FRIDAY 30

music

Concert The Richmond Concert Chorale performs at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m., donations requested. 4819 Monument Ave. 643-3589.

Friday Cheers The Brown's Island concert series continues with Arrested Development and Crucial Elements at 6 p.m. Free. 788-6466 or www.venturerichmond.com.

Fridays at Sunset Wyclef Jean opens the weekly concert series at Kanawah Plaza at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. 901 E. Canal St. 644-8515 or visit www.fridaysatsunset.com.

stage

"El Soldadito" The School of Latin Ballet of Virginia presents this performing arts intepretation of a story written by Hans Christian Andersen at 2 p.m. Performance continues on Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10-$12. 379-2555 or www.latinballet.com.

galleries

Art Works "Retrospective 2008," art by Thomas Dale High School students. Reception at 6 p.m. Through June 7. 320 Hull St. 291-1400.

night life

A Good Natured Riot,The Camel, 9 p.m., $5-$7. 353-4901.

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

Acoustic Traylor, Dixie Diner, 6 p.m. free. 732-7425.

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

The Bush League, Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 270-RIBS.

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

Chicago Cy, Blues Place (Colonial Heights), 8 p.m. 520-8088.

Chris Fuller and Frank Coleman, Ironhorse, 8:30 p.m., free. 752-6410.

Crucial Elements and The Seed, Capital Ale House, 10 p.m., $6. 780-ALES.

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.

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.

First Impressions, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 9:30 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.

Fun Size Reunion, Love and Reverie, Alley Katz, 7 p.m., $7. 643-2816.

Gwar, The National, 8 p.m., $18-$22. 612-1900.

Inner Mission with DJ Kean, Jereme Rometti, 316L and Timy B, Godfrey's, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 648-3957.

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

Jamie McLean Band, Cary Street Cafe, 9 p.m., $7. 353-7445.

Janet Martin Band, Tobacco Company, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

The Kip Williams Quartet, Infuzion Lounge, weekly, 8:30-11:30 p.m., 249-COOL.

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, 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.

Live Music, Bleu Bistro, 10 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Love and Reverie, Neighborhood Friendly, Alley Katz, 7 p.m., $8-$10. 643-2816.

Marna & Macy, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

The Mills Family Band, Ashland Coffee & Tea, $8-$13. 798-1702.

Nat King Kong, Buffalo Wild Wings (Glen Allen), 6 p.m., free. 553-9998.

Needle in a Hempsack, Northside Grille, 9:30 p.m., free. 266-4403.

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

No BS Brass Band, Bogart's, 9:30 p.m., $5-$7. 353-9280.

Plunky & Oneness (urban jazz), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.

Phatback, Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Prabir and the Substitutes, Hoots n Hellmouth, David Schultz and the Skyline and The Young Sons, Gallery5, 7 p.m., $6. 644-0005.

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

Royal Pain, The Taphouse at Richbrau, 8 p.m., free. 644-3018.

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., $5. 249-COOL.

William Walter and Company, Sin é, 9 p.m., free. 649-7767.

SATURDAY 31

events

Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival The food and beverage festival begins at 2 p.m. at the Richmond Raceway Complex and features music from Gael Warning and DJ Williams Projekt. Tickets are $25-$35. 600 E. Laburnum Ave. 800-830-3976.

Woofstock '08 A family and pet friendly festival with music from Southwind Band, E3 Band and B2B Band at the Snagajob.com Pavilion at Insbrook, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets are $10. 4600 Cox Road. 379-0046.

music

Israel Night Paul Wilbur performs a concert in honor of the anniversary of Israel's founding at House of Prayer at 7 p.m. Donations acccepted. 10500 Newby's Bridge Road. 353-3293.

night life

'80s 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.

Barbi N Bondage, Poe's Pub, 9:30 p.m., $5. 648-2120.

Big Daddy Kane with Biz Markie, Toad's Place, 8 p.m., $25-$30. 648-TOAD.

Casey McCue & Steve Duncan, JJ McFarley's, 8:30 p.m., free. 755-6229.

