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.

WEDNESDAY 19

nightlife

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

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Astronaut, Aspiga, Rob Huddleson and His Foundation Band, 8 p.m., $5.

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

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Al Goodwin, 7:30 p.m., $12.

Gallery5 200 Marshall St., 644-0005: the Great White Jenkins, Liza Kate, James Wallace and the Naked Truth, Ryan Gustafson, 8 p.m.

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Dale Watson and His Lone Stars, 8:30 p.m., free.

THURSDAY 20

events

Carnival to All The William Byrd Community House presents a day of outdoor games, activities and prizes for children of all ages from 4—7 p.m. Free. 224 S. Cherry St. 643-2717.

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 Sept. 10. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887.

Pet Mixer The Doubletree Hotel Richmond Downtown welcomes the Richmond SPCA as it hosts a pet-friendly after-work mixer to benefit homeless pets from 5—9 p.m. $5. 301 W. Franklin St. 521-1319.

Third Thursdays The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosts its monthly gathering of music, cocktails and art from 6—9 p.m., featuring Louisiana-themed food and dancing. $5-$10. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

galleries

Metro Space Gallery “MAE: Minority Art Exhibition,” presented by Clarke Art Consulting with proceeds benefiting Freedom House Richmond. $5. 119 W. Broad St. 643-7125.

film

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

music

Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa The Greater Richmond Children's Choir joins these recognized Ugandan musicians for a special performance of African roots music starting at 7 p.m. at the Westover Hills United Methodist Church. Free. 1705 Westover Hills Blvd. 201-1894.

words

Book Discussion The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts presents a one-hour discussion on “Mystery of the Night CafAc: Hidden Key to the Spirituality of Vincent Van Gogh” with author Cliff Edwards, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Pauley Center. Advance registration required. $5. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

nightlife

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Rod Picott and Amanda Shire, 8 p.m., $10-$15.

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.

Bottoms Up Pizza 1700 Dock St., 644-4400: 3rd Wave, 7:30 p.m.

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

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Select Start, the Anytime, View from the Top, Audible View, 6:30 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: Al Goodwin, 7:30 p.m., $12.

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 'Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: the Seattle Grunge Tour: Nevermind: Ultimate Nirvana Tribute, Once: Ultimate Tribute to Pearl Jam, 7 p.m., $13.

Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: Young Widows, the Ultra Dolphins, the Measure, Future Virgins, Psyched to Die, Friendly Fire, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY 21

galleries

Watch Me Work Like Water Studio invites visitors for its monthly opportunity to watch local artists as they paint their latest work from 7—9:30 p.m., which will be available for purchase at the end of the night. 312 Brook Road. 477-6271.

music

Artful Fridays The Southside Virginia Council of the Arts presents its summer concert series, continuing at the Petersburg Regional Arts Center with Playtime Unlimited starting at 7 p.m. $10. 132 N. Sycamore St. 590-7988.

Fridays at Sunset Virginia's international music festival celebrating artists in jazz, R&B, soul, hip-hop and go-go concludes this week, featuring Chrisette Michele at 6 p.m. in Kanawha Plaza at Eighth and Canal streets. $20-$30. For information visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

words

Book Signing Author Alan Mermestein autographs copies of his work “Corporate Ethics Continues Down the Porcelain Chair” at the Libbie Place Barnes and Noble at 2 p.m. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-6704.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Strike Anywhere, None More Black, Off With Their Heads, No Friend, 6 p.m., $12.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Quatro na Bossa, 8 p.m., $8.

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Oregon Hill Funk Allstars, Ill Brain, 8 p.m., $7.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Naveah, Red Clay Village, Iconoclastic Ironies, Substandard American Dream, 8 p.m., free.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Blues Catz, 5 p.m., free. Yarn, 10 p.m., $7.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Murphy's Kids, 5th Generation, 10 p.m., $5.

City Dogs 1316 E. Cary St., 343-3647: Scottzilla and Acoustikat, 10 p.m., free.

Dixie Diner 250 N. Sycamore St., 732-7425: Zac Artis and Friends, 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. Doc Branch and the Key Notes, 10 p.m.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Josh Blue, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $20.

Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: Hazy Dave and the Mission Band, 8:30 p.m., free.

Home Team Grill 1630 W. Main St., 254-7360: Goes Good with Beer, 9:30 p.m., free.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Tuesdays Gone: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute, Barstool Heroes, 8 p.m., $13.

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

Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: the Protomen, 8 p.m.

Poe's Pub 2706 E. Main St., 648-2120: the Atkinsons, Allen Thompson, 9 p.m., $5.

Savannah's 55 Irvington Road, 435-6000: Ray Pittman Project, 6:30 p.m.

Shenanigan's 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Brad Spivey and the Honky Tonk Experience, 8:30 p.m.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: William Walter and Company, 9 p.m.

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: the Recliners, 9:30 p.m.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Wrenn Mangum, 8 p.m.

Wabi Sabi 29 Bollingbrook St., Petersburg, 862-1365: Chicago Cy, 9 p.m.

