Wednesday 20
music
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by Blues Traveler. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. 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, Random Effect performs. 828-4554.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum’s Lunch Break Science Lecture Series runs through the summer, noon-1 p.m. This week, Alan Pollack talks about “Chesapeake Bay Cleanup and Nutrient Reduction Program.” Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Arthur’s at Inns of Virginia Nick’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 288-2800.
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 Fred Shafer Band (rock), 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.
Bubba’s Restaurant Oldies Music Night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 236-1600.
Breaker’s South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
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 Tony Rock, 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.
Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Hyperlink Café Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5, free before 11 p.m. 254-1942.
Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar Retrolution (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nanci Raygun Riot Squad, Army of Fun, Anchors Away, Brace War, Guns Up, Kids Like Us, all ages, 5 p.m., $7. Best Friends Day show and dance concert, 18 and older, 10 p.m. 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 355-7390.
Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Solo Acoustic Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Harry Gore (British rock, oldies), 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 DC Motors, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Upper East Side Lounge Doctors of Jazz (Dixieland), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
Thursday 21
music
Third Thursdays The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a music series featuring art tours and thematic food and drink. This month’s theme is “Hot Off the Beach,” with DJ Rick Danger, 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.
museums
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The garden hosts “Dog Days of Summer” for Flowers After 5, an evening in which the garden is open to pets and the Richmond SPCA demonstrates dog agility tricks, 5-9 p.m. Admission with a pet is $5. 1800 Lakeside Ave. Call 262-9887 or visit www.lewisginter.org.
night life
17.5 Ethos Café Kristin, Eileen Edmonds (singer-songwriter), 6:30 p.m., $5. 780-2665.
Alley Katz Kalea, The Christian Bryant Band, Uncertainty Principle, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea 2 Stephens, 8 p.m., $5. 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 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.
Brio’s Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.
Bubba’s Restaurant Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 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.
Cary Street Café Slim (jam), 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.
Curbside Café The Scott Miller Band Project (acoustic rock), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 355-7008.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.
Funny Bone Tony Rock, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 9 p.m., $7. This week, the Greg Howard Duo. 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 DJ Rayvon (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 254-1942.
Kitty O’Shea’s Blues Flash open-mic night, weekly, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 739-0800.
La Familia Restaurant Sha-nniece James Project (jazz open mic), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 261-5400.
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.
Matrixx Room Latin Dance Night, weekly, free dance lesson, 8:30-9 p.m., party 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 225-8250.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.
Nanci Raygun Channel 43, Twelve Step Revenge, L.A.O., Brand New Disaster, all ages, 5 p.m., $6. 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.
Shenanigans Ericson Holt featuring members of Lil’ Ronnie and the Blue Beats (Americana, blues), 8 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
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 Janet Martin Duo, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Upper East Side Lounge Lawrence Olds (jazz vocals), 7 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 22
events
J. Sargeant Reynolds Conference L. Douglas Wilder, Larry Sabato, J. Sargeant Reynolds Jr. and others participate in a conference on the life and career of the late lieutenant governor, starting at 9 a.m. at the Richmond Marriott. Free, but registration is required. 500 E. Broad St. For information and registration, call (434) 243-3539.
music
Friday Cheers The Tredegar Iron Works concert series continues with performances by Virginia Coalition and The Samples, 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 Summer Storm (with Norman Brown, Pebo Bryson, Brenda Russell and Everett Harpe). Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20. 8th and Canal streets. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
Guitar Series VCU’s Guitars and Other Strings Series presents Stephen Bennett performing on the guitar, harp guitar and steel resonator guitar, 8 p.m. at the Singleton Center. Admission is $10. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.
River’s Bend Concert Series The weekly Chester music series continues with a performance by Coastline. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $7. 12701 Kingston Ave. For more information, visit www.riversbendconcertseries.com.
Short Pump Town Center The shopping center’s summer concert series runs 6-8 p.m. This week, Susan Greenbaum performs. Free. 360-1700.
galleries
Artspace “Radius250,” a juried art show featuring work from artists within 250 miles of Richmond, opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Sept. 18. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.
