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.
WEDNESDAY 12
words
Book Signing Dwayne Betts discusses and autographs his memoir, “A Question of Freedom: A Memoir of Learning, Survial and Coming of Age in Prison,” from 6-8 p.m. at the Library of Virginia. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.
nightlife
Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: the Taters (Americana/pop), 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.
The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: P.D. Wilder, Sarah June, Remora, Sky Plant, 8 p.m.
Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: LarJar Band, 10 p.m., $5.
Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Steve Byrne, 7:30 p.m., $15.
Innsbrook Pavilion 4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, 794-6700: the B-52s, 6 p.m., $13-$35.
Nara Sushi 1309 W. Main St., 353-1315: Graveyard, 9 p.m.
The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Russ Parr Comedy Show featuring Earthquake, Ashy Larry, Red Grant, Huggy LowDown, 6:30 p.m., $35.
Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Amy Henderson, 7:30 p.m., free.
Six-Burner Restaurant 1627 W. Main St., 353-4060: Carol Covell and Lee Covington, 6:30 p.m., free.
THURSDAY 13
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 “Shenandoah” starting at 8 p.m. Free (with drinks and popcorn). Bring your own lawn chair. 2709 Monument Ave. 355-8637.
galleries
1212 Gallery “Virginia Collage Society Exhibit.” On display through Aug. 29. 12 E. 12th St. 233-9957.
stageLaugh Out Loud The Richmond Comedy Coalition presents a night of improvised comedy with troupes Also Fast and Also Furious, Downward Viral, and stand-up comedian Jesse P-S at Art6 Gallery starting at 8 p.m. $5. 6 E. Broad St. 343-1406.
Lucky Buddha Birthday Party The Lucky Buddha celebrates its third anniversary of business with a night of door prizes, drinks, and burlesque entertainment with Legs Malone starting at 9 p.m. 1421 E. Cary St. 210-9301.
nightlife
Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Brace War, Swamp Thing, Naysayer, Backtrack, Fire and Ice, 6 p.m., $8.
Aurora 401 E. Grace St., 644-5380: SoL CafAc, 8 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: Gull, Frankzig, Glad Hearts, LUBEC, the Bynars, 8 p.m.
Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Dar Williams, Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers, 7 p.m., $25-$30.
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: Steve Byrne, 7:30 p.m., $15.
Globehopper Coffeehouse and Lounge 2100 E. Main St. 523-8083: Jason Jenkins, 8-10 p.m., free.
JJ's Grille 10298 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, 755-6229: Steve Bassett and Friends, 7:30 p.m., $5.
J&D's CafAc 2322 Hungary Road, 266-2331: Benjamin's Texas Hold ƒ?~Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free
Mosaic CafAc 6229 River Road, 288-7482: Carol Covell-Stan Smith Duo, 8 p.m., free.
Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: Doug Stanhope, 8 p.m.
The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Oblisk (psychedelic), 10 p.m.
FRIDAY 14
events
Designer White Elephant Gala Benefiting Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity and Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers education programs, Ferguson Enterprises hosts a night of music, food and auctionable merchandise ranging from furniture and lighting to fabrics and fine art from 5-9 p.m. at 2703 Ackley Ave. $20-$25. For more info call 264-6400 or visit www.asid.org
galleries
Petersburg Regional Art Center “All Media Show,” featuring work by various artists. On display through Sept 5. 132 N. Sycamore St. 733-8200.
music
Artful Fridays The Southside Virginia Council of the Arts presents its summer concert series, continuing at the Petersburg Regional Arts Center with Tanya Lazenby-Jackson and the Soul Physchic Babylon Sistas. $10. 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 Frankie Beverly and Maze at 6 p.m. in Kanawha Plaza, at Eighth and Canal streets. $20-$30. For information visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.
Innsbrook Pavilion 4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, 794-6700: Montogmery Gentry, 6 p.m., $18-$20.
stage
“Driven to Murder” The Murder Mystery Players present an interactive comedy murder-mystery with a NASCAR-themed plot at Dave and Buster's starting at 8 p.m. Performances continue Saturday, Aug. 29 and Friday, Sept. 11. $37. 4001 Brownstone Blvd., Suite 101 Glen Allen. 967-7399.
Improv Comedy Comedy Sportz presents a night of on-the-spot humor starting 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.
nightlife
Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Metal Showcase, 5 p.m., David Brockie Experience, Meat Cleaver, Ugly Law, 10 p.m.
Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Scott Kirby and Dave Edmisten (tropical rock), 8 p.m., $15-$20.
Babe's of Carytown 3166 W. Cary St., 355-9330: Five Nine, 8 p.m., $5.
CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: the Recliners, 9 p.m.
The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: the Ground Beef Revue, the Peculiar Gentleman, the High Street Lowlifes, 8 p.m.
The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: the Low Anthem, Nathan Moore, Cannery Row, Alex Enggist, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12.
Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Blue Light District, 5 p.m., free. Ilad, 10 p.m., $6.
City Dogs 1316 E. Cary St., 343-3647: Scottzilla and Acoustikat, 10 p.m., free.
Dixie Diner 250 N. Sycamore St., 732-7425: Dewey Via and Lickin' Gravey, 9 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: Steve Byrne, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $17.
Gallery5 200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005: David Shultz and the Skyline, Prabir and the Substitutes, How I Became the Bomb, the Vermilions, 8 p.m., $7.
Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: Dixie Power Trio, 8:30 p.m., free.
Home Team Grill 1630 W. Main St., 254-7360: Velvet Maria's, 9:30 p.m., free.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar 1911 W. Main St., 254-4904: Plunky and Oneness, 9:30 p.m., $10.
