TUESDAY 30
events
Eww, That's Gross
Maymont invites children ages 6-10 to uncover the dirty truth of nature from 10:30 a.m.-noon, studying the scat of puking owls, vomiting vultures and other crass critters. $10-$12. Register by June 26. 358-7166, ext. 324.nightlife
Banditos
22905 Patterson Ave., 354-9999: Wrenn Mangum, 9 p.m., free.CafAc Diem
600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: DJ Williams Projekt, 9:30 p.m.The Camel CafAc
1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Roma, Blue Haven, 8 p.m.Cary Street CafAc
2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Barnun (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $3.Gallery5
200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005: Fight the Giant Bull, Ilad, the Runaway Circus, 8 p.m., $10.The Grapevine II
11055 Three Chopt Road. 440-9100: Big Pop and the Doo-Wops, 7 p.m., free.WEDNESDAY 1
galleries
CafAc Gutenberg gallery
“Intersections,” featuring photography by Ravi Sattuluri. Opening at 6 p.m. and on display through July 31. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.Chasen Galleries
“Through My Eyes,” featuring art by Angus, Oana Lauric, and Miro Sinovcic. On display through July 31. 3554 W. Cary St., 204-1048.Montpelier Center for the Arts
“James River Art League,” featuring oil, pastel, watercolor and acrylic paintings by art league members. Opening at 3 p.m. and on display through Aug. 30. 17205 Mountain Road. 883-7378.words
The Geology of Virginia
The Science Museum of Virginia welcomes Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy geologist David Spears for an educational discussion from noon-1 p.m. free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.nightlife
CafAc Diem
600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: Justin Trawick, 9 p.m.The Camel CafAc
1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Sonus Dei, 8 p.m.Cary Street CafAc
2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: LarJar Band (jam band) 10 p.m., $5.Funny Bone
11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Robert Hawkins, 7:30 p.m., $15.Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, 794-6700: Frontiers (Journey Tribute), Limelight (Rush Tribute), 6 p.m., free-$25.The National
708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Hank Williams III and Assjack, Lucky Tub, 7 p.m., $15-$20.Shenanigans
4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Amy Henderson, 7:30 p.m., free.THURSDAY 2
events
Doubletree Mixer
The newly renovated Doubletree Hotel in Richmond Downtown hosts an after work mixer to benefit animals in the care of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals from 5-8 p.m., featuring food, music, door prizes and a silent auction. $5. Pets welcome. 301 W. Franklin St. 644-9871.Flowers After 5
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden invites guests for a weekly evening of wine-tasting, music, and dining from 5-9 p.m. Leashed pets can attend on July 9, Aug. 13, and Sept. 10. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.galleries
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
“The Colors of Haiti,” featuring paintings by Haitian artists including Patrick Verneret, Gerald Michael Lafontant and Wilbert Laurent. Opening July 2 at 7 p.m. and on display through Sept. 6. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.stage
“A Midsummer Night's Dream”
Richmond Shakespeare presents the Bard's popular comedy of mix-and-match love, fairies and asses at 8 p.m., with just eight performances continuing at Agecroft Hall through July 12. $11-$19. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.nightlife
Alley Katz
10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Uproar, the Pogo, Transit Fear, Critical Issue, SSR, Thought Crime, 7 p.m., $7.Aurora
401 E. Grace St. 644-5380: Doors Wide Open at Sol CafAc, 8 p.m., free.CafAc Diem
600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: Roger Carroll and Chez Roue, 9 p.m.The Camel CafAc
1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Gills and Wings, 8 p.m., $5.Emilio's Tapas Bar
1847 W. Broad St., 359-1224: Tele-Phonic, 7-9 p.m., $5.Funny Bone
11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Robert Hawkins, 7:30 p.m., $15.Globehopper Coffeehouse and Lounge
2100 E. Main St. 523-8083: Jason Jenkins, 8-10 p.m., free.JJ's Grille
10298 Staples Mill Road, 755-6229: Steve Bassett and Friends, 7:30 p.m., $5.Que Pasa
623 N. 25th St., 402-7502: Miramar, 8 p.m.Sound of Music Recording Studio
321 W. Broad St., 7888-0607: Jasper TX, Anduin, Stephen Vitiello and Molly Berg, 8 p.m., $5.FRIDAY 3
galleries
Chop Suey Gallery
“Ride the Wild,” featuring inspired doodles by Steve Crandall and Evan Venditti. Opening at 6 p.m. and on display through Aug. 9. 2913 W. Cary St. 422-8066.Ghostprint Gallery
“The Tillinghast Family Portraits,” featuring charcoal portraits and soft sculpture. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Aug. 1. 220 W. Broad St. 344-1557.Main Art Gallery
“Limited Edition: Exploring Printmaking at the University of Mary Washington,” featuring art work by Jesse Kopp, Andrew Sniffen, Molly Mathusa, Justin Owens and Molly Campbell. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Aug. 31. 1537 W. Main St., 355-6151.Metro Space Gallery
