Calendar

Arts and entertainment events in Richmond.

Wednesday 09

events

Reading Dallas Hudgens reads from and signs copies of “Drive Like Hell” at the Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Danbury Trashers at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.riverdogshockey.com.

galleries

Reynolds Gallery Heide Trepanier gives a gallery talk on her exhibition “Amnesia” at 7 p.m. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.

Science Museum of Virginia Richmond Times-Dispatch photographer Clement Britt shows images he took while in Afghanistan, 7:30 p.m. in the Eureka! Theater. Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 266-4496.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum presents a “Mini-Medical School” lecture series, 7-9 p.m. Admission is $3-$15. This week, Kenneth Kendler discusses “Psychiatric Genetics” and Jack Hettema discusses “Brain Imaging Findings in Psychiatry.” 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Virginia Historical Society Lauranett Lee gives a talk on “Children of Hope: African American Childhood in Virginia” at noon. Free with admission, $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.

night life

Awful Arthur’s (West End) Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Azzurro The Russ Hanchin/Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free.

Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

Bajama Joe’s R & B Night, weekly, free.

Bella Arte KStraw Quartet (jazz, open mic), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free.

Bogart’s Back Room Anthony Dowd Trio (jazz), 9 p.m., $5.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m.

Bottom Line Nick’s karaoke, weekly.

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

Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Drop, 8:30-11 p.m.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

Café Gutenberg “The Office” party (screening of the British comedy), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free.

Canal Club Saliva, 8 p.m., $15.

Cary Street Café Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5.

Catch 22 Diva Las Vegas (drag show), weekly, 18 and older, 11:15 p.m.

Club 534 Berlin, ’80s new-wave night, weekly.

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

Commercial Taphouse Irish Jam, 9 p.m., free.

Emilio’s Southside (jam, funk, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $4.

Europa Ground Zero featuring DJ Sean Lowder, weekly, 10 p.m., free.

Funny Bone Open-mic night, 8 p.m., $5.

Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5.

Halo Atmosphere, weekly dance night of house, breaks, techno and drum ‘n’ bass, 11:30 p.m.

Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.

Hyperlink Café Ultimate Alternative Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.

Kitty O’Shea’s Southern Drive, 8-11 p.m., free.

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

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

Nanci Raygun Chinese New Year Celebration with DJ Chinky Eye, Divine Profits, Bobby La Beat, Ill Dialects, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5.

Out of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.

Potter’s Pub and Grille Battle of the Bands, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free.

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

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

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

Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alternative folk rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.

Sin é John Small, 9 p.m.-midnight, free.

Theresa’s Italian Villa Karaoke with host Doug Price, weekly, 8 p.m.

The Tobacco Company Jangling Reinhardts, 8 p.m., free.

Tropical Soul DJ Night (Latin, reggae), 10 p.m., $5.

Upper East Side Lounge Counterpoint featuring Big Patt (jazz), 7 p.m., $5.

Thursday 10

events

Antique Show Preview Gala The 43rd Richmond Academy of Medicine Alliance Foundation’s Benefit Antiques and Fine Art show opens with a Hearts and Flowers champagne gala at 7 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia. Tickets are $100-$500. For more information on special events, call 740-0290 or visit www.ramaf.org.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 16th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through March. This week, the film is “The Agronomist,” showing tonight in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Jepson Leadership Forum The University of Richmond’s lecture series features Louis W. Sullivan discussing “Critical Choices for the Next Administration: Health Care” at 7 p.m. at the Jepson Alumni Center. Tickets are free. 289-8980.

Lecture Elizabeth Fentress gives a talk on “Islamizing the Berbers: Excavations at Volubilis and the First Centuries of the Arab Conquest of North Africa” at the Science Museum of Virginia at 6 p.m. 2500 W. Broad St. 779-2277.

Philip Schwarz talks about “Migrants Against Slavery” at the Senior Center of Richmond in Chesterfield at 6 p.m. 1807 Huguenot Road, Suite 105. 594-2339.

