Calendar

Arts and entertainment events in Richmond.

Wednesday 01

music

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by Cheap Trick. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

Wednesday Wandering Concerts VCU presents a weekly music series, noon-1 p.m. on the Commons Plaza. Free. This week, Jubeus performs roots rock and jams. 828-4554.

stage

Chamberlayne Actors Theatre “Sylvia,” a comedy about a dog that comes between a husband and wife, opens with a premiere night dinner at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Through June 18. Tickets are $13, plus cost of dinner. 319 Wilkinson Road. 262-9760.

galleries

Chasen Galleries The oil paintings of MHolland, a collaboration of a mother and her daughters, hangs through June 30. 3554 W. Cary St. 204-1048.

Midlothian Library The Bon Air Artists Association exhibits their work through June 30. 521 Coalfield Road. 359-8893.

Plant Zero Art Center “Constructs,” paintings by Sally Bowring, Davi Del Hompson, Reni Gower, Chris Gregson, Steve Griffin, Ron Johnson, Ray Kass, Cindy Neuschwander and Javier Tapia, opens with a reception, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Through July 8. 0 E. Fourth St. 726-4442.

night life

Alley Katz Channel 43, By Death’s Design, Johnny Revolver and the Disappointments, 12 Step Revenge, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Arthur’s at Inns of Virginia Nick’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 288-2800.

Artspace Tara Flandreau, Carrie Shull and Reuben Radding (improv chamber trio), Jimmy Ghaphery (solo sax), 8 p.m., $6. 232-6464.

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.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Live music, 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.

Commercial Taphouse Irish Jam, 8 p.m., free. 359-6544.

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 Ted Alexandro, 8 p.m., $10. 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.

Kitty O’Shea’s Chicago Cy. 739-0800.

Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, 9 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.

Modlin Center Christian McBride Band with Russell Malone (jazz), 7:30 p.m., $13-$18. 289-8980.

Nanci Raygun Hit Play presents Ted Leo and The Pharmacists, The Oranges Band, Birds of Avalon, all ages, 7 p.m., $10. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 355-7390.

Positive Vibe Café Biff Downey, 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 Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday02

music

Groovin’ in the Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden concert series continues with performances by The Seldom Scene and Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $18-$20. Call 794-6700 or visit www.richmondconcerts.net.

Spring Concert The James River High School concert and symphonic bands perform with Alan Chez, trumpeter for the CBS Orchestra on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” 7 p.m. at the high school. Free. 3700 James River Road. 748-1433.

stage

Firehouse Theatre “John Brown: Trumpet of Freedom,” a one-man show starring Norman Thomas Marshall as a cast of historical characters during the slavery era, starts at 8 p.m. Through June 11. Tickets are $15. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.

galleries

Hand Workshop Art Center An installation by sculptor Nancy Blum opens with a reception and gallery talk, 6-8 p.m. Through July 24. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094, ext. 14.

La Différence An exhibition of furniture by Sam Forrest opens with a reception, 5-8 p.m. Through June 30. 125 S. 14th St. 452-3433.

Reynolds Gallery David Freed gives a gallery talk at 7 p.m. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.

White Canvas Gallery “A Lens on the World,” the photography of Bob Lerner, opens with a reception, 5-8 p.m. Through June 30. 111 S. 14th St. 782-1776.

night life

Alley Katz Waiting for Yesterday, Close Quote, Anywhere But Here, Grace Under Fire, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Arthur’s at Inns of Virginia Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble, 7 p.m. (dance lesson), 8-11 p.m. (music), $8. 288-2800.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Poco, Eric Brace, 8 p.m., $36.50 in advance. 798-1702.

Azzurro’s Restaurant Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

Bahama Joe’s Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Baja Bean Company Karaoke, weekly. 257-5445.

Bandito’s “Thursday Night Drama” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.

Bogart’s Back Room Divided Highway (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 102.1 the X presents “X Night” (Richmond band showcase), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.

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.

Emilio’s Sex Swing (blues), 10 p.m., $5. 651-2008.

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 Ted Alexandro, 8 p.m., $10. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. This week, Stephen Norfleet. 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 DJ Williams Projekt (jazz, funk), 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 Pash, Karmella’s Game, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. 353-4263.

Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.

Poe’s Pub Kirsten Thien Band (rock, blues), 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.

