Wednesday 29
events
Salvation Army Fashion Show The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary presents a fashion show and luncheon to benefit the Adult Rehabilitation Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select. Tickets are $30. 1021 Koger Center Boulevard. 225-7470.
word
Poetic Principles The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents poet Rodney Jones reading his work at 6 p.m. Admission is $4-$6. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.
music
Putumayo Kids Concert Reggae artist Asheba performs at the Children’s Museum of Richmond at 11 a.m. Admission is $6-$7. 2626 W. Broad St. Call 474-2667 or visit www.c-mor.org.
museums
University of Richmond Museums The Harnett Museum of Art hosts a Meet the Artists with Cassandra Brown and Kelly Durian, the UR students featured in the Honor Thesis Exhibition, 3-3:30 p.m. 287-6423.
night life
Alley Katz Morello with Bexley, Socially Below Standard, Scout McKenzie, From Death’s Arrival, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.
Babe’s of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.
Bogart’s Back Room Rachel Leyco Band (rock), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
Breaker’s South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Buckingham Inn and Tavern Government Cheese (jam), 9 p.m., free. 379-3838.
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.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Moossa, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Café Gutenberg Ouachita Girl, Linda Rae Johnson (Southern storytelling), 7:30 p.m., Free. 497-5000.
Canal Club Winning Wednesdays featuring Soul Shot, DJ Drake and Flava Mix, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Undr8ed (funk, hip-hop), 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.
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 Steve Trevino, 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.
Midway Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 746-8630.
Murphy’s Law II Open-mic blues jam, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 739-0800.
Nanci Raygun Comedy Night for Best Friends’ Day, all ages, 7 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Jason Horst, 10 p.m. 355-7390.
Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Six Chasing Seven (jazz rock), 9 p.m., $3. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café John Leedes, Tina Haney, Chris Schup (acoustic rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Restaurante Espa¤ol Southside Future Squad (funky jams), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.
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, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thursday 30
film
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 “Untold Scandal,” showing in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.
word
The Writing Show Comics are the topic of “The Author and the Image” with novelist Tom DeHaven and Velocity Comics owner Patrick Godfrey, hosted by Darren Morris at C3 at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $5-$10. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3575.
museums
Maymont Park The Maymont-VCU Discovery Institute Lecture Series starts at 7 p.m. every Thursday through May 4 at the Robins Nature and Visitor Center. This week, John Coe talks about “Backyard Birds.” Tickets are $5. 2201 Shields Lake Drive. 358-7166, ext. 325.
night life
Alley Katz The Seasons, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $7. Producer Battle with Zay-Liphe, Dip, Jayburn, Bean, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Tres Chicas (Americana), 8 p.m., $12. 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.
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 featuring Red Anthem, 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 The Prisoners (funk, reggae), 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.
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.
Europa Truth (dance music night), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Steve Trevino, 7:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.
Hollywood Grill Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 9:30 p.m., free. 819-1988.
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.
Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.
Poe’s Pub Loose Gravel (classic rock), 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish jam), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Rocks Y101 Rock Off (live music), weekly, 7 p.m., $3-$5. 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.
Sycamore Rouge Open-mic night, weekly, 8-10 p.m., free. 957-5707.
Tonic Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.
The Tobacco Company Just Desserts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 31
events
Bizarre Bazaar One of the city’s most popular craft shows returns to the Richmond Raceway Complex with gardening gifts, gourmet food, decorations, jewelry and more, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Through April 2. Tickets are $1.50-$6.50. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 673-6280.
film
French Film Festival The VCU French Film Festival comes to the Byrd Theatre with feature films, shorts, filmmaker lectures and workshops, starting at 3 p.m. through April 2. Tickets are $6-$175. Call 827-FILM or visit www.frenchfilm.vcu.edu.
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 “Untold Scandal,” showing in Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.
music
Greater Richmond Children’s Choir The choir performs classics, film, folk and world music at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Free. 8 N. Laurel St. 359-5628, ext. 20.
Richmond Festival of Music The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia presents a festival of classical music through April 8 in various locations. Today, a performance of works by Mendelssohn and Vivaldi at the Second Presbyterian Church at 8 p.m. 5 N. Fifth St. Tickets are $8-$70. Call 873-5984 or visit www.richmondfestivalofmusic.org.
stage
Art6 Gallery The Starr Foster Dance Project presents the “6th Annual Richmond Choreographers Showcase” at 8 p.m. Through April 1. Tickets are $5. 6 E. Broad St. 343-0250.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance presents “The Night of the Stars” at 7:30 p.m. Through April 1. Tickets are $12. 730-1740.
Also, the Latin Ballet of Virginia presents “Rumba Latina,” 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. with complimentary dance lessons. Tickets are $10. 2880 Mountain Road. Call 379-2555 or visit www.latinballet.com.