Art Works “Modern Icons,” images by Stephen Wayne, “Inside Out,” paintings by Susan Cary, Mary Crenshaw and Marjorie Perrin, “Fur and Feather, Nature’s Hunters,” photography by Victoria Dye, and the July All Media Show open with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Aug. 21. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.
Eric Schindler Gallery An exhibition of drawings by Donald Earley and handmade kimonos by Sandra Bell-Wilkins open with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through Aug. 19. 2305 E. Broad St. 644-5005.
night life
Alley Katz Choke Chain, Bleed, Pyne, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $4-$5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Jackie Frost, 8 p.m., $5. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, $5. 262-9652.
Bella Arts Restaurant George Melvin Group Sound (jazz), 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Blue Mountain Coffee House Josh Bearman and Ed Brogan (bluegrass mandolin duets), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 355-8002.
Bogart’s Back Room Moossa (reggae, blues, jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Canal Club Y101 presents Community Service: Rock Bottom with Trust in the Fall, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café In Session (reggae, 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., $3. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10-$12. Off the Cuff (improv), 10 p.m., $5. 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 Tony Rock, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $10. This week, Cyril Lance. 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.
Ironhorse Restaurant Amy Henderson (acoustic solo), 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 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 Fred Ostrow 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.
Matrixx Room White Lotus Night with the Wonder Twinz, DJ Casper and DJ Fonz, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $20. 225-8686.
McCormack’s Irish Pub Grayland, Varuna, The Offering, Obit, 9 p.m., $3. 648-1003.
Mr. Bojangles Therapy (DJs, roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly, 10 p.m.-4 a.m., $12-$15. 344-2901.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Mechanicsville) Marna Bales Band, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 730-8700.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.
Nanci Raygun The Distance, Renee Heartfelt, War Hungry, all ages, 6 p.m., $6. 353-4263.
Playing Field Karaoke with Max, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-7700.
Poe’s Pub Emily Easterly and Dean Fields (singer-songwriters), 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.
Sin é Chicago Cy, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Clear with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guest DJs (lounge, jazz, Latin-house, breaks), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.
Upper East Side Lounge Street Lights (R&B), 7 p.m., $5. Rudy Faulkner and F.R.E.N.S. (R&B, funk), 10 p.m., $10. 467-6182.
VIP Lounge Ebony and Ivory Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Saturday 23
events
Bizarre Market Chop Suey Books and RVA Magazine co-host the street market of art, crafts, clothes and the unmentionable produced or just found by area artists. RVA Magazine is on hand with free food and fried bananas starting at 3 p.m. The market runs noon-6 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
Lulupalooza ’05 Two days of Louise Brooks, silent film star and emblem of the free-spirited ’20s, featuring her American and German films, discussion and a staged reading. The festival kicks off with opening remarks at The Firehouse Theatre at 10:30 a.m. and a day of her films. Through July 24. Tickets are $5 per movie or $37.50 for the whole weekend. Check www.lulupalooza.org for a full schedule and more information, or call 355-2001.
Powhatan’s Festival of the Grape The Powhatan Chamber of Commerce brings together 16 Virginia wineries for tastings as well as music by Daphne Goode, Wayne Ruotolo, Janet Martin, Steve Bassett and Ammon Tharpe, and others, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. in Courthouse Square. Tickets are $15-$20. 794-1555, ext. 416.
Shockoe Tomato Festival See the much-beloved fruit showcased in recipes from sandwiches to ice cream! See people dress as tomatoes for the Hot Tomato Talent Contest! See performances by the Richmond Jazz Society’s Make Music With Me Band, the Dixie Power Trio, and Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the 17th St. Farmers’ Market. Free. Call 646-0477 or visit www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com.
word
Book Signing Joe Tennis signs copies of “Southwest Virginia Crossroads,” 3-5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble near the Chesterfield Towne Center. 1200 Hugenot Road. 378-3651.
