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Wednesday 20

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Lecture Donna Brazile will discuss "Women and Minorities in American Politics" at VCU Student Commons at 7 p.m., free. 907 Floyd Ave. 828-1982.

Lecture Elaine Tyler May will discuss "Cold War -- Warm Hearth: American Families in the Atomic Age" at 7 p.m. at Tyler Hanes Commons at the University of Richmond. 289-8332.

night life

Alex's Extreme New Wave Dance Party, New York Deli, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-3354.

Beach music, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

The Chemists, Cabo's Bistro, 7:30 p.m., free. 353-1144.

Chicago Cy, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Jim Short, Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Jazz on Broad, The Camel, weekly, 8 p.m., $6. 353-4901.

M.O.D. featuring Billy Milano, Immortal Avenger, Halo of Locust and Wake of Ruin, Canal Club, 7:30 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

The Katz Band (jazz/Motown), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904.

Retrolution (industrial), Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Scott Haskins & Gordon Jones (acoustic), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Service Industry Night, Lucky Buddha, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Thor Eros (acoustic), Chiocca's, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-3228.

Tommy Witten Trio featuring Laura Ann Boyd, Bottega Bistro, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 379-9899.

The Wrest with Pat O'Brien (rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

WTF Wednesdays (punk hardcore DJ), Empire, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Thursday 21

museums

Art After Hours DC3 (blues) and Darren Morris (poetry) perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Tickets are $10. 340-1405.

The Virginia Holocaust Museum A panel discussion on Armenian genocide at 7 p.m., free. 2000 E. Cary St. 257-5400.

night life

Captain Slicktalk (acoustic), Curbside Café, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-7008.

Chez Roué (swing), Café Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Curious Strange (funk), Emilio's, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Dave Pollard (singer-songwriter), Old City Bar, weekly, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., free. 644-4411.

J Dance Night, Club Richbrau, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

DJ Meaty, Easy Street Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

D'Santis Duo (jazz), Capital Coffee and Desserts, weekly, 12:30-1:30 p.m., free. 204-1755.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Gypsy Roots, Infuzion, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 249-COOL.

The Indepenents, Microjoy, The Reserve and The Attack, Alley Katz, 7 p.m., $. 643-2816.

Jeff Carretto (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Jim Short, Funny Bone, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Live band, J&D's Café, weekly, 7:30-10 p.m., free. 266-2331.

Live music, Bottom's Up (Glen Allen), weekly, 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 249-2000.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Mojos Flame, Crashing Reality, Louisiana Territory, Joker and The Bush League, Canal Club, 8:30 p.m., free. 643-2582.

Mozely Rose, Bleu Bistro, 7 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Pat O'Brien (rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Pop '80s Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Reggie Righteous and The Prophets of Funk, Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Red Collar and Hammer No More the Fingers, The Camel, 8 p.m., $6. 353-4901.

Richmond Comedy House, Paradise Lounge, weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 519-0844.555

Soul Kitchen (music and poetry), Tonic, weekly, 8 p.m., $7. 304-6857.

Steve Bassett, Cabo's Corner Bistro, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Third Wave, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Throwback Thursdays ('80s and '90s), Pearl, weekly, 6 p.m. 545-8983.

Thursday Night Drama Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger at Bandito's, weekly. 354-9999.

Top 40 Dance Night at Bahama Joe's, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Turf Fire, Dublin's Irish Pub, 7 p.m., free. 723-5582.

Uisce Beathe (Irish jam), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Whiskey Rebellion, Bogart's, 9 p.m., $5. 353-9286.

World Night at Bank, weekly, 10:30 p.m., free. 648-3070.

Friday 22

events

USHRA Monster Trucks Thunder Nationals Monster trucks return to the Richmond Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Show continues Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-$24. 780-4970.

film

International Film Series The University of Richmond's 19th annual film series continues with "Volver," at 3 and 7:30 p.m. at Jepson Hall. Free. Showing repeats Sunday at 7:30 p.m. 289-8703.

Percy Julian: Forgotten Genius A grandson of slaves who breaks the color barrier in American science, 1 p.m. at John Tyler Community College (Midlothian campus). Free. 800 Charter Colony Parkway. Film shows at Chester campus at noon and 7 p.m. Feb. 28. 594-1530.

music

Northwestern Mutual Masterworks The Richmond Symphony Orchestra performs at Second Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$35. 9614 River Road. 788-1212.

Osvaldo's Golijov's Ayre Dawn Upshaw and Orquesta Los Pelegringos perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Booker Hall of Music at the University of Richmond. Tickets are $8-$30. 289-8990.

stage

Mystery Dinner Playhouse "Murdered by the Mob," a gangster-style murder mystery set in the 1930s, at 7:30 p.m. Through June 16. Tickets are $39.95. 2000 Staples Mill Road. 649-2583.

St. Mark's Episcopal Church "Jesus Phreak: The Story of a Very Unlikely Disciple," a comic one-man show about the nature of Jesus at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$15. Through March 9. 520 N. Boulevard. 358-4771.

galleries

Artspace "New Members Exhibit," works in a variety of media. Reception at 7 p.m. 0 E. Fourth St. 232-6464.

