music
Innsbrook After Hours Concert series every Wednesday through Aug. 21. Tonight, the Little River Band performs at 6:30 at Innsbrook Pavilion. $10. Directions and info at innsbrookafterhours.com.
St. James Concert Soprano Jeanné Brown gives a concert at 7:30 p.m. at St. James’s Church. 1205 W. Franklin St. Offerings accepted. 355-1779.
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, the Travis Allison Band performs. downtownpresents.org.
stage
Modlin Summer Nights Take a look at the world of love and marriage during the play “Company” at 7:30 tonight in UR’s Cousins Studio Theatre. Through June 30. 7:30 performances June 19-23, 25-29. 2 p.m. performances June 22-23, 29-30. $13-$18. 289-8980.
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 Susan Greenbaum.
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.
Outlaws Open mic with Kirk Farmer of The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Paysanne Janet Martin, weekly, 9 p.m.
Poe’s Pub Lee Harris Trio, Asylum Street Spankers, 9 p.m., $10.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Sumac.
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.
Tiki Bob’s Cantina Jimmee Janksta (rock), 10 p.m.
Tobacco Company Chris Lucas, 9 p.m., free.
Thursday 20
events
Author Speaks Kathleen Hart, author of “Eating in the Dark: America’s Experiment with Genetically Engineered Food,” talks about her book and signs copies of it from 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Fountain Bookstore. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
Aviation Lecture H.O. Malone talks about “Strategic Development of American Air Power” at 7 p.m. at the Virginia Aviation Museum. 5701 Huntsman Road. Free. 236-3622.
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, Old School Freight Train performs. $8-$10. 262-9887.
Jumpin’ Concert series every Thursday through Aug. 29. Tonight, The Prodigals perform 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
Modlin Summer Nights Take a look at the world of love and marriage during the play “Company” at 7:30 tonight in UR’s Cousins Studio Theatre. Through June 30. 7:30 performances June 21-23, 25-29. 2 p.m. performances June 22-23, 29-30. $13-$18. 289-8980.
clubs
Alley Katz The Best Kind with The Ukulele Hipster Kings and Lewis Harris, 9 p.m.
Ashland Coffee & Tea All Night All Stars, $5.
Awful Arthur’s West End: Karaoke, weekly, free.
Bandito’s The Legitimate Bastards (rock), 10 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 Green & 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 James Monroe & The Midnight Ramblers, 7 p.m., $12.50.
Cary St. Café Blue Mountain Groove.
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. Emily Easterly, 8:30 p.m.; Cider, 9:30 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; Fan: Mercy Creek, 9:30 p.m.
Poe’s Pub Scott Kirby & Bobby Donaldson, 7:30 p.m., $10.
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 Bluegrass 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 Night Lives, 8 p.m.
Southern Culture Chez Roue, weekly, free.
Tobacco Company John Featherston Band, 9 p.m., free.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Friday 21
events
Book Discussion Michael Horigan signs and discusses his book, “Elmira: Death Camp of the North,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Glen Allen. 9850 Brook Road. 264-6850.
Book Signing Susan E. Bock signs “Reluctant Healer: Journey of a Soul” from 5-7 p.m. at Kindred Spirits. 3201 W. Franklin St. 440-5864.
Colonial Downs Opening Colonial Downs opens its sixth racing season with a two-day tribute to three-time leading jockey Mario Pino at noon. 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent. For the special events schedule and other information, see colonialdowns.com or call 966-7223.
Ghost Walk Learn about the legends, tales and ghost stories of downtown Richmond during this walking tour that departs at 6:30 p.m. from the corner of 9th and Bank streets. $5-$8. Reservations required. 673-9255.
music
Almost Famous Band Contest through June featuring Richmond’s local bands at the Innsbrook Pavilion. Tonight, Zero Hour, Blendur, Supercomp and Conshafter perform at 6:45. $5. innsbrookafterhours.com.
Dance Night Pop Scene, held the third Friday of every month, presents “Razzmatazz,” featuring live DJs spinning post-rock, mod, glam, ’80s and more, 10 p.m. at Godfrey’s. $3-$5. Free before 11. 308 E. Grace St. 648-3957.
Friday Cheers This concert series runs every Friday through Aug. 30. Tonight, Carbon Leaf performs with opener Yves Jean Band from 6-9:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island. Free. fridaycheers.org.
Fridays at Sunset Concert series every Friday through Aug. 16. Tonight, The Rippingtons perform at 6 at Kanawha Plaza downtown. 8th and Cary streets. $10. fridaysatsunset.com.
Kings Dominion Concert O-Town performs with Rich Cronin of LFO at 7 p.m. in Doswell. $34.99-$49.99. 262-8100.
