TUESDAY 4

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: Autocue, Cleric, All Left Out, 8 p.m.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Barnun, 10 p.m., $3.

Downtown Crown Plaza 555 E. Canal St., 788-0900: Michael James, 8:30 p.m.

The Grapevine II 11055 Three Chopt Road. 440-9100: Big Pop and the Doo-Wops, 7 p.m., free.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Silversun Pickups, Manchester Orchestra, Cage the Elephant, 6:30 p.m., $25-$28.

Sharky's 4032-A Cox Road, 273-1888: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free.

WEDNESDAY 5

nightlife

321 Supper Club 1708 E. Main St., 249-5555: Tarrus Riley, 8 p.m.

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Van Etta High, Good Night Sunrise, the Real You, 6 p.m., $12.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Charles Arthur, 7 p.m., $5.

Breakers 101 Wadsworth Drive, 323-8034: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: Justin Trawick, 9 p.m.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Miwagemini, Jonathan Vassar, Nick Coward, Josh Small, 7 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Framing Hanley, Transmit Now, Core 87, Naveah, 7:30 p.m., $13-$15.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: LarJar Band, 10 p.m., $5.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Eddit Ifft, 7:30 p.m., $15.

Gibson's Grill 700 E. Broad St., 644-2637: Bio Ritmo, 10 p.m., $5.

Innsbrook Pavilion 4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, 794-6700: the Original Wailers featuring Al Anderson and Junior Marvin, Soulive, 5:30 p.m., $13-$15.

Nara Sushi 1309 W. Main St., 353-1315: Andrew Jackson Jihad, Delay, the Two Funerals, 8 p.m.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Jason Isbell and 400 Unit, Sons of Bill, Barrelhouse, 7 p.m., $13-$15.

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Amy Henderson, 7:30 p.m., free.

THURSDAY 6

events

Flowers After 5 Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden invites guests for an evening of wine tasting, music and dining from 5-9 p.m. Leashed pets can attend Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

film

Classics in the Courtyard Richmond's First Baptist Church invites guests for a night of outdoor movie viewing with “Sabrina” at 8 p.m. Free, with drinks and popcorn. Bring your own lawn chair. 2709 Monument Ave. 355-8637.

music

Susan Greenbaum Library Park presents a special outdoor performance by the local singer and songwriter starting at noon at the corner of Second and Main streets. Free. For information call 646-4514.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Empyrean, Cultifly, Bloodcorps, Seventh Ghost, 8 p.m., $6-$7.

Aurora 401 E. Grace St., 644-5380: SoL CafAc, 8 p.m., free.

Azzurro Restaurant 6221 River Road, 560-4888: the Antonelli Duo, 7 p.m., free.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Roger Carroll and Chez Roue, 9 p.m., free.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: Ray Pittman Soul Revival, 9 p.m.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Israel Darling, Snowy Owls, 8 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Lights Resolve, the Chuck Schaffer Picture Show, Rike the Martian, 7:30 p.m., $10.

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: Eddit Ifft, 7:30 p.m., $15.

Gallery5 200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005: Tulsa Drone, Suzukiton, Ancient Sky, Heliotropes, 7 p.m., $6.

Globehopper Coffeehouse and Lounge 2100 E. Main St. 523-8083: Jason Jenkins, 8-10 p.m., free.

J&D's CafAc 2322 Hungary Road, 266-2331: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free

Ruchee Express 1201 W. Main St., 354-6011: Steady State, Joe McMahan (Smoke Or Fire), Our New Nation, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY 7

galleries

Ghostprint Gallery  “Paper Politics,” featuring politically and socially prints by over 200 international artists. Curated by Josh MacPhee. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Aug. 29. 220 W. Broad St. 344-1557.

Ginger Levit Gallery “Un Impressionist FranAais,” featuring oils on canvas by Georges Yoldjoglou. Opening at 5:30 p.m. and on display through Sept 3. 1519 W. Main St. 398-0440.

Richmond Public Library “Off the Wall Collages,” featuring art by Ichshe. “Poe's Women,” featuring paintings by Chris Semtner of the most important women in Poe's life and work. “Ink. Paper. Print.” Featuring monoprints and illustrations by Meena Khalili. “Rich City Relic: Tragedies and Triumphs,” featuring paintings in mixed media by Kevin Lee Curry. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Aug. 31. 101 E. Franklin St. 646-6500.

Uptown Gallery “Fabulous Florals,” featuring art by various Richmond artists. Opening at 5 p.m. and on display through Sept 26. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.

music

Artful Fridays The Southside Virginia Council of the Arts presents its summer concert series, kicking off at the Petersburg Regional Arts Center with the Rebirth of Jazz and R&B at 8 p.m. with Jim Adkins, Rick Elliot, the REQ Squad and comedian Sean Neverson. $20-$25. 132 N. Sycamore St. 590-7988.

