Calendar

Wednesday 23

word

Book Talk Judith Howard talks about her book “Category 5: The Story of Camille” at the Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

music

Anchor Point Summer Concert Series Anchor Point Marina in Hopewell hosts a weekly concert series. This week, The Embers perform. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. Call 350-5561 or visit www.seagullpromotions.com.

August Musicales Ardyth Lohuis and Robert Murray give an organ and violin concert at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. 1627 Monument Ave. 359-2463.

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook concert series at FasMart Pavilion continues with a performance by The Charlie Daniels Band. Doors at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

stage

Fieldens Cabaret Theatre The church-lady musical comedy “The Stops” returns for six shows, starting at 8 p.m. Through Sept. 2. Tickets are $14-$20. 2033 W. Broad St. Call 346-8113 or visit www.rtriangle.org.

galleries

Pandora’s Box Gallery and Salon A show of paintings by K.M. O’Shea opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. 1802 E. Franklin St. 644-7800.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum hosts Lunch Break Science, a free weekly lecture, noon-1 p.m. This week, Nancy Ross Hugo talks about “Remarkable Trees of Virginia.” 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

Alley Katz Electric Frankenstein, Red Angel Dragnet, Tommy2Fingers, Duke Lucies, all ages, 7-11 p.m., $8. 643-2816.

Babes of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.

Bogart’s Back Room Therochelle (R&B), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.

Border Chophouse Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-2907.

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

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 (reggae, blues), 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Hump Night Comedy, weekly, 9-11 p.m., $7.50. This week, Alex Scott. 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.

County Rib & Ale House Rae of Sunshine Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Double Bull Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-2855.

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

Emilio’s The Southside Future Squad (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 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.

Funny Bone Alonzo Bodden, 7:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

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

Hyperlink Café Pale Fire (fusion, ambient), 7 p.m. 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, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.

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

Nanci Raygun OPM, Busted Wire, The Reserve, The Keyons, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. The Sounds of Kaleidoscope, Cinemasophia, Truman Sparks, 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 No River City, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Tripp ‘n’ Jenny (bluegrass), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

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

Rocks DJ Stella, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Rosie Connolly’s Pub Irish jam, 7:30 p.m., free. 343-1063.

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

The Tobacco Company Blue Line Highway, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday 24

music

Flowers After 5 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden extends its hours through the warm months and adds jazz every Thursday night at 6. This week, David Hood, Justin Smith and David Ashby perform. Admission to the park is $6-$10. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance presents “Dancers at Work” at 7 p.m. Through Aug. 26. Tickets are $12. 2880 Mountain Road. 730-1740.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre The relationship musical “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” opens at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday through Oct. 28 with select matinees. Tickets are $28.50-$41.25. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. Call 748-5203 or visit www.swiftcreekmill.com.

galleries

Rentz Gallery Environmentally conscious artist Anthony Brozna gives a gallery talk, 6-8 p.m. 1700 W. Main St. 358-5338.

museums

University of Richmond Museums Three exhibits open at the Harnett Museum of Art: “Seen in Solitude: Robert Kipniss Prints from the James F. White Collection,” through Sept. 24; “Arise! A Suite of Prints by Fred Wilson,” through July 15; and the Annual Student Exhibition, through Sept. 17. 289-8276.

night life

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, free. 354-9999.

Big Daddy’s Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. 344-5344.

Bogart’s Back Room Plum Street Ramblers (country, 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.

Breakers (West End) Pure & Sinful, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 270-1461.

Brio Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

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

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

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Steve Bassett, weekly, 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 Triple Threat Thursdays with Fallen Under and Bullistic, 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 Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, jam), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

County Rib & Ale House Tracy Thore, 7-10 p.m., free. 675-4447.

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.

Easy Street Café Rick & Rod (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Europa Escape with Oliver K (dark progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Alonzo Bodden, 7:30 p.m., $16. 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.

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.

Nanci Raygun Cobra Kai presents a dance party with Peer Pressure, Rory Them Finest, Krames, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 353-4263.

O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub The Taters (Americana), 9 p.m., free. 233-1781.

Poe’s Pub Anthony Curtis Trio (jazz, funk, rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

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

Reflections For Women Only Night (house, dance, urban), weekly, 6 p.m., 545-8983.

Rocks DJ L-Roy, weekly, 7 p.m., $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 Joe Scott Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

Friday 25

events

Chesterfield County Fair Animals! Food! Scary rides! The vast expanse of the Chesterfield County Fairgrounds has it all, starting at 9 a.m. Through Sept. 2. Tickets are $3-$6. Call 275-9494 or visit www.chesterfieldcountyfair.org.

