clubs
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 Lawrence Olds Trio (jazz/swing), weekly, 9 p.m.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Café Diem Gary Gerloff and Band Diem.
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.
Out Of Bounds Dirty Ol’ Soul, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.
Paysanne Janet Martin, weekly, 9 p.m.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Jimmi Janksta with Juan Prophets.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
Shenanigans old time music jam session, weekly, 7 p.m.
Sideline Café Open mic with Kirk of the Guitar Brothers, weekly, free.
Surfish Station Hayes Elverston Band (acoustic pop), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company The Speakeasys, 9 p.m., free.
Thursday 13
events
Lecture Series UR professor Joanne Ciulla discusses “What History Tells Us About the Meaning of Work” at noon in the Halsey Family Lecture Hall, Virginia Historical Society. 428 N. Boulevard. $5. 358-4901.
Reading Series Michele Poulos, Steve Scafidi and Leslie Shiel read from their works and lead discussion for the von Gribley reading series at 7:30 p.m. at Chop Suey Books. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
music
Barbara Martin Trio This group performs its mix of jazz and acoustic blues from 12:15-1:15 p.m. as part of the James Center weekly performances. 901 E. Cary St. Free. 344-3222.
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, Devil’s Workshop Big Band performs. $8-$10. 262-9887.
Jumpin’ Concert series every Thursday through Aug. 29. Tonight, the Good Humor Band with Steve Bassett performs from 6:30-9 p.m. in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Sculpture Garden. 2800 Grove Ave. 21 and older. $10. 340-1400.
stage
Festival of Arts Richmond Recreation’s production of a comedy by James Kirkwood, “Legends,” begins at 8:30 p.m. on the Dogwood Dell main stage, Byrd Park. Through June 15. Free. 646-1437 or dogwooddell.org.
clubs
Awful Arthur’s West End: Karaoke, weekly, free.
Beefeaters Kirk Farmer of The Guitar Brothers, 7 p.m., 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 Steve Greene & The Salsa Night Gang, 7 p.m.
Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly.
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.; C.C. and Company (variety/dance), weekly, 9 p.m.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Canal Club Kottonmouth Kings, Mix Mob, Phunk Junkeez.
Cary St. Café Sun-Dried Opossum.
Chopstix Wax Museum with DJ Thread and Double Standard, weekly, 10 p.m., $2.
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 Street Beer Co. Mr. Green, 8:30 p.m.; Laura Blackley Band, 9:30 p.m.
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 & Short Bus Blue Grass Band.
Rock Falls Tavern Karaoke, weekly, free.
Sauce at the Pizza Place Frequency party, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $3-$5.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Ryan Link, weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Southern Culture Chez Roue, weekly, free.
Tobacco Company Mercy Creek, 9 p.m., free.
Tokyo Rose The Kills, 10 p.m.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 14
events
Austin Armadillos & Friends This country-western variety show hosted by Bob Thornton begins at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 2880 Mountain Road. $12 for adults. $5 for children. 883-5527.
music
Almost Famous Band Contest Concert series through June featuring local bands at the Innsbrook Pavilion. Tonight, Ki: Theory, Qeetus, Wisher and Abe Linkin perform at 6:45. $5. innsbrookafterhours.com.
Friday Cheers This concert series runs every Friday through Aug. 30. Tonight, “Girls’ Night Out” features Laura Blackley, Susan Greenbaum and Janet Martin from 6-9:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island. Free. fridaycheers.org.
Fridays at Sunset Concert series every Friday through Aug. 16. Tonight, Rick Braun performs at 6 at Kanawha Plaza downtown. 8th and Cary streets. $10. fridaysatsunset.com.
Mummy Cafe Show and play musical presentation with audience participation, 8-11 p.m. $5. 1717 E. Main St.
stage
Festival of Arts Richmond Recreation’s production of a comedy by James Kirkwood, “Legends,” begins at 8:30 p.m. on the Dogwood Dell main stage, Byrd Park. Through June 15. Free. 646-1437 or dogwooddell.org.
