music
Three Mo Tenors The Three Mo Tenors pay tribute to African-American operatic tenors at 8 p.m. at the Landmark Theater. 6 N. Laurel St. $35-$49.50. 262-8100.
stage
VUU Play The Virginia Union University Players present “Ain’t Misbehavin,'” which portrays the African-American experience through the music of Fats Waller, at 8 p.m. at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School auditorium. 1000 N. Lombardy St. $8. 342-3916.
clubs
Ashland Coffee & Tea Take 5 Comedy, $6.
Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room Ground Zero (jungle, deep house, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, 10 p.m. $3.
Bootscooters Open mike night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Johnny Houston and the Legends (Motown), weekly, 8:30 p.m.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cafe Diem Susan Greenbaum.
Cary St. Cafe Sun-Dried Opossum, weekly, 10 p.m., $4.
Chugger’s The 9:55 Club comedy show, weekly, free.
The Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Hole in the Wall Bats & Mice, Fin Fang Foom.
Joey’s open mic night, weekly, 8 p.m.
Out Of Bounds Dirty Ol’ Soul, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.
Medley’s Dwayne Cabaniss and Ed Maset (acoustic blues), weekly.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Copper Sails (alternative rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free; Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Old Time Music jam session, weekly, 7 p.m.
Sideline Café Open mike with Kirk of the Guitar Brothers, weekly, free.
Sin é Splinter, 8:30 p.m., free.
Surfish Station Hayes Elverston Band (acoustic pop), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company Adrian Duke, 9 p.m., free.
Thursday 25
events
Author Lecture Elvatrice Parker Belsches introduces her new book, “Black America: Richmond,” at 7 p.m. at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. 700 Jackson St. Free. 786-5987.
Book Luncheon Buy the Penguin Books anniversary edition paperback of Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men” and receive a free lunch from noon-1:30 p.m. at The Fountain Bookstore. 1312 E. Cary St. Reservations required. 788-1594.
Festival for Sight Susan Greenbaum performs and a silent auction takes place to benefit the blind through the Richmond Host Lions Club from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Comfort Inn. 3200 W. Broad St. $25 per person. $40 per couple. 714-1600.
stage
Firehouse Theatre “The Waverly Gallery,” a Pulitzer Prize nominated play in which a New York art dealer comes to term with her dementia, opens today at 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Through May 12. Before the show, view the artwork of local artists with Alzheimer’s disease. $15. 355-2001.
VCU Dance “Airborne 6,” the student-produced spring senior concert, begins at 8 p.m. at the Grace Street Theatre. 934 W. Grace St. $5. 828-2020.
VUU Play The Virginia Union University Players present “Ain’t Misbehavin’,” which portrays the African-American experience through the music of Fats Waller, at 8 p.m. at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School auditorium. 1000 N. Lombardy St. $8. 342-3916.
clubs
Alley Katz Jah Works, $7.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Jackie Frost, Sheryl Warner, Libby Dunton, $5.
Awful Arthur’s West End: Karaoke, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room Artist Showcase/Soul Party: an open mic soul/hip-hop, weekly, 9 p.m., $5.
Bootscooters Karaoke, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Bottoms Up Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, $2.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 6-8 p.m.; Steve Bassett & Jimmy Black Trio (R & B vocalist), weekly, 9-11 p.m.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Canal Club The Disco Biscuits, The Motet, $12.50.
Crossroads Open-mike night with Michelle Saud featuring Rize, weekly, free.
The Hard Shell Keith Willingham Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Hole in the Wall Mao Amore and ARC Libre Trio.
Main Street Beer Co. Buzby, 9 p.m., free.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Open-mike night, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Medley’s Restaurant & Blues Bar Smokin’ Section’s open jam, weekly, free.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: Michael James; South Side: karaoke, weekly, free.
Poe’s Pub Steppin’ Stone, 9:30 p.m.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Red Oak Café Open stage, weekly, free.
Rock Falls Tavern Karaoke, weekly, free.
Sauce at the Pizza Place Slyce party, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $3-$5.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Ryan Link, weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Sin é Splinter, 8:30 p.m., free.
Southern Culture Chez Roue, weekly, free.
