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Sacred Heart Concert “Music for a Cathedral Space,” featuring “Masses” by Mozart and Schubert with the Richmond Symphony, begins at 8 p.m. in the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. 823 Park Ave. Free. 359-5651.

Wednesday on the Waterfront This concert series takes place Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. through June 26 at the Canal Turning Basin by 14th Street. Tonight, the Susan Greenbaum Band performs. downtownpresents.org.

Wine Fest Saint Francis Home, a nonprofit Adult Care Residence, hosts its wine festival from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Virginia House. 4301 Sulgrave Road. $30. For reservations, 231-1043.

art

Puddn’ Heads Color photographs of people and places in Richmond by David L. Klever open today. Through May. 1211 W. Main St. 355-2739.

clubs

Ashland Coffee & Tea Take 5 Comedy, $6.

Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

Bandito’s Karaoke Cup 2.

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 Brian “Flyin'” Sulser Trio, 9:30 p.m., free.

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.

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.

Poe’s Pub Last Standing (alt. rock), 10 p.m., $4.

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 Steve and Keith, 8:30 p.m., free.

Southern Grill Mercy Creek, 7 p.m.

Surfish Station Hayes Elverston Band (acoustic pop), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

Tobacco Company Chris Lucas,9 p.m., free.

Thursday 02

events

Book Signing Journalists Brian Hicks and Schuyler Kropf discuss and sign their book “Raising the Hunley” at 5:30 p.m. at the Museum of the Confederacy. 1201 E. Main St. $5. Reservations required. 649-1861.

Reading Series Enjoy the first installment of The von Gribley Series, including entertaining readings by Allison Titus and Francis Decker, and a musical performance by Spokane, at 7:30 p.m. at Chop Suey Books. 1317 W. Cary St. Free. 497-4705.

Richmond Speed The city’s arena football team takes on Cape Fear’s Wildcats at 7 p.m. in the Richmond Coliseum. 601 E. Leigh St. $10-$40. 780-2352 or 262-8100.

music

Groovin’ in the Garden This Thursday concert series runs from 6:30-9:30 p.m. through June 27 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 21 and older. Tonight, Susan Greenbaum performs. $8-$10. 262-9887.

stage

Landmark Theater “What’s On The Hearts of Men” evaluates male issues including domestic violence, deadbeat dads, fatherhood and love, at 8 p.m. Through Sunday. All performances at 8 p.m., except Sunday showing at 7:30 p.m. 6 N. Laurel St. $19.50-$32.50. 262-8100.

St. Catherine’s School St. Catherine’s and St. Christopher’s schools present “The Ampersand Show — An Evening of One Act Plays” at 7:30 p.m. in McVey Theatre. 6001 Grove Ave. Through May 4. $3.50-$5. 288-2804, ext. 3084.

art

Klimt Experience This art event features dancers, artists painting on-site, spoken word and the avant-garde at 9:30 p.m. at Chopstix. 3129 W. Cary St. $3. 254-1755.

clubs

Alley Katz Atombombpocketknife.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Reverb Rockets, $5.

Awful Arthur’s West End: Karaoke, weekly, free.

Bandito’s RPG (rock).

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.

Breakers Mercy Creek, 9 p.m.

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 Dave Davies of The Kinks, 8:30 p.m., $17.50.

Crossroads Open-mike night with Michelle Saud featuring Rize, weekly, free.

The Hard Shell Keith Willingham Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.

Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Open-mic night, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Medley’s Restaurant & Blues Bar Smokin’ Section’s open jam, weekly, free.

Mulligan’s Sports Grille South Side: karaoke, weekly, free.

Poe’s Pub N.S.S., 9 p.m., free.

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 Steve and Keith, 8:30 p.m., free.

Southern Culture Chez Roue, weekly, free.

Tobacco Company John Fetherston, 9 p.m., free.

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

Willow Lawn Old School Freight Train, 6-8 p.m.

Friday 03

events

Fashion Event “A Fashion Entourage Night of Elegance” includes music, dancing and a fashion show from 7-11 p.m. at Secrets. Portion of proceeds benefit The AIDS Foundation. 2003 E. Franklin St. $10-$15. 920-2606.

Friday Cheers This concert series runs every Friday through Aug. 30. Tonight, The Pat McGee Band performs with opener Johnny Jump Up from 6-9:30 on Brown’s Island. Free. fridaycheers.org.

