Wednesday 06
music
Musicircus Chop Suey Books features more than 20 musicians playing independently yet simultaneously, including Brian Jones, Harm Stryker, Paul Watson and others, 8-9 p.m. Free. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
museums
Science Museum of Virginia Lunch Break Science explores a different scientific theme weekly, noon-1 p.m. This week, Bill Sammler talks about “Virginia Hurricanes: Past, Present and Future.” Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts “Speed” explores how artists use movement to create spirited and expressive masterpieces.Through Jan. 7. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.
night life
Babes of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 355-9330.
Bogart’s Back Room Clown Church (funk, jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
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 Gypsy Roots (swing jazz), 8:30-11 p.m., free. 355-1144.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Jackson Small & Strawbridge, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Hump Night Comedy, weekly, 9-11 p.m., $7.50. 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.
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.
Double Bull Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-2855.
Easy Street Café Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, 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 iPod night with Joe, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Paul Mooney, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.
Hyperlink Café We Funk Wednesdays (open-mic talent search), weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.
LA Grill Mike Shiflett and Friends (jazz, R&B), weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 266-3328.
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.
Market Café Speed8Limit (rock), 5 p.m., free. 934-0144.
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.
Matrixx Room College Dance Night, weekly, 9 p.m. 225-8686.
Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.
Poe’s Pub Harper, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Positive Vibe Café Valorie Kay (folk), 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Rocks DJ Stella, 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., $5. 264-5010.
The Tobacco Company Live music, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Thursday 07
events
Fashion First Carytown merchants host a fashion event, 6-8 p.m. 358-3688.
film
International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, “Games of Love & Chance.” 287-6699.
word
Last Comic Standing Josh Blue, recent winner of “Last Comic Standing,” performs at Randolph-Macon College at 8 p.m. Free. 304 Henry St. 752-3712.
Poetry Slam Sycamore Rouge hosts its Monthly Poetry Slam at 8 p.m. 21 W. Old St., Petersburg. 957-5707.
music
Black Crowes in Concert The Black Crowes play a free show on Brown’s Island for race weekend. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. 864-9555.
Flowers After 5 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden extends its hours through the warm months and adds jazz every Thursday night at 6 p.m. This week, Matt Wittig, Alan Parker and Brian Cruse perform. Admission to the park is $6-$10. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.
Swingin’ on the Tracks The Science Museum of Virginia kicks off its fall concert series, 6-10 p.m. This week, The Radiators and David Barton Duo perform. Tickets are $10-$45. 2500 W. Broad St. Call 864-1400 or visit www.swinginonthetracks.com.
museums
University of Richmond Museums Robert Kipness and Daniel Piersol give a gallery talk on Kipness’ prints, 2-3 p.m. Also, Piersol gives a lecture on “Kipness in Context” followed by a reception, 7-9 p.m. at the Harnett Museum of Art. 289-8276.
Valentine Richmond History Center “Why Richmond? Richmond Immigrants Tell Their Stories” runs through Feb. 28. Admission is $7-$10. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.
night life
1 North Belmont The Carol Covell Trio (jazz), 7-10 p.m., free. 358-0050.
Acapella Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 377-1963.
Alley Katz Wes Charlton, Intense City, Mason Brothers, Fabled Automatic, all ages, 7-11 p.m., $5. 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.
Big Daddy’s Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 344-5344.
Bleu Bistro Rick and Rod (acoustic), 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $3. 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 Stan Smith/Joe Liberti Duo (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 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 102.1 the X presents Triple Threat Thursdays with Honor by August, Core 87, Stone Lucy, 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.
Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.
Double Bull Sherry’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-2855.
Europa Escape with Oliver K (dark progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Paul Mooney, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
Gallery5 VCR, Japanther, Ultra Dolphins, 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.
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.
Poe’s Pub Ed Brogan and Aaron Lewis (old time, bluegrass), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
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.
Tonic Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.
The Tobacco Company The John Fetherston Band, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 08
events
Dooley Noted Society’s Wine & Beer Tasting The Robins Nature & Visitor Center in Maymont Park hosts the annual event with music by Modern Groove Syndicate, 6-9:30 p.m. Tickets are $20-$30. 358-7166, ext. 313.
film
International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 3 p.m. in the Adams Auditorium. This week, “Games of Love & Chance.” 287-6699.
music
Not the Beaten Concert Track Art6 hosts a classical concert featuring performances by Barbara Gregory, Cheryl Miltenberger, Hal Carle, Ann Archer and others at 8 p.m. Free. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.
Piano Concert Tracy Lau and Ursula Wang perform a piano concert of classical works at Second Presbyterian Church at 8 p.m. Free. 5 N. Fifth St. 649-9148.
stage
Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern Agatha Christie’s mystery “The Mousetrap” opens at 8 p.m. Through Oct. 15. Tickets are $34-$38. 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. 282-2620.
