimmy O Band, 5 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Saturday 18

events

Ashland Classic Film Series The film series presents “Rebel Without a Cause” at the Ashland Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5. 203 England St. 798-2728.

Bal de Sade Fieldens Cabaret Theatre and the Fan Free Clinic host a leather and fetish celebration at Fieldens, 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Tickets are $5-$12. 2033 W. Broad St. 359-1963.

Dance Away Duchenne Gala The Muscular Dystrophy Association and Michael’s Miracle Makers host a fund-raising gala with dinner, a silent auction and music by Keith Tan and The Docs of Rock, 6 p.m. at The Jefferson Hotel. Tickets are $150. 101 W. Franklin St. 285-2961.

Mardi Gras Costume Dance The Phi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi fraternity hosts a ’70s-themed scholarship dance at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with music by In the Pocket, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Donation for admission is $40. 852-6184.

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Book Reading Ginjer Clarke reads and signs copies of “Freak Out! Animals Beyond Your Wildest Imagination” at the Children’s Museum of Richmond, 1-3 p.m. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-CMOR.

music

Gospel Fest 2006 The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority hosts a festival of gospel music at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10. 405-5953.

Shamrock the Block Y101 hosts a concert at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market featuring performances by 4Play, 11:1, The Fontanas, Speed8Limit and Sin Sity, noon-6 p.m. Free. 330-5700.

Stretchin’ at Stir Crazy A monthly music series at Stir Crazy Coffee Shop starts at 8 p.m. This month, BJ Kocen and Andrew Gibson perform. Tickets are $5. 4015 MacArthur Drive. 864-0264.

Yiddish Chorale The New Yiddish Chorale performs traditional pieces, Broadway shows and operettas in Yiddish, 8 p.m. at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. Tickets are $18-$50. 2000 E. Cary St. 285-6500.

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Empire Theatre Lyric Ave, the spoken-word/music variety show, presents “The Throwback,” a selection of its most popular skits in its three-year history, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $7-$10. 114 W. Broad St. 334-3390.

museums

Museum of the Confederacy “Art of the Confederacy,” works by Confederate soldiers, runs through Nov. 30. 1201 E. Clay St. 649-1861.

Virginia Center for Architecture Christopher Novelli leads a tour of “Historic Franklin Street: Richmond’s Fifth Avenue” at 2 p.m. Admission is $5-$10. 2501 Monument Ave. Call 644-3041 or visit www.virginiaarchitecture.org.

Virginia Historical Society “Quilts of the Old Dominion” runs through December. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

night life

Alley Katz Mute Math, The Working Title, Too Late the Hero, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $10. VA MC Battle featuring VA Union, Shiloh, Backmain, Devious Knievel, DJ Swerve 360, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. 643-2816.

Art6 Gallery Anthony Curtis Trio (prog-rock, jazz), 8 p.m., $5. 343-1406.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Robin Wynn (Americana), 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.

Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.

Bogart’s Back Room Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.

Canal Club Separation, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.

Capital Ale House (Innsbrook) Cigar Store Indians, 9 p.m. 780-ALES.

Cary Street Café Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.

ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.

Easy Street Café Palominos. 355-1198.

Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Mark Lundholm, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.

Gospel Chicken House Churchyard Grass, The Riverdale Quartet, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Grafiti Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Hyperlink Café James “Saxsmo” Gates and Hod O’Brien (jazz), 10 p.m., $10. 254-1942.Witherspoon and Jereme Rometti. 254-1942.

Legend Brewery Foolish Venture, 9 p.m., $5. 232-3446.

Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Mojo’s Special Ed and the Shortbus (bluegrass), SpeedSquare (math-rock), 10 p.m., $5. 644-6676.

Nanci Raygun Down to Nothing, Brace War, Cold War, War Hungry, Tombstone, all ages, 5 p.m., $7. 353-4263.

Poe’s Pub Sin City (AC/DC tribute band), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Rocks Club 240 Minutes (Euro house, dance), weekly, 8 p.m-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Shenanigans Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs, 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Sin é St. Patrick’s Day Party with Wonderground, 11:30 a.m., free. 649-7767.

Sycamore Rouge Flo King and Her Mellow Mood (jazz), 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.

The Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Sunday 19

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 17th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through April 2. This week, the film is “The Rider Named Death,” showing in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Project Resolution Yellow House presents “About Bears,” the theme for this month’s filmmakers’ forum of short films, 7 p.m. at the Firehouse Theatre. Free. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

music

Big Band Concert Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginians perform big band music, 2-5 p.m. at Christ Ascension Episcopal Church. Admission is $7. 1704 W. Laburnum Ave. 864-1040.

