Wednesday 28
events
Garden Film Series The movie series at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen continues with “Back to the Future” in the sculpture garden at 8 p.m. Admission is free. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
music
Innsbrook After Hours The spring music series at the Innsbrook Pavilion continues with the Doobie Brothers at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10-$25. Charge by phone, 794-6700.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Henrico Teen Theatre Company presents “The Twelve Dancing Princesses,” a fairy tale about the dangers of hypnosis and royalty, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., through July 31. For reservations and ticket information, call 501-5859. 2880 Mountain Road.
clubs
Awful Arthur’s (West End) Dave Terry (acoustic), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Azzurro’s The Russ Hanchin / Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free.
Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Bajama Joe’s R and B Night, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room Anthony Dowd (jazz) 9 p.m., $6.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m.
Bottom Line Nick’s karaoke, weekly.
Breaker’s South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro CC and Company, weekly, 8:30-11 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Café Diem Chicago Cy, 9 p.m., free.
Canal Club Jazz Jam open mic (downstairs), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Cary Street Cafe Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5.
Club 534 Berlin, ’80s new-wave night, weekly.
Club Razzles “Havana Nights,” salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Emilio’s Standards and Practices (avant-garde hip-hop), 21 and older, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $4.
Europa Oasis (DJ and house music), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Glenn’s Tavern Katz Band, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $5.
Halo Atmosphere, weekly dance night of house, breaks, techno and drum ‘n’ bass, 11:30 p.m.
Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Hyperlink Café Reggae Night, weekly.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The Jazz Men featuring Rudy Faulkner, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Mars Bar Retrolution Metropolis (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Cary St.) Open Mic, 8 p.m.-midnight, free.
Nanci Raygun Veterans of Flight, My Way, My Love, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5.
Out Of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.
Poe’s Pub The Red Hot Poker Dots (rockabilly), 9 p.m., $5.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m.
Sharky’s The Wrest, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Shenanigans Amy Henderson, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sin é Paul Brunette Project, 9 p.m., free.
Taylor’s Restaurant Dave Pillsbury’s Toot Sweet Band, 9 p.m.-midnight, free.
Theresa’s Italian Villa Karaoke hosted by Doug Price, weekly, 8 p.m.
The Tobacco Company Steve Mabry, 8 p.m., free.
Tropical Soul DJ Night (Latin music, reggae), 10 p.m., $5.
Upper East Side Lounge Poetry Night with Terri Murphy and Kevin Simpson (R & B and open mic), weekly, 8-11 p.m., $5.
Thursday 29
events
Lecture Kevin Concannon speaks about “Salvador Dali in Virginia” at noon at the Virginia Historical Society. Admission is $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.
Poetry Slam The James River Writers’ Festival presents a poetry slam hosted by D.L. Hopkins at 8 p.m. at Café Gutenberg. For sign-up information, visit www.jrwf.org. Admission is free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.
Riverfront Outdoor Movies The Brown’s Island movie series features music, games and food at 7 p.m. and a film beginning at dusk. This week, the film is “Shrek.” Admission is free. For more information, call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.
music
Jumpin! The music series at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts continues with Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Gang at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. For tickets call 340-1405; for information, call 340-1400.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Henrico Teen Theatre Company presents “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.” See Wednesday listing for information.
Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts The summer festival features music and theatrical performances. This week, highlights include “Celebrate Dance,” a collaboration of the Jessica Morgan Dance Company and the Pulse Dance Collective, 8:30 p.m. For more information call 646-3355 or visit www.richmondgov.com
Empire Theater The School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community presents “Footloose,” based on the movie that made Kevin Bacon a dance legend, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. Through Aug. 1. 114 W. Broad St. For more information, call 788-6452.
clubs
Baja Bean Co. A Lo Hecho Pecho, weekly, 10 p.m., $3.
Bajama Joe’s Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk and jazz), 9 p.m., $5.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m.
Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roue Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Canal Club The Juke Joint Blues Jam open mic (downstairs), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Capital Ale House Therapeutic Thursdays, weekly, 5 p.m.
Cary Street Café Wattsamatta-U (rock), 10 p.m., $5.
Chopstix Wax Museum (hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.
Comedy Alley Comedy Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., $5.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free.
Emilio’s The Grove, weekly.
Europa Escape featuring DJ Jeff McGrath (progressive house), weekly.
Fox Head Inn Summer jazz series featuring the Tomasini Trio (Latin jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., $3.
Glenn’s Tavern Katz Band, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $5.
John Marshall Hotel and Bubble Bar Jared Stone Trio (jazz), 8 p.m.-midnight, free.
Lightfoots Johnny Houston and the Legends, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Lee Covington Trio (jazz), weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Matt’s Village Pub Open-mic night, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Cary St.) Jack Diamond and Friends (jazz), 9 p.m., free.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free.
Nanci Raygun A New Dawn Fades, Structure, Sing! Sing! Prison (experimental), all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 18 and up, 10 p.m., $3. This week, the Double Standard DJs featuring Untitled Productions and Bhott.
