Wednesday 27
music
Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook music series continues with a performance by Delbert McClinton. Doors at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.
galleries
Steward School Photography students show their work at the campus gallery, 4-7 p.m. 11600 Gayton Road. 740-3394.
night life
Alley Katz Kylesa, Sword, Born Dead, Are You F—ing Serious?, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Awful Arthur’s (West End) Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 672-9385.
Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.
Bahama Joe’s R&B Night, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bella Arte George Melvin (group sound), 8-11 p.m., free. 515-9099.
Bogart’s Back Room BROWN (big band, jazz), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
Bottom Line Nick’s karaoke, weekly. 644-5944.
Breaker’s South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.
Café Diem Chicago Cy, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500
Cary Street Café Special Ed & the Shortbus Bluegrass Band, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Ladies Night, weekly, 18 and older, 6 p.m.-2 a.m. 343-1560.
Club 534 Berlin, ’80s new-wave night, weekly. 353-9670.
Club Razzles “Havana Nights,” salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.
Emilio’s Southside (jam, funk, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. 359-1224.
Empire Lounge 804noise Presents (experimental music social), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free.
Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone J. Medicine Hat, 8 p.m., $10. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Ultimate Alternative Night, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 254-1942.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar Retrolution Metropolis (industrial), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nanci Raygun Hit Play presents Wow, Owls! and Single Spies CD release party with Eyes Like Knives, The Reputation, Renee Heartfelt and a dance party with DJ Drew Snyder, 18 and older, 7 p.m., $3. 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Faron Hamblin, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 355-7390.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Reflections Fahari Sound (reggae), weekly, $5 for men. 519-5324.
Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.
Sharky’s The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Sin é Bryan Rice, 8:30 -11:30 p.m., free. 649-7767.
The Tobacco Company The Jangling Reinhardts, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Upper East Side Lounge Doctors of Jazz (Dixieland jazz), 7 p.m., $5. 515-8099.
Thursday 28
events
Bachelor Auction The CJW Medical Center hosts a bachelor auction to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, starting at The Renaissance at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $20-$25. 327-3325.
lectures
Irish American Society Talk Brenden Burke gives a talk on the archaeology of Achill Island off the coast of Ireland, 7 p.m. at Dumbarton Library. 233-2113.
music
Legends Alive Musical impersonators bring their versions of Cher, Elton John, Garth Brooks and others to the Landmark Theater at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information, call 646-4213 or visit www.legendsalive.com.
stage
Firehouse Theatre The two-person musical “The Last Five Years,” about romance across cultures, opens at 8 p.m. Through May 21. Tickets are $10-$20. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.
Grace Street Theater The Spring 2005 Senior Project Concert, “Shifting Twilight,” features the works of graduating seniors at 8 p.m. Through April 30. Tickets are $10. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.
museums
Maymont Park The Maymont Foundation and the VCU Life Sciences Department host a series of talks on the life sciences at Maymont’s Robins Nature Center at 7 p.m. This week, Gregory Buck talks about “Genome Science.” Free. 358-7166, ext. 325.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts The VMFA Council, a voluntary support group, is honored in an exhibition called “The Council: Serving VMFA Since 1955,” running through Sept. 18. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.
night life
Alley Katz Byzantine, Saint Diablo, Downward Halo, Unhinge, A Lost Order, all ages, 6-11 p.m., $6-$8. 643-2816.
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 Jackie Frost (Americana), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.
Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.
Bubba’s Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Marna Bales Band (jazz), 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.
Cary Street Café Bangarang (reggae), 9:30 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 College Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.
Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath (progressive house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Fox Head Inn Jazz series featuring the Tomasini Trio (Latin jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., $3. 784-5126.
Funny Bone J. Medicine Hat, 8 p.m., $10. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 8:30 p.m., $5. This week, Stone’s Stew. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Hot City, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-6487.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge with DJ Rayvon (old school, reggae, crunk), weekly, 10 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.
La Familia Restaurant Shanniece James Project (jazz open mic), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5. 261-5400.