SATURDAY 22

events

Backyard Luau The Children's Museum of Richmond hosts an afternoon of Hula-Hooping, steel drums, and themed art activities from 10 a.m.—4 p.m. to celebrate the end of summer. $8. 2626 W. Broad St. 474-7000.

Carib Fest 2009 The Science Museum of Virginia's Garner Pavilion presents a day of Caribbean-inspired celebration from noon—7:30 p.m., featuring traditional and modern music, dance, native cuisine, children's activities and cultural educators. $10. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Dauber Dash Sports Backers and Chesterfield County present a special healthy lifestyle run at Henricus Historical Park starting at 9 a.m., where participants can traverse 4.5 miles featuring multiple obstacles and a finish line mud pit. For further details and registration info visit www.sportbackers.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.

Movin' and Groovin' 5k Dorey Park holds a noncompetitive walk/run starting at 8 a.m. to benefit the VCU Massey Cancer Center in pancreatic cancer research. 2999 Darbytown Road. For more info call 233-8453 or visit www.movinandgroovin5k.org.

words

Book Signing Author Tracey Miche'l Lewis autographs copies of her work “Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine” at the Libbie Place Barnes and Noble at 10 a.m. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-6704.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Shoeless Joe, A Voice in the Wilderness, Sleepless Empire, We Are Many, Krutch, the Jim O Ferrell Band, Alternate Route, the Last Kings, 4 p.m., $9—$10.

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

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: the Bush League, Photsynthesizers, 8 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Halflit Halo, 7 p.m., $10—$12.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Stache Bash, fundraiser for Massey Cancer Center Children's Division, 8 p.m. $5.

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

Ellwood Thompson Community Place 10 N. Thomspon St., 612-1827: Carol Covell and Randall Burton Duo, 7:30 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: Josh Blue, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $20.

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

Honey Whytes CafAc 2116 E. Main St., 643-6022: Haze and the Transients, 9 p.m.

Innsbrook Pavilion 4901 Lake Brook Drive, Glen Allen, 794-6700: Bruce in the USA, Limelight: Rush Tribute, Even Better Than the Real Thing: U2 Tribute, 6 p.m., free—$25.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Drive By Truckers, Tift Merritt, 7 p.m., $20—$25.

Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: Cheenon, 8 p.m.

Poe's Pub 2706 E. Main St., 648-2120: Loose Gravel, 9:30 p.m., $5.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: Sloth Loves Chunk, 9 p.m.

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: the Recliners, 9:30 p.m.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Switched On, Octane Saints, the Crueligans, 8 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 23

music

Jamie Foxx The Richmond Coliseum presents a special musical performance by the Oscar-winning actor and singer starting at 7:30 p.m. $40—$60. 601 E. Leigh St. 1-800-745-3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Old Instruments for Young Hands Concert Linwood Holton Elementary School hosts a special performance by the Richmond Concert Band where guests are invited to donate used instruments to a younger generation's musical education. Beginning at 6 p.m., the concert is free, and an old instrument is not required. 1600 W. Laburnum Ave. For more info call 737-3767.

Summer Interlude The Richmond Chamber Players perform the works of Beethoven and Mendelssohn 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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Paper Tiger, the Supervolcano, 8 p.m.

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: Jason Hurst and Prabir (acoustic), 9 p.m.

Dixie Diner 250 N. Sycamore St., 732-7425: Coffee Jazz with Redman and Gill, 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: Josh Blue, 7 p.m., $20.

Legend Brewing Company 321 W.Seventh St., 232-3446: Whiskey Rebellion, 6:30 p.m.

Millie's Diner 2603 E. Main St., 643-5512: Amazing Ghost, Fuzzy Baby, 7 p.m., $10.

Mulligan's 1323 W. Main St., 353-8686: the Dave Pillsbury Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble with Carol Covell, 7 p.m., free.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Michael Franti and Spearhead, 7 p.m., $23—$26.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Elisium, Therapeutic Homicide, 8 p.m.

MONDAY 24

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Seven Story Fall, the American Life, 7 p.m., $5—$7.

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

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

TUESDAY 25

events

Wine Tasting Private Stock Cigar and Wine Company presents a night of sampling various Spanish wines and education about their production starting at 7 p.m. at the Shoppes at Stratford Hills. $15. 7101-I Forest Hill Ave. 272-2906.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: the Drownout, Varcella, At Arms Length, Audible View, Insubordination, 7 p.m., $7.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Eliza Gilkyson, 8 p.m., $16—$21.

Bandito's 2905 Patterson Ave., 354-9999: Buttercup, 9 p.m., free.

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Colin Healy and the Jetskis, Vegas Under Fire, 6 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Cobra Starship, Friday Night Boys, the Plastiscines, Skeet Skeet, the Audtion, 7 p.m., $20.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Former Champions, 10 p.m., free.

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 'Em, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., free.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Geronimo, Hex Machine Head Molt, 8 p.m.