Wednesday 06
events
Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Adirondack Frostbite at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. 262-8100 or visit www.riverdogshockey.com.
Virginia Hispanic Gala The second annual gala honors Hector Berreto with a reception, dinner and dancing, starting at 6 p.m. at the downtown Marriott. Tickets are $100. 378-4099.
lectures
World Affairs Talk The World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond presents a talk by Tom Foley on “Japan in Asia” at the Omni Richmond Hotel at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $8-$15. 339-8048.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum’s Funsten Science Lecture Series concludes with Chris Giersch discussing “Earth, Moon, Mars and Beyond … Exploration in the 21st Century,” 7-8:30 p.m. Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Awful Arthur’s (West End) Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 672-9385.
Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s R&B Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room The Big Boss Combo (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
Bottom Line Nick’s karaoke, weekly. 644-5944.
Breaker’s South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Dick Butt Kiss and the Tight Ends (comedy), 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café Michael James (acoustic rock), weekly, 4-6 p.m., free. Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Ladies Night, weekly, 18 and older, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. 343-1560.
Club 534 Berlin, ’80s new-wave night, weekly. 353-9670.
Club Razzles “Havana Nights,” salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.
Emilio’s Southside (jam, funk, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. 359-1224.
Empire Lounge 804noise Presents (experimental music social), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free.
Funny Bone Michael Loftus, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
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. 643-2333.
Hyperlink Café Ultimate Alternative Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 254-1942.
Kitty O’Shea’s Brandt Humphrey, 7-10:30 p.m., free. 739-0800.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar Retrolution Metropolis (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mile Post Five Dave Pollard with John Leedes (acoustic rock),7-9 p.m., free. 794-9344.
Nanci Raygun Forever and a Day, Ettison Clio, the Weekend, Long Since Forgotten, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 355-7390.
Positive Vibe Café Charles Arthur and His Spacious Guys, 7:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Battle of the Bands, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, $5 for men. 519-5324.
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 (alternative folk rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sin é John Small, 8:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company The John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul DJ Night (Latin, reggae), 10 p.m., $5. 771-1605.
Upper East Side Lounge East Franklin (funk), 7 p.m., $5. 515-8099.
Thursday 07
events
Book Signing Author John Fox signs and talks about “Red Clay to Richmond: Trail of the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment, C.S.A.” at Barnes and Noble Libbie Place at 7 p.m. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-6704.
John Tyler Literary Festival Virginia Poet Laureate Rita Dove gives a talk on writing at 2 p.m., followed by a series of workshops. For admission and workshop information, call 706-5140.
music
Jazz Harp Concert Harpists Park Stickney and Rudiger Oppermann perform a jazz concert at Grace Baptist Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5-$15, available at Plan 9 Music and Coppola’s Deli. 4200 Dover Road. 741-5888.
VOX Concert Voices for Planned Parenthood presents a Pro-Choice Benefit Concert featuring Q and Not U, and Shy Child at the University of Richmond, 9:30 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $7. 662-3316.
stage
Singleton Center Theatre VCU presents the musical “The Civil War,” the story of the people of the war told through a collection of American music styles, at 7:30 p.m. Through April 23. Admission is $15. 922 Park Ave. 828-6026.
museums
Virginia Historical Society John W. “Jack” Mountcastle presents a lecture on “When War Came This Way: Women’s Experiences During the Civil War in Virginia” at noon. $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.
night life
ADA Gallery DJ Joe, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-0100.
Alley Katz Conshafter, Army of Me, Hero Pattern, 12 Step Revenge, all ages, 7-11 p.m., $5. 643-2816.
Arthur’s at Inns of Virginia T. Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers, 7 p.m. dance lesson, 8-11 p.m. show, $8. 288-0800.
Art Works 804Noise presents Jessica Ryland, Mr. Uterus and Harm Stryker (experimental music), 7 p.m. 291-1400.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Tom Rush (folk), 8 p.m., $25. 798-1702.