Fridays at Sunset Virginia's international music festival continues downtown featuring numerous artists in jazz, R&B, soul, hip-hop and go-go. This week features Jazmine Sullivan and the Fuzz Band at 6 p.m. in Kanawha Plaza, at Eighth and Canal streets. $20-$30. For information visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

stage

Improv Comedy Random Acts Improv Comedy presents a night of on-the-spot humor at 7 p.m. (all ages) and 9:30 p.m. (mature audiences) at the Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen. $10-$12. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.

words

Book Signing Don Piper, author of “90 Minutes In Heaven,” discusses and autographs copies of his work starting at 7 p.m. at Cosby High School in Midlothian. 14300 Fox Club Parkway. For information call 514-7145.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Letter Box Tragedy, Apparently We Can't Fly, Say Your Prayers, Reason to Breathe, Too Far, the Goose, 5 p.m., $7.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Gypsy Roots, 8 p.m., $8.

Buffalo Wild Wings 1090 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, 553-9998: Loose Gravel, 6 p.m.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: the Recliners, 9 p.m.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Existor, the Silo Effect, 10 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Three Sheets to the Wind, 9 p.m., $10-$12.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Blues Flash, 5 p.m., free. JP Soars and the Red Hots, 9 p.m., $6.

City Dogs 1316 E. Cary St., 343-3647: Scottzilla and Acoustikat, 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: Eddit Ifft, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $15.

Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: Blue Line Highway, 8:30 p.m., free.

Home Team Grill 1630 W. Main St., 254-7360: Sloth Loves Chunk, 9:30 p.m., free.

Legend Brewery 321 W. Seventh St., 232-3446: Bryan Smith, 8 p.m.

O'Bank's 10392 Leadbetter Road, 550-3888: Triad, 8 p.m.

Que Pasa 623 N. 25th St., 402-7502: Carol Covell-Skip Gailes Duo, 9 p.m., $5.

Rendezvous Restaurant 17-19 W. Broad St., 649-3390: Kim Kardashian holds Royalty Friday, 9 p.m.

Shenanigan's 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: the Slack Family, 8:30 p.m.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: CoPilot, 9 p.m.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Liquid Edge, 9 p.m., $5.

SATURDAY 8

events

The Art of Italian Wine The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts continues its Italian Summer series with guest Peter Neff, wine buyer for River City Cellars, as he demystifies the wines of Italy through history, with a tasting starting at 2 p.m. in the Pauley Center. $25-$35. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1400.

Chocolatier Rock De Rochonnet Delights welcomes guests for an evening of gelato and chocolates at 6 p.m., featuring musical performances by Mudd Goose. 13228 Midlothian Turnpike. 794-1551.

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. Meet at the Richmond Convention Visitors' Center. $70-$85. 401 N. Third St. Registration required. 744-1718.

MDA Charity Car Show Richard Bland College in Petersburg holds a day of aesthetically pleasing automobiles with proceeds going directly toward lifesaving programs for people with neuromuscular diseases in Central Virginia. All vehicles must be set up before 11 a.m. at 11301 Johnson Road in Petersburg. For information call 530-2225.

Second Annual Jonny Z Festival Art 180 presents its special block party honoring the life of artist and advocate Jonny Z from noon-5 p.m., featuring live music, raffles, and children's activities. Shields Avenue between Grove and Hanover. For information call 233-4180.

Superheroes and Princesses Day The Children's Museum of Richmond holds an afternoon of comic book heroes and Disney royalty with Batman, Superman, Cinderella, Ariel and others from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Children are encouraged to assume their own secret identities. $8. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7000.

film

Shadow Games The Byrd Theatre premieres a special screening of this full-length independent film directed and scored by Virginia Commonwealth University alumni Jim Ed Wills and Alex Powers at 1 p.m. Tickets sold 30 minutes before the show. Red carpet dress is encouraged. $5. For information visit www.shadowgamesmovie.com.

music

Benefit Dance Ron Moody and the Centaurs play the music of the '50s, '60s and '70s at the ACCA Temple Ballroom. The 8 p.m. performance will benefit the Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center, a children's speech and hearing clinic. $20. 1712 Bellevue Ave. 266-6699.

stage

“Reveille!” Gallery5 welcomes Bouncing Betties Burlesque for a night of dancing, raffle prizes and music at 9 p.m. honoring the men and women of the military. $15 general admission. $12 with military ID. $10 with military uniform, official or costume. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: AIDS Walk Richmond Benefit Show, Conshafter, Long Arms, Half Brother Sid, Susan Greenbaum, Hello Conductor, Battleghost, 3 p.m., $8-$10.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Anne McCue, 8 p.m., $8-$13.