Richmond Street Rod Nationals The National Street Rod Association presents a show of vintage automobiles, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Through Aug. 27. Tickets are $3-$12. 329-7914.

Shockoe Craft Beer Festival Mid-Atlantic brewers feed more than 50 brews to the masses at the Turning Basin, with music by Special Ed and the Shortbus, Modern Groove Syndicate, Copper Sails and others over two days, running 5-10 p.m. today, and noon-7 p.m. Aug. 26. Tickets are $15-$25. 249-9123.

music

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook concert series at FasMart Pavilion continues with special performances by G. Love & Special Sauce and STS9. Doors at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

galleries

1212 Gallery A show of oil paintings by Jerry Leal and Will Turner opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Sept. 17. 12 E. 12th St. 233-9957.

Artspace “Is Three the Square Root of Nine?” a group work of sound and sculpture by Andy Charneco, R.L. Croft and Ken Huston, opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Sept. 17. Also, the 2006 Richmond Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, mounted throughout Manchester and Shockoe Slip, opens with a reception at Artspace at 6 p.m. and ends at Legend Brewing Company. The show runs through Oct. 29. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works Three shows open with a reception, 7-10 p.m.: “Drop It,” paintings, photography and sculpture; the All Media Nautical Art Show; and the Annual August Gallery Member Show, opening with tribal dance by To the Earth, music by The Chester 5, and more. Through Sept. 17. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

night life

Alley Katz Trust in the Fall, Strike Threw, August, Kippax High Rise, Stars Fell On, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $7. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee & 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 Curtis Mills and Chris Hale (guitar and mandolin jazz), 8:30 p.m., free. 515-9099.

Bogart’s Back Room Joe Scott Band (jazz), 8 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

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

Breakers (West End) Pennyshaker, 59H2O, 8:30 p.m., $5. 270-1461.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Chicago Cy, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

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 The Former Champions (funk, jam), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Checkered Flag Restaurant & Lounge Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 222-8322.

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

Cockade City Grill (Petersburg) Government Cheese, 9 p.m., free. 862-2537.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Vast Difference (sketch comedy), 10 p.m., $12-$14. 266-9377.

County Rib & Ale House Bill Roberts, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.

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 Alonzo Bodden, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $18. 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.

Hard Shell Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Hollywood Grill Gene and Gayla Mills (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free. 819-1988.

Hyperlink Café The Urban Sol Connection with Teshia and DJ Teige, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 254-1942.

James River Cellars Winery Fridays on the Patio with Russ Hanchin, weekly, 6-9 p.m., $12. 550-7516.

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

Manhattans & Cotton Club Sol (Fridays at Sunset after party), weekly, 10 p.m. 644-5777.

Market Café Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 5:30-9 p.m., free. 934-0144.

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

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Rescue Squad, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Mary’s Dugout Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 266-7883.

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

Mulligan’s Sports Grille (West Main Street) 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 Violent Minds, Double Negative, Government Warning, Wasted Time, Snake Apartment, all ages, 6 p.m., $7. 353-4263.

O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub Tripp ‘n’ Jenny (bluegrass), 9 p.m., free. 233-1781.

Poe’s Pub Emily Easterly, Alina Samone (acoustic rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House (West End) Rick & Rod (acoustic), 7 p.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 Illdialects, DJ Ragz, 9 p.m.-2 a.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 Mo Debree, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Bowie (acoustic), 5:30 p.m., free. 648-3734.

Sin é Live music, 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 Skyla Burrell Blues Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Saturday 26

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Happily Natural Day The Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League presents a day of lectures, workshops, music and dance, noon-7 p.m. at Muhammad’s Mosque #24. Donation is $10. 104 Cowardin Ave. Other weekend events are listed at www.happilynatural.com. 622-9364.

Main Street Block Party The vendors along the 1200-1700 blocks of Main Street present a day of music, food, dinner specials and more, 4-8 p.m. 358-5338.

film

Virginia Film Tours The tour company offers a two-hour circuit of spots in Richmond that have been used in films, leaving 9:30 a.m. from the Richmond Visitors Center. Tickets are $24. 401 N. Third St. 744-1718.

music

Stony Point Summer Sounds Stony Point Fashion Park hosts a summer concert series. This week, Revol£ performs, 6-8 p.m. Free. 267-2740.

Stretchin’ BJ Kocen and Jackie Frost perform a free acoustic show at Rentz Gallery, 6-8 p.m. Free. 1700 W. Main St. 358-5338.

