music
UR Wind Ensemble Gene Anderson directs the annual spring concert featuring music by Frank Ticheli at 7:30 p.m. in Camp Concert Hall, Booker Hall of Music. Free. 289-8980.
VCU Woodwind Ensembles Charles West presents a concert at 8 p.m. in the Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center. 922 Park Ave. Free. 828-1166.
clubs
Alley Katz Recover, Coheed & Cambria, 6-10 p.m., $7.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Freebo (tickets required).
Babe’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Bogart’s Back Room Ground Zero (jungle, deep house, drum ‘n’ bass), weekly, 10 p.m. $3.
Bootscooters Open mike night, weekly, 8-11 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Johnny Houston and the Legends (Motown), weekly, 8:30 p.m.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cafe Diem Gary Gerloff & Banddiem.
Cary St. Cafe Sun-Dried Opossum, weekly, 10 p.m., $4.
Chugger’s The 9:55 Club comedy show, weekly, free.
The Hard Shell RPF Music (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Joey’s open mic night, weekly, 8 p.m.
Out Of Bounds Dirty Ol’ Soul, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free.
Poe’s Pub Meanflower (alt. rock), 10 p.m., $4.
Medley’s Dwayne Cabaniss and Ed Maset (acoustic blues), weekly.
Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Copper Sails (alternative rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free; Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Old Time Music jam session, weekly, 7 p.m.
Sideline Café Open mike with Kirk of the Guitar Brothers, weekly, free.
Sin é Splinter, 8:30 p.m., free.
Southern Grill Mercy Creek, 7 p.m.
Surfish Station Hayes Elverston Band (acoustic pop), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company Chris Lucas, 9 p.m., free.
Thursday 18
events
Art Lecture Michael Rush, director of the Palm Beach Institute of Contemporary Art, speaks on “The Medium is Still the Message: Video Art” at 6 p.m. in the auditorium of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 2800 Grove Ave. $3-$5. 340-1405.
Australia Lecture Retired psychiatrist Owen Brodie tells the story of his trip “Around Australia” at 7 p.m. at the Virginia Aviation Museum. 5701 Huntsman Road. Free. 236-3622.
Meet the Author Meet Jeff Alt, author of “A Walk for Sunshine and hiker of the Appalachian Trail to benefit the disabled ,” at 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Short Pump. 11640 W. Broad St. Free. 360-0103.
Richmond Writers Program David Robbins, author of “Scorched Earth,” speaks and signs copies of his novel at 7 p.m. in the Gellman Room of the Richmond Public Library. 101 E. Franklin St. Free. 646-4514.
music
Kate Smith Tribute Join Cheri Amour Productions for a musical tribute to Kate Smith, best known for singing “God Bless America” and “The Moon Comes over the Mountain,” at 2 p.m. at Bensley Community Building. 2900 Drewry Bluff Road. $5. 275-5321.
art
Project Space A reception for “Interaction 20,” works by VCU’s graduating painting and printmaking seniors, takes place 5-7 p.m. Through April 20. Inside Fine Arts Building. 1000 W. Broad St. 828-1696.
clubs
Alley Katz Denali CD release show with The Broken Hips, Service Anxiety, 7-11 p.m., $6 in advance, $8 at door.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Billy Ray Hatley & The Showdogs, $5.
Awful Arthur’s West End: Karaoke, weekly, free.
Beefeaters The Guitar Brothers, 7 p.m., free.
Bogart’s Back Room Artist Showcase/Soul Party: an open mic soul/hip-hop, weekly, 9 p.m., $5.
Bootscooters Karaoke, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Bottoms Up Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Brent Small, $2.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 6-8 p.m.; Steve Bassett & Jimmy Black Trio (R & B vocalist), weekly, 9-11 p.m.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Crossroads Open-mike night with Michelle Saud featuring Rize, weekly, free.
The Hard Shell Keith Willingham Trio (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Hole in the Wall Can Utility, Channel 43.
Main Street Beer Co. Janet Martin Band (acoustic), 9 p.m., free.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club Open-mike night, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Medley’s Restaurant & Blues Bar Smokin’ Section’s open jam, weekly, free.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: Dick Buttkiss & the Tightends; South Side: karaoke, weekly, free.
Poe’s Pub The Circuit Riders, 9:30 p.m., $3.
Rare Olde Times Uisce Beatha (Irish), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Red Oak Café Open stage, weekly, free.
Rock Falls Tavern Karaoke, weekly, free.
Sauce at the Pizza Place Slyce party, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $3-$5.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Ryan Link, weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Sin é Splinter, 8:30 p.m., free.
Southern Culture Chez Roue, weekly, free.
Tobacco Company John Fetherston Band, 9 p.m., free.
Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Willow Lawn Butterbean Jazz Quartet, 6-8 p.m.
Friday 19
events
Science Museum Learn about the April night sky during “LiveSky” at 6 p.m. at the Science Museum of Virginia’s IMAX Dome. Free. 864-1400.