Landmark Theater The Richmond Opera performs Bellini’s “Norma” at 8 p.m. Through April 2. Tickets are $50-$80. 6 N. Laurel St. Call (866) 673-7282 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
galleries
Anderson Gallery The Juried Student Design and Fine Art Exhibitions open with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through April 16. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. 828-1522.
Chasen Galleries of Fine Art “Doggone It,” animal paintings by Judy Wright, opens with a reception, 5-9 p.m. Through April 30. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048.
Haunts of Richmond The ghost tour guides present a “Macabre Bazaar,” art and crafts with a dark side, 2-11:30 p.m. through April 1. 11 N. 18th St. 343-3700.
night life
Alley Katz Municipal Waste, Face Down in Shit, Dead Bird, Baroness, all ages, 6 p.m.-midnight, $7. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Rod Picott (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.
Babes of Carytown Susan Greenbaum (blues), 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. This week, Highways and Heartaches. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs (roots rock), 9 p.m., $7. 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.
Café@297 Adrian Duke (jazz), 8 p.m., $10. 643-4904.
Canal Club Mix Master Mike, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Harrison Deane Band, Blue Line Highway (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 730-8686.
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. Full Contact Improv, 10 p.m., $5. 266-9377.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Steve Trevino, 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.
Hyperlink Café Jimmy Cobb (former Miles Davis drummer), 7 p.m., $25. 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.
Mio’s Italian Kevin Kinney, Jason Ringenberg, Jerry Joseph, 9 p.m., $10. 288-1853.
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.
Nanci Raygun Hangar 18, ApSci, A.D.M., Hometeam, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $7. 353-4263.
Pasta Luna John and Jack Winn Quartet (jazz), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 763-3211.
Poe’s Pub Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon (American mongrel music), 9 p.m., $6. 648-2120.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Restaurante Espa¤ol 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.
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. 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 Brad Spivey and the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Signal 7, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.
The Tobacco Company Smile, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Saturday 01
events
24 Hour Bookman Chop Suey Books celebrates its fourth annual 24 Hour Bookman Festival with readings, film, live music and animals, running from noon to noon on April 2. Free. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
Child’s Hope for Sight Fashion Show The Virginia Association for Parents of Children with Visual Impairments hosts a fashion show at the First English Lutheran Church at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. 1603 Monument Ave. Call 515-1359 or visit www.vaapvi.org.
Eggstravaganza Easter Seals Virginia and Century 21 present a black-tie Easter egg hunt and auction, 7 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Tickets are $125. 2626 W. Broad St. 287-1007.
Fool for Art Festival and Gala John Tyler Community College presents a day of arts and crafts vendors, food and music, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Midlothian campus, followed by the fund-raising gala with art, theater, poetry readings and music by Chez Roue at 6 p.m. The festival is free, the gala costs $25. 594-1527.
Ukrops Monument Avenue 10K 20,000 people make like a stampede along Monument Avenue, with musical accompaniment from local bands, starting at 8 a.m. and ending in Monroe Park with a festival, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 285-9495.
Virginia Golden Gloves Lamar Dixon hosts a casino night and boxing tournament at the Renaissance Conference Center at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. 107 W. Broad St. 873-7000.
word
Book Signing Richard Nunnally signs copies of his book “Best Plants for Virginia” at Little Professor Book Center, 2-4 p.m. 6423 Centralia Road. 777-9388.
music
Rene Marie Workshop The jazz songstress performs with the Greater Richmond Children’s Choir, 10 a.m.- noon. at Grace and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. Tickets are $10. 8 N. Laurel St. 359-5638, ext. 20.
Richmond Festival of Music The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia presents a festival of classical music through April 8 in various locations. Today, a performance of Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” at 11 a.m. at Sycamore Rouge, 21 W. Old St. Tickets are $8-$70. Call 873-5984 or visit www.richmondfestivalofmusic.org.
Symphony Orchestra VCU’s Symphony Orchestra performs at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.
galleries
Eric Schindler Gallery “New Work” by Ed Trask opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m., and a second one April 2, 1-4 p.m., with tea from Charlottesville’s Twisted Tea Branch and music by Chris Milk Hulburt. Through April 31. 2305 E. Cary St. 644-5005.
Harrison Street Coffee Shop “PJ Sykes Photography Volume 2: Live Bands and Group Shots” opens with a reception and performance by Liza Kate, 6-8 p.m. Through April 29. 402 N. Harrison St. 359-8060.
Quirk Gallery “Belly Dancers,” digital photography by Anne C. Savedge, runs through April 27. There is a belly dancing performance April 6, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.
museums
Virginia Center for Architecture The American Institute for Architecture hosts Virginia Architecture Week, tours of Richmond landmarks and lectures, starting with a tour of Park Ave. at 1 p.m. Through April 9. For more information, call 754-4120.
night life
Alley Katz The Hanks, Waiting for Yesterday, Searching for Timothy, Kippax Highrise, Stars Fell On, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $7. Camp Lo, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Last Train Home (alt-country), 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room Novelty (R&B), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.