Reading Jason Tesauro reads from and signs copies of “The Modern Gentleman” and “The Modern Lover” at Barnes and Noble Libbie Place at 6 p.m. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-6704.

music

Art After Hours The winter social event at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts features music, poetry, beer and wine tastings and art tours, 6-9 p.m. This week, music by the Michael Clark Band and poetry by Roselyn Elliot. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

Sisters in the Spirit Sheila E., Yolanda Adams, Kelly Price and others perform at the Landmark Theater at 7:30 p.m. as part of a gospel music tour. Tickets are $37.50. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

stage

Pine Camp Arts and Community Center The Richmond Ensemble Theater presents “Underneath the Lintel” at 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 12. Tickets are $9-$10. 278-8749.

museums

University of Richmond Museums “Rococo to Revolution: European Prints of the 18th Century” opens at the Marsh Art Gallery with a walk-through and lecture by Charles Johnson at 7 p.m. Through May 7. 289-8276.

night life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Ellis Paul, 8 p.m., $15.

Baja Bean Co. A Lo Hecho Pecho, weekly, 10 p.m., $3.

Bajama Joe’s Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free.

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

Bogart’s Back Room Divided Highway (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m.

Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly.

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

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Steve Bassett, 9-11:30 p.m.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

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

Café Gutenberg The Patched Hats (Irish jigs), 8 p.m., free.

Capital Ale House Therapeutic Thursdays, weekly, 5 p.m.

Cary Street Café Cheenon, 10 p.m., $5.

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

Emilio’s The Grove (jam), 10 p.m., $4.

Europa Escape featuring DJ Jeff McGrath (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free.

Fox Head Inn Jazz series featuring the Tomasini Trio (Latin jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., $3.

Funny Bone John Henton, 8 p.m., $12.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 9 p.m., $5.

Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5.

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with DJ Rayvon (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $5-$10.

Kitty O’Shea’s Blues Jam, 8:30-11 p.m., free.

Lucky Lounge Ashley York and Friends (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free.

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

Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free.

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

Nanci Raygun Lucero, Northstar, the Honorary Title, all ages, 5 p.m., $10. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. This week, the Generals featuring Swerve 360, Oxinfinity and BenOfficial.

NV Infiltrate (house, down-tempo, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly.

Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m.

Poe’s Pub Fancy Trash (alt-country).

Potter’s Pub and Grille Co-Pilot, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2.

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

Seasons Caucasion Brown, weekly, 7-11 p.m.

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

Sideline Café Karaoke hosted by Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m.

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

S.J.’s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.

Theresa’s Italian Villa Karaoke with host Doug Price, weekly, 8 p.m.

The Tobacco Company Jack Diamond and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Tropical Soul Chicken Grease, weekly, 7-11 p.m., $5.

Upper East Side Lounge Swing dancing with the Upper East Side Big Band, weekly, 8 p.m., $5.

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

Friday 11

events

Antiques Show The 43rd Richmond Academy of Medicine Alliance Foundation’s Benefit Antiques and Fine Arts Show features 40 antiques dealers at the Science Museum of Virginia, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., plus a lecture by Frances MacDougall at 11 a.m. Through Feb. 13. Tickets are $10. Call 740-0290 or visit www.ramaf.org.

Armchair Adventure Mindy Frost hosts a lecture and slide slow about Guatemala at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education at 7:30 p.m. 17205 Mountain Road. 883-7378.

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 16th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through March. This week, the film is “The Agronomist,” showing today in Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

Reading The Black Swan Writers read Valentine’s Day monologues at Black Swan Books at 8 p.m. 2601 W. Main St. 353-9476.

Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Elmira Jackals at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.riverdogshockey.com.

RV Show The 20th Annual Richmond Camping-RV Expo comes to the Richmond Raceway Complex, noon-9 p.m. Through Feb. 13. Tickets are $2-$7. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 262-9130.

music

String Concert The Chester String Quartet and narrator Bobbie Barajas presents “A Dvorak Celebration” at 8 p.m. at the WCVE-FM studios. 23 Sesame St. For tickets and information, call 873-5984.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Henrico Theatre Company presents the “19th Annual One-Act Plays” at 8 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays until Feb. 27. Free. 2880 Mountain Road. 501-5859.