Lee Playhouse The Theater Company at Fort Lee presents the Agatha Christie comic mystery “And Then There Were None” at 8 p.m. Through Sept. 24. Tickets are $6-$12. 4300 Mahone Ave. 734-6629.
Modlin Center The Modlin Center’s 11th season kicks off with the Battleworks Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. Through Sept. 9. Tickets are $8-$32. 289-8980.
galleries)
Eric Schindler Gallery “Tell Me You,” a show of work by R. Sawan White, opens with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through Oct. 10. 2305 E. Broad St. 644-5005.
First Fridays The art walk on Broad Street, carried over from last week, features gallery opening receptions with street performers and vendors, 7-10 p.m. For a listing of gallery openings, check the Galleries box. Call 344-1508 or visit www.firstfridaysrichmond.com.
Friday for the Arts! Petersburg’s monthly gallery openings feature receptions, tours and entertainment, 7-10 p.m. For more information, call 733-2352 or see the Galleries box.
Main Street Art Walk Galleries, salons and restaurants on Main Street participate in a second-Friday art walk with music and art opening receptions, starting at 7 p.m. Check the Galleries box or call the Artemis Gallery for more information, 254-1755.
Rentz Gallery A show of work by Mark Chatterley and Steve Hedberg opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through Oct. 16. 1700 W. Main St. 358-5338.
Reynolds Gallery A show of “Paintings and Pastels” by Wolf Kahn and “Inside Out/Outside In” by Ron Johnson open with a reception, 7-9 p.m. Through Oct. 21. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.
Visual Arts Center of Richmond “Garden” features artistic works on natural themes from 13 artists with an opening reception, 6-8 p.m. Through Oct. 15. 1812 W. Main St. 353-0094.
White Canvas Gallery Artist James Del Grosso presents “Larger Than Life: The Everyday Revealed,” opening with a reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Through Oct. 11. 111 S. 14th St. 782-1776.
night life
Alley Katz Love and Reverie (formerly Too Late the Hero), The Half Jeffersons, Silent Film Score, My Epic, Four Stories, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $6. Outformation (Southern rock), 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $8. 643-2816.
Andy’s Restaurant Loose Gravel, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 752-2990.
Ashland Coffee & Tea The Coal Men (alt-country, pop), 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. 262-9652.
Bella Arte Just Desserts (jazz), 8 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Blues Café & Bistro Jazz jam with The Jazz Composers Alliance, weekly, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 225-7400.
Bogart’s Back Room Joe Scott Band (jazz), 8 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.
Café Diem Pennyshaker, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Nonpoint, Silent Civilian, Ankla, Failsafe, 8:30 p.m., $10. 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 Mozely Rose, 10 p.m., $7. 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. The Pushers (sketch comedy), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
County Rib & Ale House Bill Roberts, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.
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 Paul Mooney, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $17. 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 The Urban Sol Connection with Teshia and DJ Teige, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 254-1942.
James River Cellars Winery Fridays on the Patio, weekly, 6-9 p.m., $12. 550-7516.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Manhattans & Cotton Club Sol (Fridays at Sunset after party), weekly, 10 p.m. 644-5777.
Market Café Chicago Cy Band, 5:30 p.m., free. 934-0144.
Mars Bar New Wave Dance Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Mike Gales and the Warriorz (funk), 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.
Mary’s Dugout Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 266-7883.
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.
Poe’s Pub The Richmond Roots Revival presents David Pollard, Turtle Box, The Jangling Reinhardts. 9 p.m., $6. 648-2120.
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.
Rocks Anthony Curtis Band, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 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.
Shenanigans The Janet Martin Band, 8:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.
Sin é SNS Blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
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 Fat Daddy Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Wired Café Open-mic night (poetry and music), 5 p.m., free. 340-5560.
Saturday 09
events
Harvest Moon Festival James River Cellars Winery hosts a festival with three guest wineries, music, food and more, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tickets are $12-$17. 550-7516.
Mercado The 17th Street Farmers’ Market celebrates Latin American culture with food, dance, bilingual storytelling and music by Timbason and others, 2-7 p.m. Free. 646-0310.
Paw Paw Classic Dominion Southpark hosts a classic car show at the Colonial Heights dealership, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 474-5120.
Virginia Youth are Yearning Day A back-to-school event at Dogwood Dell features music and activities for kids, starting at 10 a.m. 852-2469.
film
Virginia Film Tours The tour company offers a two-hour circuit of spots in Richmond that have been used in films, leaving 9:30 a.m. from the Richmond Visitors Center. Tickets are $24. 401 N. Third St. 744-1718.
word
Soul Café The Richmond Public Library hosts a poetry open mic, 2-4 p.m. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4740.
museums
Virginia Center for Architecture Chris Novelli gives a tour of “Historic Franklin Street: Richmond’s Fifth Avenue” at 2 p.m. Admission is $5-$10. 2501 Monument Ave. Call 644-3041 or visit www.virginiaarchitecture.org.
night life
Artspace Gallery At the Stars, Ones & Zeroes, Knifework, Obit, 5 p.m., free. 232-6464.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Cliff Eberhardt (folk), 8 p.m., $15. 798-1702.