“Buffon's Needle,” featuring art work by Melody Gulick. Opening at 6 p.m. and on display through Aug. 22. 117 W. Broad St. 643-7125.Project Space Gallery
“A 72 submillimeter banana stuffed kauf drop,” featuring art by Dana Frostick, Nutchild, Roman Zelgatas, Ken Jorgensen, Courtney Ford, Jean-Baptiste and Nic Desantis. On display through Aug. 28. 0 E. Fourth St. 338-5508.Quirk Gallery
“After Life: A Skull Exhibition,” featuring works by Noah Scalin. On display through August 22. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.Richmond Public Library
“Nature and Architectural Photography,” featuring photography by Alice Quirk. “Poe's Women,” featuring paintings by Chris Semtner of the most important women in Poe's life and work. “Exposed to Crows,” featuring images in paint by Nick Pollok. “Eyes Guys, Architecture and the Flowing Form,” featuring sculpture and photography by Mark Shively. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through July 31. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-6500.Uptown Gallery
“Places to Be,” featuring works in oil and acrylic by George Crawford and Blanton Seward. “From Bath County to Boca Grande,” featuring paintings by William Frable. Both opening at 5 p.m. and on display through Aug. 29. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.Visual Arts Center
“Faculty + Staff + Board Exhibition.” On display through Aug. 23. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094.Visual Art Studio
“Ladies to Lunch,” featuring new paintings by Kay Shuster. “City Dwellers,” featuring new paintings by Sally Valentine. “Bad Boys,” featuring new sculptures by Jim McHenry. “New Oil Paintings,” featuring art work by Dan Rhett. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Aug. 7.music
Fridays at Sunset
Virginia's international music festival returns to downtown Richmond featuring numerous artists in jazz, R&B, soul, hip-hop and go-go, continuing with a performance by Chuck Brown and Laura Izibor at 6 p.m. in Kanawha Plaza, at Eighth and Canal streets. $20-$30. For information visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.nightlife
Alley Katz
10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Latitude, 8 p.m., $10-$15.Andy's Restaurant
412 England St., Ashland, 798-9751: Loose Gravel, 9 p.m.CafAc Diem
600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: the Recliners, 9 p.m.Capital Ale House
623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Lisa Limm Band, 5 p.m., free. Indie Art Rocks MS benefit featuring Lost Satellites and the Palominos, 10 p.m., $10.Cary Street CafAc
2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Grapefruit Fred, 10 p.m.City Dogs
1316 E. Cary St., 343-3647: Scottzilla and Acoustikat, 10 p.m., free.Cous Cous
900 W. Franklin St., 358-0868: My Prerogative, Old School Dance Party featuring DJ Skruff and DJ Mordecai, 10 p.m., free.Emilio's Tapas Bar
1847 W. Broad St., 359-1224: Scoven, Beard and Cruse, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free.Funny Bone
11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Robert Hawkins, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $15.Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ
11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: 59H20, 8:30 p.m., free.Home Team Grill
1630 W. Main St., 254-7360: Harrison Deane Band (rock), 9 p.m., free.Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar
1911 W. Main St., 254-4904: Plunky and Oneness, 9:30 p.m., $10.Metro Sound and Music
117 W. Broad St., 643-7125: Hazeltone, Sharp Comfort, 7 p.m.The National
708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Jenny Lewis, Heartless Bastards, 8 p.m., $18-$21.Richbrau Brewing Company and Taphouse Grill
1212 E. Cary St., 644-3018: Joe Scott, 8 p.m., free.Savannah
55 Irvington Road, 435-6000: Ray Pittman Project, 6:30 p.m.SinAc
1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: CoPilot, 9 p.m., free.Tobacco Company
1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: Mo Debree, 9:30 p.m., free.SATURDAY 4
events
All-American Celebration
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden holds an afternoon celebration of patriotism from 1-4 p.m., featuring music, children's activities and free entry into the Butterflies Live! exhibit. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.Celebrate Freedom Genworth Financial holds an evening of fireworks and family fun at 6:30 p.m. featuring a concert by the United States Air Force's Heritage of America Band. 6620 W. Broad St. 281-6699.
Fourth at the Fort Fort Lee family and morale, welfare and recreation presents its Independence Day celebration from 2-10 p.m. at Williams Stadium featuring music, food, kid-friendly entertainment and of course, fireworks. Free. For information call 765-3176 or visit www.leemwr.com.
Historic Bus Tour The Valentine Richmond History Center explores the city's connection to Patrick Henry's famed liberty or death speech from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., featuring stops at St. John's Church and Capitol Square. $10. Reservations required. Meet at the museum. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711, ext. 301.
