Book Signing Chris Sorensen, author of “The Greatest Discovery,” will have a pre-release signing at Little Professor Book Center in the Chesterfield Meadows Shopping Center. 6423 Centralia Road. 777-9388.

Flicker Richmond’s bimonthly screening of short films by local filmmakers returns to the Canal Club tonight at 8 p.m. $3. 1545 E. Cary St.

music

Music at Midday A series of programs that begin at noon and feature student and adult choirs and string groups from the Richmond area. The Jefferson Hotel. For performance schedule, call 788-8000.

New Age Concert Pianist and New Age composer Richard Shulman performs a service of remembrance at the Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, 7:30 p.m. 320-5584.

The Richmond Intercollegiate Orchestra will take the stage at the University of Richmond to perform Haydn’s last symphony (the “London Symphony”). Performance also features Respighi’s “The Birds” and “The Lark Ascending” by Vaughan Williams, at 7:30 p.m. Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music, University of Richmond. Open to public. Free. 289-8277.

clubs

Awful Arthur’s (West End) Dave Terry (acoustic), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

Break Time Sports Bar Karaoke with Amanda, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Lawrence Olds Trio (jazz/swing), weekly, 9 p.m.

Cafe Diem Coyote Nowhere.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

Cary St. Cafe Special Ed & The Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly.

Chugger’s The 9:55 Club comedy show, weekly, free.

Europa Omar Faison, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

The Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.

Joey’s Open-mic night, weekly, 8 p.m.

Matt’s Pub Open Mic.

Medley’s The B-Side Players (blues), weekly.

Out Of Bounds Dirty Ol’ Soul, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.

Paysanne Janet Martin, weekly, 9 p.m.

Poe’s Pub The Miserable Space Cowboys (Bob Seger and Depeche Mode tribute), Lee Harris and Country Sunshine.

Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Sharky’s Bar & Billiard The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.

Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alternative folk rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.

Sideline Café Open mic with Kirk of the Guitar Brothers, weekly, free.

Thursday 05

events

Book People Signings Landon (Spike) Garland, author of “Hunt for the Saboteur.” 4-6 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

Virginia Historical Society The Banner Lecture Series presents “The Last Days of the Confederate Capital” by Nelson D. Lankford, noon. 428 N. Boulevard. Adults $5, seniors $4, children $3, free for students. 358-4901.

music

Musical Soul Portraits Pianist and New Age music composer Richard Shulman offers to compose musical numbers for the souls of individuals, couples or groups, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Unity Christ Church of Bon Air. $175. Call the church at 320-5584 for reservations.

clubs

18th and Main Café Poet Heads open mic, weekly, 8 p.m., $3.

Bottoms Up Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free.

Boulevard Deli Dikki Du and the Zydeco Crew, zydeco dances lessons, 7 p.m., show starts 8 p.m., $7.

Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly.

Break Time Sports Bar Dynamite DJs, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 6-8 p.m.; Steve Bassett and the Jimmy Black trio, weekly, 9-11 p.m.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

Cary St. Café Rainbow Trout.

Chopstix Wax Museum with DJ Thread, weekly, 10 p.m., $2.

Comedy Alley Kids with Lawnmowers, an experimental improvisational group, weekly, $3.

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

Easy Street No Charge (acoustic), 10 p.m.

Godfather’s Cat Daddy.

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

Lightfoots Johnny Houston & the Legends, weekly, 8 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.

Mi Hacienda Latin Night with DJ Fernando, weekly, 9 p.m.

Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free.

Out Of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m.

Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.

Red Oak Café Open stage, weekly, free.

Rock Falls Tavern Nick’s karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.

Sauce at the Pizza Place Frequency party, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $3-$5.

Seasons Caucasion Brown, weekly, 7-11 p.m.

Southern Culture Chez Roue, weekly, free.

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

Friday 06

events

3rd Annual Urban Light Works More than 30 Native Americans kick off the event with a ceremonial drum-and-dance performance celebrating the spirits of the holidays, 6-9 p.m. in Shockoe Bottom. After-party at the Canal Club with local bands. Free (suggested donation, $5).