Pine Camp Arts Center “The Other Garden,” a story by Jacqui Singleton about an African-American Adam and Eve, begins at 8 p.m. 4901 Old Brook Road. Performances on June 15, 21, 22. $10 for adults. $5 for children. 646-3677.
art
Carillon Gallery “The National Arts Program Teen Art Show 2002” opens with an awards ceremony at 7 p.m. in Byrd Park. Through June 29. 646-3355.
Fan Free Clinic “Artists Against AIDS,” works by Lee Ustinich and Gardner Phillips open with a reception from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thirty percent of sales will benefit the People with AIDS fund. Through Aug. 1. 1010 N. Thompson St. 303-9266.
Ink Tattoo & Art “About the Noises Above,” photography by Rebecca Davidson and Dave Weaver, opens with a reception from 8-10 p.m. Through July 10. 1825A W. Main St. 359-4755.
Judy Newcomb Gallery Floral watercolors by Carol Hickman and pottery by Faye Henderson open with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Through July 12. 11382 Mall Drive. 794-6001.
Shockoe Bottom Arts Center The June all-media show opens with a gallery talk and reception at 7:30 p.m. Through July 6. 2001 E. Grace St. 643-7959.
clubs
Alley Katz Jah Works.
Bandito’s Chrome Daddy Disco, 10 p.m., free.
Bottoms Up Acoustic night, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
Boulevard Deli The Guitar Brothers, Strockers, Dog Psychology, 8 p.m., $3.
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 Angie Aparo, Revelation Darling.
Captain’s Grill Live jazz, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $7.
Cary St. Café Freeloader.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.
Enzo’s Tavern Joe Scott Trio, 7-11 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.
Ironhorse Restaurant Floating Folk Festival.
Lightfoots The Captain of Magic 105.7, weekly, 8 p.m., $5.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Patchwork; weekly comedy show at 9 p.m.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: Jahvaquarium.
Paysanne Steve Norfleet Quintet.
Poe’s Pub The Circuit Riders, 9:30 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.
Sam Miller’s Live jazz, weekly, 9 p.m.
Sauce Friday night house music, Frequency with DJ Jeff McGrath, weekly.
Sharky’s The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, 9:30 p.m.
Shenanigans The Slack Family (bluegrass), 9 p.m.
Tobacco Company The Blues Gang Revue with Richie & The Blues Rockets, 9 p.m., free.
Saturday 15
event
Antique Automobile Show See Rolls Royces, Packards, Duesenbergs and other automobiles from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Richmond International Raceway. Auto Flea Market from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 602 E. Laburnum Ave. Free. 550-0252.
Book Signing J. Lee Gilbert signs “Reflections in Poetry,” “Clown in a Cowboy Hat” and “You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover” from 1-5 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Short Pump. 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.
Emancipation Commemoration Join the City of Richmond Slave Trail Commission and the Elegba Folklore Society for a family festival featuring performances, ceremonies and the “Annual Night Walk” from 1:30-11 p.m. at the Manchester Docks, exit 73 off Maury St. Free. 644-3900.
Father-Son Banquet Speakers at this Men’s Ministry of Great Hope banquet include professional football player David Terrell, beginning at 5 p.m. at Henderson Hall, Virginia Union University. $20 for adults. $15 for ages 12-17. $5 for children. 648-8041.
Maymont by Twilight Enjoy an informal al fresco supper with entertainment, music, carriage rides and more at 7 p.m. on the Maymont House lawn. 1700 Hampton St. $8-$15. To register, 358-7166.
Medical Museum Dedication The Richmond National Battlefield Park dedicates the Chimborazo Visitor Center with a program featuring guest speakers, refreshments and ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. at Chimborazo Park. 3215 E. Broad St. 226-1981.
music
East Coast Opry This Grand Ole Opry style show mixes music with comedy at 7:15 p.m. in Fairfield Commons. 4939 Nine Mile Road. $10 in advance. $12 at door. 222-3145.
Richmond Jazz Festival This event features music from Chuck Mangione with Stanley Jordan, Rene Marie and John D’earth at 1 p.m. at Innsbrook Pavilion. 4901 Lake Brooke Drive. $15 in advance. $20 at door. 217-8801 or innsbrookafterhours.com.
stage
Festival of Arts Richmond Recreation’s production of a comedy by James Kirkwood, “Legends,” begins at 8:30 p.m. on the Dogwood Dell main stage, Byrd Park. Through June 15. Free. 646-1437 or dogwooddell.org.