NV Infiltrate (house, down-tempo, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly.
O’Brienstein’s Michael St. James, weekly, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m.
Poe’s Pub Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs (roots rock), 9 p.m., $5.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Seasons Caucasion Brown, weekly, 7-11 p.m.
Sharkey’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
Sideline Café Karaoke hosted by Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m.
Sin é Karaoke Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Theresa’s Italian Villa Karaoke hosted by Doug Price, weekly, 8 p.m.
The Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free.
Tropical Soul Live music with DJ Williams, Jason Gay, weekly, 5-9 p.m.
TT Lounge 804noise presents a DJ open-mic night (experimental music), weekly, 7-11 p.m., free.
Upper East Side Lounge Terri Murphy Band (R and B and soul), 8 p.m., $5.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 30
events
Books and Music Author Carissa van den Berk, poet Matthew Berliant and musicians Rachel Jacobs, Liza Kate and Michael Otley read from and perform their work at Harrison Street Coffee House at 7 p.m. Admission is free. 402 N. Harrison St. 359-8060.
Book Signing Kate Horsley reads from and signs copies of her novel “The Changeling of Fissistuath” from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
Lecture William G. Clotworthy discusses “In the Footsteps of George Washington: Washington and the West” at the Wilton House Museum at 1 p.m. Admission is free. 215 S. Wilton Road. 282-5936.
music
Fridays at Sunset The music festival in Kanawha Plaza continues with Peter White. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, call (888) 301-4102 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
Friday Cheers The Brown’s Island concert series continues with the Dave Matthews Cover Band and the Rachel Leyco Band from 6-9:30 p.m. Admission is free. 788-6466.
Friday Summer Nights at Sycamore Square The Sycamore Square Merchants Association presents a free summer music series in Midlothian from 7-8:30 p.m. This week, Cynthe Johnson plays the Celtic harp. For more information, call 794-1140.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Henrico Teen Theatre Company presents “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.” See Wednesday listing for information.
Empire Theater The School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community presents “Footloose” at 7 p.m. See Thursday listing for information.
clubs
Alley Katz Phunk Junkeez, Judge D, Mower, St. Dog, Pimpadelic, Jimmee Janksta, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $8-$10.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Corey Harris and the 5 X 5 Band, 8 p.m., $12 in advance.
Awful Arthur’s (West End) The Jangling Reinhardts, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Bajama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, $5.
Banditos “Friday Night Fever” with DJ Rick Danger, weekly.
Bogart’s Back Room Nate Brown (jazz), 9 p.m., $6.
Breaktime Sports Bar Scatter Focus, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free.
Canal Club The Derek Trucks Band, Stone’s Stew, (jazz and blues) 8:30 p.m., $17-$20.
Cary Street Café The Zen Tricksters (jam), 10 p.m., $10.
Chopstix Hip-hop DJs and electronic music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Emilio’s Dock and the Keynotes (live jazz), weekly.
Enzo’s Tavern Soul Providers, 7:30-11 p.m., $2.
Europa DJ Kjell, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
Grant’s Jazz Bar Big Pat and Legion Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5.
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
John Marshall Hotel and Bubble Bar Quatro na Bossa (jazz and bossa nova), 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Kitty O’Shea’s Karaoke with Good Tymes, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Mark Lomanno Presents with featured soloist, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Stand-up comedy, weekly, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $9.75. On the music stage, Patchwork.
Mr. Bojangles “3rd Floor!” DJs (roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Cary St.) Karaoke Night, 9:30 p.m, free.
Nanci Raygun Revolution Theory, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Sacrosanct with DJ Audiorapture, DJ Warlock, DJ Justice (goth and industrial), 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3-$5.
Poe’s Pub Ohm’s Law (surf rock and blues), 9:30 p.m., $5.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (gypsy swing guitar), weekly, 7-10 p.m.
Rock Falls Tavern Bill Roberts, free.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m.
Sharkey’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m.
The Tobacco Company Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs (roots rock), 9:30 p.m., free.
Tropical Soul Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. This week, Free Breaks Trio (avant-garde hip-hop).
Upper East Side Lounge First Impressions (jazz and groove), 9 p.m.-midnight, $10.
Saturday 31
music
Gospel Bluegrass Celebration The bands Nothin’ Fancy, Mill Run, Churchyard Grass and others perform at the Mechanicsville Christian Center starting at 2 p.m. to honor U.S. soldiers. There is also an open-mic stage, plus food and drink. Tickets are $12-15. 8061 Shady Grove Road. 746-4303.
Gospel Chicken House Series The Montpelier music series continues with the Men of Faith Quartet and New Harvest starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free. 14709 Greenwood Church Road. 883-6487.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Henrico Teen Theatre Company presents “The Twelve Dancing Princesses.” See Wednesday listing for information.
Empire Theater The School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community presents “Footloose” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. See Thursday listing for information.
clubs
Alley Katz Leon Russell, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $18-$20.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, 8 p.m., $8.
Bajama Joe’s Party Radio with Q94, weekly, $5.
