Wednesday 20
music
Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel music series continues with Senior Connections Choral Group at noon. Free. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-7800.
night life
Alley Katz Think, Creepy Todd, The Rulers, Official Performance Machines, Sparky’s Flaw, Colin Healy & The Jet Skis, all ages, 6-11 p.m., $5. 643-2816.
Babes of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-9330.
Bogart’s Back Room Therochelle (R&B), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons and W. Broad St.) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 553-9998.
Bull and Bear Club Lounge Party Open House, weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 649-8431.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Moossa, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Hump Night Comedy (open mic), weekly, 9-11 p.m., free. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café 7 Pound Star (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Razzles “Havana Nights,” salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.
Cotton Club Brown Sugar Wednesdays with Bam-Bamm (comedy, poetry, soul), weekly, 6 p.m., free. 721-0694.
County Rib & Ale House Rae of Sunshine Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 675-4447.
Easy Street Café Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s The Southside Future Squad (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.
Europa Lounge Sessions with DJs Kean and Jereme Rometti (house, funk), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Jim Short, 7:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.
Ham’s Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 965-5520.
J&D’s Café Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 266-2331.
LA Grill Mike Shiflett and Friends (jazz, R&B), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 266-3328.
Lucky Buddha Service Industry Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar Retrolution (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar DJ Williams Projekt (soul, jazz, hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.
Old City Bar Steve Kessler Trio (jazz), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 644-4411.
Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Edge of Night (acoustic rock), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Scattered, Smothered & Covered (bluegrass), 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Sandy’s Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thursday 21
music
Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel music series continues with Christian band Offering at noon. Free. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-7800.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents a Latin Dance at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $5. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.
night life
Amigo’s Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 262-9652.
Azzurro Restaurant Mike Ess, Jon Cannon and Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.
Bahama Joe’s Top 40 Dance Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Baja Bean Company Karaoke, weekly. 257-5445.
Bandito’s “Thursday Night Drama” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room Flesh Mountain Boys (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.
Bubba’s Restaurant Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Broad St.) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 672-8732.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Steve Bassett, weekly, 9:30-11:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club 101 The X presents Crossfade, Four Stories and 11:1, 8:30 p.m., $15-$18. 643-2582.
Capitol Coffee and Desserts D’Santis Duo (jazz), weekly, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. 204-1755.
Caribbean Mingles Talent showcase (performance, fashion), weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. 397-4032.
Cary Street Café 11th House (rock), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.
Club Z2 Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 249-9930.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.
Curry House Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.
Europa Escape with Oliver K (dark progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Jim Short, 7:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge (neo soul, R&B, hip-hop), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. IP Logic presents 12″ Dance Party with DJs JoAnna O & Jesse Split (electronic dance music), weekly, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 254-1942.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar Pop ’80s Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.
Old City Bar Steve Kessler Quartet (jazz), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 644-4411.
Pour House West End Cheenon, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beathe (Irish jam), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Reflections For Women Only Night (house, dance, urban), weekly, 6 p.m., 545-8983.
Rocks DJ L-Roy, weekly, 7 p.m., $5. 648-ROCK.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Bryce McCormick (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien (singer-songwriter), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Sideline Café Karaoke hosted by Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 748-4786.
Sin é Karaoke Night, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 22
music
Music at Midday The Jefferson Hotel music series continues with the Prince George High School Vocal Ensemble at noon. Free. 101 W. Franklin St. 788-7800.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Ann Catherine Cross School of Dance presents “Winterscapes,” a seasonal celebration at 7 p.m. Through Dec. 23. Admission is $12. 2880 Mountain Road. 730-1740.
galleries
Artemis Gallery The gallery hosts a year-end art party with food and drink, music and more, 5-11:30 p.m. 1601 W. Main St. 254-1755.
night life
Alley Katz Agents of Good Roots, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10-$12. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Johnny Hott & the Piedmont Souprize, 8 p.m., $10 in advance. 798-1702.
Babes of Carytown Drag King Show (male impersonators), 9-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room The Dirty Truth (rock), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.
