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.

WEDNESDAY 2

film

“Seeing Through the Fence” Independent filmmaker Eleni Vlachos presents a screening and Q&A on her documentary investigating the food industry at 7 p.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University. 701 W. Grace St., room 2310. Free. 828-0151.

words

Journalism Lecture Virginia State University welcomes Washington Post columnist, associate editor, and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Eugene Robinson at 7 p.m. in the Anderson-Turner Auditorium as he presents “American Politics and Journalism in the Age of Obama.” Free. 1 Hayden Drive. 524-5794.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: the New Up, One Friend, At the Stars, 6 p.m., $5-$7.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Frank Coleman and Chris Fuller, 7 p.m., $5.

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Don Chamgers and Goat, Ocha La Rocha, Six, 7 p.m., $5.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Confide, Agraceful, Memphis Mayfire, This Romantic Tragedy, Adelaide Heights, Apparently We Can't Fly, 6 p.m., $10-$12.

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

Cous Cous 900 W. Franklin St., 358-0868: Ombak, 9:30 p.m., free.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Matt Kazam, 7:30 p.m., $10.

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.

The Triple 3306 W. Broad St., 359-7777: Communication Corporation, Mr. W, Creta Kano, 8 p.m.

THURSDAY 3

words

Art Lecture Independent scholar and curator Elizabeth Stevens presents “It's Only Natural: the Art of Stanley Boxer” in the Modlin Center for the Arts' Cousins Studio Theatre at 7 p.m. 28 Westhampton Way. 289-8276.

nightlife

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Mando Saenz, 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.

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Montana Slim String Band, 8 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: the Alternate Routes, the Onset, Rike the Martian, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Town Mountain, 9 p.m., $7-$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: Matt Kazam, 7:30 p.m., $10.

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.

Mosaic CafAc 6229 River Road, 288-7482: Carol Covell and Stan Smith Duo, 8 p.m., free.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Emery, 6:30 p.m., $15-$18.

Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: Landmines, Cities for Small Towns, Nakatomi Plaza, Marionette, 8 p.m.

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

Shenanigans 4017 MacArthur Ave., 264-5010: the Slack Family, 8 p.m.

FRIDAY 4

galleries

Art6 Gallery “National Art of Recovery Art Show,” featuring work by the Substance Abuse and Addictions Recovery Alliance of Virginia. Opening at 6 p.m. and on display through Sept. 27. 6 E. Broad St., 308-2561.

Gallery5 “Embedded Narrative,” featuring works by Elka Amorim and Isobel Milena. “Plushozoic,” featuring creature works by Phil Barbato. “When Dinos Ruled RVA.” On display through Sept. 25. 200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005.

Glave Kocen Gallery “New Work,” featuring art by mother and son Sheep Jones and Buck Jones. Opening at 6 p.m. and on display through Sept. 30. 1620 W. Main St., 358-1990.

Main Art Gallery “Mary's Planet,” featuring video work by Georgianne Stinnett. On display through Sept. 28. 1537 W. Main St. 355-6151.

Metro Space Gallery “Zoo Valdez,” featuring new work by Marius Valdez. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Sept. 26. 119 W. Broad St., 307-9420.

Quirk Gallery “New Work,” featuring art by Benjamin Jones. On display through Oct. 17. “Show Show,” featuring soft sculptures by Nicole Licht. On display through Sept. 28.

Richmond Public Library “Virginia Collage Society Exhibit.” “Labyrinth,” featuring large crayon drawings by John Bailey. “Voices for Change,” featuring mixed-media by Virginia's foster-care youth. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Sept. 30. 101 E. Franklin St., 646-4740

Visual Art Studio “A Show for a King,” featuring works on paper and prints by Edward Tookes. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Sept. 26. “I Will Survive,” featuring works by various cancer survivors and fighters. Opening at 7 p.m. and on display through Oct. 30. 208 W. Broad St., 644-1368.

