Monday, April 28
Why not keep it local tonight? Check out:
Rick Howell at Café Diem. Free show. 21 and older. 9 p.m.
Milli Vanilli Karaoke at Mars Bar. Free show. 18 and older. 10 p.m.
Open Mic Night hosted by Johnathon Meadows at Emilio's Restaurant. Free show. 21 and older. 9 p.m.
Tuesday, April 29
Anti-Flag at The National
Way back in 1988 in Glenshaw, Penn., two terrible musicians - Pat Thetic on drums and Justin Sane on guitar - formed the first punk rock band in the area. Today the foursome is one of the best known fascist band of punkers that still carries a message that "you don't have to agree with." Anti-Flag will be playing with Street Dogs, The Briggs and Fake Problems. $15 general admission. All ages show. 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 30
Slightly Stoopid at Innsbrook After Hours
Psychedelic rock reggae fun for everyone! They hail from Ocean Beach, Calif. and want to make their fans dance, jump and sway to songs from their latest album Chronichitis, which was released last August. The band was signed by the late great Bradley Nowell from Sublime to Skunk Records, so you know they "had to be down with the sublime sound." $15 in advance or $20 at the door. All ages show. 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 1
Richmond Symphony Orchestra at Toad's Place
"The educational programs of the Richmond Symphony seek to foster and develop diverse, informed audiences who value live symphonic performances and music education in our community; to help nurture and develop young musicians; and to advocate for music education and orchestral music."
-- Richmond Symphony Board Education Committee.
They forgot to mention they play very, very beautiful music. The renowned musical ensemble will be playing its Genworth Financial Kicked Back Classics, which means tunes by Beethoven, Debussy, Mozart, Strauss, Tchaikovsky and more. $10 general admission. All ages show. 8 p.m.