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.
Blues Café & Bistro Jazz jam with the Michael Hoggard Quartet, weekly, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 225-7400.
Bogart’s Back Room Klaxton Brown (smooth jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.
Café Diem Aircraft, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Canal Club Perpetual Groove, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $12-$15. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café King Solomon’s Marbles (Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. The Pushers (sketch comedy), 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 Paul Mooney, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $17. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.
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.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Rescue Squad, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.
Poe’s Pub Distracted by Astronauts, Patty Hurst Shifters, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Pour House West End Randy Roe (Elvis tribute), 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 Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Rocks Integrate II dance night, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 648-ROCK.
Shady Grove Coffeehouse Diana Jones, Todd Burge (singer-songwriters), 8 p.m., $10-$12. 355-2461.
Sin é SNS Blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
Sycamore Rouge (Petersburg) Josh Walker & Myriad (modern and progressive jazz), 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.
The Tobacco Company Fat Daddy Band, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tropical Soul Soul Fa Real night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, soul), 9:45 p.m., free. 771-1605.
Sunday 10
events
Cadillac Commonwealth Cup South Ceres Farm in Goochland County hosts a day of polo, hat contests, tailgating and more, starting at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $20-$30. 556-6565.
film
International Film Series The University of Richmond presents a free weekly film series, 7:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. This week, “Games of Love & Chance.” 287-6699.
word
Book Reading Mark Jenkins reads and signs copies of “Worlds to Explore: Classic Tales of Travel and Adventure From the National Geographic” at Book People, 2-4 p.m. 536 Granite Ave. 288-4346.
music
Rainmaker Festival The fund-raising concert for Positive Vibe Café, The Harvey Family Memorial Foundation and others features music by Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, NRG Krysys, Squalor Hollow Boyz, Blue Line Highway and others at Legend Brewery, 1-10 p.m. Tickets are $10. 321 W. Seventh St. 232-3446.
galleries
Flippo Gallery “Selected Works From the Permanent Collection of the Rocky Mount Arts Center,” opening with a reception 3-5 p.m., runs through Nov. 10. 211 N. Center St. 752-3018.
museums
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Sunday at 2 p.m. This week the tour explores Hollywood Cemetery. Admission is $5-$10. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.
night life
Blue Mountain Cafe The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, noon-3 p.m., free. 355-8002.
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, 10 p.m., $10. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse When Harry Met Buzzy, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 359-6544.
Easy Street Café 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Funny Bone Paul Mooney, 7 p.m., $15. 521-8900.
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.
Mars Bar JayBoy and Fan Free Clinic present Take a Trip to Mars, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Dave Pillsbury’s Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 353-8686.
Positive Vibe Café Tripp ‘n’ Jenny (bluegrass), 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free. The Offering (light rock), 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Monday 11
music
Classical Concert UR presents Alberto Mizrahi, Naftali Herstik and Benzion Miller performing “Cantors: Ushering in the Holidays” at the Congregation Beth Ahabah Sanctuary at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$32. 289-8980.
galleries
VMFA Studio School A show of works by members of the Studio School faculty runs through Oct. 20. There is a reception Sept. 15, 5-7 p.m. 2911 Grove Ave. 340-1400.
night life
Bogart’s Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, soul), 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 p.m., free. 353-7445.
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 Momma’s Brass Band, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904.
Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Tuesday 12
word
Book Reading Donna Lucey discusses “Archie and Amélie: Love and Madness in the Gilded Age” at the Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad St., at noon and at Book People, 536 Granite Ave. ,5-7 p.m. 288-4346.
Lamar Herrin Talk and Tasting The Fountain Bookstore and Mise En Place host the travel writer discussing Spain at 6 p.m. Tickets are $60 and include an autographed copy of Herrin’s “Romancing Spain.” 104 Shockoe Slip. 249-1332.
museums
University of Richmond Museums “The Space of Freedom: Apartment Exhibitions in Leningrad, 1964-1986” runs through Dec. 3. 289-8276.
night life
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bleu Bistro Open-mic night with Government Cheese, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 750-1120.
Bogart’s Back Room Night Vision (jazz, Motown), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.
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.
Canal Club The Richmond Jazz Society presents Donald Harrison (jazz sax), 7 p.m., $10-$15. 643-1972.
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.
Davis & Main The RJR Duo (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 Kamikaze 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.
Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Sticky Rice Nard’s Karaoke, weekly, $3. 358-7870.
Sycamore Rouge (Petersburg) Musicalia (Italian folk), 8 p.m., $10. 957-5707.
The Tobacco Company John Fetherston/Kim Tiller, 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.
