Wednesday 15
events
Garden Forum Learn about garden design issues from 1:30-4 p.m. at the Gillette Forum at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Forum continues Thursday. 1800 Lakeside Ave. $55-$65. 262-9887, ext. 322.
Preservation Week Event Learn about Richmond’s preservation community at “Images of Preservation in Richmond” at 7:30 p.m. at the Carillon Reception Hall at Byrd Park. $10. For reservations, 643-7407, ext. 18.
music
Innsbrook After Hours Concert series every Wednesday through Aug. 21. Tonight, America with opener The Clay Mottley Band perform at 6:30 at Innsbrook Pavilion. $10. Directions and info at innsbrookafterhours.com.
Wednesday on the Waterfront This free concert series takes place Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. through June 26 at the Canal Turning Basin by 14th Street. Tonight, BS & M performs. downtownpresents.org.
stage
TheatreVirginia “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” at 8 tonight looks at the pains and pleasures of searching for that special someone. Through June 8. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m. Call for additional dates and times. 2800 Grove Ave. $24-$40. 353-6161.
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 mic 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,
9:30 p.m., free.
Cary St. Cafe Newman, weekly.
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.
Medley’s Dwayne Cabaniss and Ed Maset (acoustic blues), weekly.
Mio’s Pizzeria R.E.V.
Out Of Bounds Dirty Ol’ Soul, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.
Poe’s Pub Austin Lounge Lizards, 8:30 p.m., $15.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Descriptive Phrase with the Escalator.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Copper Sails (alternative rock), weekly,
8 p.m., free; The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
Shenanigans Killultagh (Irish), 7:30 p.m.
Sideline Café Open mic with Kirk of the Guitar Brothers, weekly, free.
Sin é Splinter, 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, 6 p.m., free.
Thursday 16
events
Author Speaks David L. Robbins discusses and signs his new novel, “Scorched Earth,” at noon at the Library of Virginia. 800 E. Broad St. Free. 692-3592.
Garden Forum Learn about garden structure and design from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Gillette Forum at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. 1800 Lakeside Ave. $65-$75. 262-9887, ext. 322.
Gothic Revival Lecture Justin Gunther, an expert on the Byrd Park Pump House, gives a lecture on the history of this Gothic Revival building at 6:30 p.m. at Shockoe Bottom Arts Center. 2001 E. Grace St. $5. For reservations, 643-7407.
Lecture & Signing Author David E. Johnson discusses and signs his book, “Douglas Southall Freeman,” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Virginia Historical Society. 428 N. Boulevard. 342-9671.
Open Mic Area poets and writers read from their works at 7 p.m. at the Barnes & Noble cafe. 4600 Commonwealth Center Parkway, Midlothian. Free. 744-5483.
Richmond Writers Series Tom DeHaven discusses and signs “Dugan Under Ground,” at 7 p.m. in the Gellman Room of the Richmond Public Library. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4256.
music
American Boychoir Concert The Resident Training Choir of The American Boychoir performs at 7:30 p.m. at St. Christopher’s School. 711 St. Christopher’s Road. Free. 282-3185.
Bluegrass Festival Central Virginia’s Family Bluegrass Music Festival kicks off from 2-10 p.m. at Amelia Family Campground. Through Sunday. $10-20 for one day. $40 for weekend pass. 561-3011 or CentralVABluegrass.Hutchinson.net.
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, Dixie Power Trio performs. $8-$10. 262-9887.
Landmark Theatre Country music legend Willie Nelson performs at 7:30 p.m. 6 N. Laurel St. $25-$35. 262-8100.
Thursday Jams Catch performances from 6-8 p.m. in Willow Lawn’s Food Court Cafe every Thursday through May 30. Tonight, Jimmy Buffet tribute band B2B performs. Free. shopsatwillowlawn.com.
stage
Grace Street Theater Jazz Actors Theatre presents “Before It Hits Home,” an African-American story about AIDS at 7:30 p.m. Through Sunday. 934 W. Grace St. $15-$20. 828-2020.
TheatreVirginia “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” looks at the pains and pleasures of searching for that special someone at 8 tonight. Through June 8. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m. Call for additional dates and times. 2800 Grove Ave. $24-$40. 353-6161.
clubs
Ashland Coffee & Tea The Trousers, $5.
