Wednesday 25
events
The Big Show Art180’s youth programs for the spring culminate in an evening of artwork, performances and activities, 6-8 p.m. at Plant Zero. Free. 0 E. Fourth St. 233-4180.
word
Cycling Talk Frankie Andreau, former captain of the United States Postal Service cycling team, talks about “Behind the Scenes at the Tour de France,” 7 p.m. at the Bull and Bear Club. Tickets are $15. 545-8760.
music
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with Style Night at Innsbrook, featuring performances by the Charlie Daniels Band. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum presents Lunch Break Science, a lecture series on science, art and culture, noon-1 p.m. Free. This week, Eugene D. Maurakis gives a talk on “Come See the Fishes Spawning.” 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Ashland Coffee and Tea David Grier and Noam Pikelny, 8 p.m., $10 in advance. 798-1702.
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 Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 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.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Steve Bassett, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Scott Jeffrey’s Band, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café 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. 344-3323.
Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Komic Sutra (improv), 8 p.m., $10-$12. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Hyperlink Café Underground Hip-Hop Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$7. 254-1942.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Market Café Marna Bales Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m., free. 934-0144.
Mars Bar Retrolution (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Out of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 355-7390.
Poe’s Pub Ryan Hearn (singer-songwriter), 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café John Leedes (acoustic rock), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
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.
Sin é John Small, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Mercy Creek, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Upper East Side Lounge The Flail (jazz), 7 p.m., $5. 515-8099.
Thursday 26
events
CapTech Classic One of the nation’s premier cycling events rolls into Richmond with racers from all over the world, an expo and festival and live music by Hundredth Monkey and Farewell, starting with the expo at 3 p.m. downtown. For more information, call 545-8748 or visit www.captechclassic.com.
word
Book Signing Richard McCann reads from and signs copies of “Mother of Sorrows” at the Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
music
Cold Harbor Sundowns The bluegrass and country music series at Cold Harbor Ruritan Park starts at 6 p.m. This week, a performance by The B2B Band. Tickets are $5. Call 788-4603 or visit www.coldharborsundowns.com.
Groovin’ in the Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden concert series continues with performances by Martin Sexton and Adrienne Young. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $18-$20. Call 794-6700 or visit www.richmondconcerts.net.
museums
Virginia Historical Society The historical society presents a lecture on “Pocahontas, Powhatan and Opechancanough: Three Indian Lives Changed by Jamestown” at noon. $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 342-9665.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Marsha Haufler gives a talk on “Korean Taste, Korean Tradition: Antique to Modern” at 6 p.m. Tickets are $3-$5. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.
night life
17th Street Farmer’s Market Meade Skelton (folk), 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free. 780-8597.
Alley Katz Strange Breed, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Paul Prestopino & Dick Kniss with George Turman, Jackie Frost and Daniel Clarke, 8 p.m., $19.50 in advance. 798-1702.
Babe’s Breast Cancer Benefit featuring Allison Tartalia (singer-songwriter), Kristin, Vicki Blankenship and the All Gal Band, Amy Henderson and the Orderlies, 6-10 p.m., $10. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Baja Bean Company Karaoke, weekly. 257-5445.
Bandito’s “Thursday Night Drama” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room The Big Boss Combo (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.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 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 “X Night” (Richmond band showcase), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café 51 Pegasus (jam, funk, hip-hop), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 College Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.
ComedySportz Witching Hour (Twilight Zone-type sketches), 7:30 p.m., $6. 266-9377.
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 John Witherspoon, 8 p.m., $22. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $7. This week, Steve Kessler Quartet. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. DJ Fletcher, weekly, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $5. 321-6487.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with Q94 (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.
La Familia Restaurant Shanniece James Project (jazz open mic), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 261-5400.
Lucky Lounge Ashley York and the Lucky Strikes, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 648-5100.
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.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.
Nanci Raygun Insurgency, The Defense, Treason, all ages, 5 p.m. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. This week, Sean P. and Divine Sonz. 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.
Poe’s Pub Zydeco Pilots, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
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.
