Wednesday 17
word
Readers Against Banning Literature Carytown Books and the James River Writers present the third annual 72-hour reading of banned books, starting at 4 p.m. and running through May 20. Free. 4021 MacArthur Ave. 261-7710.
music
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook concert series at FasMart Pavilion continues with The Go-Gos. Doors at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
museums
Library of Virginia As part of the Miller & Rhoads exhibit, Milton Burke presents a collection of Sara Sue hats at noon, followed by Kristin Thrower signing copies of “Miller & Rhoads Legendary Santa Claus” at 12:30 p.m. Free. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3900.
Science Museum of Virginia The museum’s free weekly Lunch Break Science lecture series runs noon-1 p.m. This week, Mike Boehme talks about the SR-71. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
night life
Babe’s of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.
Bleu Bistro Tracey Mustain (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Justin Trawick (acoustic rock), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
Breaker’s South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 553-9998.
Bull and Bear Club Lounge Party Open House, weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 649-8431.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band, 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Moossa (funk), 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Hump Night Comedy, weekly, 9-11 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Death by Ham Sandwich (vaudevillian string band), 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.
Easy Street Café Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Southside Future Squad (funky jams), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.
Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.
Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Ian Bagg, 7:30 p.m., $10. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.
Hyperlink Café Beat Sauce (downtempo, urban grooves), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. We Funk Wednesdays (open-mic talent search), weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.
Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, weekly, 10 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, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.
Matrixx Room College Dance Night, weekly, 9 p.m. 225-8686.
Nanci Raygun Adah, Grayland, Glass Palace, Ones and Zeroes, all ages, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Ominotago (acoustic covers), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Scattered, Smothered, and Covered (bluegrass), 7:30-8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Rocks Club Plastik (Brit pop, indie), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Shenanigans The Danny Morris Band, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Jazz lunches, weekly, noon-1 p.m. $7. This week, Anne O’Byrne and David Fisk. 643-3589.
The Tobacco Company Bopcats, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thursday 18
music
Groovin’ in the Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden music series continues with Cephas and Wiggins and Corey Harris. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. Call 262-9887 or visit www.richmondconcerts.net.
Third Thursdays The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a night of music, art and food, 6-9 p.m. This month, DJ Steve hosts a Latin Dance Party. Tickets are $10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.
night life
Alley Katz Dean Fields, Emily Easterly, 18 and older, 8 p.m.-midnight, $6. 643-2816.
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.
Bleu Bistro Two Guys Named Gus, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Plum Street Ramblers (classic country, 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.
Brio Tuscan Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.
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 Marna Bales Band, 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 102.1 the X presents Triple Threat Thursdays, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 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 Special Ed and the Shortbus (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $7. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.
Europa Truth (dance music night), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Ian Bagg, 7:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Gallery5 Patchwork Collective presents The Old Haunts, These United States, Johanna Kunin, Paleo, Anousheh Khalili, 7 p.m., $5. 644-0005.
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. Liquid (hip-hop, house, reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $10. 254-1942.
Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
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.
Matrixx Room Reggae Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.
Nanci Raygun Richmatic presents The Producer’s Cup with Insight, 18 and older, 11 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.
Pour House West End Sugar Daddy (blues), 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish jam), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Rocks Y101 Rock Off Championship, weekly, 7 p.m., $3-$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.
Sycamore Rouge Komic Sutra (improv), 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.
Tonic Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.
The Tobacco Company Jubeus, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 19
events
Lebanese Food Festival Appease that craving for tabbouleh, arak and baklava, plus live music and dancing, at St. Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Through May 21. Free. 4611 Sadler Road. 270-7234.
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Art Talk Suzanne Foley gives a talk on “Humanism and Enigma: The Art of Honore Sharrer” at Art6 at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.
Travel Talk Lee Gimpel talks about his adventures traveling through India, trekking the Himalayas, getting cast in a Bollywood movie and more, 8 p.m. at Café Gutenberg. 1700 E. Main St. 497-5000.
music
Friday Cheers The Brown’s Island music series continues with Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk and Yo Mama’s Brass Band at 6:30 p.m. Free. Call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.