Awful Arthur’s West End: Karaoke, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room Artist Showcase/Soul Party: an open-mic soul/hip-hop showcase, weekly, 9 p.m., $5.
Bootscooters Karaoke, weekly,
8-11 p.m.
Bottoms Up Karaoke, weekly,
9 p.m., free.
Boulevard Deli André Thierry & Zydeco Magic, dance lesson at
7 p.m., show at 8 p.m., $7.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $2.
Breakers Wendy Pace.
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.
Cary St. Café Planetary Sol with Ringsend.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud featuring Rize, weekly, free.
The Hard Shell Keith Willingham Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Have A Nice Day Café Cracker, Sound of Urchin.
Lightfoots Johnny Houston & the Legends, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Main St. Beer Co. Devon,
8:30 p.m., free.
Market Café The Jangling Reinharts, 5:30 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.
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 Pat O’Brien, 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 John Fetherston Band, 6 p.m., free.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 17
events
Celtic Heritage Festival As part of this festival lasting through Sunday, take part in a “Calling of the Clans Bonfire” from 7-10 p.m. at Graymont Park. $2. For directions and information, see celticheritagefestival.com.
Fairy Tale Ball Theatre IV’s annual ball gives children an evening out with their families from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Historic Empire Theatre. 114 W. Broad St. $75 for adults. $25 for children. 282-9440.
Ghost Walk Learn about ghost stories of downtown Richmond at 6:30 p.m. Tour meets at 9th and Bank streets. $5-$8. Reservations required. 673-9255.
LiveSky Show Learn about planetary alignments during the Science Museum of Virginia’s interactive planetarium show at 6:15 p.m. 2500 W. Broad St. Free. 864-1400.
music
Bluegrass Festival Central Virginia’s Family Bluegrass Music Festival begins today at noon at Amelia Family Campground. Through Sunday. $10-20 for one day. $40 for weekend pass. 561-3011 or CentralVABluegrass.Hutchinson.net.
Friday Cheers This concert series runs every Friday through Aug. 30. Tonight, Fighting Gravity with opener Weekend Excursion perform from 6-9:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island. Free. fridaycheers.org.
Fridays at Sunset Concert series every Friday through Aug. 16. Tonight, Nestor Torres performs at 6 at Kanawha Plaza downtown. 8th and Cary streets. $10. fridaysatsunset.com.
Innsbrook Concert Cracker performs at 7 p.m. at Innsbrook Pavilion. 4901 Lakebrooke Drive. $10. innsbrookafterhours.com.
Richmond Choral Concert “Three Giants of Tin Pan Alley — Gershwin, Porter and Berlin,” the Richmond Choral Society’s spring concert, begins at 7:30 p.m. at the VCU Performing Arts Center. 922 Park Ave. 3 p.m. performance Sunday. $10 for adults. $5 for children. 967-9878.
stage
Grace Street Theater Jazz Actors Theatre presents “Before It Hits Home,” an African-American story about AIDS at 7:30 p.m. Through Sunday. 934 W. Grace St. $15-$20. 828-2020.
TheatreVirginia “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” looks at the pains and pleasures of searching for that special someone at 8 tonight. Through June 8. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m. Call for additional dates and times. 2800 Grove Ave. $24-$40. 353-6161.
art
Abattoir Fine Arts “Homage to Brooklyn: (Long) Before September 11” paintings by Brett Busang, opens with a reception from 7-10 p.m. Through July 1. 210 E. Grace St. 643-7118.
Ink Tattoo and Art “Living with Schizophrenia and Other Small Animals,” mixed-media by Katherine Thurston, opens with a reception from 8-10 p.m. 1825 W. Main St. 359-4755.
Riverfront Plaza Work by students in VCU’s department of communication arts and design opens with a reception from 7-10 p.m. 951 E. Byrd St. Through May 31. 828-1709.
Schwarzchild Jewelers This company presents the annual “Genesis, The Design Award” for School of the Arts students of VCU during a reception for all the design entries from 6-8 p.m. Broad and 2nd streets. Free. For reservations, 644-1941, ext. 115.
Shockoe Bottom Arts Center A gallery talk and the “May All Media Show” reception begins at 7:30 p.m. Through June 8. 2001 E. Grace St. 643-7959.
Uptown Gallery “Recent Paintings” by Betty Drozeski and Ken Hudler opens with a reception from 5-7:30 p.m. Through July 13. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.
clubs
Ashland Coffee & Tea Roger Carroll with Chez Roue, $5.
