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.

WEDNESDAY 26

events

Spirits and Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl Haunts of Richmond presents a walking and drinking tour of the city's most ghost-friendly bars at 7 p.m. at Richbrau Brewing Company, featuring accounted stories for each location. Drinking is not required, but you must be older than 21 to attend. $13. 343-3700. 1214 E. Cary St. Visit www.hauntsofrichmond.com for information.

Wine Tasting Private Stock Cigar and Wine Company presents a night of sampling various Spanish wines and education about wine production at 7 p.m. at the Virginia Center Marketplace. $15. 10124 Brook Road. 421-6095.

nightlife

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: BJ Kocen, Bianca Merkley, Naomi Steckman, Felix Stevens, 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: Joanna Lynne, Lucas Carpenter, Allison Self, Laurel Lane, 7 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: Brett Leake, 7:30 p.m., $12.

Positive Vibe CafAc 2825 Hathaway Road, 560-9622: Blue Line Highway, 7:30 p.m., free.

Sharky's Bar and Billiards 4032 Cox Road, 273-1888: the Wrest, 9:30 p.m., free.

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

words

Book Club Reveille United Methodist Church celebrates 45 years of summer reading with a special discussion on The New York Times bestseller, “Manhunt: the 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer” by James Swanson at 10:30 a.m. Free. 4200 W. Cary St. 359-6041.

THURSDAY 27

events

Wine Tasting Private Stock Cigar and Wine Company presents a night of sampling various Spanish wines and education about wine production at 7 p.m. at the Tuckahoe Shopping Center. $15. 435-A N. Ridge Road. 285-3760.

film

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

words

Book Signing The Fountain Bookstore welcomes authors Sue Bailey and Carmen Flowers as they discuss and autograph copies of their humorous collection of funeral stories “Grave Expectations: Planning ‘The End’ Like There's No Tomorrow” starting at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

Writing Show The Children's Museum of Richmond welcomes authors Shawna Kenney, Anne Thomas Soffee and Rodney Lofton, with host Nicole Anderson Ellis, as they present a panel discussion on “Me, Myself, and I: A Conversation about Modern Memoir” from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Pavilion Room. $5-$12. 2626 W. Broad St. For information visit www.jamesriverwriters.org.

nightlife

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: iNFiNiEN, 7 p.m.

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: Brett Leake, 7:30 p.m., $12.

Gallery5 200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005: Mostly Dimes, Sweatpants, Liza Kate, Pedals On Our Pirate Ships, 7 p.m.

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

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

Positive Vibe CafAc 2825 Hathaway Road, 560-9622: Dave Shiflet and Friends, 7 p.m., free.

Sharky's Bar and Billiards 4032 Cox Road, 273-1888: Pat O'Brien, 9:30 p.m., free.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Hot Ham and Cheese, the Black Box, Botox Party, the Shinmiti, 10 p.m.

FRIDAY 28

events

Gilbane Restaurant Walk The project engineers group of Gilbane Building Co. presents its fourth annual benefit walk through Shockoe Bottom and participating restaurants from 5-9 p.m. to support the Hospital Hospitality House. $35. For information call 828-6901 or visit www.hhrichmond.org.

film

Drive-In Grand Opening Goochland County brings back the days of the drive-in movie experience when it presents its first double feature presentation (“G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra” and “G-Force”) with gates opening at 6 p.m. $3-$7. 4344 Old Fredericksburg Road, Hadensville. For information visit www.goochlanddriveintheater.com.

galleries

Artspace “Breathless,” featuring photographs by Annie Hogan. “Fe203,” featuring photographs by Louis Joyner. “Rebirth,” featuring paintings by Inge Strack. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Sept. 20. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works “Dogmatic Cat As Trophy.” “The Fascination of Trees,” featuring photography by Sherri Wilson Conley. “Shadows From the Garden,” featuring art by Emma Lou Martin. “Recent Works,” featuring art by Santa DeHaven. “Recent Works,” featuring art by Jason Norwood. On display through Sept. 20. 320 Hull St., 291-1400.

Onetribe's Adorn Studio “Manchester Fourth Friday,” featuring jewelry metal work and paintings. On display from 7-10 p.m. 403 Stockton St. 230-4480.

Page Bond Gallery “New Works,” featuring art by Dragana Crnjak, Leslie Millar and James Stroud. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Sept. 26. 1625 W. Main St. 359-3633.

music

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

stage

AAAARRR! Town Random Acts Improv Comedy presents a night of on-the-spot humor starting at 7 p.m. (all ages) and 9:30 p.m. (mature audiences) at the HATTheatre. $7-$10. 1124 Westbriar Drive. 343-6364.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: the Mills Family Band, 8 p.m., $8-$13.

Andy's Restaurant 412 England St. in Ashland, 752-2990: Loose Gravel, 9 p.m.