Lucky Lounge Ashley York and Friends (jazz), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.
Nanci Raygun MDC, The Goons, Direct Control, Social Dropouts, A Common Enemy, all ages, 5 p.m., $8. Richmatic (underground hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $4. This week, Battle of the Crews (hip-hop battle). 353-4263.
Out of Bounds Jason Horst, weekly, 10 p.m. 355-7390.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Fabled Automated, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $2. 282-9999.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
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.
S.J.’s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
The Tobacco Company Jack Diamond and Friends, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Upper East Side Lounge Swing dancing with the Upper East Side Big Band, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 515-8099.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.
Friday 29
events
481 Show VCU Mass Communication students display their proposed ad campaigns for a Japanese beverage manufacturer at a gala at the Crowne Plaza Hotel starting at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $25. 555 E. Canal St. 301-1086.
Which Dollar Gala The Which Dollar Fund hosts a fund-raising gala for the American Cancer Society, featuring a silent auction, entertainment and more at the Bon Air Community Center, 7-11 p.m. Free. 8725 Quaker Lane. For more information, call 276-0100 or visit www.whichdollar.net.
lectures
Astrology Talk Astrologer Courtney Roberts gives a lecture on “Visions of the Virgin: An Astrological Analysis of Divine Intercession,” 7 p.m. at the Spiritual Mind Center. Tickets are $10-$15. 4625 W. Broad St. 740-1133.
music
Richmond Symphony The symphony performs “Music That Changed the World,” selections of Bartok and Beethoven, at the Second Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Through May 2. Tickets are $15-$25. 788-1212.
stage
Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Ezibu Muntu African Dance Company presents “Africa’s Gift … Life Lessons,” contemporary and traditional dances from West Africa, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12-$15. 359-3876.
galleries
C3 VCU Communication Arts students present their illustrations and paintings in a show, “Worth a Thousand Words,” opening with a reception, 6-9 p.m. Through April 30. 1801 E. Cary St. 474-3639.
Flippo Gallery Nationally renowned artist Nancy Witt is honored at a dinner and reception at Randolph-Macon College, starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $100. 752-3018.
ForInstance Gallery An exhibit of paintings and sculptures by Martin Johnson opens with a reception, 6-9 p.m. 107 E. Cary St. 330-8001.
museums
Richmond Public Library As part of the “Liberty and Law Weekend,” the library hosts an exhibit: “John Marshall: The Ordinary Life of an Extraordinary Man,” through Sept. 25. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-4514.
night life
Alley Katz Caminotcha, Running With Scissors, Capeside, Truth Lies Behind, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $5. Deviltones, Angus Kahn, The Cherry Valence, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Last Train Home CD Release (roots rock), 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.
Bahama Joe’s Live country music, weekly, $5. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room Sam Savage and Catrice Johnson (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.
Canal Club Burning Through, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.
Cary Street Café Engine 143 (Carter Family tribute), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Flow Night, weekly, 6 p.m.-2 a.m., $5-$10. 343-1560.
Chopstix Hip-hop DJs and electronic music, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $3. 358-7027.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Comedy Club at Mulligan’s Sports Grille D. Cameron, Eric Deskin, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7 p.m., $10. Punch (sketch comedy), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
Daddio’s Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.
Emilio’s Mayuco (flamenco guitar), 7-9 p.m., weekly, free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $4. 359-1224.
Empire Captured! By Robots, 9 p.m., $8. 344-3323.
Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone J. Medicine Hat, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $12. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $6. This week, Modern Groove Syndicate. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Friday Night Blast featuring Millennium, weekly, 9 p.m. 321-3444.
Honey Whyte’s Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.
Hyperlink Café Virtual High 106.5 Club Night featuring Carl Thomas, weekly, 10 p.m., $10. 254-1942.
Jesse’s Place Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 550-0804.
La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The Mark Lomanno Trio (jazz), 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Mr. Bojangles “3rd Floor!” DJs (roots, rock, reggae and dancehall), weekly. 344-2901.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (Mechanicsville) Marna Bales Band, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 730-8686.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.