Tobacco Company Mercy Creek, 9 p.m., free.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Willow Lawn Timbason (Cuban salsa), 6-8 p.m.
Friday 26
events
Art & Antiques Fair Purchase art, vintage furniture and collectibles to benefit Artspace gallery from 6-10 p.m. Fair through Sunday. 6 E. Broad St. $5. 782-8672.
Film Screening Watch Buster Keaton’s “The General” at 7 p.m. at the Tredegar Iron Works. 490 Tredegar St. Free. 730-1448.
Garden Week Tour Participate in “Time-Honored Perennials: A Tricentennial Tribute to King William County,” and enjoy a tour of plantations as part of Historic Garden Week from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20. For more information and directions, call 769-4224.
music
Richmond Symphony Enjoy Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and other works at 8 p.m. in UR’s Modlin Center for the Arts. Pre-concert discussion at 7 p.m. $19-$36. 788-1212.
Shady Grove Concert Singer-songwriters and guitarists Dave Nachmanoff and Amy Carol Webb perform round-robin style at 8 p.m. at The Shady Grove Coffeehouse. 11105 Cauthorne Road. $10 in advance. $12 at door. 355-2461.
stage
Firehouse Theatre “The Waverly Gallery,” a Pulitzer Prize- nominated play in which a New York art dealer comes to term with her dementia. Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Through May 12. Before the show, view the artwork of local artists with Alzheimer’s disease. $15. 355-2001.
Theatre IV “Honk!,” the musical barnyard comedy based on “The Ugly Duckling,” runs through May 12 at the Empire Theatre. $21-$22. Call 344-8040 for tickets and times. 114 W. Broad St.
VCU Dance “Airborne 6,” the student-produced spring senior concert, begins at 8 p.m. at the Grace Street Theatre. 934 W. Grace St. $5. 828-2020.
art
Anderson Gallery The first part of VCU’s “Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibit” begins today. Through May 5. 907 1/2 W. Franklin St. 828-1522.
Cudahy’s “Passageways,” acrylic paintings by Steve Perrault, opens with a reception from 5:30-8 p.m. Through May 29. 1314 E. Cary St. 782-1776.
VCU Fine Arts Building Three floors of senior works open with a reception from 5-8 p.m., filling 1000 W. Broad St. Through April 27. 828-1477.
clubs
Alley Katz Blue Dogs, Blue String, 10 p.m., $6 in advance.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Burnt Taters, $7.
Bottoms Up Acoustic night, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
Boulevard Deli Reverb Rockets & the Show Dogs with J.J., 7 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Cat Daddy, $3.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz), weekly, 6-8 p.m.; Janet Martin (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m.
Captain’s Grill Live jazz, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $7.
Cary St. Café Mountain Of Venus.
Charley’s Stony Point Café The Guitar Brothers, 9:30 p.m., free.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.
Frequency DJ Jeff McGrath, weekly, 10 p.m.
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Hole in the Wall Billy Music.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: 100th Monkey.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Jazz jam session, weekly, $3.
Rock Falls Tavern Cold Blue Steel.
Sam Miller’s Live jazz, weekly, 9 p.m.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
Sin é First Impressions, 9 p.m., free.
Swingers The Electric Hellfire Club with Tapping the Vein, Seraphim Shock, If/Then, $10-$12.
Tobacco Company Back Scratchers, 9 p.m., free.
Saturday 27
events
Art & Antiques Fair Purchase art, vintage furniture and collectibles to benefit Artspace gallery from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Fair through Sunday. 6 E. Broad St. Free. 782-8672.
Asian American Celebration Experience cultural performances, traditional music, authentic Asian cuisine and an Asian shopping bazaar from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at the Arthur Ashe Center. 3001 N. Boulevard. Free. aasocv.org.
Civil War Day See musket-firing demonstrations, local museum exhibits and enjoy Civil War-era music from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Tredegar Iron Works. 490 Tredegar St. Free. 730-1448.
Community Heritage Festival Enjoy performances by Plunky and Oneness, VCU’s Ebony Quest and the Central Virginia Chinese School from noon-5 p.m. at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College. 1651 E. Parham Road. Free. 371-3231.