Art Works All Media Art Show juried by Anne Hart Chay. Egg art by Richmond artists. "Walking on Paper," by Clayton Singleton; the Milton Sears exhibit; "Turn Up the Color," by Hugh Townsend Harris; "Eyes of the Soul," by Terry Smith; Richmond Waldorf School Exhibit. Through March 27. Egg exhibit through Feb. 22. Reception at 7 p.m. with music by Robin Steel Blues Band. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

Red Door Gallery "Sugar & Spice," a multimedia exhibition curated by Kristin Polich and Meredith Timberlake. Reception at 6 p.m. Through March 30. 1607 W. Main St. 358-0211.

night life

Albafeire, Dublin 's Irish Pub, 7 p.m., free. 723-5582.

Andy, Cindy and Thensome (traditional Irish), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Antero, Bleu Bistro, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bluz Catz, Capital Ale House, 5 p.m., free. 780-ALES.

Bungalo 6, Bogart's, 9 p.m. $5, free. 353-9280.

Bill Roberts, County Rib & Ale House, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., free. 675-4447.

Brian Vander Ark , Ashland Coffee & Tea, 8 p.m., $16-$21. 798-1702.

Breaking Form, Automag, Fail Safe, Gear Head, Canal Club, 9 p.m., $6. 643-2582.

Calpurnia, One Friend and Madison Project, Alley Katz, 8 p.m., $8. 643-2816.

Chicago Cy, Shenanigan's, 8 p.m., free. 264-5010

ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Random Acts (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Debo, Pasta Luna, 9:30 p.m., free. 762-9029.

DJ Jeff McGrath and Tyke (progressive house), Europa, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

DJ K-Dub, Club Richbrau, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

DJ Williams Projekt (soul/rock), Easy Street Restaurant, 10 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Doc Branch & The Keynotes, Emilio's, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Drag King Show, Babe's of Carytown, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

Flat Elvis, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 7:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Friday After Work Party with DJ Ace and Rich Boy (hip-hop, reggae), Caribbean Mingles, weekly, 5-8 p.m., $5. 780-0013.

Jam with the Jazz Composers Alliance, Blues Café, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 225-7400.

Jim Short (comedy), Funny Bone, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $17. 521-8900.

Kristy Krüger, The Camel, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Ladies '80s with DJ Disco Stew, Pour House, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Live country music, Bahama Joe's, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 262-9652.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Live music, Mulligan's Sports Grille (South Side), weekly, 9:30 p.m., $5. 744-8686.

Live music, Sandy's Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 329-7263.

Mammie, The Camel, 9 p.m., $6. 353-4901.

Nat King Kong, Rock Falls Tavern, 9:45 p.m., free. 272-9470.

New Wave Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Rattlemouth, Unity Sound, Keith Bowneice & the Hopscotch Kidnappers, Gallery 5, 8 p.m., $7. 644-0005.

The Reflex Indie Dance Night, Toad's Place, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 648-TOAD.

Sax and Jazz with Ruddock and Redman (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), weekly, 6-8 p.m. 732-7425.

Sloth Loves Chunk, Sin é, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

The Socials, Capital Ale House, 10 p.m., $5. 780-ALES.

Soul Providers, Tobacco Company, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Super 64, Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Susan Greenbaum, Positive Vibe Café, 7:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, Hard Shell, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 643-2333.

Thomas Wakefield's Swing Unit, Infuzion, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 249-COOL.

The Wrest with Pat O'Brien (rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Saturday 23

events

Whispers From the Dust W. Darrell Walden will discuss African-American genealogy at 11 a.m. at the Chesterfield County Library, free. 9501 Lori Road. 289-8577.

Winter Wonderland Casper performs at the Junior Women's Club of Chester's annual charity ball at 7 p.m. at the Cultural Center of India. Tickets are $60. 6641 Ironbridge Road. 536-2524.

music

Concert Cleer Schrey and Sean McComiskey perform Irish music at Conregation Or Ami at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. 9400 Huguenot Road. 647-7856.

Northernwestern Mutual Masterworks The Richmond Symphony performs at First Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$50. 2709 Monument Ave. 788-1212.

An Intimate Evening with Elliott Yamin The former "American Idol" contestant performs at the Collegiates Oates Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $45. 103 N. Mooreland Rd. 285-6500.

stage

American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar "Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One," a performance by actress Gwendolyn Briley-Strand at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. 470 Tredegar St. 780-1865, ext. 10.

night life

3rd Wave, Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

'80s Hits and Electronic Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Antero (reggae), Emilio's, 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Boneancher, The Triple, 10 p.m., $5. 359-7777.

Catalytic Converter and Planets, The Camel, 10 p.m., $6. 353-4901.

Combat Sports Challenge 23, Toad's Place, 8 p.m., $10-$12. 648-TOAD.

ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $12-$14. Full Contact Improv (adult improv), 10 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Dean Fields, Capital Ale House, 10 p.m., $5. 780-ALES.

DJ Burnie, Lucky Buddha, 10 p.m., free. 249-8831.

DJ Meaty, Bandito's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 354-9999.