Fridays at Sunset Concert series every Friday through Aug. 16. Tonight, Cameo performs at 6 at Kanawha Plaza downtown. 8th and Cary streets. $10. fridaysatsunset.com.

The Reflex Godfrey’s monthly pop dance night returns with an ’80s theme, featuring films, bars, DJs and enough Cure and Madonna hits to drench you in sweat, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. 308 E. Grace St. thereflex.org.

TheatreVirginia Dialogues Take part in a community dialogue to discuss the evolution of TheatreVirginia’s vision, mission and programming at 7 p.m. in the Best Products Auditorium of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 2800 Grove Ave. Free. 340-1400.

stage

Concert Ballet of Virginia The 26th annual Spring Repertory Gala begins at 8 p.m. in The Woman’s Club Auditorium. 211 E. Franklin St. Repeat performance on Sunday. $15-$18. 798-0945.

Landmark Theater “What’s On The Hearts of Men” evaluates male issues including domestic violence, deadbeat dads, fatherhood and love, and it begins at 8 p.m. Through Sunday. All performances at 8 p.m., except Sunday showing at 7:30 p.m. 6 N. Laurel St. $19.50-$32.50. 262-8100.

Latin Ballet Enjoy dinner at Expressions restaurant, a complimentary dance lesson and entertainment from the Latin Ballet artists during “Rumba Latina” from 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 2880 Mountain Road. $10. 261-6200, ext. 336.

St. Catherine’s School St. Catherine’s and St. Christopher’s schools present “The Ampersand Show — An Evening of One Act Plays” at 7:30 p.m. in McVey Theatre. 6001 Grove Ave. Through May 4. $3.50-$5. 288-2804, ext. 3084.

art

1708 Gallery “Rising Visions,” paintings and sculpture by emerging artists, opens today with a reception from 8-10 p.m. Through June 1. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.

Aquiles Adler Gallery Part two of “Artists from the Main Street Grill” curated by Fred Weatherford opens from 7-10 p.m. Through May 25. 228 W. Broad St. 262-8405.

Artspace “Works on Paper/Works in Stone” and the “3rd Annual Members Juried Exhibition” open with a reception from 7-10 p.m. Through June 2. 6 E. Broad St. 782-8672.

For Art’s Sake “Celebration of Spring,” watercolors by Ann McEachron opens with a reception from 5-8 p.m. Through July 6. 3451 W. Cary St. 353-8101.

Main Art Gallery “Catch the Air,” paintings by Giselle Gautreau opens today with a reception from 6-8 p.m. Through May. 1537 W. Main St. 355-6151.

Old World Prints Gallery “Landscapes & Flowers through the Pupil of the Eye,” photography by Colorado’s John P. Schoenfeld opens with a reception from 5-8 p.m. Through May. 2601 Floyd Ave. 213-0600.

Richmond Public Library “Quiet Places … Cozy Spaces,” “Joy of Realism” and paintings by various artists open with a reception from 7-9 p.m. Through June 4. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4774.

Visual Art Studio “Introspectives,” traditional, digital and medical photography by Helena Saffouri, opens with a reception from 7-10 p.m. Through May. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368.

museums

Black History Museum “For Honor & Glory: Blacks in the Armed Services,” an exhibit spanning more than 300 years of African-American involvement in organized armed confrontation, opens today. Through July 28. 00 Clay St. 780-9093.

clubs

Ashland Coffee & Tea Jackie Frost Trio, $5.

Bandito’s Chrome Daddy Disco (rockabilly).

Bottoms Up Acoustic night, weekly, 10 p.m., free.

Boulevard Deli J.J. and Big City, 7 p.m.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz), weekly, 6-8 p.m.; Janet Martin (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m.

Canal Club The Derek Trucks Band.

Captain’s Grill Live jazz, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $7.

Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.

Frequency DJ Jeff McGrath, weekly, 10 p.m.

Godfrey’s The Reflex (’80s dance night), 10 p.m.

Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.

Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Poe’s Pub Burnt Taters, 9:30 p.m., $5.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Richie’s Pacific Grill Jazz jam session, weekly, $3.

Sam Miller’s Live jazz, weekly, 9p.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 Revelations with DJ Rick Danger (industrial), weekly, $

Tobacco Company Copper Sails,9 p.m., free.