Bogart's 1903 W. Cary St., 353-9280: Pennyshaker, 9:30 p.m.

Breakers 101 Wadsworth Drive, 323-8034: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., free.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: the Atkinsons, 9:30 p.m., free.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Horsehead, Palominos, 8 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Searching for Timothy, Sugar Glyder, Sovatone, Before the Machine, 7:30 p.m., $8-$10.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Jam with Pierre, 2-5 p.m., free.

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: Eddit Ifft, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $15.

Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: Rattlesnake Shake, 8:30 p.m., free.

JJ's Grille 10298 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, 755-6229: 3 For All, 8 p.m., $5.

Shenanigan's 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: the Steve Bassett Blues Band, 8:30 p.m.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: Bungalo 6, 9 p.m.

S.J.'s Lakeside Tavern 5406 Lakeside Ave., 264-3288: Nat King Kong, 7:45 p.m., $3.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Octane Saints, Dielectrics, Richard Bacchus and the Luckiest Girls, 10 p.m.

Tropical Soul CafAc 314 N. Second St. 771-1605: Soulgasm: DJ Sayeed (hip-hop and soul), 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.

SUNDAY 9

events

Watermelon Festival Celebrating its 26th year, Carytown presents its annual street festival from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., featuring countless vendors and activities throughout the area's mile long stretch of road. For information visit www.carytownrva.org.

Indian Dance The Hindu Center of Virginia presents a performance of Indian classical and folk dance from 3-5 p.m. $10. 60051 Springfield Road, Glen Allen. 754-4245.

music

Summer Interlude The Richmond Chamber Players perform the works of Mendelssohn and Ezrain as part of a concert series starting at 3 p.m. at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church. $14-$16. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 340-1405.

words

Book Signing Best-selling author and screenwriter John Gilstrap autographs his new private-investigator thriller “No Mercy,” at Creatures 'n' Crooks Bookshoppe from 1-3 p.m. 3156 W. Cary St. 340-0277.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Psychostick, 6 p.m., $10-$12.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: World Jazz with Anthony Curtis, 7 p.m., $6-$10.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Dammit Matthew Dammit, Social Strip, Parchment Kick, the Desert Highlife, 86A, 5:15 p.m., $10-$12.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Tripp and Jenny Johnson Jam Session, 2-5 p.m., free.

Commercial Taphouse 111 Robinson St., 359-6544: Poyal Pain, 9:30 p.m., free.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Eddit Ifft, 7 p.m., $15.

Legend Brewery 321 W. 7th St., 232-3446: Cook County Bluegrass, 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY 10

events

Monday Night Moving Pictures and Music Gallery5 presents an “A Clockwork Orange”-inspired night of TV mix tapes, rare 16-mm film and experimental videos by visual artists Celie Dailey and Joran Bruner. The evening will also feature music by Hot Lava, the Native Young and Cubscout and the Rhinoceros at 7 p.m. $5. 200 W. Marshall St.. 644-0005.

Robot Chicken Roller Skating Tour Adult Swim and “Robot Chicken” creators and executive producers Seth Green and Matt Senreich hold a special skate party at Richmond's Roller Dome at 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of their latest DVD. Also featuring a musical performance by Gym Class Heroes. Free. 4902 Williamsburg Road. 726-2841.

words

Book Reading Bill Martin and son Jim Martin present readings from Bill's memoirs, “Billy: Stories of My Childhood” in the chapel of St. Christopher's School from 5-7 p.m. 711 St. Christopher's Road. 282-3185.

nightlife

Applebee's 10151 Brook Road, 266-6095: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 8 p.m., free.

Baileys 11581 Robious Road, 560-4600: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Roma, 8 p.m.

Downtown DoubleTree Hotel 401 W. Franklin St., 644-9871: Michael James, 8:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 11

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Title Fight, Bad Seed, Gypsy, Convicted, Harms Way, 6 p.m., $8.

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: DJ Williams Projekt, 9:30 p.m.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: From the Darkest Part of the Woods, the Backpockets, 7 p.m., $3-$5.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Freddy Cole Quartet, 7 p.m., $15-$25.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Barnun, 10 p.m., $3.

Downtown Crown Plaza 555 E. Canal St., 788-0900: Michael James, 8:30 p.m.

Ghost Print Gallery 220 W. Broad St., 344-1557: Verbatim, 8 p.m., $5.

The Grapevine II 11055 Three Chopt Road. 440-9100: Big Pop and the Doo-Wops, 7 p.m., free.

Sharky's 4032-A Cox Road, 273-1888: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: No Dice, Lush Farm, 10 p.m.