Concert of Remembrance The Seventh Street Chancel Choir performs memorial works by John Rutter, John Tavener and others, 3 p.m. at Seventh Street Christian Church. Free. 358-4194.

Voice Recital Soprano Kate Lambert and pianist Mary Elizabeth Forbes perform works by Copland, Strauss, Mozart and others, 3 p.m. at Westhampton United Methodist Church. Free. 6100 Patterson Ave. 264-6682.

night life

Babe’s of Carytown Sunday Karaoke, weekly, 3-7 p.m., free. 355-9330.

Bottom’s 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, 3-7 p.m. 739-8871.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Johnny Hott and the Piedmont Souprize, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club 106.5 the Beat and Capital City Entertainment present VIP Sundays, weekly, 8 p.m. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. The Lucky Stiffs (acoustic rock), The Easy Chairs, DRL, 10 p.m., $3. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Brian Jordan Guitar Quartet (Americana jazz), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Funny Bone Mark Lundholm, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free. 288-6211.

Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz presents the String Jazz Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6:30 p.m., free. This week, the Squalor Hollow Boys (Texas swing). 232-3446.

Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night (’80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Rocks Club Colonize (punktronic, Euro dance), weekly, 8 p.m-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Monday 20

events

Film Screening VCU’s Social Justice Film Series presents “Compadre,” a story of poverty and inequality in the life of a man stricken with polio, 4 p.m. in the Student Commons. Free. 907 Floyd Ave. 827-3400.

James River Film Festival The Richmond Moving Image Co-Op presents the James River Film Festival featuring special effects veteran Ray Harryhausen, Martha Colburn, guitarist Gary Lucas, Richmond filmmaker and professor David Williams and others at the Firehouse Theatre Project and other venues through March 26. The series kicks off with an animation competition at the Firehouse at 7:30 p.m. Call 232-RMIC or visit www.rmicweb.org.

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Poetry Reading Eleanor Wilner reads from her poetry at Randolph-Macon College’s Old Chapel at 7:30 p.m. 110 College Ave. 752-3712.

SlamRichmond A new seven-event poetry slam series kicks off at ComedySportz with an open mic at 7 p.m. and the slam starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 7115-A Staples Mill Road. 263-7637.

music

Atlas Trio VCU presents the Atlas Trio at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.

museums

University of Richmond Museums “Senior Honors Thesis Exhibition, Part One” opens with an artists’ reception and preview, 6-7 p.m. at the Harnett Museum of Art. Through April 9. 289-8276.

night life

Bogart’s Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, Latin), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.

Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café The Spaceheaters (psychedelic rock), 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Element Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 788-8001.

Emilio’s Lounge Night with DJ Ratan, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Mark Lundholm, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, doors open at 10 p.m., $5. 254-1942.

Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Yo Mama’s Brass Band (New Orleans jazz, funk), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 254-4904

Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.

Rocks 10 Minute Mondays, weekly, 8 p.m-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Tuesday 21

events

Flicker ADA Gallery’s film night features work by local documentary filmmaker Denise Naïm at 7 p.m. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.

word

Film Talk VCU presents special effects producer Camille Celluci giving a video presentation of the craft of movie magic, 7-9 p.m. at the Student Commons. Free. 907 Floyd Ave. 615-2546.

Poetry Reading Pulitzer Prize-winner James Tate and Guggenheim fellow Dara Weir read from their poetry at the University of Richmond’s Keller Hall at 4 p.m. 287-6431.

stage

Landmark Theater The Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical “Movin’ Out” comes to Richmond at 8 p.m. Through March 26. Tickets are $35-$55. Call 646-4213 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Modlin Center The Actors’ Gang Theater performs “The Exonerated” at the University of Richmond’s Alice Jepson Theater at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. 289-8980.

Richmond Ballet The Richmond Ballet presents “Studio 3” with work by Val Caniparoli and Mauricio Wainrot at 6:30 p.m. Through March 26. Tickets are $15-$22. 407 E. Canal St. 344-0906.

night life

Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Bogart’s Back Room Speak Easys (alternative acoustic rock), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.

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

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem DJ Williams Projekt, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café The Grove (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Cherry Lounge Salsa Night with free lessons, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 285-9061.

Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.

Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Funny Bone Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, TK Kirkland. 521-8900.

Hyperlink Café Yoshimi Lounge (Brit pop, indie rock, spoken word), weekly, 21 and older, 5-9 p.m., $3. 254-1942.

Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

Mars Bar Totally ’80s Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Matrixx Night Salsa and Reggaeton Night, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Murphy’s Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

Nanci Raygun Todd P, Parts and Labor, Bunny Rabbits, all ages, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Rocks Club Diode (classic electronica), 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.

Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.

Sin é Dave Pollard, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.

Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, $3. 358-7870.

The Tobacco Company Chris Lucas, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 771-1605.