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Wednesday 10

word

Art Talk Shawn Eichman gives a talk on "Beyond the Clouds: Natural Beauty and Ethnic Diversity in Yunnan Province, China" at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. 200 N. Boulevard. 340-1405.

music

Innsbrook After Hours The Innsbrook concert series at FasMart Pavilion continues with Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean. Doors at 6 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10-$30. Call 794-6700 or visit www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

stage

The Renaissance For Our Children Productions presents "The More Things Change, the More They Remain the Same," a dinner theater performance about government intervention, at 6 p.m. Admission is $45-$50. 107 W. Broad St. 754-3349.

museums

Science Museum of Virginia The museum's free weekly Lunch Break Science lecture series runs noon-1 p.m. This week, Tamara Terry talks about "White Tailed Deer." 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

night life

Babe's of Carytown Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-9330.

Bogart's Back Room One Love (R&B/jazz/funk), 9 p.m., $3. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Tommy Witten Trio, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

Breaker's South No Charge, weekly, 8 p.m. 323-8024.

Buckingham Inn and Tavern Government Cheese (jam), 9 p.m., free. 379-3838.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Virginia Center Commons) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 553-9998.

Bull and Bear Club Lounge Party Open House, weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 649-8431.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Cary Street Café Undr8ed (funk, hip-hop), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Razzles "Havana Nights," salsa and merengue, with free dance lessons, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 330-0007.

Easy Street Café Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 355-1198.

Emilio's Southside Future Squad (funky jams), weekly, 10 p.m., $3. 359-1224.

Empire Allen Thompson (solo acoustic), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 344-3323.

Europa Ground Zero DJs (house, down tempo, dub), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Nick DiPaolo, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

Hyperlink Café Beat Sauce (downtempo, urban grooves), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. We Funk Wednesdays (open-mic talent search), weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 254-1942.

Lucky Lounge S.I.N. Night, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

Maggiano's Little Italy The RVA Latin Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

Market Café Rick and Rod (acoustic), 5 p.m., free. 934-0144.

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

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar DJ Williams Projekt (soul, jazz, hip-hop), weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 254-4904.

Matrixx Room College Dance Night, weekly, 9 p.m. 225-8686.

Midway Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 746-8630.

Penny Lane Pub Acoustic open-mic night, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 780-1682.

Poe's Pub Ominotago (acoustic covers), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café Trip 'n' Jenny (bluegrass), 6:30-8:30 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Pour House West End Chris Branch (Neil Young tribute), 10 p.m., free. 364-9083.

Rare Olde Times Princess Complex, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Rocks Club Plastik (Brit pop, indie), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Matt Rock, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

Shenanigans Amy Henderson (acoustic folk), weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 264-5010.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church Jazz lunches, weekly, noon-1 p.m. $7. This week, Doctors of Jazz. 643-3589.

The Tobacco Company Rhythmasters, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Thursday 11

word

Book Reading Caroline Preston reads and signs copies of her novel "Gatsby's Girl" at The Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

music

Groovin' in the Garden The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden music series kicks off with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives with Jason Michael Carroll. Gates open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $15. Call 262-9887 or visit www.richmondconcerts.net.

night life

Arthur's Restaurant and Night Club Jerome Batiste & the Zydeco Players (dance lessons and music), 7 p.m., $10. 288-2800.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Darol Anger & The Republic of Strings, 8 p.m., $25. 798-1702.

Azzurro Restaurant Mike Ess, Jon Cannon and Laura Ann Boyd (jazz), weekly, 6:30-9:30 p.m., free. 282-1509.

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

Baja Bean Company Karaoke, weekly. 257-5445.

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

Bogart's Back Room Jackass Flats (bluegrass), 9 p.m., $5. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman, weekly, 6 p.m. 379-9899.

Brandermill Inn Karaoke with Stevie Ray Braun, weekly. 739-8871.

Brio Tuscan Grille D'Katz Pajamas (jazz), 6-9 p.m., free. 272-2255.

Bubba's Restaurant Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Broad St.) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, free. 672-8732.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Roger Carroll and Chez Roué Orchette, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Café Gutenberg Pangaea Lounge with DJ Carlito (international music), 8:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 497-5000.

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

Cary Street Café Ed Brogan and Aaron Lewis (guitar and fiddle duo), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Club Richbrau DJ dance night, weekly, 8 p.m. 644-3018.