DJ Omar (deep house), Europa, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

DJ K-Dub, Club Richbrau, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Drag King Show (male impersonators), Babe's of Carytown, weekly, 9 p.m. 355-9330.

Fred Ostrow and Lee Covington (jazz), Maggiano's Little Italy, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Future Rock with Orchard Lounge, Canal Club, 9 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2582.

Jeff Carretto (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Jim Short (comedy), Funny Bone, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $17. 521-8900.

Live music, Crossroads, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 643-2060.

Live music, Daddio's Grille, weekly, 9 p.m., $3-$5. 754-1448.

Live music, Escabar Restaurant, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 288-4885.

Marna and Macy, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 7:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Mo DeBree, Shenanigan's, 8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Old School Freight Train, Ashland Coffee & Tea, 8 p.m., $15-$20. 798-1702.

One Accord and True Spirit, Gospel Chicken House, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Pat O'Brien (acoustic rock), Sharky's, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 273-1888.

Poetry Slam, Artspace Gallery, weekly, 8 p.m., $5. 232-6464.

R&B music, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

The Ray Pittman Project, Sin é, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

Reggae night, Caribbean Mingles, weekly, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., $5-$10. 780-0013.

Russ Hanchin & Joe Sarver Duo (jazz), Taphouse Grill, weekly, 8 p.m., 644-3018.

Sajack, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 7:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Soul Providers, Tobacco Company, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Stone Lucy, This Means You, The Rulers and After the Fire, Alley Katz, 9 p.m., $5. 643-2816.

Susan Greenbaum, Positive Vibe Café, 7 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Omnitago, Bleu Bistro, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.

The Sweet Collision, Zuppa, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Sunday 24

music

Concert The River Road Church Concert series continues with Dmitri Shteinberg at 5 p.m., free. 8000 River Road. 288-1131.

Concert The free concert series at the University of Richmond continues with Jeremy McEntire at 7:30 p.m. at the Booker Hall of Music. 289-8277.

stage

Firehouse Theatre "Improvscars," an improvised awards ceremony to benefit Autism Speaks presented by Jesters Ink and the Nat Turner Revue, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-$20. 477-7172.

Landmark Theater "Rumors," a stage play about love, betrayal and friendship, at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $32.50-$39.50. 6 N. Laurel St. 646-4213.

night life

9:55 Club Comedy Night, Easy Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Doctors of Jazz, Bleu Bistro, noon, 750-1120. 353-9280.

Ilad, Ipanema Café, 10 p.m., free. 213-0170.

Jim Short (comedy), Funny Bone, 7 p.m., $17. 521-8900.

Jonny Hott and the Piedmont Souprize (jazz), Emilio's, 8 p.m., free. 359-1224.

Kris Roe, The Jim Ivins Band, Sana Rouge, Alley Katz, 10 p.m., $6. 643-2816.

Live beach music, Wild Rose Café (Chester), weekly, 6 p.m., free. 768-9090.

New wave and metal music, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

The Offering Band, Positive Vibe Café, 6 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night, The Triple Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Sax & Trumpet with Ruddock & Redman (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.

S.I.N. with free pool, Richbrau Brewing Company, weekly, 4 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Shooting Spires and Bermuda Triangle, The Camel, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4901.

Step Out Sundays (dancehall reggae), Canal Club, weekly, 9 p.m., $15 after 11 p.m. 643-2582.

Solid Gold Soul, Caddyshack Lounge (Ashland), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 798-4231.

Terri Murphy and the Butterbean Jazz Quartet, Bottoms Up Pizza, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 644-4400.

Monday 25

music

Northwestern Mutual Masterworks The Richmond Symphony performs at St. Michael's Catholic Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $28. 4491 Springfield Road. 788-1212.

Concert Washington Symphonic Brass performs at the Booker Hall of Music at UR at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8-$30. 289-8990.

galleries

Quirk Gallery "Here and Now: Wood and Would Not," works in wood. Through March 22. 311 W. Broad St. 644-5450.

night life

Beach music with Steve Leonard, Caddy's, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 794-3007.

Café Diem, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Guitar Hero with Alan, Richbrau Brewing Company, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Ominotago, Cary Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Restaurant Employee Appreciation Night, Triple Restaurant, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 359-7777.

Tuesday 26

night life

Bryce McCormick (piano), Ruth's Chris Steak House, weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 378-0600.

Chris Grigg, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

DJ Dominex, Rocks, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

DJ Ghozt, Baja Bean Company, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 257-5445.

DJ Williams Projekt, Café Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

John Fetherston Lucas, Tobacco Company, 8:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Jon Conley Trio, Davis and Main, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 353-6641.

Neurosonic, Fye, 5:30 p.m., free. 264-4733.

Pat O'Brien (acoustic), Easy Street Café, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 355-1198.

The Ray Pittman Project, Shenanigan's, 6:30 p.m., $6. 264-5010.

Rollin' and Tumblin' (blues Americana), Rare Olde Times, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Totally '80s Dance Night, Mars Bar, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), Plaza Bowl, 7:30 p.m., $10. 233-8799.

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