Shenanigans Scott Jeffrey’s Band, 8:30 p.m., $5.
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.
Upper East Side Lounge Shanniece James, 7-10 p.m., $5. 515-8099.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 27
music
Skyhawk Band Concert The Skyhawk Band of L.C. Bird High gives a performance at the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $3-$5. 6 N. Laurel St. 748-1433.
Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by Li’l Brian Terry & the Zydeco Travelers and Agents of Good Roots, 6-10 p.m. Free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.
Fridays at Sunset The Kanawha Plaza music series continues with a performance by Common. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 8th and Canal streets. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
River’s Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by The Embers. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. 12701 Kingston Ave. For more information, visit www.riversbendconcertseries.com.
stage
Grace Street Theater The City Dance Theater of Richmond presents “Pathways Within: A Celebration of Afro-American Modern Dance” at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 934 W. Grace St. 646-3673.
galleries
ADA Gallery The “Teleport” video night features artists from New York City at 8 p.m. Free. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.
Artspace “Relative Geography” by Karen Hubacher, “Labyrinth” by John Bailey and recent photography by Nancy Rice, Annette Norman, Beverly L. Nelson and Peg Childress open with a reception, 7-10 p.m. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.
Art Works An exhibition of “Figures and Other Paintings” by Stan Berkowitz, “Heavenly Creatures and Sacred Cows” by Cynthia Losen and recent works by Barry Bruner, plus the All Media Show and Richmond Student Art Exhibitions, open with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through June 16. 0 E. Fourth St. 291-1400.
Channel 8 Arboretum “Landscapes, etc. …,” work by Maruta Racenis, runs through Aug. 29. 301 Arboretum Place. 230-2900.
night life
Alley Katz Jah Works, Street Legal, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $7-$10. 643-2816.
Art6 Gallery Rattlemouth, Them Against Them, 8 p.m., $5. 343-1406.
Ashland Coffee and Tea The Grandsons, 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, $5. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room Butterbean Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Canal Club Culdera, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café McLaws Drive (jam, funk), 10 p.m., $5. 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.
Comedy Club at Mulligan’s Sports Grille Greg Lausch, Rob Allen, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. “The Empire Rocks Back” (musical parody), weekly, 10 p.m., $12-$14. 266-9377.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Easy Street NE3, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.
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 John Witherspoon, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $25. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. This week, Modern Groove Syndicate. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Choice, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., DJ Sky, weekly, 12:30-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café 105.7 Club Night, weekly, 10 p.m. 254-1942.
Jesse’s Place Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 550-0804.
Kitty O’Shea’s Nick’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.
La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.
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.
Mr. Bojangles Therapy (DJs, roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $12-$15. This week, Faust & Shortee, Haaps, Rican and JTF. 344-2901.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.
Playing Field Karaoke with Max, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-7700.
Poe’s Pub Barbie N Bondage (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 Gypsy Roots (swing jazz guitar), weekly, 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.
Shenanigans Big Boss Combo, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Nita Blackwell and Friends (folk, bluegrass), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.
Sin é Scott Jeffrey’s Band, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Sundays Dave Pollard with John Leedes, 6-9 p.m., free. 744-2545.
The Tobacco Company Spectrum, 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 Highway 10 (rock), 7 p.m., $10. Rudy Faulkner and F.R.E.N.S. (R&B, funk), 11 p.m., $10. 515-8099.
VIP Lounge The Beacon Street Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Saturday 28
events
Bizarre Market Chop Suey Books hosts the market of art, crafts and wearables, noon-4 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
Hanover Heritage Day Hanover Courthouse hosts a day music by Charis and Southern Horizon as well as bluegrass, folk and gospel music, exhibitors and film, starting at 10 a.m. Free. 365-6402.
word
Poetry Slam “Slamology 101: Return of the Griot” features 20 poets competing for a cash prize, 8-11 p.m. at The Terrace Bed & Breakfast. Admission is $5-$10. 2407 The Terrace St. 615-8695.