Special Olympics Vocalist, percussionist and physically challenged professional Gaynell Colburn, keynote speaker for this Special Olympics Urban Program, performs and speaks from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the VCU Siegel Center. Free. Honorary dinner during which Colburn performs with Stu Gardner, 7:30-9:30 p.m. $60 per person. $100 per couple. Includes tickets to a meet and greet session at the Jefferson Hotel, 4:30-5:15 p.m. 346-5544.
music
VCU Madrigalists L. Wayne Batty directs this performance at 8 p.m. in the Vlahcevic Concert Hall, Performing Arts Center. 922 Park Ave. Free. 828-1166.
art
Reynolds Gallery “Floating World,” paintings by Isabel Bigelow, and “New Landscapes,” paintings by Joan Elliott, both open with a reception from 7-9 p.m. Through May. 1514 W. Main St. 355-6553.
clubs
Alley Katz Lake Trout, Cancer Conspiracy, 9 p.m., $8 in advance, $10 at door.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Susan Greenbaum, $7.
Bottoms Up Acoustic night, weekly, 10 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Excelerator, $3.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz), weekly, 6-8 p.m.; Janet Martin (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m.
Canal Club “Grace & Belvidere” Daily Planet benefit CD release party with Page Wilson, Sheryl Warner, others, 9 p.m., $6.
Captain’s Grill Live jazz, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $7.
Charley’s Stony Point Café The Circuit Riders, 9 p.m.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $.
Frequency DJ Jeff McGrath, weekly, 10 p.m.
Godfrey’s “Pop Scene,” dance night feat. Britpop and synth-pop, 10 p.m.
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: The Phifer Marshall Band; Southside: Wonderground, 9:30 p.m., $3.
Poe’s Pub Billy Ray Hatley & The Showdogs, 10 p.m., $5.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Jazz jam session, weekly, $3.
Rock Falls Tavern Friday night party mix with DJ Curtis, weekly.
Sam Miller’s Live jazz, weekly, 9 p.m.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard The Wrest with Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
Shenanigans Burnt Taters, 8:30 p.m.
Sin é Michael James and The Actual Facts, 9 p.m., free.
Swingers Revelations with DJ Rick Danger (industrial), weekly, $
Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9 p.m., free.
Saturday 20
events
Book Signing J. Lee Gilbert signs copies of his latest works, “Clown in a Cowboy Hat,” “Reflections in Poetry” and “You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover,” 1-5 p.m. Barnes & Noble Short Pump. 11640 W. Broad St. 360-0103.
Cat Show The 11th annual Cat Fanciers Association’s six-ring cat show and fund-raiser takes place today and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at The Showplace-Annex. 4002 Mechanicsville Turnpike. $4-$6. 746-0958
Christian Author Speaks Bishop Marva Mitchell, author of “It Takes a Church to Raise a Village,” speaks at the Christian Educators Conference today from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Comfort Inn. 3200 W. Broad St. $20. 649-8804.
Richmond Speed The city’s arena football team plays against New Haven’s Ninjas at 7 p.m. at the Richmond Coliseum. $10-$40. 601 E. Leigh St. 780-2352.
music
Among Friends Concert Enjoy the talents of Frank Coleman, Libby Dunton, Jackie Frost and other musician friends at 7:30 p.m. in UR’s Alice Jepson Theater, Modlin Center for the Arts. $16 in advance. $18 at door. 320-7067.
Richmond Symphony Violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama performs during William Walton’s Viola Concerto at 8 p.m. in the Carpenter Center. Same performance Monday. 600 E. Grace St. $13-$60. 262-8003.
art
Back Alley Art Show Show and sale by local artists in the alley behind the Byrd Theater, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free.
museums
Virginia Historical Society “FDR in Virginia,” a photographic exhibit that documents Roosevelt’s visits to Virginia, opens today. 428 N. Boulevard. $5 for admission. 358-4901.
clubs
Alley Katz Two Man Advantage, Goons, Red Angel Dragnets, Anco, 5-8 p.m.; Puddleduck Reunion, Tabula Rasa, $6.
Ashland Coffee & Tea Used Carlotta, $5.
Bootscooters Nite Train, weekly, 8-11 p.m.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, $2.
Canal Club Chris Botti, 8 p.m., $20-$25.
Comedy Zone Stand-up comedians, weekly, 8-9:30 p.m., $
Greek Island Restaurant Jane Butler sings and plays jazz piano, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free.
Main St. Beer Co. spring jam with Modern Groove Syndicate, Hobex and more, 5 p.m.-midnight, $10 in advance, $15 at door.
Matt’s Village Pub and Comedy Club weekly comedy shows at 8 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Mulligan’s Sports Grille Fan: Reverb Rockets.
Poe’s Pub Slingblade (rock), 10 p.m., $5.
Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Richie’s Pacific Grill Jazz jam session, weekly, $3.
Rock Falls Tavern Doc & The Flamethrowers.
Sharky’s Bar & Billiard Pat O’Brien, 9 p.m.
Shenanigans Angry Johnny & The Killbilllies, 8:30 p.m.
Sin é Rhythm Masters, 9 p.m., free.
Tobacco Company Jimmy O Band, 9 p.m., free.
Sunday 21
events
Cat Show The 11th annual Cat Fanciers Association’s six ring cat fundraiser show takes place today, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at The Showplace-Annex. 4002 Mechanicsville Turnpike. $4-$6. 746-0958
Poetry Reading Richmond poet Jeanette Drake reads from her works at 3 p.m. at Walker Gallery for the Creative Arts. 6 E. Broad St. Free. 648-3530.
music
Richmond Symphony Wear your jeans and sneakers to this “Kicked Back Classics” concert, a short, informal symphonic experience, at 5 p.m. in the Carpenter Center. 600 E. Grace St. $15. 262-8003.
VCU String Ensembles James Wilson directs this performance at 4 p.m. in the Music Center Recital Hall. 1015 Grove Ave. Free. 828-1166.
stage
Gallagher Be showered with humor, pureed fruit salad and other foods by comedian Gallagher at 7 p.m. at Portsmouth’s Willett Hall. 3701 Willett Drive. $22.50-$27.50. (757) 393-5144 or ticketmaster.com.
clubs
Alley Katz Nehema, PCP, Road Block, False Hope, Shades Below, 6 p.m., $5.
Bottoms Up Butterbean Jazz Quartet, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Break Time Sports Bar Tim Wade’s karaoke, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cary St. Café Flesh Mountain Boys, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Fox & Hounds Vulnerable Jones, weekly.
Havana ’59 Sunday Brunch with Havana Son (Bio Ritmo members), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free.
Out Of Bounds Davey Guitar (rock), weekly, free.
Patina Grill Emme St. James and Her Jazz Gentlemen, 6:30 p.m.
Rock Falls Tavern Acoustic open-mike jam, weekly, 8-10 p.m.; open mike blues jam, weekly, 10 p.m.
Shenanigans Beach party with Steve “Mr. Beach” Leonard, weekly, 7 p.m.
Southern Culture Johnny Hott’s Piedmont Souprize, weekly, free.
Visions Dance Club Shag and oldies party, weekly, 5:30 p.m., free.
Monday 22
music
Richmond Symphony Violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama performs during William Walton’s Viola Concerto at 8 p.m. in the Carpenter Center. 600 E. Grace St. $13-$60. 262-8003.
VCU Jazz Enjoy performances by small jazz ensembles at 8 p.m. in the Music Center Recital Hall. 1015 Grove Ave. Free. 828-1166.
art
Project Space “Waiting,” multipanel etchings by Esther E. Motz, opens today in the VCU Fine Arts Building. Through April 27. 1000 W. Broad St. 828-1696.
clubs
Bogart’s Back Room The Devils Workshop (big band), weekly, 10 p.m., $3.
Cary St. Café Acoustic Slim, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free.
Chopstix Information Technology drum ‘n’ bass DJ show, weekly.
Fox & Hounds Kyle Davis, Rick Schaffer and Buster Bohannon, weekly, free.
Legend Brewing Company Kelly Kennedy and 39 Fingers (traditional Irish music), weekly, 8 p.m., free.
Penny Lane Karaoke, weekly, free.
Shenanigans Amy Henderson (alt-rock), weekly, 7:30 p.m.
Surfish Station David Carter, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free.
Tobacco Company Dave Pollard, 9 p.m., free.
Tuesday 23
events
Tuesday Night Movie “Field of Dreams,” tonight at Legend Brewing Company at 8:30 p.m. Movies run every Tuesday. 321 W. 7th St. 232-3446.
clubs
Alley Katz Melvin Seals and The Jerry Garcia Band, Jahvaquarium, 8 p.m., $12 in advance, $15 at door.
Bogart’s Back Room John Moossa Band, 10 p.m.
Cabo’s Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free.
Caddy’s Karaoke, weekly, free.
Cary St. Café Modern Groove Syndicate, weekly, 10 p.m., $5.
Chopstix Wax Museum with DJ Thread and Double Standard, weekly, 10 p.m., $2.
Damon’s Wendy Pace (acoustic), weekly, free.
Easy Street Pat O’Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m.
The Hard Shell Terry Murphy Trio, weekly, 7-9 p.m., free.
Main Street Beer Co. Aaron Binder Trio (jazz), 8 p.m., free.
Razzles Richmond Shag Club’s intermediate shag dance lessons (free for members) and dance, weekly, 7 p.m.
Shenanigans Open mike with The Guitar Brothers, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free.
Sin é Splinter, 8:30 p.m., free.
Visions Wendy and Ray, weekly, 8 p.m., free.