Cartoonist Unveils New Work Jim Jenkins, the creator of “Doug,” “PB&J and Otter” and “Stanley” premieres his new television series, “Pinky Dinky Doo,” and signs copies of the book version at the opening of the Westminster Canterbury Child Development Center, starting at 10 a.m. 1600 Westbrook Ave. 200-1176.
music
Contra Dance The Traditional American Music and Dance Society presents a summer family dance followed by a contra dance with Nils Freedland and House Red, taking place at the Lewis Ginter Recreation Center. The family dance runs 6-7:30 p.m. and costs $5 per family. The contra dance runs 8 p.m.-midnight and costs $7-$10. 3421 Hawthorne Ave. 748-6602.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The effects of country music on American culture are explored in the giant screen film “Country Music: The Spirit of America,” starting at noon. Tickets are $8.50. Call 864-1400 or visit www.smv.org for information.
night life
ADA Gallery 804Noise presents The Trust Riots featuring Chris Jeely, Birds in the Meadow and Tone Ghosting, 7 p.m., $3. 644-0100.
Alley Katz Conshafter, Upwelling, Cartel, Opening Day, 18 and older, 5-9 p.m., $5. DJ Williams CD release party, Undr8ed, The Rising Sons, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart, 8 p.m., $12-$17.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room In the Pocket (jazz, funk, groove), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Canal Club 93.1 presents The Colgate Country Showdown, 6:30 p.m. 643-2582.
Capital Coffee and Desserts Them Boys and Girl Out Yonder (bluegrass), 7-9 p.m., free. 204-1755.
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. The Ordinary Way (jam), 10 p.m., $5. 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., $3. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10-$12. “The Empire Rocks Back” (musical spoof), 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.
Easy Street Bart Chucker Band (rock), 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-1198.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Tony Rock, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Fusion Live blues and jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. This week, The Sam Savage Group. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Choice, DJ Johnny, weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Gospel Chicken House Proclaim!, Heather Bearry and The Virginia Carolina Band, 7 p.m., free. 883-5507.
Grafiti Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Hyperlink Café Young, Fly and Flashy Night with the Wonder Twinz, 112, Jagged Edge and Mumeet Daddy, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $20. 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.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The Lee Covington Quartet (jazz), 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.
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 (jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Sin é Michael James, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Big City, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Blue Bar with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guest DJs (new wave, electronica, 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 Karen English (jazz vocals), 9 p.m., $5. 467-6182.
VIP Lounge Ebony and Ivory Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 24
music
Guitar Concert The VCU Community Guitar Ensemble performs works by Marcello, Rodrigo, Joplin and Frank Mullen, 4 p.m. at the Singleton Center. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-1166.
museums
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden The garden hosts its monthly Sunday Fun-Day, 5-8 p.m. This month the theme is “Salsa Sizzler,” with music by The Latin Cats, cooking demonstrations and more. $5-$9. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum offers a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores Richmond’s financial district. 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 James Sweat Talley CD release show, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Funny Bone Brian Kaufman (magic, comedy), 4 p.m., $7. Tony Rock, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
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 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.
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.
Shenanigans Big Joe and the Dynaflows, 6 p.m., $8. 264-5010.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Monday 25
word
Just Poetry Slam The James River Writers, Switch Beverage and Yellow House present the monthly spoken word competition at the Firehouse Theatre at 8 p.m. Free. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.
music
Musical Mondays at Maymont The summer music and performance series for families starts at 5:30 with activities for kids and continues with band concerts at 6:30 p.m. This week, Lucky Bill and Maymont Animals followed by the Chesterfield Community Band. Free. 1700 Hampton St. 358-7166, ext. 310.
stage
SummerStarz Tour SPARC’s SummerStarz touring ensemble presents Delia Ephron’s “How to Eat Like a Child: And Other Lessons in Not Being a Grown-up,” a guide to life set to song and dance, starting at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and playing at various venues through July 29. Free. For more information, call 788-6453.
night life
Bogart’s Back Room Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
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 I Live With Zombies, Walken, Hightower, Neighborhood Friendly, 2:13 Conspiracy, all ages, 5 p.m. $5. 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 26
night life
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, country), 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, Damon Williams. 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
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.
Nanci Raygun Polar, The Catalyst, Mass Movement of the Moth, Shed for You, Me and Him Call It Us, The Kidnapping, all ages, 7 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Poe’s Pub Open Mic Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m. 648-2120.
Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.
Sin é Dave Pollard, 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.