Firehouse Theatre The Firehouse Theatre Project presents “The Vagina Monologues” at 8 p.m. Through Feb. 12. Tickets are $20. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

Landmark Theater Broadway Under the Stars presents the musical “Porgy and Bess” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50-$66. 6 N. Laurel St. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Mystery Dinner Playhouse “Murder Came From Outer Space,” a sci-fi dinner theater mystery, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Governor’s Inn-Best Western. Through June 11. Tickets are $36.95. 9826 Midlothian Turnpike. 649-2583.

Theatre IV The Living Word Stage Company presents August Wilson’s “Two Trains Running,” a play about the changes of the civil rights movement in a small diner, at 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays through Feb. 27. Tickets are $18. 114 W. Broad St. 355-2187.

galleries

Chop Suey Books “I Would Have Done It Like This,” works by Tyler Thomas and Adam Juresko, opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through March 7. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

Friday for the Arts! Petersburg’s monthly arts celebration features gallery openings, crafts, the Centre Hill Musuem and the Arts Bus, 7-10 p.m. 733-2352.

Petersburg Regional Art Center The February All Media Show opens with a reception and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Through March 6. 132 N. Sycamore St. 733-8200.

night life

Ashland Coffee and Tea Chez Roue Valentine’s Celebration, 8 p.m., $5.

Bajama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, $5.

Bogart’s Back Room Oregon Hill Funk All-Stars, 9 p.m., $7.

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

Breakers West End SuperBoot CD Release Party, 10 p.m., $2.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 9 p.m.-midnight.

Canal Club Pat McGee, 8:30 p.m., $15-$17.

Chopstix Hip-hop DJs and electronic music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3.

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

Comedy Alley ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. Off the Cuff (improv), 10 p.m., $5.

Comedy Club at Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Mechanicsville) Brian McKim and Traci Skene, 8:30 p.m.

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

Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.

Emilio’s Mayuco (flamenco guitar), 7-9 p.m., weekly, free. Doc Branch and Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $4.

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

Funny Bone John Henton, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5.

Glenn’s Tavern Friday Night Blast (live music), weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Grant’s Jazz Bar Big Pat and Legion Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5.

Hyperlink Café Virtual High 106.5 Club Night featuring Carl Thomas, weekly, 10 p.m., $10.

Kitty O’Shea’s Karaoke with DJ Steve, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.

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

Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free.

Mr. Bojangles “3rd Floor!” DJs (roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly.

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

Playing Field Karaoke with Max, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.

Poe’s Pub Galactic Superstars (rock), 9:30 p.m. $5.

Potter’s Pub and Grille Inland Wave, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2.

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

Richbrau’s Taphouse Grill Gypsy Roots (jazz and swing strings), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m.

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

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

Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Mike Banks, 7-10 p.m., free.

Sin é Little Rodger and the Cheap Thrills, 9 p.m., free.

The Tobacco Company Mo Debree, 9:30 p.m., free.

Upper East Side Lounge Rudy Faulkner and F.R.E.N.S. (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m., $10.

VIP Lounge Honky Tonk Band, 9 p.m., free.

Saturday 12

events

Reading Karen McCulluh Lutz, co-writer of “Legally Blonde,” reads at the Fountain Bookstore at 12:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

Red Dress Ball Chippenham & Johnston-Willis Medical Center hosts a gala to raise awareness of heart disease at the Omni Hotel & James Center, 8-11 p.m. 100 S. 12th St. 344-8081.

Richmond Ballet Auction The Richmond Ballet hosts a gala auction featuring wine and travel items for sale, food, dance and music by Chez Roue at the Commonwealth Club starting at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and information, call 344-0906, ext. 226.

Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Elmira Jackals at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com or www.riverdogshockey.com.

Silent Auction “The Night of the Dragon,” a silent auction to benefit Maggie Walker Governor’s School, features food, drink and music by Karen English and the Usual Suspects, 6-10 p.m. at the Renaissance. Tickets are $30-$40. 107 W. Broad St. 354-6800.

Swing in Harlem The Peter Paul Development Center hosts a night of swing dancing, dinner and music by Jack Diamond and Friends at the Cotton Club above Manhattan’s Restaurant, 8 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $125. 112 N. Fifth St. 780-1195, ext. 4.

music

Music Teachers in Concert The Richmond Music Teachers Association performs an annual recital at the Richmond Public Library at 2 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4514.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers present “Fools for Love” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12. 2880 Mountain Road. 560-5567.