Godfrey’s Pop Scene presents “Razzmatazz” dance night (mod, glam, ’80s and more), 10 p.m. Free before 11. $3-$5.
Rockabilly Rockville Event The West Hanover Boys bluegrass band performs from 7-10 p.m. at The Rockville Center on Pouncey Tract Road between Hylas and Rockville. $3 for adults. $1 for children. 749-3536.
stage
Modlin Summer Nights Take a look at the world of love and marriage during the play “Company” at 7:30 tonight in UR’s Cousins Studio Theatre. Through June 30. 7:30 performances June 22-23, 25-29. 2 p.m. performances June 22-23, 29-30. $13-$18. 289-8980.
Talent Show Impact on People presents this show from 7-10 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen to benefit the Bon Secours “Care-A-Van.” 2880 Mountain Road. $10. 226-4809.
art
Virginia Museum Preview part three of the museum’s video installation series “Outer & Inner Space,” with an artist’s lecture by internationally renowned artist Bill Viola, experimental jazz by Colin McEnearney and a video collaborative with Peter Baldes and the VCU school of the arts, 7-10 p.m. 2800 Grove Ave. Free. 340-1405.
clubs
Arthur’s Jennifer Lauren (country).
Ashland Coffee & Tea Robert Jospe, $5.
Bottoms Up Acoustic night, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
Boulevard Deli J.J., Big City, 7 p.m.
Brandermill Inn Johnny Houston and the Legends, 7 p.m.
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 Superdrag, 8 p.m., $12.50.
Captain’s Grill Live jazz, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $7.
Cary St. Café Deadfish.
Charley’s Stony Point Café Circuit Riders, 9 p.m.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.
Enzo’s Tavern Mark Merritt, Kent Alley, 7 p.m.
Frequency DJ Jeff McGrath, weekly, 10 p.m.
Godfrey’s Pop Scene presents “Razzmatazz” dance night (mod, glam, 80s and more), 10 p.m. Free before 11. $3-$5.
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Ironhorse Restaurant Daydream.
Lightfoots The Captain of Magic 105.7, weekly, 8 p.m., $5.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Kurt Stemhagen; weekly comedy show at 9 p.m.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: Electric Bacon.
Out of Bounds Mercy Creek, 10:30 p.m.
Paysanne Gabo Tomasini and The Latin Jazz Ensemble, free.
Poe’s Pub N.R.G. Krysys, 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.
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.
Swingers Revelations with Synchro Nine Factor.
Tobacco Company Jimmy O. Band, 9 p.m., free.
Saturday 22
event
10K Run The “Xterra James River Scramble 10K” to benefit the James River Park System begins at 9 a.m. on Brown’s Island. $20 to participate. 285-9495.
Bike Race Watch racers travel a 10-mile loop of the “Xterra Mountain Bike Course” during the “K2 Xterra MTB Urban Assault” at 11 a.m. on Belle Isle. To register to race for $25, call 1-877-879-3648.
Book Signing Pamela B. Cathcart reads from and signs her new novel, “The Memory Keep,” at 1 p.m. at the Mechanicsville branch of the Pamunkey Library. 7179 Stonewall Parkway. 746-9615.
Richmond Speed The city’s arena football team takes on the Mohegan Wolves at 7 p.m. in the Richmond Coliseum. 601 E. Leigh St. $6-$40. 262-8100.
Scooper Bowl Enjoy ice cream, music, rocket sled races and a space gallery exhibit about weightlessness from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia. 2500 W. Broad St. $2 for museum members. $8.50 for nonmembers. 864-1400.
Virtual Wine Tour Faye Weems gives a virtual tour of Virginia wineries and signs copies of her book, “Virginia Wineries: Your Complete Tour Guide,” at 2 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Glen Allen. 9850 Brook Road. 264-6850.
music
Country Jamboree Enjoy bluegrass and gospel music during this WXGI event at 4 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 2880 Mountain Road. $10 for adults. $5 for children. 233-7666. Show is preceded by a Radio Show Fan Fest, when Virginia’s bluegrass, country and gospel entertainers sign autographs and sell merchandise from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 for adults. Free for 12 and under. 598-2370.
Fast/Forward Series Burnt Sugar/The Arkestra Chamber perform at 8 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts as the finale for this series. 2800 Grove Ave. $15-$18. 340-1405.
Innsbrook Concert XL 102’s Dee Snider and Sweet Molly Forever, Rocket Queen and The Dragstrip Syndicate perform at the Innsbrook Pavilion. Doors open at 6 p.m. $8 in advance. $10 at door. See innsbrookafterhours.com for directions.