ComedySportz Rebecca Loebe (singer-songwriter), 8 p.m., $10. 266-9377.

Crossroads Open-mic night with Michelle Saud features Rize, weekly, free. 643-2060.

Curbside Café Wrenn Mangum (rockabilly), 9-11 p.m., free. 355-7008.

Europa Truth (dance music night), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Nick DiPaolo, 7:30 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation Another Level (R&B, funk), weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 321-3444.

Honey Whyte's Ryan Hearn (acoustic rock), weekly, 8 p.m., free. 643-6022.

Hyperlink Café Liquid Lounge (neo soul, R&B, hip-hop), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. Liquid (hip-hop, house, reggae), weekly, 9 p.m., $10. 254-1942.

Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Frank, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

Maggiano's Little Italy The RVA New Orleans Jazz Band, weekly, 6-10 p.m., free. 253-0900.

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

Matrixx Room Reggae Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5. 225-8686.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (South Side) Karaoke, weekly, free. 744-8686.

Nanci Raygun Dance party with Standard Issue, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Pour House West End Roadhouse Rowdies (country), 9:30 p.m., free. 364-9083.

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

Rocks Y101 Rock Off Championship, weekly, 7 p.m., $3-$5. 648-ROCK.

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

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

Sideline Café Karaoke hosted by Bill Campbell, weekly, 8:30 p.m. 748-4786.

Sin é Karaoke Night, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

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

The Tobacco Company Tropical Breeze, 8 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Visions Dance Club Karaoke, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 379-3800.

Friday 12

events

Cocktail Classic Maymont's Dooley Noted Society hosts a night of food, drink and jazz, with dance lessons from Rigby's Jig, 7 p.m. at the Robins Nature and Visitor Center. Tickets are $10-$20. 2201 Shields Lake Drive. 358-7166, ext. 313.

I Mean C'mon, Fluff My Pillow Student art and installations from VCU and other universities on display for this one-night-only art show and karaoke fest at the Inns of Virginia, 6-9 p.m. Free. 5215 W. Broad St. Call 288-4011 or visit www.fluffmypillow.com.

music

Bow Wow in Concert The young rapper (formerly Lil' Bow Wow) stops off on his "Wanted" Tour to perform with B5, T-Pain and Ray J., 8 p.m. at the Richmond Coliseum. Tickets are $20-$36. Call 262-8100 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Friday Cheers The Brown's Island music series kicks off with mandolin player Sam Bush and Jackass Flats at 6:30 p.m. Free. Call 788-6466 or visit www.citycelebrations.org.

Richmond Symphony The symphony performs the "Mozart Festival Concert Series, Concert #4" at Bon Air Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15-$35. 2531 Buford Road. 788-1212.

galleries

Friday for the Arts! Petersburg's monthly gallery openings feature receptions, tours and entertainment, 7-10 p.m. For more information, call 733-2352 or see the Galleries box.

Main Street Art Walk Galleries, salons and restaurants on Main Street participate in a second-Friday art walk with music and art opening receptions, starting at 7 p.m. Check the Galleries box or call the Artemis Gallery for more information, 254-1755.

night life

Alley Katz Lake Trout, Red Anthem, Mason Brothers, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10-$12. 643-2816.

Artemis Gallery The Anthony Curtis Band (jazz), 8 p.m., free. 254-1755.

Ashland Coffee & Tea The Grandsons, 8 p.m., $6. 798-1702.

Babes of Carytown Phifer Marshall Band, 8-11 p.m., $5. 355-9330.

Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. This week, Highways and Heartaches. 262-9652.

Bogart's Back Room Joe Scott Band (jazz), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Buffalo Wild Wings (Shockoe Slip) Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $1. 648-8900.

Breakers South The Tin Man, weekly, 8 p.m., free. 323-8024.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Chicago Cy Band, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, free. 355-1144.

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

Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 730-8686.

Club Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 8 p.m., $3. 644-3018.

ComedySportz ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12. Full Contact Improv, 10 p.m., $5. 266-9377.

Daddio's Grille Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 754-1448.

Emilio's The RJR Duo (jazz), weekly, 7-9 p.m., free. Doc Branch and the Keynotes (jazz), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $5. 359-1224.

Europa DJ Jeff McGrath and DJ J.P. (broken beat and house), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 643-0911.