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 John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

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

Friday 03

events

First Fridays Art Walk The monthly art gallery opening receptions on Broad St. run 7-10 p.m. See Galleries box for gallery information. 304-1554.

Moonlight Magic The VCU Massey Cancer Center’s Massey Alliance presents a fund-raising event featuring wine tasting and music by The Remnants, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at James River Cellars. Tickets are $20-$30. 11008 Washington Highway. 550-7516.

word

Book Signing George Hurchalla signs copies of “Going Underground: American Punk 1979-1992,” 3 p.m. at Plan 9 Music in Carytown. 3012 W. Cary St. 353-9996.

music

Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by Pat McGee Band and Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, 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 Jazz Attack. 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.

Richmond Symphony The symphony performs its last concert of the season at Pocahontas State Park with conductor Sarah Hatsuko Hicks at 7 p.m. Free. 788-4717.

River’s Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by the Marna Bales Band. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. 12701 Kingston Ave. For more information, visit www.riversbendconcertseries.com.

stage

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents “The Little Prince” at 7 p.m. Through June 5. Tickets are $10-$12. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.

VCU Ballroom Comedian and activist Azhar Usman performs stand-up for the family about the Muslim culture and religion, 7 p.m. at VCU. Tickets are $20-$30. 327-8450.

night life

Alley Katz Painted Red Promotions Presents, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $5. Immortal Avenger, October 31, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea The Taters, 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.

Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, $5. 262-9652.

Bogart’s Back Room John Winntet (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

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

Cary Street Café Harrison Deane Band,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.

Cockade City Grill Ominotago (rock, pop, blues), 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 862-2537.

Comedy Club at Mulligan’s Sports Grille Chris Coccia, John Briggs, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. Random Acts (improv), 10 p.m., $10. Witching Hour (Twilight Zone-style skits), midnight, $10. 266-9377.

Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.

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 Ted Alexandro, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. This week, the George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Trio. 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.

Godfrey’s Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.

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.

Maggiano’s Little Italy The Lee Covington Trio (jazz), 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

Modlin Center Shanghai Quartet with Christian McBride (classical), 7:30 p.m., $13-$18. 289-8980.

Mr. Bojangles Therapy (DJs, roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $12-$15. This week, T-1000, Tony Fernandez, JTF and Hoodrich Promotions. 344-2901.

Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun Carol Bui, Matt Seymour, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Playing Field Karaoke with Max, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-7700.

Poe’s Pub Richmond Roots Revival presents Why Colorado, Fabled Automated and 59H2O, 9 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 Li’l Ronnie and the Grand Dukes (blues), 8:30 p.m., $7. 264-5010.

Sin é Wonderground, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Mo Debree, 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.

Turnstyle Two-Year Anniversary DJ Party, 7-10 p.m., free. 643-8876.

VIP Lounge Storm Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Saturday 04

events

Arts in the Garden Unity Christ Church of Bon Air hosts an arts festival, featuring crafts, gardening, food and music by Free-Life, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 923 Buford Road. 560-4888.

Ashland Strawberry Faire Ashland hosts its 24th annual day of strawberries and music, featuring brass bands, jazz, pops and more, as well as little red berries in all their forms, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Blackwell Auditorium. 798-8289.

CanalWalk Wachovia Securities presents a run/walk and festival on Brown’s Island, featuring bateau racing, mechanical bull riding, food and music, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 782-4127.

Civil War Re-enactment Henrico County Parks and Recreation hosts the annual Civil War Encampment and Battle at Dorey Park, with re-enactments of camp life and a lecture and book signing by Lewis Manarin, noon-4 p.m.; battle re-enactment, 2 p.m.; and a nighttime dance, 8 p.m. Through June 5. Free. 2999 Darbytown Road. 501-5520.

Corvette Round-Up The Richmond Corvette Club brings the Corvettes of the ages to Zip Products, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 8067 Fast Lane. 852-5836.

LifeSaver Luau The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond hosts a fund-raising party with food, drink and music by BS&M, 6:30-11 p.m. at the Canal Turning Basin. Tickets are $45-$55. 359-5250, ext. 223.

Poker Tournament VCU’s SportsCenter hosts a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, with prizes and a barbecue to benefit the graduate scholarship fund, 5-11 p.m. at the VCU Sports Medicine Building. Tickets are $75. 828-7267.

word

Book Signing Shara Lanel reads from and signs copies of “Enlightened Love,” 2-4 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

music

Jesse McCartney in Concert Rising pop star McCartney is joined by Memphis rock outfit Ingram Hill for a concert at King’s Dominion at 8:30 p.m. Tickets to the park are $14.99-$49.99. Call 876-5000 or visit www.kingsdominion.com.