Musical Theater Fund-raiser Special Olympics Virginia presents “Follow Your Dreams,” musical theater performed by Marnie Klar, 7 p.m. at Goochland High School. Tickets are $5. 3250 River Road West. 556-3278.
Richmond Symphony The symphony performs “An Invitation to Dance,” works by Weber, Bernstein, Strauss and others, at Second Baptist Church at 8 p.m. and other locations through May 22. River Road and Gaskins. Tickets are $5-$60. Call 788-1212 or visit www.richmondsymphony.com.
stage
Sycamore Rouge Writer Clay MacLeod Chapman performs his written work at 8 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays through May. Tickets are $10. 21 W. Old St. 957-5707.
galleries
Crossroads Art Center “Abstract,” an all-media show, opens with a reception and book signing by author Martha Randolph Carr, 6-9 p.m. Through June 8. 2016 Staples Mill Road. 278-8950.
museums
Library of Virginia At 1 p.m., former Miller & Rhoads models talk about their experiences on the runway. Free. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3900.
night life
Alley Katz Running with Scissors, Holinshed, Silent Film Star, Waiting for Yesterday, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. 643-2816.
Artspace Gallery Rattlemouth, 9 p.m. 232-6464.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Hit and Run Bluegrass, 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.
Babes of Carytown Susan Greenbaum Band, 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. This week, Little Rock. 262-9652.
Bella Arte The Roger Carroll Trio, free. 515-9099.
Bleu Bistro Loose Gravel, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Anthony Dowd Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Café Diem Reggie Righteous, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Perpetual Groove, 8:30 p.m., $12. 643-2582.
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 Heather Berry and Dominion Grass (bluegrass), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 730-8686.
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. Random Acts (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.
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 DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Ian Bagg, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Godfrey’s Reflex Dance Night (Brit pop), 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3-$5. 648-3957.
Hyperlink Café Blue Note (jazz, bebop, modern), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. 254-1942.
Los Mariachis Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 559-6014.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Mars Bar New Wave Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Matrixx Room Friday Night Dance Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 225-8686.
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.
Nanci Raygun Lucero, all ages, 7 p.m., $8. 353-4263.
Pasta Luna John and Jack Winn Quartet (jazz), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 763-3211.
Pour House West End Ladies ’80s featuring DJ Jizzy Trent (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.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.
Rocks Friday Cheers after-party, weekly, 9 p.m. 648-ROCK.
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.
Sin é Kevin Selfe and the Tornadoes, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Sycamore Rouge Danny Willis (vaudeville), 5-8 p.m., free. 957-5707.
Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro-electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.
The Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Malcolm X Birthday Party with Lord Jamar (hip-hop, soul), 7-11 p.m., $7. 622-9364.
Saturday 20
events
ASK Walk The Association for the Support of Children with Cancer presents a walk and festival at Short Pump Town Center starting at 9 a.m. Registration is $10. 828-1531.
Bizarre Market Chop Suey Books presents an outdoor market of the strange, crafty, neat and eclectic, noon-5 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
CanalWalk Wachovia Securities hosts a run/walk for homeless-service providers with food, entertainment and music by The Radiators, 10 a.m-1:30 p.m. on Brown’s Island. Call 782-4127 or visit www.canalwalk.org.
Civil War Weekend Fort Pocahontas hosts a Civil War re-enactment, military demonstrations, evening entertainment and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Through May 21. Tickets are $8-$10. 13150 Sturgeon Point Road. 829-9722.
Ginter Park Garden Walk Ten private gardens are showcased in the Ginter Park neighborhood along with entertainment, art and more, noon-5 p.m. 355-7638.
Hanover Heritage Day The history and culture of Hanover County is celebrated at Hanover Courthouse, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 365-6402.
word
Night Lights Slash Coleman’s one-man show, “The Neon Man and Me,” takes place at Gallery5 along with a display of neon sculpture by Doug Solyan, PJ and James Leighty, and Matthew Childrey at 7 and 9 p.m. Admission is $10. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
music
Balladeer Richmond Folk Music presents a concert of traditional ballads performed by Debra Cowan, 8 p.m. in the auditorium at St. Christopher’s School. Tickets are $10-$12. 711 St. Christopher Road. 647-7856.