Playing Field Karaoke with Max, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 755-7700.
Poe’s Pub Classic Monkey Shine (psychedelic blues), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Gill, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $3. 282-9999.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
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.
Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Offering (Christian rock), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.
Sin é Michael James, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.
Sports Page Chicago Cy, 9 p.m. 379-1844.
The Tobacco Company Spectrum, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Flashback Night with DJ Jéréme (’70s, ’80, ’90s), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.
Upper East Side Lounge Imperial Norton Trio (jazz), 10 p.m., $10. 515-8099.
VIP Lounge Storm Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Saturday 30
events
Arts in the Park The Carillon Civic Association brings together the work of hundreds of artists and artisans for its 34th annual event in Byrd Park, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Through May 1. Free. Call 598-6998 or visit www.richmondartsinthepark.com.
Bizarre Market Anna Virginia and Chop Suey Books host the spring market for local artists to show and sell their work, with proceeds benefiting Vegan Action, noon-4 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.
Book Talk Charlotte M. Leslie talks about her book “Seasons in a Looking Glass,” 2-5 p.m. at Little Professor Book Center in Chesterfield Meadows Shopping Center. 777-9388.
Public Swing Dance Cruise Eagle Cruises presents a swing dance cruise on the Eagle 1, 10 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are $20. 222-0223.
Spring Pow-Wow Six Virginia Indian nations come together on the Chickahominy Tribal Grounds in Charles City, featuring cultural demonstrations, music and dance, starting at 10 a.m. Through May 1. Tickets are $3-$5. For more information, call 966-2448 or visit www.vitalva.org.
music
Richmond Festival of Music The annual classical music festival features 36 artists, four chamber music concerts and Purcell’s opera “Dido and Aeneas” in a week of performances in the city, starting with “Dido and Aeneas” at the Modlin Center at 8 p.m. Through May 7. For more information, call 873-5984 or visit www.richmondfestivalofmusic.org.
Richmond Symphony The symphony performs “Music That Changed the World,” selections of Bartok and Beethoven, at the First Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Through May 2. Tickets are $20-$60. 788-1212.
102.1 Chili Cook-Off 102.1 the X hosts a benefit concert for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, featuring Chevelle, Seether, Future Leaders of the World, American Hi-Fi and others, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Tickets are $15-$20. For more information, call 474-0000 or visit www.1021thex.com.
stage
Pine Camp Arts and Community Center The Richmond Ensemble Theatre presents “Talley’s Folly,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning romance set in rural America at the end of World War II, at 7:30 p.m. Through May 2. Tickets are $8-$11. 4901 Old Brook Road. 278-8749.
museums
John Marshall House The “Liberty and Law Weekend,” through May 1, features a keynote address by the Hon. J. Harvie Wilkinson III, re-enactments, open houses, lectures and the opening of the exhibit “Conviction of Duty,” which runs through Sept. 25. The opening ceremonies start at 1 p.m. Free. 818 E. Marshall St. For more information, call 648-7998 or visit www.john-marshall.org.
University of Richmond Museums The Joel and Lila Museum of Art is dedicated with a reception featuring music and art, starting at 3:30 p.m. 289-8276.
night life
Alley Katz DTN, Think I Care, Riff Raff, Van Damage, Worlds End, Robot Whales, all ages, 6-9 p.m., $8. 643-2816.
Ashland Coffee and Tea Susan Greenbaum, 8 p.m., $8. 798-1702.
Bandito’s “Saturday Night Nature” Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.
Bogart’s Back Room Pennyshaker (funk, rock), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.
Cary Street Café Jazz jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. King Solomon’s Marbles (Dead tribute), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.
Catch 22 Sex and the City Ladies Night, weekly, 6 pm.-2 a.m., $5-$10, ladies free until 11 p.m. 343-1560.
Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.
Comedy Club at Mulligan’s Sports Grille D. Cameron, Eric Deskin, 8:30 p.m. 730-8686.
ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.
Cotton Club Lyric Ave (spoken word, comedy, hip-hop variety show), weekly, 8 p.m., $10. 752-0179.
Europa DJ Omar (deep house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.
Funny Bone J. Medicine Hat, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.
Fusion Live jazz, weekly, 10 p.m., $6. This week, Standards and Practices, Shareef Taher and Scott Burton. 249-2338.
Glenn’s Tavern Millennium, weekly, 9 p.m. 321-3444.
Gospel Chicken House Legacy, Victory Express, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.
Honey Whyte’s Rachel Leyco (acoustic rock), 10 p.m., free. 643-6022.
La Familia Restaurant Salsa Night with DJ Steve (Latin dance music), weekly, free lessons 9-10 p.m., music 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 261-5400.
Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.
Maggiano’s Little Italy The Mark Lomanno Trio, weekly, 7-11 p.m., free. 253-0900.
Mars Bar ’80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.
Nanci Raygun Hell Within, Unhinge, Covet the Knife, Chalkline Beauty, Shadowstrand, all ages, 5 p.m., $5-$8. Hot Young Tang, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Positive Vibe Café The Retro Cats (Brit rock), 10 p.m.-midnight, free. 560-9622.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Another Pretty Face, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., $3. 282-9999.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.
Sharky’s Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.
Shenanigans Scattered, Smothered and Covered (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $6. 264-5010.
Shockoe Espresso and Roastery Tom Stokes (acoustic folk), 7-10 p.m., free. 648-3734.
Sin é Bryan Rice, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
St. Giles Presbyterian Church The Tommy Whitten Trio featuring Laura Ann Boyd (big band, Latin), 7 p.m. 247-2616.
The Tobacco Company Bopcats, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.
Tonic Blue Bar with DJ Jéréme Rometti and weekly guests (lounge, jazz, house, ’80s retro and breaks), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-4300.
Tropical Soul Soultry Saturdays DJ Night (funk, reggae, hip-hop, afrobeat), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 771-1605.
Upper East Side Lounge Hip-Hop Night (DJ, dancing), 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 515-8099.
VIP Lounge Storm Band, 9 p.m., free. 282-6518.
Sunday 01
events
Walk for Sudan Hope for Humanity hosts a fund-raising walk to raise money for a school in Sudan, featuring music and entertainment, starting at 2 p.m. at Deep Run High School. 222-5290.
lectures
History Talk Alan V. Briceland gives a talk on “The Road to Revolution,” followed by a re-enactment of Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church starting at 1 p.m. Free. 648-5015.
music
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta The ninth annual Brown’s Island concert benefiting Stop Child Abuse Now features Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Fighting Gravity, Bio Ritmo, B2B, Special Ed and the Shortbus, The Wrinkle Neck Mules, The Gaskets and Wes Tucker & The Skillets, noon-7 p.m. Tickets are $8-$10. (800) 594-TIXX.
Spring Guitar Concert The VCU Guitar Ensemble performs work by Bach, Machado and others at 4 p.m. at the Music Center Recital Hall. Free. 1015 Grove Ave. 828-6776.
Youth Musical County Wide Productions presents a Countywide Youth Workshop and Musical, featuring singing, dancing and acting focused on serving the community, starting at 5 p.m. at St. Paul’s Baptist Church. For more information, call 651-6846.
stage
Swift Creek Mill Theatre The theater presents a Youth Theatre Showcase, a fund-raising gala with scenes from the youth series at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. 17401 Jefferson Davis Highway. 748-5203.
galleries
Avenue 805 An exhibit of mixed-media paintings by Todd Hale opens with a reception, 6-8 p.m. Through June 30. 805 N. Davis Ave. 353-2505.