Herbs Galore Buy plants, enjoy live music and take cooking classes at Maymont’s annual herb festival from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 1700 Hampton Street. Free general admission. $8-$15 to take class. maymont.org.
International Heritage Festival This event features entertainment from the Latin Ballet, food and artwork from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Pine Camp Arts and Community Center. 4901 Old Brook Road. Free. 646-3675.
Paws in the Park See a dog walk, demonstrations and enjoy a picnic to benefit the Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Innsbrook picnic area. $5 to participate in activities. Free general admission. aarf.org.
Powhatan Antique Show This show features an antique tractor pull, a flea market and a silent auction to benefit the needy from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. in Powhatan. 2455 Academy Road. $3. 598-4464.
Richmond Speed The city’s arena football team takes on Norfolk’s Nighthawks at 7 p.m. in the Richmond Coliseum. 601 E. Leigh St. $10-$40. 780-2352 or 262-8100.
VCU Novelist Festival Maribeth Fischer, author of “The Language of Good-Bye” and first VCU novelist award recipient, reads from her works at 2 p.m. in the Gellman Room of the Richmond Public Library. At 3 p.m., learn about “Getting Your First Novel Published in the 21st Century” and enjoy a reception at 5 p.m. Free. 101 E. Franklin St. 828-1329.
music
Jazz Gala Richmond Jazz Society celebrates the work of composer Duke Ellington with performances by Joe Kennedy Jr., The Great American Music Ensemble, Rene Marie and others, along with food, games and a cash bar from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at the Convention Center. 300 N. 5th St. $100 per person. Jazz age attire requested. 643-1972.
Opera Theatre VCU Melanie Day and Michelle Harman-Gulick co-direct “A Little Night Music,” Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway musical, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 922 Park Ave. $5-$10. 828-1166.
Plan 9 Performance The Stewart and Winfield Band give an acoustic performance at 5 p.m. 3012 W. Cary St. Free. 353-9996.
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Cultural Arts Center The Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theater presents “Puttin’ On the Ritz … An Elegant Evening of Tales of Celebration” from 8-10 p.m. in Glen Allen. 2880 Mountain Road. $3-$5. 590-9087.
Firehouse Theatre “The Waverly Gallery,” a Pulitzer Prize- nominated play in which a New York art dealer comes to term with her dementia. Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Through May 12. Before the show, view the art work of local artists with Alzheimer’s disease. $15. 355-2001.
VCU Dance “Airborne 6,” the student-produced spring senior concert, begins at 8 p.m. at the Grace Street Theatre. 934 W. Grace St. $5. 828-2020.
art
Orange DoorVCU’s first year master of fine arts exhibit, “Nine,” closes with a reception from 8 p.m.-midnight. Through April 28. 12 W. Broad St. 358-3080.
Project Space “Waiting,” multi-panel etchings by Esther E. Motz, opens with a reception from 2-4 p.m. in the VCU School of the Arts Building. Through April 27. 1000 W. Broad St. 828-1696.
clubs
Alley Katz Darkest Hour, The Crown, All That Remains, Municipal Waste, 5-8 p.m.; Catlin Cary and Mike Daly of Whiskeytown, Heath Haynes and the Crying Shames, 10 p.m., $6 in advance, $8 at door.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Burnt Taters, $7.
Bootscooters Nite Train, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Boulevard Deli 5-Spot with Lost Angeles (rock), 7 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, $2.
Canal Club Funkmaster Flex, $25.
Cary St. Café Stewart and Winfield Band, Gran Torino, 10 p.m., $5.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Hole in the Wall The Reputation.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Jazz jam session, weekly, $3.
Rock Falls Tavern Phat Albert.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Pat O’Brien, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Reverb Rockets.
Sin é Michael James and the Actual Facts, 9 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company Back Scratchers, 9 p.m., free.
Sunday 28
events
Art & Antiques Fair Purchase art, vintage furniture and collectibles to benefit Artspace gallery from noon-5 p.m. 6 E. Broad St. Free. 782-8672.
Powhatan Antique Show This show features an antique tractor pull, a flea market and a silent auction to benefit the needy from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. in Powhatan. 2455 Academy Road. $3. 598-4464.