Fieldens Anniversary This club continues its 25th-anniversary celebrations with entertainment by HBO comedians Patty Ross and Steve Moore at 8 p.m. 2033 W. Broad St. $12. For reservations, 346-8113 or see fieldensva.com.
Pine Camp Arts Center “The Other Garden,” a story by Jacqui Singleton about the African-American Adam and Eve, begins at 8 p.m. 4901 Old Brook Road. Performances on June 21, 22. $10 for adults. $5 for children. 646-3677.
art
Crossroads Gallery The grand opening celebration, featuring works by Happy the Artist, Helen Singleton and Mama Girl, takes place from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. today. Through July 31. Also, opening with a reception from 6-10 p.m. is the gallery’s all-media show. Through July 7. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.
clubs
Black Cat The Hives, The Mooney Suzuki, The Pattern.
Bootscooters Nite Train, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Boulevard Deli Crucial Elements, Meniscus Blue, 8 p.m.
Brandermill Inn B2B, 7 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $2.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 6-8 p.m.
Cary St. Cafe King Solomon’s Marbles.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.
Enzo’s Tavern Joe Scott Trio, 7-11 p.m.
Fieldens Dance celebration with DJ Bruce Mason, midnight, $5-$10.
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.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Patchwork; weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille John McCaugham.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Afterwards Jazz Quintet.
Rock Falls Tavern Modebree.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, 9 p.m.
Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 9 p.m., free.
Sunday 16
events
Church Hill Tour Take a walking tour of this neighborhood and visit St. Patrick’s Church. Meet the Valentine Richmond History Center tour guide at 3 p.m. at Patrick Henry Park. $6-$7. 649-0711.
Father’s Day Event Spend time with dad from 1-5 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s event, featuring fishing lessons, crafts, magic tricks and juggling. 1800 Lakeside Ave. $4 for children. Free for dads. 262-9887.
Speech Re-enactment Enjoy an organ recital at 1:30 p.m., then Patrick Henry’s “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death” speech at 2 p.m. at St. John’s Church. 2401 E. Broad St. Donations accepted. 648-5015.
music
Byrd Concert Stephen Bennett and Tommy Emmanuel play at 1 p.m. at the Byrd Theatre. 2908 W. Cary St. $19.50 in advance. $25 at door. 231-2547.
Festival of Arts Glennroy Bailey & Company (jazz) perform at 8 p.m. on the Dogwood Dell main stage, Byrd Park. Free. 646-1437 or dogwooddell.org.
clubs
Bottoms Up Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Brandermill Inn Wende and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m.
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.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Rufus Brown (rock).
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 17
clubs
Alley Katz Rana.
Bogart’s Back Room The Devil’s 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 Mobile Confusion.
Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alt-rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Surfish Station David Carter, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.
Tuesday 18
events
History Lecture Diana Maury Corbin, daughter of Matthew Fontaine Maury, discusses her father’s life and his influence on Virginia from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at the Virginia Historical Society. 428 N. Boulevard. Free with $5 admission. 358-4901.
Tuesday Night Movie “A River Runs Through It,” tonight at Legend Brewing Company at 8:30. Movies run every Tuesday. 321 W. 7th St. 232-3446.
stage
TheatreVirginia Lane Nishikawa and Victor Talmadge perform a staged reading of the play “The Gate of Heaven” at 7 p.m. 2800 Grove Ave. $12. 353-6161.
clubs
Black Cat TheMelvins with Zeke.
Bottoms Up Music by Chris Lucas and a forum on spiritual issues, 6-7:30 p.m.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Canal Club Twiztid, $15 in advance, $17 at door.
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.
Razzles Richmond Shag Club’s intermediate shag dance lessons (free for members) and dance, weekly, 7 p.m.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Drum & bass show with Omar.
Shenanigans Open mic with The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company Dave Pollard, 9 p.m., free.
Visions Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