Nara Sushi 1309 W. Main St., 353-1315: Vincent Black Shadow, Radio Moscow, 9 p.m., $6.
The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: the Derek Trucks Band, 7 p.m., $25.
O'Bank's 10392 Leadbetter Road, 550-3888: Cy Taggart (blues), 8 p.m.
Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: the New Familiars, 10 p.m.
Poe's Pub 2706 E. Main St., 648-2120: Something Clever and Sailor Twist, 9:30 p.m., $5.
Shenanigan's 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Mo DeBree, 8:30 p.m.
SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: Broken Monday, 9 p.m.
The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Gojira-X, Killer Filler, Tommy Two Fingers, 10 p.m.
SATURDAY 15
events
McDonald Day The Children's Museum of Richmond hosts an afternoon with Ronald McDonald celebrating the fast-food chain's 30th anniversary from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., featuring free goodie bags and Happy Meal coupons. $8. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7000.
Down Home Family Reunion The Elegba Folklore Society presents its 19th annual celebration of African-American folklife with an extended evening of world music, dance, interactive demonstrations, children's activities and food from 4-11 p.m. at Abner Clay Park in Historic Jackson Ward. Free. 500 Brook Road. For more info visit www.efsinc.org.
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.
I Know Poe The Library of Virginia presents a special family day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring an array of free events, giveaways and tours of its latest exhibition, “Poe: Man, Myth, or Monster,” as well as activities such as face painting, crafts and a scavenger hunt. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.
Pain and Suffering Ground Xero Wrestling presents a night of body slams and beat downs at the Hopewell Community Center starting at 5 p.m. $4. 100 Citypoint Road, Hopewell. 356-0583. For more info visit www.gxwwrestling.com.
galleries
Antiques on Broad Quirk Gallery presents a special sale of antiques and collectables from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., featuring costume jewelry, fine art, vintage clothing, and other items. 311 W. Broad St. 344-1557.
stage
“The NY Express” Gallery5 welcomes RunAround Sue and the girls of Sugar Shack Burlesque for a night of feather fans and dancing starting at 9 p.m., featuring a musical performance by the Peculiar Gentlemen. $12. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
“The Parsons' Cause—Prelude to Revolution” The historic Hanover Courthouse presents a theatrical retelling of the 1763 court case that thrust Patrick Henry into the forefront of Colonial legal and political circles, challenging the authority of the Church of England and the king. The performance begins at 11 a.m. Free. Hanover Courthouse Road. 837-4900.
words
Book Signing Author Lynn Steigleder autographs copies of her novel, “Rising Tide”—depicting a world where land is at a premium due to the advancing sea level—from 1-3 p.m. at Barnes and Noble. 4600 Commonwealth Center Parkway, Midlothian. 744-5483.
nightlife
Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Jackie Frost (blues/Americana), 8 p.m., $8.
Barksdale Theatre 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, 282-2620: Kip Williams Quartet, James “Saxsmo” Gates, 8 p.m., $22.
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 Hotdamns, 9 p.m.
The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Pendleton, Shapiro, the Itchy Hearts, 8 p.m.
The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Well Versed presents Ndambi, 8 p.m., $12-$14.
Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Rockitz All Star Band, the Bopcats, Bruce Olsen and the Offenders, 8 p.m., $20.
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: Steve Byrne, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $17.
Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: Bush League, 8:30 p.m., free.
JJ's Grille 10298 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, 755-6229: John Fetherston and Kim, 8 p.m.
Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar 1911 W. Main St., 254-4904: Plunky and Oneness, 9:30 p.m., $10.
The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: the Madeleine Haze, Sick Puppies, 6 p.m., $10-$13.
Poe's Pub 2706 E. Main St., 648-2120: Tin Foil Militia, 9:30 p.m., $5.
Shenanigan's 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: the Janet Martin Band, 8:30 p.m.
SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: Chicago Cy, 9 p.m.
The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Johnny Change (Johnny Cash Tribute), 9 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 16
music
Barbara Martin James River Wine Cellar presents a special musical performance by this blues and jazz artist from 1-4 p.m. 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen. 550-7516.
Summer Interlude The Richmond Chamber Players perform the works of Schubert and Brahms as part of a special concert series starting at 3 p.m. at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church. $14-$16. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 340-1405.
nightlife
Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: ICallFives, Rocket Relay, Plan of Attack, California, 6 p.m., $7.
The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: !DearGirlLoveMe!, A Glass Atlas, the Radiance Effect, Sean Lea, 7 p.m., $5-$8.
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: Near Earth Objects (jazz), 9:30 p.m., free.
Dixie Diner 250 N. Sycamore St., 732-7425: Acoustic Rippleshot, noon, free.
Emilio's Tapas Bar 1847 W. Broad St., 359-1224: Roger Carroll and Anthony Dowd Duo, 7 p.m.
Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Steve Byrne, 7 p.m., $15.
Mulligan's 1323 W. Main St., 353-8686: Haze and the Transients, 7:30 p.m.
The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Fiery Furnaces, White Rabbits, 7 p.m., $15-$18.
MONDAY 17
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: the Phenomenauts, the Revolts, the Leftovers, 7 p.m.
The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Poison the Well, Vanna, Threat of Scarlet, Dream Atlantic, 7 p.m., $12-$15.
TUESDAY 18
nightlife
Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Await Rescue, Along Those Lines, I Saw a Ghost, 7 p.m., $5-$7.
CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: DJ Williams Projekt, 9:30 p.m.
The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Verbatim, R2Dtoo, 8 p.m.
Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Barnun, 10 p.m., $3.
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.
Shenanigan's 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: the Taters, 8 p.m.
The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Anavan, Nude Photos of Celebrities, 10 p.m.