Bottoms Up Acoustic night, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
Boulevard Deli Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, 8 p.m., $10.
Break Time Sports Bar Dynamite DJ’s, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $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. Cafe Nectir.
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.
Lightfoots The Captain of Magic 105.7, weekly, 8 p.m., $5.
Market Café Acoustic Escape Pod, 5:30 p.m., free.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Mio’s Pizzeria Lost Angeles.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: Rachel Leyco Band.
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, 9 p.m.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, 9:30 p.m.
Sin é Michael James and the Actual Facts, 9 p.m., free.
Swingers Revelations with Heaven Falls Hard, VR, Angel 99, Noiz Faction weekly, $
Tobacco Company Jimmy-O Band, 9 p.m., free.
Saturday 18
events
Armed Forces Day The Virginia War Memorial Foundation and the Military Order of World Wars commemorates this day with a Massing of the Colors at 10 a.m. at the War Memorial. 621 S. Belvidere St. Free. vawarmemorial.org.
Book Signing Steven Barza, director of creative writing at UR, signs copies of “Man Overboard” from 3-5 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
Celtic Heritage Festival Experience Celtic food, arts, music by Lenahan and dance from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Graymont Park. Through Sunday. $6 in advance. $8 at door. Weekend pass: $10 in advance. $15 at door. 262-8100 or celticheritagefestival.com.
Civil War Day Hear local authors and historians talk about the war from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. Free. 9850 Brook Road, Glen Allen. 264-6850.
Powhatan Celebration Celebrate the county’s 225th anniversary and enjoy music, art and a bake sale from 1- 5 p.m. at Courthouse Square on Old Buckingham Road. Free. 375-9131.
The River City Beer and Seafood Festival Imported, micro- and craft-brewed beer meets seafood by area restaurants on Brown’s Island. Also on tap, music by Half Brother Sid (rock), Terry Garland (blues), Spookie Daly Pride (rock), the Soul Providers (soul), Recovery (rock) and the Oregon Hill Funk All Stars, noon-9 p.m., respectively. Festival continues Sunday. $8 admission includes tasting mug and tasting. $5 for ages 13-20. 643-2826.
music
Bluegrass Festival Central Virginia’s Family Bluegrass Music Festival takes place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Amelia Family Campground. Through Sunday. $10-20 for one day. $40 for weekend pass. 561-3011 or CentralVABluegrass.Hutchinson.net.
East Coast Opry Big John Trimble presents a performance blending country music, bluegrass and comedy at 7 p.m. inside Fairfield Commons. Nine Mile Road and Laburnum Ave. $10 in advance. $12 at door. 222-3145.
Richmond Symphony The symphony performs its Masterworks Season Finale at 8 p.m. at the Carpenter Center. Preconcert discussion with conductor Mark Russell Smith at 7 p.m. 600 E. Grace St. $13-$60. 262-8100.
stage
Grace Street Theater Jazz Actors Theatre presents “Before It Hits Home,” an African-American story about AIDS at 7:30 p.m. Through Sunday. 934 W. Grace St. $15-$20. 828-2020.
TheatreVirginia “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” looks at the pains and pleasures of searching for that special someone at 8 tonight. Through June 8. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m. Call for additional dates and times. 2800 Grove Ave. $24-$40. 353-6161.
VCU Dance Center The Richmond Contact Improvisation Group presents its annual “Contact Improvisation Jam” from 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. at Fulton Art Studios 1012 Carlisle Ave. and continues to Sunday. 1012 Carlisle Ave. $60. 752-2605.
clubs
Alley Katz Stretch Arm Strong, Loop, 11:30 p.m.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Terry Garland, $5.
Bootscooters Nite Train, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Boulevard Deli The McGuffin Band & 45 Minute Lunch, 7 p.m.
Brandermill Inn Mercy Creek,7 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $2.
Canal Club Jupiter Coyote.
Cary St. Café Newman.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.
Fox & Hounds The Guitar Brothers, 9:30 p.m., $2.
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Hill Café Dom Carpini of Cashmere Jungle Lords, 10 p.m., free.
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.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Pat O’Brien, 9 p.m.
Sin é Michael James and the Actual Facts, 9 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company Jimmy-O Band, 9 p.m., free.
