Wednesday 31
music
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook concert series at FasMart Pavilion continues with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Doors at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
stage
Chamberlayne Actors Theatre The Chamberlayne Actors Theatre presents “Epic Proportions,” a biblical comedy, at 8 p.m. Through June 17. Tickets are $10-$13. 319 N. Wilkinson Road. 262-9760.
word
Travel Talk Peter Moore reads from his book of scooter adventures, “Vroom with a View,” at Scomo scooter shop at 7 p.m. 217 W. Seventh St. 230-1000.
night life
Babe’s of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.
Bleu Bistro Tracey Mustain (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room SteppinStone (blues rock), 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 Gypsy Roots (swing jazz), 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Canal Club Hump Night Comedy, weekly, 9-11 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Death by Ham Sandwich (vaudevillian string band), 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.
Double Bull Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-2855.
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 iPod night with Joe, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.
Hyperlink Café Beat Sauce (downtempo, urban grooves), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. We Funk Wednesdays (open-mic talent search), weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.
LA Grill Mike Shiflett and Friends (jazz, R&B), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 266-3328.
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.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar DJ Williams Projekt (soul, jazz, hip-hop), weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.
Matrixx Room College Dance Night, weekly, 9 p.m. 225-8686.
Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.
Positive Vibe Café John Leedes and Tina Haney (acoustic rock), 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.
Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alternative folk rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.
The Tobacco Company Tropical Breeze, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thursday 01
events
CapTech Classic The downtown bike race and expo features food, music and more, starting at 1 p.m. at the James Center. Call 545-8748 or visit www.captechclassic.com.
Fashion First Carytown merchants host a fashion event, 6-8 p.m. 358-0884.
Greek Festival Moussaka, spanakopita, wine and dance all mix at the Greek Festival held at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Through June 4. Free. 30 Malvern Ave. 355-5996.
music
Groovin’ in the Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden music series continues with The Seldom Scene and Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. Call 262-9887 or visit www.richmondconcerts.net.
galleries
Chasen Galleries “The Technical Beauty of Hyper-Realism,” still-life work by Rino Gonzalez, Klaus Strubel, Vangelis, Adrian Deckbar and Daniel Pritchett, hangs June 30. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048.
Main Street Center The Bon Air Artists Association shows its paintings through July 31. 107 S. Fifth St. 359-8893.
night life
1 North Belmont The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 358-0050.
Alley Katz Dubconscious, The Prisoners (reggae), 18 and older, 9 p.m., $10. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Janis Ian (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $22. 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 Jackass Flats (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.
Brio Tuscan Grille The Stan Smith/Pat Lawrence Duo (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.
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 Triple Threat Thursdays, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.
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 Street Café Pegasus 51 (funk, jam), 10 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.
Double Bull Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-2855.
Europa Escape with Oliver K (dark progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Mark Cordes, 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 (neo soul, R&B, hip-hop), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. Liquid (hip-hop, house, reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $10. 254-1942.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Market Café Big Side Left (jam), 5-9 p.m., free. 934-0144.
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 Danny Feedback, Classic, 10 p.m., $5. 355-7390.
Poe’s Pub Merkley and Morgan (acoustic blues), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House West End Mike O’Connor (classic rock), 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beathe (Irish jam), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Rocks Y101 Rock Off Championship, 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.
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 The Jangling Reinhardts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 02
music
Friday Cheers The Brown’s Island music series continues with Soulive and DJ Williams Projekt at 6:30 p.m. Free. Call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.
Fridays at Sunset The Kanawha Plaza concert series continues with SWV and Eric Benet. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call (800) 594-TIXX or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
Outdoor Classics The Richmond Symphony performs patriotic songs and more at Pocahontas State Park at 7 p.m. Free. Call 788-1212 or visit www.richmondsymphony.com.
Street Party DJ outfitter Turnstyle celebrates its third birthday with a free street party featuring DJ Dayhota, The East Coast Boogiemen, and art by Mike Rosely, 7-10 p.m., followed by an after-party at Hyperlink Café with Dayhota, DJ Sun, Famous Amos, Jesse Split, JoAnna O and others, 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Admission to the after-party is $7-$15. 102 W. Broad St. 643-8876.