Landmark Theater Broadway Under the Stars presents “Together Again: Tim Conway and Harvey Korman, with Special Guest Louise DuArt” at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $56-$66. 6 N. Laurel St. 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The planetary exhibition “Gas Giants” runs through June 12. Tickets are $15.50-$16. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Valentine Richmond History Center “Serving Richmond, Reaching the World: Greater Richmond Chapter of the American Red Cross,” a rotation of the “Discovering Collections, Making Connections” exhibit, runs through September. 1015 E. Clay St.. 649-0711.

night life

Alley Katz Valentine’s Nuts and Bolts Party featuring Fish Eye Wink and Law & Order, all ages, 6-9 p.m. Fish Eye Wink, Nisus, Duburbia, Sin City, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $6.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Stacey Earle, Mark Stuart, 8 p.m., $12.

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

Bogart’s Back Room Therochelle (jazz, rock), 9 p.m., $7.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 9:30 p.m.-midnight.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free.

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

Comedy Alley ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $10.

Comedy Club at Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Mechanicsville) Brian McKim and Traci Skene, 8:30 p.m.

Cotton Club Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop variety show), weekly, 8 p.m.

Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.

Emilio’s Co-Pilot (funk, rock), 10 p.m., $4.

Europa DJ Omar Faison (broken beat and Afro-jazz), weekly, 10 p.m., free.

Funny Bone John Henton, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $17.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 9 p.m., $5.

Glenn’s Tavern Disco by Johnny “The Unknown DJ,” weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.

Gospel Chicken House Heaven Sent, Michael Birchfield, 7 p.m., free.

Hyperlink Café Meade Skelton CD Release Party, 8-10 p.m., $3. Funk and Groove Martini Sip, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10.

Kitty O’Shea’s The Grove, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.

Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free.

Nanci Raygun Shadow Strand, Unhinge, Turbulence, Behelmod, Fallen Under, all ages, 5 p.m., $5.

Pancho’s Restaurant Big Boss Man.

Poe’s Pub Johnny and the Lowdowns (rock, blues), 9:30 p.m., $5.

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

Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Paul Walton and Tommy Clark (traditional jazz), weekly, 6:30 p.m., free.

Shady Grove Coffeehouse Joe Jencks, Karen Trump, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12.

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

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

Sin é Naughty Little Monkeys, 9 p.m.-midnight, free.

Taste Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, 21 and older, $5.

The Tobacco Company Mo Debree, 9:30 p.m., free

Tonic Blue Bar with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guests (lounge, jazz, house, ’80s retro and breaks), weekly, 10 p.m. – 2 a.m., free.

Tropical Soul Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

Upper East Side Lounge James “Saxsmo” Gates (jazz), 9 p.m.-midnight, $10.

VIP Lounge Honky Tonk Band, 9 p.m., free.

Sunday 13

events

International Film Series The University of Richmond presents its 16th annual International Film Series, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays through March. This week, the film is “The Agronomist,” showing tonight in Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. 289-8980.

music

Concert Series The Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series continues with soprano Joan Mabe and pianist James Slater at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Admission by donation. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 272-7514.

Organ Concert Organist Patrick Carlin, trumpeter Michael Davison and vocalist Deborah D. Lynch perform “Music for Weddings and Other Festive Occasions” at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 2 p.m. Free. 823 Park Ave. 359-5651.

stage

Landmark Theater Broadway Under the Stars presents “An Evening With Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood” at 7 p.m. Tickets are $36-$56. 6 N. Laurel St. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

galleries

Flippo Gallery “Of Matter and Breath,” photography by Georgianne Stinnett, runs through April 1. There is a reception for the artist, 3-5 p.m. 752-3018.

night life

Alley Katz An Evening with One-Man Band Scott Biram, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5-$7.

Bogart’s Back Room George Melvin Jazz Quartet (jazz), 6-10 p.m., $5.

Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m.

Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

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

Café Gutenberg Sunday Night Film Classics featuring “A Philadelphia Story,” 7 p.m., free.

Canal Club The Sound of Help Tsunami Relief Concert, 2:30-8 p.m., $10-$20.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free.

Catch 22 Jack Diamond (Sinatra swing), weekly, 7 p.m.-midnight, $5.