Sunday 19
events
Book Signing Author David E. Johnson signs copies of “Douglas Southall Freeman” from 3-5 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
Celtic Heritage Festival Experience Celtic food, arts, music from Lenahan and dance from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Graymont Park. $6 in advance. $8 at door. 262-8100 or celticheritagefestival.com.
Classic Car Meet See rare cars at Richmond Triumph Register’s annual British classic car meet from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at The Boulders. 1025 Boulders Parkway. $3. 527-1515.
Masquerade Ball Wear a costume and dance to the Bruce Woodson Band from 6-9 p.m. at the Bensley Community Building. 2900 Drewry’s Bluff Road, Chesterfield. $8 per person. $15 per couple. 275-5321.
The River City Beer and Seafood Festival Imported, micro- and craft-brewed beer meets seafood by area restaurants on Brown’s Island. Also on tap, music by Tropikiimba (calypso) at 1 p.m. and the Devil’s Workshop (big band) at 3:45 p.m. $8 admission includes tasting mug and tasting. $5 for ages 13-20. 643-2826.
music
Richmond Choral Concert “Three Giants of Tin Pan Alley — Gershwin, Porter and Berlin,” the Richmond Choral Society’s spring concert, begins at 3 p.m. at the VCU Performing Arts Center. 922 Park Ave. $10 for adults. $5 for children. 967-9878.
River Road Concert The Youth Choir and adult Chancel Choir of River Road Presbyterian Church perform John Leavitt’s “Missa Festiva” at 5 p.m. 8960 River Road. Free. 740-7083.
Y101 Birthday Bash Richmond’s “New Rock” station closes off Shockoe Bottom streets and parties with 12 bands, including Sugarcult, Cake, Pete Yorn, Custom and others, noon. $5. y101rocks.com.
Young Performers Program The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, Youth Concert Orchestra, String Sinfonietta and Symphonic Band perform together at 4 p.m. in the Carpenter Center. 600 E. Grace St. $5-$12. 262-8100.
stage
Grace Street Theater Jazz Actors Theatre presents “Before It Hits Home,” an African-American story about AIDS at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. 934 W. Grace St. $15-$20. 828-2020.
TheatreVirginia “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” looks at the pains and pleasures of searching for that special someone at 2 p.m. Through June 8. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m. Call for additional dates and times. 2800 Grove Ave. $24-$40. 353-6161.
VCU Dance Center The Richmond Contact Improvisation Group presents its annual “Contact Improvisation Jam” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today at Fulton Art Studios. 1012 Carlisle Ave. $60. 752-2605.
clubs
Alley Katz Ultimate Fakebook, Duvall, Schatzi.
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.
Rock Falls Tavern Acoustic open-mic jam, weekly, 8-10 p.m.; open-mic 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 20
music
Richmond Symphony The symphony performs its Masterworks Season Finale at 8 p.m. at the Carpenter Center. Pre-concert discussion with conductor Mark Russell Smith at 7 p.m. 600 E. Grace St. $13-$60. 262-8100.
clubs
Bogart’s Back Room The Devils Workshop (big band), weekly, 10 p.m., $3.
Canal Club Leftover Salmon.
Cary St. Café Jahvaquarium, 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.
Hole in the Wall +/-, Clairvoyants.
Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.
Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alt-rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Surfish Station David Carter, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.
Tuesday 21
events
Author Speaks Ann McMillan discusses her Civil War mystery, “Dead March,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble. 4600 Commonwealth Center Parkway, Midlothian. Free. 744-5483.
Tuesday Night Movie “War of the Worlds,” tonight at Legend Brewing Company at 8:30. Movies run every Tuesday. 321 W. 7th St. 232-3446.
stage
Shockoe Bottom Arts Center During “One Noble Journey,” learn the stories of men and women who escaped slavery. Showtimes at 8 p.m. 2001 E. Grace St. $5-$8. Through May 25. 285-2870.
TheatreVirginia “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change” looks at the pains and pleasures of searching for that special someone at 8 tonight. Through June 8. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 p.m. Call for additional dates and times. 2800 Grove Ave. $24-$40. 353-6161.
clubs
Boulevard Deli open mic with Undercurrent, 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.
Main St. Beer Co. Aaron Binder (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 mic with The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sin é Splinter, 8:30 p.m., free.
Starr Hill My Morning Jacket, 9 p.m.
Tobacco Company Dave Pollard, 9 p.m., free.
Visions Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