Zephyr Tattoo and Things “Ghosts of Ink,” featuring works by Ink, Greg Aigner, Leigh Odom, and Darin Leleux starting at 6 p.m. 314 Brook Road. 355-8885.

music

Artful Fridays The Southside Virginia Council of the Arts presents its summer concert series, kicking off at the Petersburg Regional Arts Center with saxophonist Rick Elliott and Shayne at 8 p.m. $20-$25. 132 N. Sycamore St. 590-7988.

events

Improv Comedy ComedySportz comedy troupe 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 at Glen Allen. $10-$12. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.

nightlife

Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley, 643-2816: Split Ends, Everybody Yay, Fall of Rome, Kids Kids Kids, Dr. Claw, Hunter Wolfe, 4 p.m., $9-$10.

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Thad Cockrell, 8 p.m., $10-$15.

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: the Silo Effect, 8 p.m., $5.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Robbin Steele, 5 p.m., free. Sol Driven Train, 10 p.m., $7-$10.

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, 7-9:30 p.m., free.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Arnez J, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $22.

Gallery5 200 W. Marshall St., 644-0005: Full Moon Fever, the Upper East Side Big Band, Jessburgess dance, 7 p.m., free.

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: open mic night competition, 8:30 p.m., free

Home Team Grill 1630 W. Main St., 254-7360: Bart Chucker Band, John Walker, 9 p.m., free.

JJ's Grill 10298 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, 755-6229: Ron and Gary from B2B, 7:30 p.m.

Plaza Bowl 521 E. Southside Plaza, 233-8799: David Coffey and the Sonance, People's Blues of Richmond, the Milkstains, 8 p.m.

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

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

SATURDAY 5

nightlife

Ashland Coffee and Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., 798-1702: Bonnie Bishop, 8 p.m., $15-$20.

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

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: Boneanchor, No Dice, 8 p.m.

The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582: Madrone Unheard Concept, Roslyn, Dragonship, 7 p.m., $10.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Foodstock Concert for Haiti: the Big Guys, Moosa, Blue Light District, True Silver, 7 p.m., $12.

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 Quartet, 7-9:30 p.m., free.

Funny Bone 11800 W. Broad St., 521-8900: Arnez J, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m., $22.

Grandpa Eddie's Alabama Ribs and BBQ 11129 Three Chopt Road, 270-7427: open mic night competition, 8:30 p.m., free.

Nara Sushi 1309 W. Main St., 353-1315: Weekend Nachos, 6 p.m.

The National 708 E. Broad St., 612-1900: Cheenon, Crucial Elements, Southern Funk Orchestra, the Atkinsons, 6:30 p.m., $10-$13.

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

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

SinAc 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767: Apparallax, 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 6

nightlife

The Camel CafAc 1621 W. Broad St., 353-4901: the Pharmacy, 7 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: Haze and the Transients, 9 p.m., 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: Matt Kazam, 7 p.m., $10.

MONDAY 7

nightlife

Stronghill Dining Company 1200 N Boulevard, 359-0202: Two Man Gentlemen Band, 10 p.m.

TUESDAY 8

film

“PopAganda: The Art and Crimes of Ron English” Gallery5 presents a special movie screening at 7 p.m. about the antics of Ron English, an artist who paints, infiltrates and satirizes modern culture on canvas, as well as on hundreds of pirated billboards. Free. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.

music

VCU Faculty Recital Trombonist Bryan Hooten and drummer Dean Christesen perform a night of experimental jazz, math-rock, etc. as Verbatim in the Singleton Center for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. 922 Park Ave.

words

Book Signing Lucinda Roy, Alumni Distinguished Professor and former chair of the English Department at Virginia Tech, signs and discusses “No Right to Remain Silent: the Tragedy at Virginia Tech,” from noon-1 p.m. at the Library of Virginia. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.

nightlife

Bandito's 2905 Patterson Ave., 354-9999: Cha Cha's Cadillac, 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: My Milkyway Arms, Cubscout and Rhinoceroes, Amazing Ghost, Color Kittens, 8 p.m., $5.

Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St., 780-2537: Michelle Rosewoman, 7 p.m., $15-$25.

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

Fallout 117 N. 18th St., 343-3688: Project Pitchfork, Deviant UK, Synthetic Nightmare, 7 p.m., $16-$20.

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