Shockoe Slip Tour Join a tour guide from the Richmond History Center for “Canal Boats and Cobblestones” at 2 p.m. at the James Center clock tower at 10th and Cary Streets. $6-$7. 649-0711.
music
No Smoking Jazz Enjoy jazz in a smoke-free environment at 3 p.m. at Walker Gallery for the Creative Arts. 6 E. Broad St. $7. 648-3530.
Opera Theatre VCU Melanie Day and Michelle Harman-Gulick co-direct “A Little Night Music,” Stephen Sondheim’s Broadway musical, at 7:30 p.m. in the Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 922 Park Ave. $5-$10. 828-1166.
Richmond Symphony Enjoy Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, Shostakovich’s Chamber Symphony and other works at 3 p.m. in UR’s Modlin Center for the Arts. Pre-concert discussion at 2 p.m. $19-$36. 788-1212.
VCU Guitar Ensemble John Patykula directs this concert at the Music Center Recital Hall. 1015 Grove Ave. Free. 828-1166.
stage
Firehouse Theatre “The Waverly Gallery,” a Pulitzer Prize- nominated play in which a New York art dealer comes to term with her dementia, begins today at 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday performances at 8 p.m. Sundays at 4 p.m. Through May 12. Before the show, view the artwork of local artists with Alzheimer’s disease. $15. 355-2001.
clubs
Alley Katz Strike Anywhere, Count Me Out, 5-9 p.m., $6 in advance.
Bottoms Up Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cary St. Café Flesh Mountain Boys, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly.
Havana ’59 Sunday Brunch with Havana Son (Bio Ritmo members), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.
Helen’s Inn Tulsa Drone, Them Against Them, 10 p.m., $4.
Patina Grill Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 6:30 p.m.
Rock Falls Tavern Acoustic open-mike jam, weekly, 8-10 p.m.; open-mike blues jam, weekly, 10 p.m.
Shenanigans Beach party with Steve “Mr. Beach” Leonard, weekly, 7 p.m.
Southern Culture Johnny Hott’s Piedmont Souprize, weekly, free.
Visions Dance Club Shag and oldies party, weekly, 5:30 p.m., free.
Monday 29
music
VCU Concert The Symphonic Wind Ensemble and University Band perform at 8 p.m. in the Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 922 Park Ave. $5. 828-1166.
clubs
Bogart’s Back Room The Devils Workshop (big band), weekly, 10 p.m., $3.
Cary St. Café Acoustic Slim, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Chopstix Information Technology drum ‘n’ bass DJ show, weekly.
Fox & Hounds Kyle Davis, Rick Schaffer and Buster Bohannon, weekly, free.
Legend Brewing Company Kelly Kennedy and 39 Fingers (traditional Irish music), weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.
Poe’s Pub Mary Prankster (solo acoustic).
Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alt-rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Surfish Station David Carter, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.
Tobacco Company Nick Caffacus, 9 p.m., free.
Tuesday 30
events
Tuesday Night Movie “Excalibur,” tonight at Legend Brewing Company at 8:30 p.m. Movies run every Tuesday. 321 W. 7th St. 232-3446.
music
VCU Concert The Choral Arts Society and the Commonwealth Singers perform at 8 p.m. in the Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 922 Park Ave. $5. 828-1166.
VCU Piano Landon Bilyeu directs the university’s piano ensembles at 4 p.m. in the Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 922 Park Ave. Free. 828-1166.
art
Main Hospital Watercolors by Carol Wun and Shelly Bechtel Shepherd and oil paintings by Ryan Nealon open today. Through May 31. 1250 E. Marshall St. 828-4706.
clubs
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cary St. Café Modern Groove Syndicate, weekly, 10 p.m., $5.
Chopstix Wax Museum with DJ Thread and Double Standard, weekly, 10 p.m., $2.
Damon’s Wendy Pace (acoustic), weekly, free.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
The Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Main Street Beer Co. Mike Kuhl Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.
Razzles Richmond Shag Club’s intermediate shag dance lessons (free for members) and dance, weekly, 7 p.m.
Shenanigans Open mike with The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sin é Steve and Keith, 8:30 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company John Fetherston, 6 p.m., free.
Visions Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