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.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
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 The Blue Dogs (acoustic), 9 p.m., $8. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café 51 Pegasus (jam, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 College Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Fox Head Inn Jazz series featuring the Tomasini Trio (Latin jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., $3. 784-5126.
Funny Bone Michael Loftus, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Katz, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-6487.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with DJ Rayvon (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.
Lucky Lounge Ashley York and Friends (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.
Nanci Raygun My War, the Hate Crimes, End it Quick, Instilled, Never Enough, all ages, 5 p.m., $7. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. This week, open stage with guest DJs Cousin Larry and Joe Banks. 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
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.
S.J.’s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
The Tobacco Company Jack Diamond and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Chicken Grease, weekly, 7-11 p.m., $5. 771-1605.
Upper East Side Lounge Swing dancing with the Upper East Side Big Band, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 515-8099.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 08
events
Fancy Hat Party Figure skater Scott Hamilton speaks at the Hospital Hospitality House’s annual party, followed by a luncheon fashion show, noon-2 p.m. Tickets are $60. 828-6901.
Friday for the Arts! The City of Petersburg holds its monthly art-walk event, featuring tours, gallery openings and the Arts Bus starting at 7 p.m. 733-2352.
Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Motor City Mechanics at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. 262-8100 or visit www.riverdogshockey.com.
lectures
History Talk The Chrysalis Group presents John Dominic Crossan who gives a talk on “Roman Empire and the Biblical Tradition” at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7-9 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. 815 E. Grace St. 359-0384.
music
Project: Percussion! The Midlothian High School Percussion Ensemble hosts a day of performances by area percussion groups at the high school, 4:30-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $4. 401 Charter Colony Parkway. 379-1862.
Strings Concert Paul O’Dette and Stephen Stubbs perform a concert with lute and guitar at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14-$28. 289-8980.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance presents “Night of the Stars,” a series of performances by children’s dance troupes, starting at 7 p.m. Through April 10. $12. 2880 Mountain Road. 730-1740.
galleries
Artemis Gallery “The Donna Parsons Project,” mosaics by Donna Parsons, runs through April. There is an opening reception, 6-9 p.m. 1601 W. Main St. 353-2676.
Chop Suey Books An exhibition of work by the Young Artists Society opens with a reception, 6-8 p.m., featuring poetry and short story readings. Through May 8. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
Gallery 5800 An exhibition of “Recent Oils” by Durwood Dommisse opens with a reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Through May 5. 5800 Grove Ave. over Suitable for Framing. 285-0774.
Petersburg Regional Art Center The April All Media Show opens with a gallery talk and awards reception starting at 7 p.m. as well as a show of the work of Robert Winne, Kim Hall, Mary Carter Cogle, William A. Smith, Rodney Cimburke, Jr. and Mildred Lucas. The shows run through May 7. 132 N. Sycamore St. 733-8200.
Pine Camp Arts and Community Center The Spotlight Gallery presents “Tsunami: Let Us Not Forget,” a collection of photography by Bonnie Gillespie and others as well as a silent auction of art by local students to benefit disaster relief. The show opens with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through June 10. 4901 Old Brook Road. 646-3674.
Rentz Gallery An exhibition of work by Laetitia Bonnici opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through May 16. 1700 W. Main St. 358-1650.
VCU School of the Arts Gallery The sculpture of Alexi Chisler opens with a gallery talk and reception at 5 p.m. Through April 22. 1000 W. Broad St. 828-2813.
museums
John Marshall House “Calicoe, Cambrick, and Casimir: Clothing for Work and Fashion in John Marshall’s Richmond, 1790-1835” runs through July 31. $4-$6. 818 E. Marshall St. 648-7998.