John McCutcheon in Concert The Richmond Peace Education Center presents a concert by folk legend McCutcheon with May-Lily Lee, 7:30 p.m. at VCU’s Singleton Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$20. 922 Park Ave. 232-1002.

night life

Alley Katz From First to Last, Emanuel, Halifax, He Is Legend, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $10. 51 Pegasus, Pennyshaker, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee and Tea Michael Reno Harrell, 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.

Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.

Bogart’s Back Room The George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Canal Club Cedar Creek, 8 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. G-13, 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 Chris Coccia, John Briggs, 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.

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 Ted Alexandro, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $7. This week, James “Saxsmo” Gates. 249-2338.

Glenn’s Tavern Choice, DJ Johnny, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.

Grafiti Grille Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 7-10 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Honey Whyte’s 9:55 Club Stand-Up Comedy Night, 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.

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.

Maggiano’s Little Italy The Fred Ostrow Quartet, 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.

Modlin Center Christian McBride Band with Russell Gunn (jazz), 7:30 p.m., $13-$18. 289-8980.

Poe’s Pub Johnny Hickman, Ike Reilly, L.P., 9:30 p.m., $7. 648-2120.

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.

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

The Tobacco Company Spectrum, 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 Hip-Hop Night (DJ, dancing), weekly, 11 p.m., $10. 515-8099.

VIP Lounge Storm Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.

Sunday 05

events

Film Screening Capital Ale House in Innsbrook screens the film “American Beer” with director Paul Kermizian at 9 p.m. Free. 4024-A Cox Road. 780-2537

Vegan Fundraising Dinner The Patina Grill hosts a dinner and auction to benefit the Richmond Vegetarian Festival with chef Brian Munford and jazz pianist Bob Hallahan, 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $45. 3416 Lauderdale Road. 360-8217.

music

Children’s Choir The Greater Richmond Children’s Choir performs works by Franck, Mendelssohn, Mozart and others, 4 p.m. at the Singleton Center. $3-$5. 922 Park Ave. 828-2772.

Positive Vibe Café Music Festival Positive Vibe Café hosts a day of music featuring Steve Bassett and Jokers Wild, Susan Greenbaum, the Marna Bales Band, the Gary Gerloff Band, Chicago Cy and others, 1-7 p.m. in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. Free. 2825 Hathaway Road. 560-9622.

River Road Chancel Choir The church choir performs work by Mozart and Duruflé at 7:30 p.m. 288-1131.

galleries

Ipanema Café Mixed media work by Mike Ricioppo and Drew Liverman opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. 917 W. Grace St. 213-0170.

Nonesuch Art and Apparel A show of sculpture and installation work by Brian Bassnett opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. 918 W. Grace St. 649-4069.

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 Jackson Ward. 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.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Standards and Practices (jazz), 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.

Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly. 272-8309.

Funny Bone Ted Alexandro, 7 p.m., $12. 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.

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.

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.

Modlin Center Shanghai Quartet with Ruth Laredo (classical), 7:30 p.m., $13-$18. 289-8980.

Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10. 344-2901.

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

Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.

Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.

Monday 06

night life

Bogart’s Back Room Joint Chiefs (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 Tripp n’ Jenny, 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 07

word

Book Signing Emyl Jenkins reads and signs copies of “Stealing with Style,” 6:30 p.m. at the Fountain Bookstore. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

Reading Colleen Curran reads from her new novel “Whores on the Hill,” 7 p.m. at the Richmond Public Library’s Writers’ Series. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4514.

Socrates Café Café Gutenberg’s philosophical forum tackles questions of love at 7 p.m. Free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.

music

Tuesday Tunes The Main Street Centre music series rocks the downtown business district, 12:15-1:15 p.m. This week, Thrill Ride performs. Free. 600 E. Main St. 775-0960.

night life

Alley Katz Eye Hate God, Buried Inside, Byzantine, all ages, 5-10 p.m., $10. 643-2816.

Arthur’s at Inns of Virginia Open Mic Night with Pace and Magill, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 288-2800.

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

Bogart’s Back Room Chris Grigg and Friends (funk, rock), 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.

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, C.J. Jones. 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 Chris Lucas, 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.

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