Buffalo Wild Wings 1090 Virginia Center Parkway, Glen Allen, 553-9998: Nat King Kong, 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: No BS Brass Band, 9 p.m., $6.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Unknown Hinson, 8 p.m., $15-$17.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Pure and Sinful, 5 p.m., free. Jack Ass Flats, 10 p.m., $7.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Brand New Groovement, 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: Open jam with JR, 6 p.m., free. Liquid Edge, 9 p.m., free.

Emilio's Tapas Bar 1847 W. Broad St., 359-1224: Scoven, Beard and Cruse, 7-9:30 p.m., free.

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

Gibson's Downstairs 700 E. Broad St., 644-2637: Jazz Corner of the World, 6 p.m., free.

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

Home Team Grill 1630 W. Main St., 254-7360: Pat Russell Band, 9:30 p.m., free.

James River Wine Cellar 11008 Washington Highway, Glen Allen, 550-7516: Barbara Martin Trio, 6:30 p.m., $14.

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: Gathering of the Four Winds (Native American music, history and dance), 6:30 p.m., $25.

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

Positive Vibe CafAc 2825 Hathaway Road, 560-9622: Magic Show with Jonathan Austin, 6:30 p.m., free.

Sharky's Bar and Billiards 4032 Cox Road, 273-1888: the Wrest, 9:30 p.m., free.

Shenanigan's 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: Something Clever, 8:30 p.m.

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

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: Marna and Macy, 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY 29

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 and vintage clothing. 311 W. Broad St. 344-1557.

stage

AAAARRR! Town Random Acts Improv Comedy presents a night of on-the-spot humor starting at 7 p.m. (all ages) and 9:30 p.m. (mature audiences) at the HATTheatre. $7-$10. 1124 Westbriar Drive. 343-6364.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Autism Society Benefit: Murphy's Kids, Neighborhood Friendly, Look to the Sky, Dream Atlantic, Colin Healy and the Jet Skis, In Anthems, 5 p.m., $7-$10.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: the Rock 'n' Roll Revue III featuring Craig Evans, Brad Tucker, George Garrett, Jim Wark and Brian Sulser, 8 p.m., $12-$17.

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

CafAc Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. 353-2500: Central Garage, 9 p.m.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Dean Fields, the Sharp Comfort, the Great Unknown, 8 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Varietease Presents: Soul Party, Reverend Valentine, Mab Just Mab, 7 p.m., $10.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Major Motor, 9 p.m., $6.Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: the Lost Satellites, Two Ton Tractor, 10 p.m., $5.

Emilio's Tapas Bar 1847 W. Broad St., 359-1224: Tele-Phonic Quartet, 7-9:30 p.m., free.

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

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

Honey Whyte's All-American CafAc 2116 E. Main St., 643-6022: God Fearin' Snake Handlers, 9 p.m., free.

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: Pretty Lights, 8:30 p.m., $17-$20.

Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: Splork!, the Color Kittens, the I-Las, 8 p.m., $5.

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

Positive Vibe CafAc 2825 Hathaway Road, 560-9622: Charles Arthur, 8 p.m., free.

Richbrau Taphouse and Grill 1214 E. Cary St., 644-3018: Russ Hanchin-Joe Sarver Duo, 8 p.m.

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: the English Channel, 8:30 p.m.

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: Justin Jones and the Driving Rain, 9 p.m.

Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St., 782-9555: Marna and Macy, 9:30 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 30

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Sounds of Summer Fest: Yearling, Love and Reverie, Girls Get All the Action, the Downtown Fiction, Colin Healy and the Jet Skis, I-Rival, Amely, Boys Will Be Boys, Bobby Faithful, Running with Giants, Hellow Conductor, 1-11 p.m., $10-$14.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Workingman, Crossroads Voodoo, 7 p.m.

Cary Street CafAc 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445: Tripp and Jenny Johnson jam session, 2-5 p.m., free. Tunkel-Marssella Duo, 9 p.m., $5.

Commercial Taphouse 111 Robinson St., 359-6544: River City Band, 9 p.m., free.

Dixie Diner 250 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg. 732-7425: Retro Karaoke, 7 p.m.

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: Ralphie May, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., $17.

Legend Brewing Company 321 W. Seventh St., 232-3446: Blue Line Highway, 6 p.m., free.

MONDAY 31

nightlife

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.

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Send the Broads Abroad, 9 p.m.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Clipse and the Cool Kids, 7 p.m., $25-$30.

TUESDAY 1

galleries

Uptown Gallery “Other Worldly,” featuring oil, ink and colored pencil works by Tom Krusinis and Cari Still. “Near and Far,” featuring pastels by Aubrey Walker. On display through Oct. 31. 1305 W. Main St. 353-8343.

stage

“The Trial of the Catonsville 9” The Modlin Center presents Tim Robbins and his theatre company the Actors' Gang in this historical drama about the 1968 trial of nine Catholic activists whose act of civil disobedience galvanized America's protest movement during the Vietnam War. Shown in the Alice Jepson Theatre at 7:30 p.m., an encore performance will take place Wednesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 p.m. $20-$38. Keller Road. 289-8980.

nightlife

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

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