Bogart’s Back Room Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz), 9 p.m., $6.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro First Impressions, weekly, 9:45 p.m.-midnight, free.
Cary Street Café Jazz Jam Session, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Rufus Brown (jam), 10 p.m., $5.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Comedy Alley ComedySportz (improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m.
Emilio’s Brice Woodall and Josh Scalaro.
Enzo’s Tavern Power Trio (oldies), 8:30-11 p.m., $2.
Europa DJ Will Saturday, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
John Marshall Hotel and Bubble Bar Gina Romano Trio (jazz and standards), 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5.
Kitty O’Shea’s Mark Troxell Duo, 6-9 p.m., free.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Mark Lomanno Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-11 p.m., free.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Stand-up comedy, weekly, 8 and 10:30 p.m., $9.75. On the music stage, Cary Jackson and Friends.
Nanci Raygun 40,000 Flies, High Watt, all ages (rock), 5 p.m., $5.
Poe’s Pub N.R.G. Krysys (’70s music), 9:30 p.m., $6.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Paul Walton and Tommy Clark (traditional jazz), weekly, 6:30 p.m., free.
Rock Falls Tavern Cashmere Jungle Lords, 10 p.m., $5.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
Shenanigan’s 100th Monkey, 8:30 p.m., $5.
Sin é Michael James, 9 p.m., free.
Taste Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, 21 and older, $5.
The Tobacco Company The Marna Bales Band, 9:30 p.m., free.
Tonic DJ Kris Neilson with DJ Jéréme Rometti (tech house, 80s, electroclash, indie), weekly, 2l and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
Tropical Soul Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Upper East Side Lounge Skip Gailes featuring Rudy Faulkner (jazz), 9 p.m.-midnight, $7.
Sunday 01
events
National Kids’ Day The Children’s Museum of Richmond celebrates the juvenile holiday with the Hanover Concert Band, ice cream experts from the Dairy Bar, and ponies from the Lambeth petting zoo. The event begins at noon and is free with admission to the museum. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7031.
music
Innsbrook After Hours The spring music series at the Innsbrook Pavilion continues with Pat Benatar at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Charge by phone, 794-6700.
Richmond Concert Band The Richmond Concert Band presents “Old Instruments for Young Hands” at the park at 3400 Patterson Ave. at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. 353-4241.
stage
Empire Theater The School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community presents “Footloose” at 2 p.m. See Thursday listing for information.
clubs
Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cafe Diem Johnny Hott and the Piedmont Souprise, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free.
Café Gutenberg Stephan Saunders (guitar jam), weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass jam, weekly, noon.
Catch 22 Jack Diamond (Sinatra swing), weekly, 7-midnight, $5.
Emilio’s Live drum and bass with Body Karate, weekly.
Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free.
Hard Shell Daniel Clark-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free.
Havana ’59 Sunday Brunch with Havana Son (salsa), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.
Hyperlink Café DJ RNS, weekly, 9 p.m.
Kitty O’ Shea’s Jazz Brunch with the Leon Leary Trio, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.
Mr. Bojangles Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy), 7 p.m., $8-$10.
Mulligan’s Sports Bar (Main St.) Dave Pillsbury’s Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7-10:15 p.m.
Nanci Raygun The Fiction, Hugs, the Plague Year (punk), all ages, 5 p.m., $5.
Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly.
Shenanigans Mark Abernathy, weekly, 7 p.m., free.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly.
Monday 02
music
Musical Mondays at Maymont The family-oriented music series begins with children’s band Zendiva and the Varina Community Band from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is free. 1700 Hampton St. 358-7166, ext. 310.
museums
Library of Virginia “Working Out Her Destiny: Women’s History in Virginia, 1600-2004” opens today. The exhibition runs through Mar. 26, 2005. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.
clubs
Cafe Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, free.
Chopstix Information Technology drum ‘n’ bass DJ show, weekly.
Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Emilio’s Analog Flow Entertainment presents spoken word and poetry open mic, weekly, 10 p.m., $3.
Mojo’s Open mic hosted by Tyler Henderson, weekly.
Metro Grill Stone’s Stew (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Nanci Raygun Cara Hyde, Boy Girl Party (gender-bending punk), all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Rat in a Bucket, Tune for Bears to Dance To (experimental punk), 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5.
Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.
Potter’s Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.
Tuesday 03
events
Socrates Café Café Gutenberg presents a philosophical forum, starting at 7 p.m. Admission is free. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.
clubs
Bajama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cafe Diem DJ Williams (jazz), weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Cary Street Café The Grove (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5.
Cosmopolitan Drag Bingo with Barbie Q, weekly, 9 p.m.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Hotel John Marshall Jazz showcase, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5.
Maggiano’s Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m.
Mars Bar Plastik Wrap (Brit pop, new wave), weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., free.
O’Brienstein’s Michael St. James, weekly, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Open mic, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free.
Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sin é Dave Pollard, 9 p.m., free.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly.
The Tobacco Company John Fetherston, 9:30 p.m., free.
Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Wildcats Karaoke with Big Jim, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