music
Bob Glass Music Revue Bob Glass and his T.R.I.B.U.T.E.S. cast gives performances as Elvis and other stars from the last 50 years, 7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Tickets are $15-$18. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
Girls Choir The Girls Choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral in Buffalo gives a concert of music by Rorem, Ridout and others, 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Donations requested. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589, ext. 316.
museums
Children’s Museum of Richmond The museum hosts a family day for the Central Virginia Foodbank, with exhibits and games, plus performances by ComedySportz and DJ Dwight Ellis, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The family day is free, admission to the museum is $7. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-2667.
night life
Alley Katz Saint Diablo, Shadow Strand, Covet the Knife, Luther’s Fall, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $5. VCR, Torche, Baroness, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Susan Greenbaum, 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room Adam Young/Josh Walker Quartet (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro First Impressions, 9:45 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Sex and the City Ladies Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-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. 644-3018.
Comedy Club at Mulligan’s Sports Grille Greg Lausch, Rob Allen, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. “The Empire Rocks Back,” (musical parody), weekly, 10 p.m., $12-$14. 266-9377.
Commercial Taphouse The Big Guys, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Cotton Club Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop variety show), weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 752-0179.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone John Witherspoon, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $25. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. This week, Stone’s Stew. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Choice, DJ Johnny, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Gospel Chicken House Bob Stone Gospel Singers, The Spokesmen Quartet, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.
Hyperlink Café The Best Damn Rap Tour featuring C-Rayz Walz, J-Live and Vast Aire, 9 p.m., $13.50-$18. 254-1942.
La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.
Lewis Ginter Recreation Center A Sheep at the Wheel with Denise Lair (contra dance), 8-11 p.m., $4-$7. 748-6602.
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, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Poe’s Pub George Winn and the Bluegrass Partners, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Karma Farmers, 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 560-9622.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Moonlight Serenade with Tommy Clarke and Russ Hanchin, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Brad Spivey and the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Live music, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company English Channel, 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., free. 771-1605.
Upper East Side Lounge Adrian Duke (soul), 7 p.m., $5. Hip-Hop Night (DJ, dancing), weekly, 11 p.m., $10. 515-8099.
VIP Lounge The Beacon Street Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 29
museums
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum leads a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores the history of the Capital of the Confederacy. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.
night life
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 John Eddie, 7:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free. Poly (rock), 9:30 p.m., $3. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse Moossa, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly. 272-8309.
Funny Bone John Witherspoon, 7 p.m., $22. 521-8900.
Fusion Sunday Session with Michael Hawkins, weekly, 5-7 p.m., $3-$5. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight. DJ Sky, weekly, 12:30-2 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.
Hyperlink Café Gospel Brunch, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 254-1942.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz Presents The Jazz String 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 (Texas swing), 6-10 p.m., free. 232-3446.
Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night (’80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Metro Grill Mark Troxell Duo, weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 353-4433.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury’s Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 353-8686.
Positive Vibe Café Chicago Cy, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Monday 30
word
Poetry Slam The Just! Poetry Slam takes the stage at the Firehouse Theatre at 8 p.m. Free. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.
music
Memorial Day Carillon Concert The Carillon War Memorial in Byrd Park hosts a concert of carillon bells and Memorial Day tributes, starting at 4 p.m. Free. 646-1437.
museums
Virginia War Memorial The American Legion and Virginia War Memorial Foundation present a ceremony in honor of the armed forces with an address by Michael E. Harris, bagpipers, drums and bugles, starting at 10 a.m. 621 S. Belvidere St. 786-2060.
night life
Bogart’s Back Room Metro Soul Foundation (soul, funk), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café Harrison Deane Band (rock), 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.
Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nanci Raygun 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 31
night life
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room Kristen Thien Band (soul, rock, blues), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem DJ Williams Projekt, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café 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, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, Big Sean Larkin. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Warren Felton’s Entertainment Karaoke, weekly, 8:30-10:30 p.m. DJ Fletcher, weekly, 10:30 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 321-3444.
Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Honey Whyte’s Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 643-6022
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 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.
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.
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.