Saturday 04

events

Garden Expo See gardening demonstrations and displays, and shop for plants from 8:30 a.m.-noon at Heritage Gardens in Hopewell. 900 E. Broadway. Free. 541-5210.

TheatreVirginia Dialogues Take part in a community dialogue to discuss the evolution of TheatreVirginia’s vision, mission and programming at 4 p.m. in the Best Products Auditorium of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 2800 Grove Ave. Free. 340-1400.

music

Symphony Pops Celtic band Cherish the Ladies performs with the Richmond Symphony at 8 p.m. in the Carpenter Center. 600 E. Grace St. $12-$51. 262-8003.

VCU Concert John McCutcheon performs to benefit the Richmond Peace Education Center at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. $8-$15. 358-1958.

stage

Landmark Theater “What’s On The Hearts of Men” evaluates male issues including domestic violence, deadbeat dads, fatherhood and love, and it begins at 8 p.m. Through Sunday. All performances at 8 p.m., except Sunday showing at 7:30 p.m. 6 N. Laurel St. $19.50-$32.50. 262-8100.

St. Catherine’s School St. Catherine’s and St. Christopher’s schools present “The Ampersand Show — An Evening of One Act Plays” at 7:30 p.m. in McVey Theatre. 6001 Grove Ave. $3.50-$5. 288-2804, ext. 3084.

art

Arts in the Park More than 400 artists from around the country display their works at this show and sale from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today in Byrd Park. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Free admission. artsinthepark.net.

clubs

Ashland Coffee & Tea Rodeo Clown, $5.

Bandito’s Fat Benatar (Pat Benatar tribute).

Bootscooters Nite Train, weekly, 8-11 p.m.

Boulevard Deli Freddy and The Gang, 7 p.m.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 9 p.m.

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.

Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.

Poe’s Pub Jackass Flats, 10 p.m., $5.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Richie’s Pacific Grill Jazz jam session, weekly, $3.

Sin é Patchwork, 9 p.m., free.

Sunday 05

events

Monroe Ward Tour Take a walking tour with a Richmond History Center guide at 2 p.m. Meet at Main Street entrance of Jefferson Hotel. $6-$7. 649-0711.

music

Richmond Philharmonic The philharmonic performs Johannes Brahms’ “Double Concerto in A Minor” at 4 p.m. in VCU’s Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 922 Park Ave. $5 suggested donation. 673-4001.

St. James Concert Organist Cameron Carpenter performs at 7:30 p.m. 1205 W. Franklin St. Free. 355-1779, ext. 23.

stage

Concert Ballet of Virginia The 26th annual Spring Repertory Gala begins at 2:30 p.m. in The Woman’s Club Auditorium. 211 E. Franklin St. $15-$18. 798-0945.

Landmark Theatre “What’s On the Hearts of Men” evaluates male issues including domestic violence, deadbeat dads, fatherhood and love, and it begins at 7:30 p.m. 6 N. Laurel St. $19.50-$32.50. 262-8100.

art

Arts in the Park More than 400 artists from around the country display their works at this show and sale from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today in Byrd Park. Free admission. artsinthepark.net.

clubs

Bandito’s Ritmo Phonics (salsa).

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.

Hole in the Wall Holy Ghost.

Poe’s Pub Mike Watt (rock), 9:30 p.m., $10.

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 06

events

Cole Bros. Circus See “The World’s Largest Circus Under the Big Top” at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds. Through tomorrow. 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. showings. $9-$22. 1-888-332-5600.

art

Kindred Spirits “Travels,” watercolors by Martha Bryant opens today. Through June 2. 3201 W. Franklin St. 440-6854.

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.

Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.

Poe’s Pub Will Kimbrough & Matthew Ryan, 8:30 p.m., $8.

Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alt-rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.

Surfish Station David Carter, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.

Tuesday 07

events

Cole Bros. Circus See “The World’s Largest Circus Under the Big Top” at the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fairgrounds. 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. showings. $9-$22. 1-888-332-5600.

Tuesday Night Movie “Duck Soup,” tonight at Legend Brewing Company at 8:30. Movies run every Tuesday. 321 W. 7th St. 232-3446.

clubs

Boulevard Deli Open stage night with Steppin’ Stone, 7 p.m.

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, 9:30 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.

Razzles Richmond Shag Club’s intermediate shag dance lessons (free for members) and dance, weekly, 7 p.m.

Shenanigans Open mic with The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.

Visions Wendy and Ray, weekly,8 p.m., free.

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