Café Diem Reggie Righteous, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Bullistic, Culdera, 8:30 p.m., $7. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café The Atkinsons (alt-country), Plum Street Ramblers, 10 p.m., $5. 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.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Steve Trevino, 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 Dominion, Assembled, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.
Grafiti Grille Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 7-10 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Hyperlink Café Jimmy Cobb (former Miles Davis drummer), 10 p.m., $25. 254-1942.
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.
Nanci Raygun I Love You But I’ve Chosen Darkness, Haram, Now Sleepyhead, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $7. 353-4263.
Poe’s Pub Angry Johnnie and the Killbillies (alt-country), 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Restaurante Espa¤ol Bloodshot and Bob. 359-1224.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
The Tobacco Company The Janet Martin Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Sunday 02
film
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 “Untold Scandal,” showing in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.
word
Hurricane Talk Dennis Ryan, rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pascagoula, Miss., gives a talk on “Life on the Post-Katrina Gulf Coast” at Christ Church Episcopal at 5 p.m. Free. 5000 Pouncey Tract Road. 364-0394, ext. 14.
music
Chamber Music Concert The John Tyler Community College Chester Campus presents a performance of “Lewis and Clark Sketches” by music instructor Leigh Baxter at 3 p.m. Free. 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway. 594-1549.
Classical Music Recital Tenor Tracey Welborn and pianist Charles Staples perform at Trinity United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Admission by donation. 903 Forest Ave. 288-6056.
Guitar Concert The VCU Guitar Series presents “Guitars! Guitars! Guitars!” with classical guitarists Steve Ashby, John Patykula and Kathy and David Robinson, flamenco guitarist Charlie Moeser, jazz guitarist Kevin Harding and others, 4 p.m. at the Singleton Center. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.
Richmond Festival of Music The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia presents a festival of classical music through April 8 in various locations. Today, a performance of works by Debussy, Berlioz and others at the Second Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. 5 N. Fifth St. Tickets are $8-$70. Call 873-5984 or visit www.richmondfestivalofmusic.org.
Seldom Scene in Concert The bluegrass band performs at the Tuckahoe Woman’s Club, 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $25. 4215 Dover Road. 257-7251.
museums
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Sunday at 2 p.m. This week, the tour covers Forest Hill. Admission is $5-$10. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.
night life
Alley Katz Fall of Transition, The Half Jeffersons, Satori, 12 Step Revenge, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.
Art Works 804noise presents Myo, Accelera Deck, Monolith Zero, 7 p.m., $5. 291-1400.
Babes of Carytown First Sunday Show, 9 p.m., $5. 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. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse The People’s Key (pop), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
First Unitarian Universalist Church Johnsmith (folk), 7 p.m., $12-$15. 355-0777.
Funny Bone Steve Trevino, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Fusion Jam with Mike Hawkins, weekly, 4-7 p.m. 249-2338.
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 Carol Covell Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6:30 p.m., free. This week, The Slack Family. 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.
Shady Grove Coffeehouse Chuck Brodsky, Devon Sproule (singer-songwriters), 7 p.m., $12-$15. 355-2461.
Monday 03
word
Book Reading Pat Merstern reads from and signs copies of her novel “No Choice but Freedom,” 3-5 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
SlamRichmond The new poetry slam series continues 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
Piano Concert VCU’s Piano Ensembles perform at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.
galleries
Virginia Eye Institute The Bon Air Artists Association painting exhibition is on view through April 28. 400 Westhampton Station. 359-8893.
night life
Bogart’s Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, Latin, hip-hop), 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), weekly, 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.
Funny Bone Comedy Showcase hosted by Odyssey Michaels, 7:30 p.m., $5-$7. 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.
Restaurante Espa¤ol 11th House, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.
Rocks 10 Minute Mondays, weekly, 8 p.m-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.
Tuesday 04
music
Richmond Festival of Music The Chamber Music Society of Central Virginia presents a festival of classical music through April 8 in various locations. Today, a performance of works by Stamitz, Saint Saens and others at the Second Presbyterian Church at 8 p.m. 5 N. Fifth St. Tickets are $8-$70. Call 873-5984 or visit www.richmondfestivalofmusic.org.
stage
Bolling Haxall House The Theatre at the Bolling Haxall House presents “The Little Hut,” the story of a love triangle on a desert island, at 8 p.m., with some matinees. Through April 9. Tickets are $20-$35. 211 E. Franklin St. 643-2847, ext. 3.
night life
Acapella Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 377-1963.
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 9 p.m., $5. 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 Gongzilla (jazz, rock), 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.
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 The Sword, Torche, Tarantula AD, ASG, all ages, 7 p.m., $8. 353-4263.
Poe’s Pub Matt Duke and Andrew Lipke (acoustic rock), 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Restaurante Espa¤ol Bio Ritmo (salsa), free lessons 8:30-9:30 p.m. 359-1224.
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 Dennis Licari, 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.