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ComedySportz The improv theater presents its latest musical parody, “Pop Fiction,” at 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through June. Tickets are $12-$14. 7115-A Staples Mill Road. 266-9377.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The school of the Latin Ballet of Virginia presents “The Compassionate Scarecrow,” showcasing Latin jazz, flamenco, salsa, swing and more, starting at 7 p.m. Through June 4. Tickets are $5-$10. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre Swift Creek Mill Theatre presents “Steel Magnolias” at 8 p.m. and Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. with some matinees. Through Aug. 2. Tickets are $28.50-$41.25. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. 748-5203.
galleries
First Fridays The monthly art walk on Broad Street continues its fifth season of gallery opening receptions with street performers and vendors, 7-10 p.m. For a listing of gallery openings, check the Galleries box. Call 344-1508 or visit www.firstfridaysrichmond.com.
night life
Alley Katz Holinshed, Payola Reserve, Silent Film Star, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. Real Diehl’s American Apocalypse with Mensrea, Site of Suffering, Bloody Crackdown and Selected Enemy, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $7. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Modern Groove Syndicate (funk, jazz), 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room James “Saxsmo” Gates (jazz), 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 Diem Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club The Annual Music Seen Festival with Chuck Disse, 6 Foot Loofah, the Caste, Pentup House and Palominos, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Caribbean Mingles Friday After Work Party with DJ Ace and Rich Boy (hip-hop, R&B, reggae), weekly, 5-8 p.m., $5. 780-0013.
Cary Street Café In Session (reggae, funk), Gill (jam), 9:30 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. 266-9377.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Emilio’s The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Mark Cordes, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Goals Tavern Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.
Godfrey’s Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.
Hyperlink Café Blue Note (jazz, bebop, modern), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. 254-1942.
Los Mariachis Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 559-6014.
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.
Nanci Raygun MC Chris, Single Spies, The Gaskets, 18 and older, 8 p.m., $12. 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Poly Plush Cats, Lucky Stiff, 10 p.m., free. 355-7390.
Pasta Luna John and Jack Winn Quartet (jazz), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 763-3211.
Poe’s Pub Richmond Roots Revival presents David Shultz (acoustic), Ben Jordan and The Heathens (Americana) and The Deaves (rock), 9 p.m., $6. 648-2120.
Pour House West End Ladies ’80s featuring DJ Jizzy Trent (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.
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 Friday Cheers after-party with Highway 10, Sin City Revival and Katana Mantra, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 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 Li’l Ronnie and the Grand Dukes, 8:30 p.m. 264-5010.
Sin é Michael James, 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 Marna Bales Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Saturday 03
events
Ashland Strawberry Faire The 25th annual fair features music, crafts, vendors and strawberries, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 798-8289.
Paws in the Park Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation presents a festival for people and pets, with food and entertainment, vendors, crafts and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Innsbrook picnic area off of Cox Road. Free. Call 254-0800 or visit www.aarf.org.
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Book Signing Chuck Hanson discusses his book “Build Your Castles in the Air: Thoreau’s Inspiring Advice for Success in Business (and Life) in the 21st Century” at Book People, 2-4 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
Fractured Tales The Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theater spins familiar stories with surprising endings, 8 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Tickets are $5-$9. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-4973.
music
Benefit Concert The Atkinsons, Modern Groove Syndicate, Copper Sails, Think!, the DreamScapes Project and others give a fund-raising concert for Grace Oughton, noon-6 p.m. at Innsbrook Pavilion. Tickets are $10. Visit www.savegrace.com.
Sing-Along and Social St. Michael’s Episcopal Church presents its third annual sing-along and social with gospel and bluegrass music by Greg & Sherrill, Rich Munroe & the Famous House Band, the Dueling Gospel Pianos of Jonkman & Simpson and more, 4-8 p.m. Free. 8706 Quaker Lane. 272-0992.
galleries
Nesbit Salon The works of Lisa Levine, Kirstie Hein Sadler and C. Carl Johnson are featured in a reception, 7-9 p.m. 2311 W. Main St. 355-8775.
museums
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The garden and the Virginia Orchid Society presents “Orchid Jubilation,” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.