Funny Bone Nick DiPaolo, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., $17. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.

Hyperlink Café Blue Note (jazz, bebop, modern), weekly, 4-9 p.m., free. 254-1942.

Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

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

Matrixx Room Friday Night Dance Party, weekly, 9 p.m., $5-$10. 225-8686.

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Murphy's Law II Nick's Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 739-0800.

Nanci Raygun Pelican, Mono, The Life and Times, all ages, 7 p.m., $10. 353-4263.

Pasta Luna John and Jack Winn Quartet (jazz), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 763-3211.

Pour House West End Ladies '80s featuring DJ Jizzy Trent (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill Gypsy Roots (swing jazz guitar), weekly, 8-11 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Shamrock Pub Karaoke with Brandon Campbell, weekly, 9 p.m. 330-0617.

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

Shirley's Restaurant Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 550-0804.

Sin é Wonderground, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Thai Curry House Richmond Underground presents Level II (retro electric, dance music), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 358-7027.

The Tobacco Company Dixie Power Trio, 9:30 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Saturday 13

events

A Mother's Day Tea at Maymont The park hosts a Victorian tea party with costumed attendants at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20. Registration required by May 10. 1700 Hampton St. 358-7166 ext. 329.

Family Fun Fest West End Presbyterian Church presents a yard sale and carnival, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 9008 Quioccasin Road. 741-6562.

Strawberry Street Festival A family festival with food, games, rides and entertainment at William Fox Elementary School benefiting the Fox PTA and the Bryan and Kathryn Harvey Family Memorial Endowment, runs noon-4:30 p.m. Call 353-0597 or visit www.strawberrystreet.org.

film

Virginia Film Tours The tour company offers a tour of spots in Richmond that have been used in films, leaving 9:30 a.m. from the Richmond Visitor's Center. Tickets are $24. 401 N. Third St. 744-1718.

music

21st Century Spirituals The Manchester Music Exchange Inaugural Concert presents the Richmond Boys Choir performing modern adaptations of spirituals at the Central United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Free. There is a second concert May 14. 13th and Porter St. 232-0334

Jazz Band The VCU Greater Richmond High School Jazz Band performs at the Singleton Center at 1 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Renaissance Singers St. Michael's Episcopal Church presents the Richmond Renaissance Singers' 25th anniversary concert at 8 p.m. Free. 8706 Quaker Lane. 272-0992.

Richmond Raceway Complex The Marna Bales Band performs at the VA National BBQ 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m.

What a Way to Play! Debi Derryberry, the voice of Jimmy Neutron, performs songs from her recent children's CD at the Children's Museum of Richmond at 11 a.m. Admission is $7. 2626 W. Broad St. Call 474-7030 or visit www.c-mor.org.

stage

Weinstein JCC The Weinstein JCC's Jewish Family Theatre presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" at 7:30 p.m. with Sunday matinees. Through May 21. Tickets are $8-$10. 5403 Monument Ave. Call 545-8607 or visit www.richmondjcc.org.

night life

Alley Katz A Life Once Lost, Cephalic Carnage, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Scarlet, all ages, 5-9 p.m., $10. Unknown Hinson, Deviltones, Octane Saints, 18 and older, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $10. 643-2816.

Ashland Coffee & Tea Moyer, 8 p.m., $10. 798-1702.

Bahama Joe's Live country music, weekly, 9:15 p.m., $5. This week, Highways and Heartaches. 262-9652.

Bandito's "Saturday Night Nature" Dance Night with DJ Rick Danger, weekly. 354-9999.

Bleu Bistro Carol Covell Trio, 7-10 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Bogart's Back Room Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon (country), 9 p.m., $7. 353-9280.

Bottega Bistro Thomas Coleman (acoustic guitar), weekly, 6-9 p.m., free. 379-9899.

Canal Club Unhinge, Trust in the Fall, Culdera, Joker, 8:30 p.m., $5. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Ubiquitone (progressive roots), 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Cub Richbrau DJ Rocky and Friends (dance music), weekly, 9 p.m., free. 644-3018.

ComedySportz ComedySportz High School League (improv), 4 p.m., $7. ComedySportz (interactive improv), weekly, 7:30 and 10 p.m., $10-$12. 266-9377.