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

Chatham County Line, Ashland Coffee & Tea, $15-$20. 798-1702.

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

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

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

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

English Channel, Shenanigan's, 8:30 p.m. 264-5010.

Eternity and Heaven Bound, Gospel Chicken House, 7 p.m., free. 883-6487.

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

Frankzig (flamenco guitar), Emilio's, weekly, 7 p.m., free. 359-1224.

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

The Hotdamns, Zuppa, 10 p.m., $3. 249-8831.

Indigo Girls, The National, 8 p.m., $25-$28. 612-1900.

Janet Martin Band, Tobacco Company, 9 p.m., free. 782-9555.

Moossa, Capital Ale House, 9 p.m, $10. 780-ALES.

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

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

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

Marna & Macy, Cabo's Corner Bistro, 9:30 p.m., free. 355-1144.

Mermaid Skeletons, David Shultz and the Skyline, The Young Sinclairs and Zack Hryciak and the Jungle Beat, Edgar Allan Poe Museum, 7 p.m. 648-5523.

OPM, Andy Cobb & The Kid, The Rothesays, Matt Koon Project, Alley Katz, 5 p.m. $5. 643-2816.

Plunky & Oneness (urban jazz), Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar, 9:30 p.m., $10. 254-4904.

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

Patchen (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), 11 a.m., free. 732-7425.

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

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

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

Separation, For Death and Glory, Kevin Beckley and The Roger Youngs, Canal Club, 5 p.m., $7. 643-2582.

Sister Sweet, (acoustic), Grandpa Eddie's BBQ, 8:30 p.m., free. 270-RIBS.

Sloth Loves Chunk, Pour House, 9:30 p.m., $3. 364-9083.

Spooky Hollywood & The Trailer Sparks, Doug Gibson and One Friend, Canal Club, 9:30 p.m., $7. 643-2582.

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

US, Shenanigan's, 8:30 p.m. 264-5010.

SUNDAY 1

music

Concert The River Road concert series concludes with the River Road Chancel Choir and orchestra at 7:30 p.m. at River Road Church. 8000 River Road. 288-1131.

Israel Night Paul Wilbur performs a concert in honor of the anniversary of Israel's founding at Bon Air Baptist at 7 p.m. Donations accpeted. 2531 Buford Road. 353-3293.

night life

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

Acoustic Traylor, Dixie Diner (Petersburg), noon, free. 732-7425.

Bembe Sundays (dancehall reggae), Canal Club, weekly, 9 p.m., $10. 643-2582.

Cook County Bluegrass, Legend Brewing, 6 p.m., free. 232-3446.

DJ Dusty Ray, deLux, weekly, 10 p.m., free. 353-2424.

Dave Pillsbury's Toot Sweet Jazz Ensemble, Mulligan's Sports Bar, 7 p.m., free. 353-8686.

Dirty Luis, Dixie Diner, 9 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Doctors of Jazz, Bleu Bistro, weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 750-1120.

Jazz and Poetry, Cosmopolitan Lounge, weekly, 6 p.m., $7-$10. 647-7889.

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.

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

Redman (jazz), Dixie Diner (Petersburg), weekly, noon-2 p.m., free. 732-7425.

Roz G, Funny Bone, 7 p.m. $15. 521-8900.

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

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 2

night life

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

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

Marie Digby and Eric Hutchinson, The National, 7 p.m., $12. 612-1900.

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

Rick Howell, Café Diem, weekly, 9 p.m., free. 353-2500.

Stinking Lizaveta and others, Alley Katz, 9 p.m., $7-$8. 643-2816.

TUESDAY 3

night life

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

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.

Flying Sulsers feat. Aimee Richardson (jazz), Legend Brewing Company, 6 p.m., free. 965-5520.

Former Champions, Cary Street Café, weekly, 10 p.m., $5. 353-7445.

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

Josh Hoge with Ernie Halter and Chris Richardson, Canal Club, 7:30 p.m., $12-$20. 643-2582.

The Kin, Highwater Restaurant, 8 p.m., $5. 648-TOAD.

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

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.