Historic Van Tour Richmond City Van Tours invites guests for a mobile historic overview of the city from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m. beginning at the Richmond Convention Visitors' Center. $70. 401 N. Third St. Registration required. 744-1718.
July 4 at Dogwood Dell The Richmond amphitheater welcomes guests for a night of patriotic music and fireworks at 5 p.m. Free. Blanton Avenue and Garrett Street. 646-1437.
July 4 at Scottish Rite Temple The Richmond Valley Scottish Rite invites area families at 2 p.m. for a special salute to America, featuring a reading of the Declaration of Independence in its entirety. 4202 Hermitage Road. 264-2050.
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Meadow Farm Museum presents invites area families for an evening of entertainment and activities from 1-5 p.m., featuring music, a petting zoo, contests, watermelon feasts and a patriotic performance featuring a historic color guard, drum and fife music, and a period musket salute. Free. 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. 501-5520.
Racing to the Stars and Stripes Colonial Downs hosts its special Fourth of July celebration with a day of horse racing, live music and fireworks starting at 6 p.m. $2-$43. 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway. 966-7223.
stage
“The Parsons' Cause—Prelude to Revolution”
The historic Hanover Courthouse presents a theatrical retelling of the 1763 court case that thrust Patrick Henry to the front of colonial legal and political circles, challenging the authority of the Church of England and the king. The performance is at 11 a.m. and is free. The courthouse is on Route 301 at Route 54. 837-4900.nightlife
Alley Katz
10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: 360 Boys after party with DJ Reg, V Bois, Suicide Squad, 10 p.m., $5.Cary Street CafAc
2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Jam with Pierre, 2-5 p.m., free. Sideshow Addiction, 10 p.m.Element Lounge
119 N. 18th St., 788-8001: Throttle Rocket: Dieselboy, We Don't Sleep, Messininan, 9 p.m., $15-$20.Emilio's Tapas Bar
1847 W. Broad St., 359-1224: Tele-Phonic, 7-9:30 p.m., free.Funny Bone
11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Robert Hawkins, 7:30 p.m., $15.Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar
1911 W. Main St., 254-4904: Plunky and Oneness, 9:30 p.m., $10.Que Pasa
623 N. 25th St., 402-7502: Jim O'Ferrell, 8 p.m., $5.SinAc
1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: Bungalo 6, 9 p.m., free.Tobacco Company
1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: Brent Baxter, 9:30 p.m., free.Tropical Soul CafAc
314 N. Second St. 771-1605: Soulgasm: DJ Sayeed (hip-hop and soul), 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.SUNDAY 5
events
Ginter Park Tour
The Valentine Richmond History Center invites guests for a walking tour of Ginter Park from 2-4 p.m. Meet the guide at the southwest corner of Brook Road and Westwood Avenue. $10. 649-0711, ext. 301words
Book Swap
Book People invites lovers of the written word to come to together, talk and exchange favorite reads from 3-5 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.nightlife
Bogart's in the Fan
1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Wise and Otherwise, 7:30 p.m., $3.The Camel CafAc
1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Coald Toast, Religious Girls, Our Brother the Native, Sky Plant, 8 p.m.Capital Ale House
623 E. Main St. 780-2537: musicians jam, 7-11 p.m., free.Cary Street CafAc
2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Tripp and Jenny Johnson, 2-5 p.m., free. The Prisoners (reggae), 9 p.m.Commercial Taphouse
111 Robinson St., 359-6544: Prabir and Schultz, 9:30 p.m., free.Emilio's Tapas Bar
1847 W. Broad St., 359-1224: Scoven, Beard and Cruse, 7-9:30 p.m., free.Funny Bone
11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Robert Hawkins, 7 p.m., $15.MONDAY 6
nightlife
The Camel CafAc
1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Middle Distance Runner, Drink Up Buttercup, Alex Enggist, 7 p.m.The Canal Club
1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Josh Hoge, Andy Davis, Tim Brantley, Mikey Wax, 7:30 p.m., $10.TUESDAY 7
events
19th-Century Childbirth
Meadow Farm Museum presents a historic discussion of the approach to pregnancy and child delivery in the mid-1800s from noon-3:30 p.m. Free. 3400 Mountain Road, Glen Allen. 501-5520.nightlife
CafAc Diem
600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: DJ Williams Projekt, 9:30 p.m.The Camel CafAc
1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Yardwork, Renminbi, District Kids, Morseville, 8 p.m.The Canal Club
1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: killwhitneydead, the Demonstration, Wretched, Threat of Scarlet, Moshe Dayan, Beneath the Surface, 6:15 p.m. $10-$12.Cary Street CafAc
2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Barnun (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $3.The Grapevine II
11055 Three Chopt Road. 440-9100: Big Pop and the Doo-Wops, 7 p.m., free.Nara Sushi
1309 W. Main St., 353-1315: Wrnlord, Head Molt, Twilight Memories of the Three Suns, 9 p.m.