T.I. and Yung Joc at the Siegel Center The hip-hop artists play the Alltel Pavilion at 7 p.m. Tickets are $17-$27. 828-RAMS.

galleries

Outré Gallery A Gay Pride Virginia fund-raiser at the gallery features a preview of the September show, an exhibition of life-size paper dolls, as well as a silent auction, dance and jazz, 6-10 p.m. 3 W. Broad St. 644-2129.

night life

Alley Katz Wrinkle Neck Mules, Son of Bill, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $8. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Gypsy Roots (swing 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 Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Café Diem The Ancient Lizards, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Fail Safe, Dead in the Vein, New Ritual Age, Anamide, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Intense City (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12, Tongue ‘n’ Chic (sketch comedy), 10 p.m., $12-$14. 266-9377.

County Rib and Ale House Q94’s Pauly Madison, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 675-4447.

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

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

Funny Bone Alonzo Bodden, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $18. 521-8900.

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

Gospel Chicken House Gospel Ship Quartet, Sonrise, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Hyperlink Café dead prez (underground hip-hop), 10 p.m., $15-$20. 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.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Mulligan’s Sports Bar The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 8-11 p.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun Falling from Grace Festival with RPG, Lord By Fire, The Mason Dixon Disaster, Cough, all ages, 6 p.m., $6. 353-4263.

O’Toole’s Restaurant & Pub The Janet Martin Band, 9 p.m., free. 233-1781.

Poe’s Pub Loose Gravel (classic rock), 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.

Rock Falls Tavern The Rock Falls Wrecking Crewe, Government Cheese, 8 p.m., free. 272-9470.

Rocks Looking Back, Half Brother Sid, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 648-ROCK.

Shenanigans The Taters (Americana), 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Sette Chicago Cy Trio (acoustic), 8-11 p.m., free. 788-7077.

Sin é Jubeus, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Skyla Burrell Blues 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.-1 a.m., free. 643-9233.

Sunday 27

events

Banana Split Day Battery Park Christian Church hosts a festival of live music, games, and a giant banana split, 6-8 p.m. 4201 Brook Road. 266-3973.

Black Sunday Black Sunday celebrates unity and peace with entertainment and more, 1 p.m. at Chimborazo Park. 878-1706.

music

Bluemont Concert Series The Hanover Arts and Activities Center in Ashland hosts a weekly concert series at 7 p.m. This week, The Grandsons perform. Admission is $2-$5. Call (703) 777-6306.

Stony Point Summer Sounds Stony Point Fashion Park hosts a summer concert series. This week, Betsy Q performs, 2-3 p.m. Free. 267-2740.

Sunday FunDays A monthly music series at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden continues in the new Children’s Garden, 5-8 p.m. “Tropical Beach Bash” features music by Radio Disney and a luau feast. Admission is $5-$9. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Sunday at 2 p.m. This week the tour explores “Canal Boats and Cobblestones.” Admission is $5-$10. Also, the museum hosts a free day to view the sculpture in the garden, 2-4 p.m. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.

night life

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 with Cecile, weekly, 10 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse The Two Timers, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 359-6544.

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

Emilio’s Monastery Records featuring Lil’ Mac, Divine Profitz, Blue Haven, DJ Hurley, 9 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Alonzo Bodden, 7 p.m., $14. 521-8900.

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

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

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6 p.m., free. This week, Cook County Bluegrass. 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.

Mulligan’s Sports Grille (West Main Street) Dave Pillsbury’s Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 353-8686.

Poe’s Pub “A Bob Dylan Salute” with J. Seger, David Shultz, Prabir, Emily Easterly, The OK Bird and others, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy (jazz), 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. Paul Hermosa (acoustic rock), 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Monday 28

music

Musical Mondays Maymont Park hosts its annual music series on the Carriage House Lawn, 5:30-8:30 p.m. This week, Bill Wellington and the Richmond Concert Band perform. Free. 1700 Hampton St. 358-7166, ext. 310.

night life

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), weekly, 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), 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

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

Tuesday 29

galleries

Uptown Art Gallery “People, Patterns and Places,” works by Bill Kinsey and Stuart White, runs through Oct. 6 with an opening reception Sept. 1, 5-8 p.m. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.

night life

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

Bogart’s Back Room Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

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

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.

Davis & Main The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-6641.

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

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

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

Mulligan’s Sports Grille (West Main Street) 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 Cheap Sex, The Scarred, The Social Dropouts, Clockwork Bully, Lucky So Far, all ages, 7 p.m., $8. 353-4263.

Poe’s Pub Blues jam with Kevin Selfe, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Pour House West End Kamikaze Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.

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.

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.

The Tobacco Company John Fetherston, 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. S

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