16th annual Grand Illumination Come see this seasonal spectacle of the River District illuminated with many thousands of Christmas lights. Entertainment will include music, the VMI Marching Band, clowns, jugglers and magicians plus Santa, Snow Bear and the Snow Queen, 6-7 p.m. at the James Center. 344-3232.

Celebrate, Illuminate will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Follow the lights to a majestic shopping extravaganza at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market. Find something for everyone on your list. 100 N. 17th St. 646-0477.

Festival of Trees Fund-raiser to benefit the Williamsburg Symphonia and Youth Orchestras. Live music, decorations for sale, children’s activities, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (Sunday, closed at 8 p.m.) at the Williamsburg Community Building, 401 N. Boundary St. 229-1594.

Replica of Bethlehem In its third year, Cornerstone Assembly of God constructs its replica of Bethlehem on the church grounds for the holidays. Also Dec. 7 and Dec. 13-14, 7-10 p.m. 10551 Chalkley Road. 706-5600.

Santa Moves to New Home at the Richmond Convention Center with legendary Snow Queen and the Elves Friday through Christmas Eve, at the corner of Marshall and Third streets. For information, reservations and tickets for breakfast or lunch with Santa, call 1-888-742-4666 or visit www.downtownpresents.org.

Star Trek Reception Meet the actors behind such Star Trek shows as “Enterprise”‘s Admiral Forest, “The Next Generation”‘s Commander Toreth and “Deep Space Nine”‘s Nog at the Virginia Aviation Museum for hand shakes and autographs. Also on view will be a Regal Star Trek “Nemesis” float for the annual Ukrop’s Christmas Parade and a plane once owned by original starship Enterprise designer Walter Matthew Jefferies, 7-9 p.m. Admission, $20; autographs, $10. Located at the RIC airport. Tickets, 236-3622.

Strolling Musicians in the River District Join in the fun as carolers and musicians bring holiday cheer to the downtown River District. Musicians will be strolling between Shockoe Slip, the Canal Turning Basin and The Farmers’ Market in Shockoe Bottom. 6-8 p.m. Details, www.richmondriverdistrict.com.

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Bluegrass and Barbecue Just like the name says, with home-cooked food and local acoustic music benefiting the Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Department the first Friday of every month, 6 p.m. at the Old East Hanover Co. 3 Fire Station. $12.50 includes meal and music. Children 5 and younger, $5. Corner of New Bethesda Road and Route 360. 730-4962.

Holiday Music Union-PSCE will have a service of lessons and carols performed by the seminary choir, 7:30 p.m. in Watts Chapel. 3401 Brook Road. 278-4306.

Music at Midday A holiday tradition, this series of programs that begin at noon at the Jefferson Hotel features student and adult choirs and string groups from the Richmond area. For schedule, call 788-8000.

New Age Concert Pianist Richard Shulman celebrates the release of his new CD, “Camelot Reawakened: A Vision Fulfilled,” with a solo concert on keyboards at the Unity Christ Church of Bon Air, 7:30 p.m. A “love donation” of $15 is suggested. 320-5584.

Richmond Songwriter Series continues at the Eureka! Theater at the Science Museum of Virginia with Kris Delmhorst, 7:30 p.m. Tickets, $12 in advance at Plan 9 Music, $15 at door.261-3618.

Rockabilly Rockville Holiday Show Features music from “The Company Store,” 7-10 p.m. at the Rockville Center on Pouncey Tract Road. Adults $5, Children $1. 749-3536.

The Spirit of Christmas Members from Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance and other local dance schools sing and dance their way into the holiday season with a production at 7 and 8:30 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. Performance repeats Saturday at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets: $12. Reservations required. 2880 Mountain Road. 730-1740.

The Richmond Symphony conducted by Mark Russell Smith will perform this year’s production of Handel’s “Messiah,” which also features the Richmond Symphony Chorus, 8 p.m. at the Carpenter Center. Tickets: $10-$35. 600 E. Grace St. 649-0577.

VCU Holiday Music Gala Small and large jazz ensembles, 8 p.m. in Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Singleton Center. $5.

