Wednesday 02
events
Commercial Screening Show The Association of Independent Commercial Producers presents “The Art and Technique of the American Television Commercial,” a touring show of award-winning ads coming to the Byrd Theatre at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15-$25. 2908 W. Cary St. Call 915-1359 or visit www.richmondadclub.com.
music
Orleans Jazz Series A weekly jazz series comes to Main Street Station with local music and food, 6-9:30 p.m. This week, Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen perform. Tickets are $8. Through Nov. 16. 228-5929.
stage
Landmark Theater Verizon presents “If This Hat Could Talk,” a musical about the heroines of the civil rights movement, at 8 p.m. Through Nov. 4. Tickets are $35.50-$60. 6 N. Laurel St. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia The museum presents Lunch Break Science, a weekly lecture series on science and medicine, noon-1 p.m. This week, John S. Marr talks about “Infectious Diseases Associated With Animals in Public Settings.” Admission is free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts “Dazzle,” the first of four permanent collection exhibitions in a series called “Look Here,” runs through Jan. 29. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.
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.
Bogart’s Back Room Alan Parker Group (jazz), 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.
Bubba’s Restaurant Oldies Music Night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 236-1600.
Bull and Bear Club Lounge Party Open House, weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 649-8431.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Canal Club Rusted Root, 8 p.m., $20.50-$22.50. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Wrinkle Neck Mules (alt-country), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
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 Funk Allstars (jam, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.
Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Jake Johannsen, 8 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Another Level (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 Open-mic night (spoken word, live music, jams), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 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.
Matrixx Room Open Mic Night with J Smooth, weekly, 8-11 p.m. 225-8686.
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 Ominotago (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
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 Bopcats, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thursday 03
events
International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a weekly international film program at UR’s Jepson Hall at 7:30 p.m. The film is “Up and Down.” Through Sunday. Free. 287-6699.
music
Chamber Music The Oberon String Quartet performs works by Gabriela Lena Frank and Robert Schumann at St. Christopher’s School at 7:30 p.m. Free. 711 St. Christopher’s Road. 282-3185.
word
Around the World Through Books J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College presents a book discussion series, featuring author Dean King talking about his book “Skeletons on the Zahara,” 7-8:30 p.m. at the Parham Road Campus in Building B in the Gallery. 1651 E. Parham Road. 523-5229.
Douglas Southall Freeman Lecture Paula E. Findlen finishes her lecture series on “Gender and Knowledge in Early Modern Italy” with a talk on “Newton for Ladies: Science and Society in the 18th Century” at UR’s Weinstein Hall at 7:30 p.m. Free. 289-8332.
Faith and Life Sciences Forum VCU Life Sciences and the Religion Community Forum of Central Virginia present “Understanding Natural Disasters,” a panel discussion on the scientific and religious responses to natural disasters featuring scholars from VU and UVa, 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the VCU Student Commons. Free. 907 Floyd Ave. 628-1926.
galleries
Art6 Gallery and Artspace Art6 and Artspace Gallery present “Think Small 3,” an international invitational miniature show, opening with a preview reception gala, 7-10 p.m., and a First Friday reception Nov. 4, 7-10 p.m. Tickets for the preview are $25-$30. Through Dec. 17. 6 E. Broad St. and 0 E. Fourth St. 343-1406 or 232-6464.
Wooden Spoon “Acrylic Transfers and Video,” work by Eileen Rafferty, opens with a reception in the Wine Lounge Gallery, 7-10 p.m. Through Nov. 30. 214 N. Lombardy St. 353-3040.
night life
Arthur’s at Inns of Virginia Nick’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 288-2800.
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.
Blue Mountain Café and Coffee Bar Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 355-8002.
Bogart’s Back Room Caravan (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 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.
Canal Club 102.1 the X presents X Night, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-2582.
ComedySportz Slashtipher T. Coleman’s “The Neon Man and Me” (one-man show), 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.
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 Jake Johannsen, 8 p.m., $14. 521-8900.