Electric Company 804noise presents Sharks With Wings, Blastocyst, Insects With Tits (experimental music), 8 p.m., $3. 317-1938.

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

Funny Bone Nick DiPaolo, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., $17. 521-8900.

Glenn's Corporation Baker Brothers, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. 321-3444.

Gospel Chicken House Heavenly Dimension Bluegrass and The Masters, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

Hyperlink Café D Tribe's RUSH night (house, breaks, hip-hop), weekly, 21 and older, 10 p.m. 254-1942.

Los Mariachis Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 559-6014.

Lucky Lounge DJ Burn-E (electronic, dance, polka), weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-5100.

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

Nanci Raygun Year Future, Hex Machine, A New Dawn Fades, all ages, 5 p.m., $5. Shroud of Bereavement, Withersoul, Keen of the Crow, Loss, 18 and older, 10 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Pour House West End Gill (rock reggae), 10 p.m., $2. 364-9083.

Rare Olde Times Andy, Cindy and Thensome (Irish folk), weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 750-1346.

Richbrau's TapHouse Grill The Tommy Clarke Trio with Russ Hanchin and Joe Sarver (classic jazz), weekly, 7-10 p.m., free. 644-3018.

Sin é Cy Taggert, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

The Tobacco Company Robin Wynn Band, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 782-9555.

Sunday 14

events

High Tea Join the folks at Agecroft Hall for tea and a tour with the neighbors at Virginia House., 3-5 p.m. Tickets are $22.50-$25. The Richmond Concert Band performs its annual Mother's Day concert on the lawn at Agecroft at 6 p.m. Free. 4305 Sulgrave Road. Call 353-4241 or visit www.agecrofthall.com.

word

Orchid Talk Carol Allen, "The Orchid Lady" from the U.S. Botanical Gardens in D.C., talks about caring for orchids at the Science Museum of Virginia at 2 p.m. Free. 2500 W. Broad St. 360-1625.

music

An Afternoon of Blues The Manchester Music Exchange Inaugural Concert presents a program of blues music with Russell Wilson, Desirée Centeio, Nicholas Lewis, Michael Hawkins and Dave Hoggard at the Central United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. $15 suggested donation. 13th and Porter St. 232-0334

Mother's Day Concert Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hosts a Mother's Day concert, 1-4 p.m., and a Tea House brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is $6-$10. 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262-9887, ext. 352.

Second Sunday South of the James Current Editions, James River High School's show choir, performs at the Bon Air Presbyterian Church at 4 p.m. Admission by donation. 9201 W. Huguenot Road. 272-7514.

museums

Valentine Richmond History Center The museum hosts walking tours every Sunday at 2 p.m. This week, the tour explores Hollywood Cemetery. Admission is $5-$10. 1015 E. Clay St. 649-0711.

night life

Blue Mountain Cafe The RJR Duo (jazz), noon-3 p.m., free. 355-8002.

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

Brandermill Inn Wendy and Raye, weekly, 3-7 p.m. 739-8871.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

Café Diem Johnny Hott and the Piedmont Souprize, weekly, 7:30-10:30 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Canal Club Step Out Sundays, weekly, 10 p.m. 643-2582.

Cary Street Café Bluegrass brunch jam, weekly, 2-5 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Commercial Taphouse Floating Folk, 8 p.m., free. 359-6544.

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

Emilio's Wavelength (funk, blues, rock), 10 p.m., $5. 359-1224.

Funny Bone Nick DiPaolo, 7 p.m., $15. 521-8900.

Grafiti Grille Jazz brunch with Rusty Farmer and Mike Ess, weekly, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., free. 288-0633.

Grove Avenue Coffee and Tea Divided Highway (bluegrass), weekly, 9 a.m.-noon, free. 288-6211.

Jumpin J's Java J's Soleil Jazz presents String Jazz Trio, noon-3 p.m., free. 344-3500.

Legend Brewing Company Bluegrass jam, weekly, 6 p.m., free. This week, Cook County Bluegrass. 232-3446.

Mars Bar Throwback Dance Night ('80s and eclectic), weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Mulligan's Sports Grille Fan Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, 7-10 p.m., free. 353-8686.

Nanci Raygun Lords, New Mexican Disaster Squad, The Catalyst, all ages, 9 p.m., $5. 353-4263.