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1708 Gallery The “Small Works Invitational,” this year’s holiday event, features 90 local, regional, national and international artists presenting current works of art in less-than-imposing sizes. Exhibit opens with a reception, 8-10 p.m. Through Sunday, Dec. 22. 319 W. Broad St. 643-1708.

Abattoir Fine Arts “Small Works at Abattoir: Portable Paintings by 10 Artists,” featuring works by Foust, Brett Busang, Wolfgang Jasper, Beth Beaven and others, opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Feb. 1. 210 E. Grace St. 643-7118.

Artspace The “VCU Crafts Department Student Show and Sale” and “Artspace Members’ Exhibition” open with a reception, 7-9 p.m., with Floating Folk Festival member Pam McCarthy providing entertainment. $10 at door, free for children. The First Friday Opening Reception will be from 7-10 p.m. Free. Both exhibitions continue through Sat., Dec. 21. 6 E. Broad St. 782-8672.

Brazier Fine Art “Annual Gallery Artists Holiday Show” and “Alla Prima International Group Show.” Oil paintings by gallery artists as well as works by painters belonging to Alla Prima International, a national organization of professional women artists. Opening with a reception at 5 p.m. Through Dec. 31. 3401 W. Cary St. 359-2787.

Chop Suey Books presents new paintings by Doug Utley. Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Through Jan. 5. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

Comfort This downtown eatery displays “interiors/exteriors,” works by Savannah digital artist Paul Troy, through Jan. 1. 200 W. Broad St. 780-0004.

Joe’s Inn Richmond artists Georgia Terry and Keithley Pierce exhibit a “Bad Girl Art Show” of new works. Through Tuesday, Dec. 31. 205 N. Shields Ave. 355-2282.

Main Art Gallery “Eurphoria and Anguish,” an exhibit in mixed media by Cindy Neuschwander opens with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through Jan. 31. 1537 W. Main St. 359-3499.

Orange Door Gallery “I Ain’t Going To Work Tomorrow,” paintings by Wes Freed and Angry Johnny. Opening reception includes songs by Wes Freed and Angry Johnny, a showing of the film “The Thrillbillies” by Jim Stramel and tattoos on-site by George Archer. 7-11 p.m. 12 W. Broad St. 648-7771.

Richmond Public Library Four new exhibits on view including art by the Tuckahoe Artists Association, photography by the Focus Group Camera Club and hand-painted papers and ceramic masks by Katrina Dyer. Reception Dec. 9. 6-8 p.m. Formations Redux, large-scale landscape paintings by Dana Frostick, opens with a reception, 7-9:30 p.m. in the Art and Music Foyer, Through Dec. 30 101 E. Franklin St.646-4256.

Starch Modern Home “Back to the Front,” paintings by Andrew Hazenhand, and hand-woven wool textiles by Michi Ouchi, opens with a reception 7-10 p.m. Through December. 105 E. Main St. 344-3334.

Three Miles Gallery “Lotto Riciclato: A Collection” opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. 1 W. Broad St. 677-1151.

VCU Art Education Student Art Exhibit presents the work of Richmond and surrounding area students in kindergarten through high school, 2-4 p.m. in the Pollak Building. 325 N. Harrison St. 828-1996.

Visual Art Studio 3rd Annual Artistic Gifts, mixed-media exhibition. With reception 7-10 p.m. Through Jan. 31.208 W. Broad St.644-1368.

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“A Christmas Carol” The Randolph-Macon College drama guild performs the 12th annual show. Through Dec. 12. Curtain times: Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7 and 8, 2 p.m.; Dec. 9-12, 7:30 p.m. Tickets. Adults $2.50, children $1. Call 752-7316.

clubs

Alley Katz Music Video Shoot for the Ravenous Munkz, 9 p.m., free.

Awful Arthur’s (West End) The Jangling Reinharts, weekly, 9 p.m., free.

Bella Italia Restaurant Carol Covell and Company (jazz), 7 p.m. 743-1116.

Boulevard Deli Animal Crackers, Steppin Stone, 8 p.m.