Breakers (South Side) The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Caribbean Mingles Friday After Work Party with DJ Ace and Rich Boy (hip-hop, R&B, reggae), weekly, 5-8 p.m., $5. 780-0013.
Cary Street Café Ubiquitone (funk, jam), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 8 p.m., $3. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
County Rib & Ale House Bill Roberts, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.
Curry House Chicago Cy Trio (rock, blues, jazz), 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 762-4411.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Emilio’s The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Jim Short, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $16. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Goals Tavern Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 746-5444.
Hard Shell Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Hyperlink Café Drummie Zeb & The Razor Posse, Trick Holiday, Justin Joseph, Rasul the Nobody, 18 and older, 7 p.m., $12. 254-1942.
Lucky Buddha DJ Night, weekly, 11 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Mars Bar New Wave Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar One Love, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5. 254-4904.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.
Murphy’s Law II Nick’s Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.
O’Toole’s Restaurant Janet Martin (classic rock), 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 233-1781.
Piano Club The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 755-7195.
Pour House West End Ladies ’80s with DJ Disco Stew, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (swing jazz guitar), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Sharky’s The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs, 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.
Sin é Live music, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 320-1218.
Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.
Tobacco Company Monkey Finger, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Saturday 23
stage
Godwin High School Auditorium Godwin Theatre presents the “Best of Broadway” musical theater showcase at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. 2101 Pump Road. 690-7149.
night life
Alley Katz Murphy’s Kids, Neighborhood Friendly, Vindication, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $8. Bullistic, Trust in the Fall, Fallen Under, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bleu Bistro Antero, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Rhodes Trio (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.
Café Diem The Unforgettable Fire, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Cashmere Jungle Lords Festival of Lights, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10 or $8 with a canned good. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Cary Street Café Jazz Jam Band, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. Special Ed and the Shortbus (newgrass), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League, 4 p.m., weekly, $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
County Rib and Ale House Q94’s Pauly Madison, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 675-4447.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Jim Short, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $16. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Lucky Buddha DJ Night, weekly, 11 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Mike Gales & The Warriorz, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $5. 254-4904.
O’Toole’s Restaurant Ominotago (acoustic rock), 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 233-1781.
Poe’s Pub NRG Krysys (rock), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House West End Festivus Naughty Santa Party, 9:30 p.m., $2. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Richbrau’s TapHouse Grill The Shiny Stockings Trio feat. Russ Hanchin, Joe Sarver and Maria Garcia (classic swing jazz and bossa), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Shenanigans Mo Debree, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Chicago Cy, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Tobacco Company Monkey Finger, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Sunday 24
night life
Bleu Bistro Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 750-1120.
Bottom Billiards Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 643-4323.
Bottoms Up Pizza Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 644-4400.
Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m. 739-8871.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Johnny Hott and the Piedmont Souprize, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Step Out Sundays, weekly, 9 p.m., $10 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. The Spaceheaters (psychedelic rock), 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Easy Street Café 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz, weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6 p.m., free. This week, The Slack Family. 232-3446.
Mars Bar JayBoy and Fan Free Clinic present Take a Trip to Mars, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Sandy’s Restaurant Open-mic night with Rize and Michelle Saud, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 329-7263.
Stratford Grill Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 320-1218.
T.G.I. Friday’s Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 360-7926.
Monday 25
night life
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café Ominotago (acoustic duo), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Yo Momma’s Brass Band, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 254-4904.
Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Tuesday 26
night life
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 262-9652.
Bleu Bistro Open-mic night, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem DJ Williams Projekt, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café The Grove (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Cherry Lounge Salsa Night with free lessons, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 285-9061.
Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.
Curry House Nard’s Karaoke (international night), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 762-4411.
Davis & Main The RJR Duo with John Conley, Ryan Hughitt and featuring Jason Gay (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-6641.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.
Mars Bar Totally ’80s Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.
Murphy’s Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.
Poe’s Pub Blues jam with Kevin Selfe, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Pour House West End Camelot Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.
Rocks DJ Dominex, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House Bryce McCormick (piano), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., $3. 358-7870.
Tobacco Company Chris Lucas, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 771-1605. S