Science Museum of Virginia Jelly Belly presents “Candy Unwrapped,” an exhibit about the science of sweets, through Sept. 4. Tickets are $9-$10. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Alley Katz Too Late the Hero, the Boomerang Gang, Beautiful Uncertainty, the Radio Fix, the Half Jeffersons, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. The Cheap Seats, David Shultz, Raw Walrus, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $6. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee & Tea The Former Champions (fusion jazz), 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room Joe Scott Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.
Canal Club The Annual Music Seen Festival with Chris Lucas, Buttercup, the Atkinsons, Kevin Davis and Ban Caribe, and Bio Ritmo, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Special Ed and the Shortbus (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 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Mark Cordes, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Gospel Chicken House Crusaders for Christ, In One Accord, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.
Hyperlink Café D Tribe’s Rush night (house, breaks, hip-hop), weekly, 21 and older, 10 p.m. 254-1942.
Ironhorse Restaurant Kari Smith (acoustic singer, pianist), 8 p.m., free. 752-6410.
Los Mariachis Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 559-6014.
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.
Poe’s Pub Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 9:30 p.m., $4. 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.
Rock Falls Tavern Government Cheese (rock), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 272-9470.
Rocks Failsafe, the Outcome, 9 p.m., $5. 648-ROCK.
Shenanigans S.P.A.B. Bluegrass Band, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Special Edition, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Marna Bales Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Soul Fa Real night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, soul), 9:45 p.m., free. 771-1605.
Wonderland Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Sunday 04
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Book Signing Charles de Lint reads and signs copies of “Widdershins” at Creatures ‘n’ Crooks Bookshoppe at 1 p.m. 3156 W. Cary St. 340-0277.
music
River Road Church Concert Series The River Road Chancel Choir performs work by Mozart and Ralph Vaughan Williams, 7:30 p.m. at River Road Baptist Church. Free. 8000 River Road. 288-1131.
museums
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Sunday at 2 p.m. This week the tour explores “The Capital of the Confederacy.” Admission is $5-$10. Also, the museum hosts a free day to view the sculpture in the garden, noon-5 p.m. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.
night life
Arthur’s at Inns of Virginia River City Blues Society presents the Journey to Memphis Second Annual Blues Challenge, 2 p.m. 288-2800.
Blue Mountain Cafe The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 355-8002.
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, 3-7 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 Step Out Sundays, weekly, 10 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Chuch (rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse Karma Farmers, 8 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Easy Street Café 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Shore Leave, Mario Speedwagon (jazz, funk, Nintendo songs), 18 and older, 9 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Funny Bone Mark Cordes, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.
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 p.m., free. This week, Big Boss Combo. 232-3446.
Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night (’80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury’s Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 353-8686.
Nanci Raygun Tragedy, 86 Mentality, Government Warning, My War, all ages, 6 p.m., $7. 353-4263.
Rocks Club Colonize (punktronic, Euro dance), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.
>Monday 05
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SlamRichmond The poetry slam series to create a team to send to the National Poetry Slam 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
Organ Concert Soprano Lisa Edwards Burrs, clarinetist Charles West and organist Patrick Carlin perform a free concert at 11 a.m., followed by lunch, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. 823 Park Ave. 359-5651.
night life
Alley Katz Sound of Urchin, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $8. 643-2816.
Bleu Bistro Open-mic night with Government Cheese, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, hip-hop), weekly, 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 (rock), 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Element Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 788-8001.
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, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904
Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), weekly, 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 06
word
War Lecture John W. Mountcastle gives a talk on “Overlord: The Mighty Endeavor” at the Virginia War Memorial at 7 p.m. Free. 621 S. Belvidere St. 786-2060.
Music
Tuesday Tunes Main Street Centre Plaza hosts a free weekly concert series, 12:15-1:15 p.m. This week, Ban Caribe (Latin). 600 E. Main St. 775-0960.
night life
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room Klaxton Brown (smooth jazz, funk), 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.
Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 730-8686.
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.
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.
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 War Torn, Cut the Architect’s Hand, Argento Agenda, Battlemaster, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 353-4263.
Pour House West End Kamikaze Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.
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.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, $3. 358-7870.
Stratford Grill Government Cheese (jam), 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 320-1218.
The Tobacco Company Kari Smith (acoustic singer, pianist), 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.