Fusion The Steve Kessler Quartet (jazz piano), weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. 321-6487.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with DJ Rayvon (reggae), weekly, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 254-1942.
Kitty O’Shea’s Brandt Humphrey (acoustic), 8:30-11 p.m., free. 739-0800.
Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
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 Salsa in the City dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 225-8686.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.
Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.
Poe’s Pub In the Red, Richard Bacchus (singer-songwriter), 9:30 p.m., $3. 648-2120.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish jam), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $5 after midnight. 519-5324.
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.
Taste and See Coffee House Denise and Andy Dovel (Christian music and comedy), 6-8 p.m., free. 232-0818.
The Tobacco Company Blue Line Highway, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 04
events
International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a weekly international film program at VCU’s Adams Auditorium at 3 p.m. The film is “Up and Down.” Free. Through Sunday. 287-6699.
Monster Jam Grave Digger, T-MAXX, War Wizard and other U.S. Hot Rod Monster Trucks come to the Richmond Coliseum to flatten helpless cars, starting at 6:30 p.m. Through Nov. 5. Tickets are $10. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
word
Eyes on Richmond A weekly forum about city issues runs 12:30-1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church through Nov. 18. This week, Mayor Doug Wilder talks about “The State of the City.” Admission is $6 and includes lunch from Positive Vibe Café. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.
music
Electroacoustic Music Festival Third Practice presents the Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival at UR’s Camp Concert Hall, starting at 2 p.m. Through Nov. 5. Free. Call 289-8980 or visit www.music.richmond.edu/3p/.
Organ Recital Clive Driskill Smith gives an organ recital after an English dinner, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church. The recital is at 8 p.m. $15. 411 E. Grace St. 648-8319.
Regards to Broadway Soprano Jean Hartley, baritone Roy Darnell, keyboardist Bob Ford and master of ceremonies Robert Albertia perform a dinner theater musical revue of 26 Broadway pieces, 6 p.m. at Welborne United Methodist Church. Through Nov. 5. Tickets are $15. 920 Maybeury Dr. 740-3573.
Richmond Men’s Chorus The chorus presents “RMC Fall Arts Gala: Where the Performing Arts Meet the Visual Arts” at Art Works, 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $20. 320 Hull Street Road. 241-0446.
Yellowcard in Concert The pop punk band performs at UR’s Robins Center with Acceptance and Pink Spiders. Doors at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
stage
Battery Park Christian Church Reflections Repertory Company presents “Mosaic: An Evening of One Acts,” performances by 16 actors, at 8 p.m. with matinees through Nov. 20. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. 4201 Brook Road. 323-4446.
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Henrico Theatre Company presents “Sweet Charity,” the classic musical, at 8 p.m. with some matinees through Nov. 20. Tickets are $6-$8. 2880 Mountain Road. 501-5859.
Swift Creek Mill Theatre “Das Barbecü,” a Texas musical comedy of jazz, swing and country tunes, lariat tricks and a synchronized swimming revue, opens at 8 p.m. Through Jan. 7. Tickets are $27.50-$41.50. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. 748-5203.
VCU Dance Center VCU dance students present “Salon,” an informal showing of works-in-progress, at 2 p.m. Free. 10 N. Brunswick St. 828-1711.
galleries
First Fridays The monthly art walk on Broad Street kicks off its fifth season of gallery opening receptions with street performers and vendors, 7-10 p.m. For a listing of gallery openings, check the Galleries box. Call 344-1508 or visit www.firstfridaysrichmond.com.
night life
Alley Katz SlowEducation.com, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Last Train Home (alt-country), 8 p.m., $10-$15. 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.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Bart Chucker Band (rock), 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.
Cary Street Café Richmond Roots Revival presents Ominotago, Jubeus, Modern Groove Syndicate, 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau Halloween Party with DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music, costume contests), weekly, 8 p.m., $3. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Slashtipher T. Coleman’s “The Neon Man and Me” (one-man show), 10 p.m., $10-$12. 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., $5. 359-1224.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
First Unitarian Universalist Church Greg Greenway (acoustic folk), 8 p.m., $15. 748-3265.