Brass Concert Belmead Plantation hosts a concert by A Brass Act to benefit the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament at 2:30 p.m. For information, call 598-5496.
Jazz Titans of Tomorrow Trinity Episcopal School hosts a jazz festival with the Greater Richmond High School Jazz Ensemble, Yo Mama’s Brass Band, Son Quatro and others, noon-7 p.m. Free. 3850 Pittaway Drive. 272-5864.
Strawberry Fields Festival The Berry Patch on Darbytown Court in Varina hosts a day of homegrown music from Squalor Hollow Boyz, Harrison Deane Band, Wes Roberts, Sugarwax, Van Driver, Engine 143 and 3 Tattoo Red, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 795-5520.
Stretchin’ at Stir Crazy A monthly music series at Stir Crazy Coffee Shop starts at 8 p.m. This month, BJ Kocen, Dave McCormack and Louis Ledford perform. Tickets are $5. 4015 MacArthur Drive. 864-0264.
The Strokes in Concert Innsbrook After Hours brings The Strokes to the FasMart Pavilion with opener Apples in Stereo. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10-$35. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
night life
Alley Katz Orange Goblin, Scissorfight, Throttlerod, Beaten Back to Pure, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Susan Greenbaum (pop, blues), 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. This week, Little Rock. 262-9652.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bleu Bistro Jim Branch Jazz Quartet, 8-10 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room George Melvin B-3 Organ Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.
Café Diem Fabled Automatic, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Increase the Peace Hip-Hop Unity Fest featuring Big Sty, Nickelus Fury, Canayda, Joey Gallo, Cess, Kleph Dollas, Divine Profitz, Shiloh and others, 9 p.m., $12. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café King Solomon’s Marbles (Grateful Dead covers), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Cockade City Grill Missing Mason (rock), 9 p.m.-1 a.m. 862-2537.
ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.
Daddio’s Grill Big Boss Man (rock, funk), 9:30 p.m.
Easy Street Café Palominos. 355-1198.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Ian Bagg, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
Gospel Chicken House Blood Connected, The Survivors, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.
Grafiti Grille The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Hollywood Grill Black Cash and the Bad Trips, Wrenn Mangum, 9:30 p.m., $5. 819-1988.
Hyperlink Café D Tribe’s RUSH night (house, breaks, hip-hop), weekly, 21 and older, 10 p.m. 254-1942.
Los Mariachis Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 559-6014.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nanci Raygun Lucero, 18 and older, 9 p.m., $8. 353-4263.
Pour House West End SteppinStone (rock), 10 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 The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Rocks 59H2O, T.W.O., 9 p.m., $5. 648-ROCK.
Shenanigans The Ray Pittman Project, 8:30 p.m., $5. 264-5010.
Sin é Patchwork, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Soul Fa Real night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, soul), 9:45 p.m., free. 771-1605.
Sunday 21
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Book Signing Wilson T. Mustian and Wayne Dementi discuss and sign the revised edition of “Facts and Legends of Richmond Area Streets” at Book People, 3-5 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
film
Ashland Classic Film Series The Ashland Theater film series presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $5. 203 England St. 798-2728.
music
Chamber Music Concert Mike Goldberg and Friends perform classical works at Beulah United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Donations accepted. 6930 Hopkins Road. 639-0503.
Choir Concert The Grace & Holy Trinity Adult Choir performs Rutter’s “Magnificat” at 10 a.m. Free. 8 N. Laurel St. 359-5628, ext. 20.
Hymn Festival The choirs of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church perform hymns, readings, anthems and more at 5 p.m. 8706 Quaker Lane. 272-0992.
Music for a Sacred Space The choir of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the Richmond Symphony perform works by Mozart and Schubert at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s. Donations accepted. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589, ext. 5406.
Organ Concert Mary Preston performs organ works at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church at 5 p.m. Free. 1627 Monument Ave. 359-2463.