Break Time Sports Bar Dynamite DJs, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

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.

Comedy Alley ComedySportz (improv shows), weekly, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $9-$10.

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

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

Grant’s Jazz Bar Big Pat and Legion Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5.

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

Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Stand-up comedians, weekly, 9 p.m. Standby Quartet (jazz) 9 p.m.

Mi Hacienda Latin Night, weekly, free salsa, merengue and bachata lessons from 9-10 p.m., dance from 10p.m.-2 a.m. with DJ El Duro and DJ Peligro.

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

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

Rock Falls Tavern DJ Steve “Mr. Beach” Leonard spins your favorite beach and funk music, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Sauce Friday night house music, Frequency with DJ Jeff McGrath, weekly.

Sharkey’s No Charge, 9:30 p.m.

Shenanigan’s The Slack Family (bluegrass).

Sin é Michael James and the Actual Facts, 9 p.m.

Tropical Soul One (reggae), weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight.

Saturday 07

events

2nd Annual Holiday Jam Leon Milmore, 59 H20 and No One’s Neighbor perform a benefit for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots at the Canal Club. Sponsored by the Tuckahoe Jaycees, the show begins at 9 p.m. $10 at door, $5 with an unwrapped, new child’s toy to donate. 777-77JC.

4th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting at the Cultural Center at Glen Allen takes place at 4:30 p.m. Free. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

Book Signings Dianne Swann-Wright signs “A Way Out of No Way (African Americans in Central Virginia after War),” 3-5 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave.

Brunch with Santa The Linden Row Inn hosts a brunch with Santa, with caroling and storytelling, and appearances by characters from “The Nutcracker,” 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $25. 783-7000, ext. 110. First and Franklin streets.

Christmas Parade The Ukrop’s/Retail Merchants Association of Greater Richmond Christmas Parade returns this year, 10:15 a.m. at the DMV building, 2201 W. Broad St. and will continue through downtown. 346-0300.

The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Tell Tale Hearts Storytellers Theater features “Holiday Stories” at Walkerton, Henrico County’s annual tree-lighting celebration. 3-4:30 p.m. Free.

The Executive Mansion Decorated for the holidays, the mansion opens to the public for viewing, 1-4 p.m. today and Sunday, Dec. 8. Tree-lighting ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. with holiday music. Reception in Executive Mansion until 7 p.m. Capitol Square.

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Holiday Song Fest The Brandermill Retired Men’s Club (BRMC) will sponsor a holiday song fest at the Brandermill Church. Will benefit various charities. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. 763-4614.

The Petersburg Festival Chorus performs Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” accompanied by orchestra at its holiday concert Dec. 7 at Christ and Grace Episcopal Church, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $6. 1545 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg.

art

8th Annual Artist in Residence Holiday Event Features artists living in surrounding areas of Forest Hill Park. Proceeds benefit The Woodland Heights Civic Association. Forest Hill Avenue and 41 Street. 10-4 p.m., free. 230-1626.

Art Festival Sale Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center presents works from local artists.10 a.m.-6 p.m. 4901 Old Brook Road.646-3674.

VCU Art Education Student Art Exhibit presents the work of Richmond and surrounding area students in kindergarten through high school, 2-4 p.m. in the Pollak Building. 325 N. Harrison St. 828-1996.

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“The Nutcracker” Performing Arts 2000 brings the classic ballet to life at The Montpelier Center for Arts and Education, today at 2 p.m. with a repeat performance at 4:30 p.m. $5 for members of the center; $6 for nonmembers; free for children 2 and younger. (540) 967-1035.

clubs

Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Boulevard Deli Johnny and the Lowdowns, Robin Stanley Band, 8 p.m.

Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 6-8 p.m.

Comedy Alley ComedySportz (improv shows), weekly, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $9-$10.

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

Grant’s Jazz Bar Big Pat and Legion Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5.

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

Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Stand-up comedians, weekly, 9 p.m. Live Music: Blind Carbon Copy, 9 p.m.

NorVa Appetite For Destruction (Guns ‘n’ Roses tribute), 9 p.m. $8 advance; $10 at the door.