Capital Coffee and Desserts “Green by Green,” paintings by Allen Gay, hangs through May. 2928 W. Cary St. 204-1755.
museums
Valentine Richmond History Center The museum leads a weekly Sunday walking tour of various Richmond locations, starting at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores Forest Hill. Tickets are $6-$7. 649-0711.
night life
Alley Katz Less Than Jake, Allister, Grab Ass Charleston’s, Rehasher, Surprise Fighter, Murphy’s Kids, all ages, 5-11 p.m., $15-$17. 643-2816.
Bogart’s Back Room John Walker Trio (jazz), 6 p.m., $5. 353-9280.
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.
Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, noon, free. 353-7445.
Commercial Taphouse Harry Gore, 9 p.m., free. 359-6544.
Deep Run Park Spring Concert Series, 3-4 p.m. Free. This week, Christopher Dean Band. 501-5138.
Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly. 272-8309.
Funny Bone J. Medicine Hat, 7 p.m., $10. J. Medicine Hat’s Erotic Hypnotic, 9:30 p.m., $14. 521-8900.
Glenn’s Tavern Another Level Band (R&B, funk), weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 321-3444.
Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with the Farmer Brothers, weekly, 11 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.
Hard Shell Daniel Clark-Jimmy Sullivan Duo, weekly, 11:30 a.m., free. 643-2333.
Jumpin J’s Java J’s Soleil Jazz Presents the Jazz String Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.
Kitty O’ Shea’s Jazz Brunch with the Leon Leary Trio, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 739-0800.
Metro Grill Mark Troxell Duo, weekly, 7:30-9:30 p.m., free. 353-4433.
Nanci Raygun The Strap-Ons, Social Dropouts, Hostile Aggression, Treason, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. 353-4263.
Positive Vibe Café The Other Sunshine Boys (jazz sax), 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. 560-9622.
Richbrau Brewery S.I.N. night, weekly. 644-3018.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
Monday 02
music
Richmond Symphony The symphony performs “Music That Changed the World,” selections of Bartok and Beethoven, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at 8 p.m. Through May 2. Tickets are $25. 788-1212.
night life
Alley Katz The Explosion, Throw Rag, The Loved Ones, Pink Razors, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $8. 643-2816.
Bogart’s Back Room Drop (jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.
Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.
Cary Street Café Harrison Deane Band (rock), 8 p.m., free. 353-7445.
Chopstix Information Technology drum ‘n’ bass DJ show, weekly. 358-7027.
Easy Street 9:55 Club Comedy Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Glenn’s Tavern Carlton Ayles and Legacy (jazz), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 321-3444.
Nanci Raygun Obsidian, Searching for Timothy, Divine Suffering, Dox, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Sacrosanct (goth, industrial), weekly, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.
Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.
Tuesday 03
stage
Landmark Theater Broadway Under the Stars presents “Mamma Mia!” at 8 p.m. Through May 8. Tickets are $26-$56. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
night life
Alley Katz Motion City Soundtrack, Zolof the Rock ‘n’ Roll Destroyer, Melee, Small Towns Burn Slower, all ages, 6-10 p.m., $10. 643-2816.
Bahama Joe’s Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.
Bogart’s Back Room Drop (jazz, funk), 9 p.m., $2. 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.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.
Europa Dinner and a movie, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 643-0911.
Funny Bone Apollo Night, weekly, 8 p.m., $12. This week, T.K. Kirkland. 521-8900.
Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. 643-2333.
Honey Whyte’s Movie Night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 643-6022
Hyperlink Café True Music Series (alternative acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., $2. 254-1942.
Kitty O’Shea’s Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.
Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.
Maggiano’s Little Italy Charlie Kilpatrick, weekly, 6 p.m. 253-0900.
Mars Bar Plastik Wrap (Brit pop, new wave), weekly, 9 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.
Potter’s Pub and Grille Wendi Pace and Friends, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 282-9999.
Rare Olde Times His and Hers (acoustic vocal duo), weekly, 8-10 p.m. 750-1346.
Shenanigans Keith Rogers and Friends, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.
Sin é Dave Pollard, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.
S.J.’s Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.
Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.
The Tobacco Company The Rhythmasters, 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.
Visions Dance Club Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 379-3800.