Funny Bone Jake Johannsen, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Godfrey’s Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.
Hyperlink Café KISS Night with DJ Clovia, weekly. 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.
Matrixx Room KISS FM Radio night with DJ Clovia, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 225-8686.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Hull Street Road) Souled Out, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.
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.
Plant Zero Hot Salsa Happy Hour with DJ El Duro (salsa, merengue), weekly, 5:30-9:30 p.m., 6 p.m. dance lesson, $5. 921-2651.
Poe’s Pub The Taters (roots 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.
Sam Miller’s Oyster Bar The Yokels, weekly, 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 644-5465.
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 Souler Coaster, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Saturday 05
events
Brunswick Stew Festival Sample various types of Brunswick stew by more than 40 stew-masters, along with music by the Richmond Jazz Society, Jackie Frost Band and others, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market. 646-0477.
Four Documentaries The Richmond Moving Image Co-Op presents “Man, Nature, Technology: Four Documentaries,” featuring “The Plow That Broke the Plains,” “The Power and the Land,” “Burden of Dreams,” and the silent documentary “Nanook of the North” with a live score by The Richmond Indigenous Gourd Orchestra, starting at 4 p.m. at Plant Zero. Admission is $5-$10 per show. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-RMIC.
word
Storytelling Bil Lepp and Les Schaffer tell “The Legends of Glen Allen” around a bonfire, 6-8 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on the Walkerton lawn. Free. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
music
Cabaret Fundraiser Congregation Beth Ahabah presents a cabaret performance by Sara Prince and Natan Berenstayn and a silent auction to benefit Katrina victims at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40. 1111 W. Franklin St. 358-6757.
Doc Severinsen in Concert The Grammy Award-winning music director of “The Late Show with Johnny Carson” performs with the Richmond Symphony at the Landmark Theater at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30-$60. 6 N. Laurel St. 788-1212.
stage
Lee Playhouse The Theater Company at Fort Lee presents “A Grand Night for Singing,” a Rogers and Hammerstein musical revue, starting at 8 p.m. and running through Nov. 20. Tickets are $6-$12. 4300 Mahone Ave. 734-6629.
galleries
ADA Gallery Jeremy Drummond presents a video night at the gallery at 8 p.m. 228 W. Broad St. 644-0100.
museums
Agecroft Hall Storyteller Pamela Bomboy tells “The Legend of Robin Hood” at 10:30 a.m. $4. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.
night life
Alley Katz Y101 presents a Food Bank Benefit with Ann Beretta, all ages, 6-10 p.m., free with food donation. Krass Judgment, Selected Enemy, 18 and older, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Mark Erelli (Americana), 8 p.m., $10-$15. 798-1702.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room Billy Ray Hatley and the Show Dogs (roots rock), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Slashtipher T. Coleman’s “The Neon Man and Me” (one-man show), 10 p.m., $10-$12. 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.
Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.
Funny Bone Jake Johannsen, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $16. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Grafiti Grille Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Honey Whyte’s The 9:55 Club Stand-Up Comedy Night, 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Latin Music Night, weekly. 254-1942.
Ironhorse Meade Skelton (lounge, folk), 8-11 p.m., free. 752-6410.
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 ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Hull Street Road) Illusive Dream, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.
Nanci Raygun Scarlet, Cassius, all ages, 5 p.m., $7. Casket Life, Attackula, The Drugs, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Poe’s Pub George Winn and the Bluegrass Partners, 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Tripp ‘n’ Jenny (bluegrass), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Blue Line Highway (acoustic rock), 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Special Edition, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Jubeus, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Soultry Saturdays DJ Night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, afrobeat), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 771-1605.