Commercial Taphouse Louis Ledford (folk), 9 p.m., free.

Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, dance lessons 6-8 p.m., dancing 8-10 p.m., 18 and older, $5.

Emilio’s The Sam Savage Band (jazz), 10 p.m., $3.

Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly.

Funny Bone Valentine’s Show with John Henton, 7 p.m., $17-$30.

Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free.

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

Hard Shell Daniel Clark-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free.

Havana ’59 Sunday Brunch with Havana Son (salsa), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.

Hyperlink Café Jazz Brunch with Urban Jazz Unit, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., free.

Jumpin’ J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz presents the Carol Covell Trio, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free.

Kitty O’ Shea’s Jazz Brunch with the Leon Leary Trio, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.

Metro Grill Mark Troxell Duo, weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free.

Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10.

Poe’s Pub Patched Hats (contemporary Celtic).

Potter’s Pub and Grille Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m.-midnight, free.

Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly.

Shenanigans The Nighthawks, 6 p.m., $8.

Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly.

Monday 14

music

Polygraph Lounge A pair of musicians perform absurd takes on classical and popular tunes using instruments they have invented, 7:30 p.m. at the Modlin Center. Tickets are $14-$28. 289-8980.

galleries

Dementi Gallery An exhibition of work by Virginia artist Robin Caspari is featured in a reception, 6-8 p.m. 5812 1/2 Grove Ave. 285-5812.

VCU Student Commons Art Space Jordan Bruner, Hali Emminger and Rachel Rader display their work in an exhibition called “Sandwich,” through Feb. 25. There is a reception, Feb. 18, 5-7 p.m. 828-6500.

night life

Bogart’s Back Room Wells Rock with Robbie Sinclair (jazz), 9 p.m., $6.

Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, free.

Canal Club Senses Fail, 6 p.m., $10.

Chopstix Information Technology drum ‘n’ bass DJ show, weekly.

Comedy Alley ComedySportz Battle of the Sexes, 7:30 p.m., $10.

Cotton Club Lyric Ave Valentine’s Day Comedy Show.

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

Glenn’s Tavern Carlton Ayles and Legacy (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free.

Kitty O’Shea’s Mark Troxell Duo, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Mojo’s Open mic hosted by Tyler Henderson, weekly.

Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth, industrial), weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3-$5.

Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.

Potter’s Pub and Grille Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free.

Tuesday 15

events

Lecture The VCU School of World Studies presents Katherine Frank discussing “Love, Sex and Monogamy in Modern American Marriages” in the VCU Student Commons at 7 p.m. Free. 907 Floyd Ave. 827-3402.

Christopher Brooks gives a talk on “And Still I Sing: African-American Women in Three Musical Traditions” at 7:30 p.m. in the VCU Student Commons Ballroom. Free. 907 Floyd Ave. 827-1163.

Opera Talk Richmond Times-Dispatch presents Opera InSight: “Tristan & Isolde,” an informal panel discussion about the opera at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Free. 644-8168, ext. 3395.

music

Richmond Symphony The Young Performers Program features a Youth Concert Orchestra Showcase at Hanover High School at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6-$12. 788-1212.

stage

Richmond Ballet Studio 2 presents “Windows” at the Studio Theatre at 6 p.m. Through Feb. 20. Tickets are $15-$20. 407 E. Canal St. 344-0906 or www.richmondballet.com.

night life

Bajama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free.

Bogart’s Back Room Mike Gales and the Worriorz (funk), 9 p.m., $6.

Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

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

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

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

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

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

Emilio’s Stateside Lions (roots reggae), 10 p.m., $5.

Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8:30 p.m.

Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.

Hyperlink Café True Music Series (alternative acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., $2.

Kitty O’Shea’s Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly.

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

Maggiano’s Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m.

Mars Bar Plastik Wrap (Brit pop, new wave), weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free.

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

Nanci Raygun Castaside, 100 Demons, Since the Flood, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. Live Rocky Horror, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5.

Potter’s Pub and Grille Wendi Pace and Friends, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free.

Rare Olde Times His and Hers (acoustic vocal duo), weekly, 8 -10 p.m.

Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.

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

S.J.’s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.

Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly.

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

Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Wildcats Karaoke with Big Jim, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

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