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

Richie’s Pacific Grill Rotating DJs, weekly, 10 p.m., free.

Shenanigan’s Surf-a-billy with Reverb Rockets.

Sin é Patchwork, 9 p.m.

Tropical Soul Live salsa, weekly, 8-11 p.m.

Sunday 08

event

Book Signing Harry Ward signs copies of “Between the Lines: Banditti of the American Revolution,” 3-5 p.m. at Book People. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.

music

Annual “Messiah” Sing-Along Second Sunday South of the James Concert Series presents annual sing-along conducted by Anne Carr Regan. Features various soloists and string ensemble to accompany singers. 7:30 p.m. Bon Air Presbyterian Church. 6 p.m. warm-up rehearsal. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 272-7514.

Winter’s Eve Performance Grammy winner, banjo player Alison Brown and friends perform eclectic acoustic music, 7:30 p.m. at St. Giles Presbyterian Church. $12 advance tickets available at Plan 9 locations, $15 at door. 5200 Grove Ave. 282-9763.

clubs

Bogart’s Backroom Brian Jones Quintet, 9:30 p.m.

Bottoms Up Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m.

Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.

Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly.

Grafiti Grille Live jazz, weekly.

Havana ’59 Sunday Brunch with Havana Son (salsa), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6 p.m.

Poe’s Pub Slobberbone.

Richie’s Philip Ramirez (jazz), 8 p.m. $3.

Rock Falls Tavern Acoustic night with Kirk Farmer of The Guitar Brothers, weekly.

Shenanigans Beach party with Steve “Mr. Beach” Leonard, weekly, 7 p.m.

Southern Culture Johnny Hott’s Piedmont Souprize, weekly, free.

Monday 09

event

Go Read! First Unitarian Church will have a panel discussion about Ernest Gaines’ “A Lesson Before Dying,” part of the Go Read! project, 7 p.m. Panel includes Suzanne Jones from the University of Richmond, Tim Stanton of Virginians Against the Death Penalty and Jeff Wilson, a member of Go Read!’s steering committee. 1000 Blanton Ave. 355-0777.

music

Music at Midday a series of programs at the Jefferson Hotel that feature student and adult choirs and string groups from the Richmond area, noon. For performance schedule, call 788-8000.

clubs

Break Time Sports Bar Karaoke with Amanda, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

Chopstix Information Technology drum ‘n’ bass DJ show, weekly.

Fox & Hounds Kyle Davis Band/ The Jangling Reinharts, alternating weekly, free.

Nine-Twenty-Nine Café Devil’s Workshop, weekly, 10 p.m.

Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.

Richie’s Pacific Grill Karaoke with Matt and Richie, weekly, free.

Shenanigans Karaoke with Len Archer (DJLA), weekly.

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

Tuesday 10

art

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Christopher Lloyd, surveyor of some 10,000 works of art in Queen Elizabeth II’s collection, will deliver the first Paul Mellon lecture Tuesday, Dec. 10, 6 p.m. Free though admission ticket is required (limit: two per person). 340-1405.

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Holiday Tour at Agecroft Hall The Bellycheer Tour: Dining in England in 1580-1640, offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the English diet, the medicinal and culinary uses of herb and the dining customs and manners of the people during Tudor and Stuart times. Tour runs Tuesdays (beginning Dec. 10) through Sundays until Jan.5. Regular museum admission charges apply for tour. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.

music

Chesterfield Choral Society will perform in the sanctuary of Forest Hill Presbyterian Church Dec. 10, at 7:30 p.m. 4404 Forest Hill Ave. Free. 233-4371.

Music at Midday a series of programs at the Jefferson Hotel that feature student and adult choirs and string groups from the Richmond area, noon. For performance schedule, call 788-8000.

clubs

Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8 p.m., free.

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.

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 Street Beer Co. Tuesday Night Jazz Series, weekly, 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 Tom “Teapot” Hailey, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.

Sin é Steve Keith, 8:30 p.m.

Tropical Soul Café Verses, weekly, 8 p.m.

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