Positive Vibe Second Anniversary The Positive Vibe Café celebrates its second birthday with food and drink and music by Big City, The Marna Bales Band, Billy Ray Hatley and the Showdogs, Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, The Gary Gerloff Band and more, noon-6 p.m. in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. 560-9622.
Praise and Dance The Ayinde Praise Dancers of St. Paul’s Baptist Church perform “Conversations With God” at 4 p.m. Free. 4247 Creighton Road. 643-6170.
galleries
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen “4-Paws,” mixed-media works by Linda Wolitz, Dierdre Justin and Adele Castillo, runs through July 29 and opens with a reception, 4-6 p.m. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6213.
museums
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Sunday at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores “Monument Avenue: Its Heroes, Homes and Residents.” Admission is $5-$10. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.
night life
Alley Katz June, This Day in Age, Valencia, This Providence, The Forecast, all ages, 5-10 p.m., $10. 643-2816.
Bleu Bistro Karaoke with Parker Meadows, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 750-1120.
Blue Mountain Cafe The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 355-8002.
Bottom’s 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, 10 p.m. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse 3 Tattoo Red, Ames Arnold (folk), 8 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Easy Street Café 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Emilio’s Hotel-X (funk), 18 and older, 9 p.m., $5. 359-1224.
Funny Bone Ian Bagg, 7 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.
Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free. 288-6211.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz presents the Carol Covell Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6 p.m., free. This week, Squalor Hollow Boyz (Texas swing). 232-3446.
Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night (’80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 353-8686.
Poe’s Pub Charlie Parr (blues, folk), 9 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Rocks Club Colonize (punktronic, Euro dance), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.
Shady Grove Coffeehouse Anne Hills (banjo, singer-songwriter), Soul Canoe (folk), 7 p.m., $10-$12. 355-2461.
Monday 22
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Neon Man Slash Coleman performs his one-man show, “The Neon Man and Me,” at C3 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $12. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3638.
Puppet Show Young Audiences of Virginia presents “Rainbow Puppets: Chessie the Manatee” at the Cultural Arts Center at 9:30 a.m. Admission is $5. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.
Storyteller “Family tales” storyteller Donald Davis spins a tale at Chesterfield’s Central Library at 7 p.m. Free. 9501 Lori Road. 768-7941.
music
Organ Concert Violinist Karen Johnson, bass trombonist Karl Johnson and organist/pianist Patrick Carlin present an hour-long concert followed by a free lunch at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 11 a.m. Free. 823 Park Ave. 359-5651.
night life
Bleu Bistro Open mic live with Kirk and Wop, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, Latin), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café The Spaceheaters (rock), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-7445.
ComedySportz Liz Marks Cabaret, 7 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
Element Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 788-8001.
Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Yo Mama’s Brass Band, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904
Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.
Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Rocks 10 Minute Mondays, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.
Tuesday 23
word
Banner Lecture Simon Schama gives a lecture on “Rough Crossings: British, the Slaves, and the American Revolution” at the Virginia Historical Society at noon. Admisison is $3-$5. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.
music
Henrico Pops Chorus The chorus performs “A Salute to America,” patriotic songs and more, at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen at 7:30 p.m. Through May 24. Free. 2880 Mountain Road. 501-5859.
Tuesday Tunes Main Street Centre Plaza hosts a free weekly concert series, 12:15-1:15 p.m. This week, Copper Sails (rock, pop). 600 E. Main St. 775-0960.
night life
Alley Katz An Evening with Outformation, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-midnight, $7-$8. 643-2816.
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bleu Bistro American Idol Karaoke with Music Xpress, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-1144.
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.
Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 730-8686.
Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Hyperlink Café Yoshimi Lounge (Brit pop, indie rock, spoken word), weekly, 21 and older, 5-9 p.m., $3. 254-1942.
Jacqueomo’s New Orleans Grill The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 8-11 p.m., free. 344-5181.
Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
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.
Pour House West End Kamikaze Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.
Rocks Club Diode (classic electronica), 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, $3. 358-7870.
Stratford Grill Government Cheese (jam), 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 320-1218.
The Tobacco Company John Fetherston and Chris Lucas, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 771-1605.