VIP Lounge Tears and Whisky Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 06
events
International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a weekly international film program at UR’s Jepson Hall, Room 118, at 7:30 p.m. The film is “Up and Down.” Free. 287-6699.
music
Richmond Philharmonic Orchestra Erin R. Freeman conducts the philharmonic in “Fire!” a performance of works by Shostakovich, Paganini and Tchaikovsky, starting with a lecture at 3 p.m. and the concert at 4 p.m. at the Singleton Center. Admission by donation. 922 Park Ave. 673-7400.
Tricia Walker in Concert The Nashville songwriter gives the Fifth Annual “Say It in Song!” concert for cancer awareness, 2-4:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Park South Hotel. Suggested donation is $10. 9901 Midlothian Turnpike. 330-2136.
galleries
Visual Arts Center of Richmond Barbara Tisserat gives an artist’s talk on printmaking at 2 p.m. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094.
museums
Virginia Holocaust Museum The museum celebrates the anniversary of the end of the Holocaust with a program featuring WWII veterans, a panel discussion and a screening of the film “Miracle at St. Ottilien,” starting at 3 p.m. Free. 2000 E. Cary St. 257-5400.
night life
Alley Katz Halo of Locusts, Byzantine, Dream Is Dead, Separation, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $8. 643-2816.
Babe’s of Carytown Sunday Karaoke, weekly, 3-7 p.m., free. 355-9330.
Bogart’s Back Room “Drinking Games” by Clay McLeod Chapman presented by Yellow House, weekly, 7 p.m., $10. 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.
Funny Bone Jake Johannsen, 7 p.m., $14. 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.
Hyperlink Café Jazz Brunch, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 254-1942.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz presents the Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 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.
Marquee McShin Foundation benefit featuring King Solomon’s Marbles (Dead tribute), 6-9 p.m., $15. 355-4687.
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.
Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop), 8 p.m., $8-$10. 344-2901.
Nanci Raygun Trust in the Fall, Openwide, Modern Day Tragedy, Shadowstrand, all ages, 5 p.m. $6. 353-4263.
Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Monday 07
music
The Madrigalists in Concert VCU’s long-running vocal ensemble performs at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.
night life
Bogart’s Back Room Rockitz presents Steppin’ Stone, Phat Back and 59H2O, 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café The Spaceheaters, Uncertainty Principle (jam), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Get Rite with DJ Merrick and Friends, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-1224.
Glenn’s Tavern Carlton Ayles and Legacy (jazz), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 321-3444.
Hyperlink Café Hoodrich Promotions presents Konkrete Jungle VA (guest DJs, jungle, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, doors open at 9 p.m. 254-1942.
Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Tuesday 08
word
Book Release Potluck Vegan cookbook author Sarah Kramer celebrates the release of “La Dolce Vegan!: Vegan Livin’ Made Easy” with a potluck and book signing at The Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
Soul Café Jamil Jasey hosts a monthly spoken-word poetry open mic at the Richmond Public Library at 2 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4514.
Storytelling Young Audiences of Virginia presents Blackhawk Walters telling “A Warrior’s Tale” at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 9:30 a.m. $5. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
music
Elton John in Concert Elton John performs at the Richmond Coliseum at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35-$75. 262-8003.
Jazz Recital Rex Richardson leads a VCU faculty jazz recital at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.
night life
17.5 Ethos Café 804noise Open Mixer, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 780-2665.
Alley Katz From Autumn to Ashes, Boy Sets Fire, The Esoteric, Biology, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $13-$15. 643-2816.
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room South Wind (traditional folk), 9 p.m., $3. 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.
Cherry Lounge Salsa Night with free lessons, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 285-9061.
Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Firebirds Rocky Mountain Grill Kevin Kelley, weekly, 5-9 p.m., free. 364-9744.
Funny Bone Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, T.K. Kirkland. 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.
Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.
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.
Nancy Raygun The Perceptionists featuring Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Cool Calm Pete with Junk Science, Asimov, The Echo Boomers, DJ Krames, DJ Barnacles, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $10. 353-4263.
Poe’s Pub Magill’s Open Mic Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Sin é Dave Pollard, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
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.
VCU Student Commons Black 47 (Irish rock), 8 p.m., free. 828-3648.
Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 379-3800.