University of Richmond Museums “The Rococo Festival: Looking at the Eighteenth Century” features lectures, exhibitions and performances at the Modlin Center, starting at 3 p.m. Through April 9. 289-8276.
night life
Alley Katz Hank Williams III/Assjack, Artemis Piledriver, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $15-$18. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea The Taters, 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, $5.
Bogart’s Back Room X-Ray Rex Tet (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro The Marna Bales Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.
Canal Club “Abbey Road” Live, 8:30 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Barefoot Manner (newgrass), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Flow Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.
Chopstix Hip-hop DJs and electronic music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 358-7027.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
Crossroads Restaurant The Mainframe Band, 9 p.m., $5. 643-2060.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 270-7767.
Emilio’s Mayuco (flamenco guitar), 7-9 p.m., weekly, free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $4. 359-1224.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Michael Loftus, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Friday Night Blast (live music), weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Virtual High 106.5 Club Night featuring Carl Thomas, weekly, 10 p.m., $10. 254-1942.
Ironhorse Restaurant The Russ Hanchin Trio (jazz), 8-11 p.m., free. 752-6410.
Jesse’s Place Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 550-0804.
Kitty O’Shea’s Mosely Rose, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 739-0800.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The John Winn Trio, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mr. Bojangles “3rd Floor!” DJs (roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly. 344-2901.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.
Nanci Raygun 2 Live Crew, Dollars and Pounds, the Generals, Divine Sonz, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $12. 353-4263.
Playing Field Karaoke with Max, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-7700.
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), 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.
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.
Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Offering (Christian rock), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.
Sin é Little Rodger and the Cheap Thrills, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Soul Providers, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Flashback Night with DJ Jéréme (’70s, ’80, ’90s), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.
Upper East Side Lounge Ladies Night Out (DJ, dancing), 10 p.m., $5-$10. 515-8099.
VIP Lounge The Beacon Street Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Zippy’s Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), Karma Farmers (Americana), 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 359-5673.
Saturday 09
events
Art Auction The Deep Run High School Band Boosters hosts an art auction featuring framed and matted art, starting at 7 p.m. at the Fox Hall Club House. Tickets are $10-$15. 13550 Causeway Dr. 938-5525.
Book Signing Curtis J. Badger reads from and signs copies of “The Wild Coast: Exploring the Natural Attractions of the Mid-Atlantic” at Book People at 1 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
Film Screening The James River Film Festival presents Roger Corman’s classic “X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes” at the Byrd Theatre with live accompaniment by avant-rock band Pere Ubu at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. 2908 W. Cary St. 232-7642.
Frost Place Reading The Frost Place On the Road comes to Art6 with poetry readings by Cleopatra Mathis, Susan Hankla and the workshop poets at 7 p.m. Free. 6 E Broad St. 353-8426.
Puttin’ on the Dog The Animal Adoption Rescue Foundation hosts a party for dogs and their people featuring pet psychics, music and treats, 2-5 p.m. at the Morgan Fountain in Shockoe Slip. $10. 261-4331.
Richmond RiverDogs The RiverDogs take on the Motor City Mechanics at the Richmond Coliseum at 7:35 p.m. Tickets are $10-$26. 262-8100 or visit www.riverdogshockey.com.
Strut Fashion Show VCU students take the runway with fashion from local designers and stores, 8 p.m. at the Siegel Center. Tickets are $5-$15. 1200 W. Broad St. 827-7267.
lectures
Cartography Talk Richard W. Stephenson discusses “Mapping the Civil War” at the Library of Virginia at 3 p.m. Free, but reservations are required. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3813.
music
April Bonoff in Concert Singer-songwriter April Bonoff performs at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $22-$25. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
Chamber Concert The Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series presents a performance by the Eroica Trio at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.
Choir Concert The Christ Church Cathedral Choir from Oxford, England, performs sacred and classical music at All Saints Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$18. 8787 River Road. 288-7811.
Gellman Room Concert Series Clarinetist Antoine Clark, pianist Emily Yap Chua and violist Lisa Zweben perform at the Richmond Public Library at 2 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4740.