Shady Grove Concert Singer, pianist, guitarist and songwriter David Roth performs at 8 p.m. to benefit the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Glen Allen. 11105 Cauthorne Road. $10 in advance. $12 at door. 355-2461.
stage
Modlin Summer Nights Take a look at the world of love and marriage during the play “Company” at 7:30 tonight in UR’s Cousins Studio Theatre. Through June 30. 7:30 performances June 23, 25-29. 2 p.m. performances June 23, 29-30. $13-$18. 289-8980.
art
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Part three of the video exhibition “Outer & Inner Space,” “Stasi City” by Jane and Louise Wilson, opens today. Through Aug. 18. 2800 Grove Ave. $3 for students. $5 for adults. 340-1405.
clubs
Alley Katz Diver Down (Van Halen tribute), 10 p.m., $7.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Rodeo Clown, $5.
Bootscooters Nite Train, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Boulevard Deli Jackass Flats, 8 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.; Emme St. James Trio, 9:30 p.m.
Cary St. Cafe Terry Garland.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.
Enzo’s Tavern Mark Merritt, Kent Alley, 7 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 Schnitzel; weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Murphy’s Law Sport’s Pub Circuit Riders, 9 p.m.
Poe’s Pub George Winn and The Bluegrass Partners, 9 p.m., $4.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Carol Covell (jazz).
Rock Falls Tavern Bopcats.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, 8:30 p.m.
Swingers Anco with Brand New Disaster and Skyline Awake, 10 p.m.
Tobacco Company Jimmy O. Band, 9 p.m., free.
Visions Dance Club Sweet Justice, 9 p.m., $5.
Sunday 23
events
Comics & Records Show Purchase comics, records, action figures, posters and more at the first Fieldens “Comic Book & Record Collectors Show” from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 2033 W. Broad St. $3. 359-1963.
Shockoe Slip Tour Take a walking tour of this area with a guide from the Valentine Richmond History Center. Tour begins at 2 p.m. at 10th and Cary streets. $6-$7. 649-0711.
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
Festival of Arts Carlton Blount and The Total Control Band (rhythm & blues) perform at 7 p.m. on the Dogwood Dell main stage. Free. 646-1437 or dogwooddell.org.
Incubus Concert This rock band performs with opener Phantom Planet at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Coliseum. 601 E. Leigh St. $25. 262-8100.
Plan 9 Performance Phantom Planet performs at 1 p.m. 3012 W. Cary St. 353-9996.
Richmond Philharmonic A family concert featuring Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” begins at 6:30 p.m. at Sunday Park. 4600 Millridge Parkway at Brandermill. Donations accepted. 673-7400.
stage
Modlin Summer Nights Take a look at the world of love and marriage during the play “Company” at 7:30 tonight in UR’s Cousins Studio Theatre. Through June 30. 7:30 performances June 25-29. 2 p.m. performances June 29-30. $13-$18. 289-8980.
clubs
Alley Katz Man Mountain Jr.
Blue’s Café and Bistro Jimmy Janksta (rock), 10 p.m., $5.
Bogart’s Back Room Koester.
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.
Poe’s Pub Double Bean, 4-8 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Plan B.
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 24
music
Innsbrook Concert Creedence Clearwater Revisited and The Doobie Brothers perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Innsbrook Pavilion. $30 in advance. $40 at door. innsbrookafterhours.com.
clubs
Blues Café & Bistro Jimmee Janksta (rock).
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.
Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alt-rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Surfish Station David Carter, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.
Tuesday 25
events
Author Speaks David E. Johnson discusses his biography “Douglas Southall Freeman” at noon at the Library of Virginia. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.
B-17 Flight Take a ride in a B-17G Aluminum Overcast plane or take a ground tour of the plane. Flights available June 25-26 from 10:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. $395 for 30-minute flights. Ground tours on June 25, 26 from 2-6 p.m. $4-$5. 5754 Huntsman Road. 236-3622.
Book Signing Mystery writer Janet Evanovich autographs copies of “Hard Eight” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Glen Allen. 9850 Brook Road. 264-6850.
History Lecture Stephen Elliott, executive director of the Council for America’s First Freedom, discusses “A Legacy of Religious Freedom” at 10:30 a.m. at the Virginia Historical Society. 428 N. Boulevard. $5 admission. 358-4901.
Tuesday Night Movie “American Graffiti,” tonight at Legend Brewing Company at 8:30. Movies run every Tuesday. 321 W. 7th St. 232-3446.
clubs
Alley Katz Jets To Brazil, Denali.
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.
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.
Hole in the Wall Anco with Just Drive This Thing.
La Siesta The Latin Cats (salsa), 7 p.m., free.
Poe’s Pub Kelly Mullen (acoustic rock), 9 p.m., $3.
Razzles Richmond Shag Club’s intermediate shag dance lessons (free for members) and dance, weekly, 7 p.m.
Richie’s Pacific Grill DJ Omar.
Shenanigans Open mic with The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