Poe's Pub Shapiro with Chris Ayer (pop, folk rock), 9 p.m.-midnight, $5. 648-2120.

Positive Vibe Café The Offering (Christian rock), 6-9 p.m., free. 560-9622.

Rocks Club Colonize (punktronic, Euro dance), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Monday 15

word

Book Signing Charlaine Harris reads from the latest in her Sookie Stackhouse series, "Definitely Dead," at The Fountain Bookstore at 6:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

SlamRichmond The poetry slam series to create a team to send to the National Poetry Slam continues at ComedySportz with an open mic at 7 p.m. and the slam starting at 8 p.m. Admission is $5. 7115-A Staples Mill Road. 263-7637.

museums

Library of Virginia A show of photographs of Miller & Rhoads runs through May 19. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3900.

night life

Alley Katz 30 Seconds to Mars, Men Women and Children, Keating, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, all ages, 6-11 p.m., $15. 643-2816.

Bogart's Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, Latin), weekly, 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.

Café Diem Open-mic night with Wes Edwards, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Cary Street Café The Spaceheaters (rock), weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 353-7445.

Element Lounge Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 788-8001.

Funny Bone Comedy showcase hosted by Odyssey Michaels, 7:30 p.m., $8. 521-8900.

Mars Bar Milli Vanilli Karaoke, weekly, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 644-6277.

Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar Yo Mama's Brass Band, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 254-4904

Nanci Raygun Sacrosanct (goth/industrial), 18 and over, 10 p.m., $3-$5. 353-4263.

Penny Lane Pub Karaoke, weekly, free. 780-1682.

Rocks 10 Minute Mondays, weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

Tuesday 16

word

Book Signing Dot Jackson reads and signs copies of her novel "Refuge" at The Fountain Bookstore at 12:30 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.

music

Tuesday Tunes Main Street Centre Plaza hosts a free weekly concert series, 12:15-1:15 p.m. This week, Overtime Band plays beach music and oldies. 600 E. Main St. 775-0960.

night life

Alley Katz Dixie Witch, New Ritual Age, 18 and older, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $6. 643-2816.

Bahama Joe's Karaoke with Smitty, weekly, free. 262-9652.

Bandito's Burrito Lounge Style Weekly Annual Music Issue Launch Party with Divine Profitz, Pennyshaker and Red Anthem, 8:30 p.m., free. 354-9999.

Bogart's Back Room Modern Groove Syndicate (jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop), 9 p.m., $6. 353-9280.

Bubba's Karaoke, weekly, 8 p.m.-midnight, free. 236-1600.

Cabo's Corner Bistro Ashby Anderson (jazz piano), weekly, 7 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Caddy's Karaoke, weekly, free. 794-3007.

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

Cary Street Café The Grove (jam), weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

Cherry Lounge Salsa Night with free lessons, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 285-9061.

Clock Tower Pub Karaoke with Amanda Rogers, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 730-8686.

Corner Bar and Grill Open-mic night with J. Cornachione, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 213-3046.

Easy Street Pat O'Brien, weekly, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1198.

Funny Bone Apollo Night, 7:30 p.m., $12. This week, Shang. 521-8900.

Hyperlink Café Yoshimi Lounge (Brit pop, indie rock, spoken word), weekly, 21 and older, 5-9 p.m., $3. 254-1942.

Lakeside Tavern Karaoke with Sherry, weekly, 7:30 p.m., free. 264-3799.

Legend Brewing Company Tuesday Night Movies, weekly, 8:30 p.m., free. 232-3446.

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

Mulligan's Sports Grille (W. Main St.) Karaoke, weekly, 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 353-8686.

Murphy's Law II Karaoke with DJ Scuba Steve, weekly. 739-0800.

Poe's Pub Ashton Allen (chill acoustic), 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Pour House West End Kamikaze Karaoke, weekly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., free. 364-9083.

Rocks Club Diode (classic electronica), weekly, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., free. 648-ROCK.

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

Sin é Dave Pollard, weekly, 9 p.m.-midnight, free. 649-7767.

Sports Page Open Mic Night, weekly. 379-1844.

Sticky Rice Nard's Karaoke, weekly, $3. 358-7870.

The Tobacco Company John Fetherston and Chris Lucas, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m., free. 782-9555.

Tropical Soul Verses (spoken word, poetry, hip-hop), weekly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $5. 771-1605.

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