clubs
Ashland Coffee & Tea Dan Bern.
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 Coyote Nowhere, 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 Prism (rock).
Out Of Bounds Dirty Ol’ Soul, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Descriptive Phrase.
Sideline Café Open mic 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.
Thursday 23
events
Book Signing David E. Johnson signs his book “Douglas Southall Freeman” from 12:30-2 p.m. at The Fountain Bookstore. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
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, First Impressions performs. $8-$10. 262-9887.
Thursday Jams Catch performances from 6-8 p.m. in Willow Lawn’s Food Court Cafe every Thursday through May 30. Tonight, the Henrico Pops Choral Group performs. Free. shopsatwillowlawn.com.
clubs
Alley Katz The Guitar Brothers, 9:30 p.m., $5.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Devon, 8 p.m.
Awful Arthur’s West End: Karaoke, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 9:30 p.m.
Bootscooters Karaoke, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Bottom Line The Devil’s Workshop (jazz) post studio show, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.
Bottoms Up Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $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.
Cary St. Café Loop, 10 p.m.
Chopstix Wax Museum with DJ Thread and Double Standard, weekly, 10 p.m., $3.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud featuring Rize, weekly, free.
The Hard Shell Keith Willingham Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Lightfoots Johnny Houston & the Legends, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Main St. Beer Co. Laura Blackley Band (acoustic), 9 p.m., free.
Market Café Kyle Davis, 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.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Special Ed and the Short Bus Bluegrass Band.
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.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 24
events
Book Discussion George and Michele Zavatsky discuss and sign their book, “Kids Love the Virginias,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Glen Allen. 9850 Brook Road. 264-6850.
Book Signing Susan Bock signs copies of “Reluctant Healer: Journey of a Soul,” a book about spirituality, from 5-7 p.m. at Kindred Spirits for the Arts. 3201 W. Franklin St. 440-6854.
music
Elvis Tribute TRIBUTES presents this night of music by Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Patsy Cline and others during “One Night With You: A Celebrity Salute to Elvis” at 7 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 2880 Mountain Road. $15. Reservations required. (757) 427-2983.
Friday Cheers This concert series runs every Friday through Aug. 30. Tonight, Awareness Art Ensemble performs from 6-9:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island. Free. fridaycheers.org.
Fridays at Sunset Concert series every Friday through Aug. 16. Tonight, Brian Culbertson performs at 6 at Kanawha Plaza downtown. 8th and Cary streets. $10. fridaysatsunset.com.
stage
Richmond Ballet Enjoy a diverse program from the Ballet’s apprentices, trainees and upper-level students during “Stars of Tomorrow,” beginning at 8 p.m. at the Ballet’s third floor Studio Theatre. 407 E. Canal St. $5. 344-0906, ext. 225.
art
Hand Workshop Art Center “Bob Trotman: Model Citizens,” recent figurative sculptures by this North Carolina artist, opens today with a reception from 6-8 p.m. Through July 21. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094.
clubs
Alley Katz River City High, Student*Rick, Lefty, all-ages show, 5-9 p.m. Jackass Flats, Terry Garland, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
Bottom Line Gray-V.
Bottoms Up Acoustic night, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
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.
Canal Club Stickboy.
Captain’s Grill Live jazz, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $7.
Cary St. Cafe Barefoot Manner.
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 Cold Blue Steel, 5:30 p.m., free.
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 Mojo Working.
Sam Miller’s Live jazz, weekly, 9 p.m.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Pat O’Brien, 9:30 p.m.
Sin é First Impressions, 9 p.m., free.
Swingers Revelations with DJ Rick Danger (industrial), weekly, $
Tobacco Company Backscratchers Band, 9 p.m., free.
Saturday 25
music
Powerfest 2K2 WCDX Power 92.1 FM presents performances by Ja Rule, Ying Yang Twins, Naughty By Nature and others from noon-11 p.m. at the Richmond International Raceway Complex. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. $25. 262-8100.
stage
Richmond Ballet Enjoy a diverse program from the Ballet’s apprentices, trainees and upper level students during “Stars of Tomorrow,” beginning at 8 p.m. at the Ballet’s third floor Studio Theatre. 407 E. Canal St. $5. 344-0906, ext. 225.
clubs
Alley Katz Saint Diablo, Hellel, From Within.
Bootscooters Nite Train, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $2.
Cary St. Café Radio Mosaic.
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 Hacksaw.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: Kevin Kelley.
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 Steppin’ Stone, 8:30 p.m.
Sin é Michael James and The Actual Facts, 9 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company Backscratchers Band, 9 p.m., free.
Sunday 26
clubs
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.
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 The Can Utility with X-The Owl and Dewey Defeated, 10 p.m.
Out of Bounds Brice Woodall Project.
Rock Falls Tavern Open mic with Kirk of The Guitar Brothers (folk rock), weekly, 6 p.m., free.
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 27
clubs
Alley Katz American Nightmare, Death Threat, Striking Distance.
Bogart’s Back Room The Devils Workshop (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m., $3.
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.
Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Afterwards (jazz).
Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alt-rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Surfish Station David Carter, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.
Tuesday 28
events
IMAX Thrill Ride Ride roller coasters without leaving your seat during the film “Thrill Ride: The Science of Fun” at the Science Museum of Virginia. Mondays through Thursdays, Sundays at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 9 p.m. Through Sept. 27. 2500 W. Broad St. $5.50 for youths. $6.50 for adults. 864-1400.
Oeuvre Event This event showcases clothing from Cilli Designs, art by Monty Montgomery and music from DJs Omar Faison and Sam Poulin, beginning 10 p.m. at Richie’s Pacific Grill. 1847 W. Broad St. Free admission before 11 p.m. 359-1224.
Tuesday Night Movie “The Godfather,” tonight at Legend Brewing Company at 8:30. Movies run every Tuesday. 321 W. 7th St. 232-3446.
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, 9:30 p.m., $5.
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.
Richie’s Pacific Grill DJ Omar Faison Presents (art, clothing, DJ show).
Shenanigans Open mic with The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sin é Steve Keith, 8:30 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company John Fetherston, 9 p.m., free.
Visions Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