Rococo Concert Jordi Savall and Le Concert Des Nations perform rococo music at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $14-$28. 289-8980.
museums
Henricus Historical Park The 2005 season begin with the “Henricus Comes Alive” program of reenactors and activities, starting at noon. 706-1340.
Museum of the Confederacy John Coski gives a talk on “The Confederate Battle Flag: America’s Most Embattled Emblem” at 3 p.m. Free. 1201 E. Clay St. 649-1861.
night life
Alley Katz Spiral features painting, sculpture, photography, dance, spoken word, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10-$15. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Kevin Cordt Quartet, 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bella Arte Restaurant The Carol Covell Trio, 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Bogart’s Back Room George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Break Time Sports Bar Karaoke with Tim Wade, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 798-0941.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro The Marna Bales Band, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.
Canal Club Zoso (Led Zeppelin covers), 8:30 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Furnace Mountain (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Sex and the City Ladies Night, weekly, 6 pm.-2 a.m., $5-$10, ladies free until 11 p.m. 343-1560.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
Cotton Club Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop variety show), weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 752-0179.
Crossroads Restaurant The Mainframe Band, 9 p.m., $5. 643-2060.
Don Papa Grande Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve, weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 270-7767.
Emilio’s Brice Woodall with Josh Scolaro, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.
Europa DJ Omar (broken beat and Afro-jazz), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Michael Loftus, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Disco by Johnny “The Unknown DJ,” weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. 321-3444.
Gospel Chicken House Debbie Wilson and Randy Ward, the Barkers, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.
Honey Whyte’s Live jazz, 7-10 p.m., free. The 9:55 Club Stand-Up Comedy Night, 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Funk and Groove Martini Sip featuring the Strut Fashion Show afterparty, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 254-1942.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The Mark Lomanno Trio, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nanci Raygun New Dimension Band (go-go), 18 and older, 10 p.m., $8. 353-4263.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Dale Watson, 8 p.m., $12. 264-5010.
Shockoe Espresso and Roastery 6 Foot Loofah (ethereal power pop), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.
Sin é Phifer Marshall Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Soul Providers, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
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. 648-4300.
Tropical Soul Soultry Saturdays DJ Night (funk, reggae, hip hop, afrobeat), weekly, 9 p.m. 771-1605.
Upper East Side Lounge James “Saxsmo” Gates (jazz sax), 9 p.m., $10. 515-8099.
VIP Lounge The Beacon Street Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 10
events
Book Signing David Ryan and Wayland Rennie read from and sign copies of “Lewis Ginter’s Richmond” at Book People at 2 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
Antique Car Show The Varina Ruritan Car Show runs 1-5:30 p.m. at 8081 Recreation Road. Free. 795-5306.
night life
Advocacy Talk Ms. Wheelchair Virginia Pam Clark speaks about education and advocacy at the Congregation Or Atid Sunday Connection Breakfast starting at 11 a.m. Free. 501 N. Parham Road. 740-4747.
music
Chamber Ensemble The Commonwealth Chamber Ensemble performs at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church as part of the Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series at 4 p.m. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 272-7514.
Harpsichord Recital Ted Davis gives a concert of French and German music at Centenary United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. Free. 411 E. Grace St. 288-0259.
stage
Bolling Haxall House The Theatre at the Bolling Haxall House presents Noel Coward’s comedy “Hay Fever” at 8 p.m. with some matinees. Through April 14. Tickets are $20. 211 E. Franklin St. 644-6616.
museums
Valentine Richmond History Center The renovated Decatur O. David House opens its doors for tours, noon-5 p.m. Also, the museum leads a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores Hollywood Cemetery. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.
Virginia Holocaust Museum The Virginia Holocaust Museum film series presents “The Lost Wooden Synagogues of Europe” at 2 p.m. Free. 2000 E. Cary St. 257-5400.
night life
Alley Katz In This Life, Love in the Time of Cholera, Cassius Clay, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.
Bogart’s Back Room Sam Savage and Katrice Johnson (jazz), 6 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
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.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse Ames Arnold, Gary Gerloff and Kurt Stemhagen (acoustic), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
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. 270-7767.
Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly. 272-8309.
Funny Bone Michael Loftus, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free. 288-6211.
Hard Shell Daniel Clark-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free. 643-2333.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz Presents the Carol Covell Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Kitty O’ Shea’s Jazz Brunch with the Leon Leary Trio, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 739-0800.
Legend Brewery Squalor Hollow Boys (folk, Texas swing, bluegrass), 6-10 p.m., free. 232-3446.
Metro Grill Mark Troxell Duo, weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 353-4433.
Mojo’s Blues Bin, 8 p.m., free. 644-6676.
Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10. 344-2901.
Nanci Raygun Think, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Battle of the Bands, 7 p.m.-midnight, free. 282-9999.
Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.
Singleton Center Jon Cannon (jazz bass), 1 p.m., free. 828-6776.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Monday 11
events
Book Signing Susan Reinhardt reads from and signs copies of “Not Tonight Honey, Wait ‘Til I’m a Size Six” at the Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
lectures
Women’s Speaker Series Janisse Ray talks about “Questioning the Status Quo: Eco-Feminist Challenges” at the University of Richmond at 4 p.m. Free. 289-8578.
music
Community Band The Chesterfield Community Band performs its spring concert “Here, There and Everywhere” at Midlothian Middle School at 7:30 p.m. Free. 213-9118.
Gallery Concert Grant Hellmers gives an organ concert of Bach and others at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Donations requested. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.
Jazz Concert The University of Richmond Jazz Ensemble performs with Chris Vandala at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.
night life
Bogart’s Back Room DJ Williams Projekt (jazz, funk, 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 Tripp n’ Jenny (bluegrass), 8 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Chopstix Information Technology drum ‘n’ bass DJ show, weekly. 358-7027.
Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Glenn’s Tavern Carlton Ayles and Legacy (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 321-3444.
In Your Ear Studios Rick Epping (harmonica), doors at 6 p.m., $15. 320-7067.
Nanci Raygun Mono, Eluvium, Souvenir’s Young America, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. Sacrosanct (goth, industrial), weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.
Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.
Tuesday 12
events
Book Signing Mystery author Susan Wittig Albert discusses and signs copies of “Dead Man’s Bones” at Barnes and Noble Libbie Place at 7 p.m. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-6704.
lectures
Opera Talk The Richmond Times-Dispatch presents Opera InSight: “Faust,” a casual panel discussion about the opera at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. Free. 644-8168 ext. 3395.
music
Jazz Trios The John Scofield Trio and Brad Mehldau Trio perform jazz piano and guitar at the Modlin Center at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8980.
night life
Alley Katz Breathe or Resist, Coliseum, Wow, Owls!, the Lords, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room The Joint Chiefs (funk), 9 p.m., $2. 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.
Cary Street Café Michael James (acoustic rock), weekly, 4-6 p.m., free. The Grove (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Apollo Night with Cedric Delaney, 8 p.m., $10. 521-8900.
Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Honey Whyte’s Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Hyperlink Café True Music Series (alternative acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., $2. 254-1942.
Kitty O’Shea’s Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.
Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m. 253-0900.
Mars Bar Plastik Wrap (Brit pop, new wave), weekly, 9 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.
Nanci Raygun Monarch, Kudzu Wish, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Live “Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Wendi Pace and Friends, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.
Rare Olde Times His and Hers (acoustic vocal duo), weekly, 8-10 p.m. 750-1346.
Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sin é Dave Pollard, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Singleton Center Samson Trinh (jazz saxophone), 6 p.m., free. 828-6776.
S.J.’s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
The Tobacco Company Live music, 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.
Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 379-3800.