Calendar

Thursday, April 6

VCU Happenings

Lost Boys of Sudan Hear refugees tell their story. Presented by African Student Union. 5 to 6 p.m. Student Commons, Commons Virginia Room B.

Men of Color Discussion Group This theme-oriented group supports male students of color who are in the process of becoming responsible male adults. Focus will be placed on general discussions about men’s issues, culture conflicts, academic/career goals and environmental stresses. Not a therapy group. 5 to 6 p.m. Student Commons, Room 215. 828-6672.

Intercultural Movies “The Constant Gardener.” 7 to 9 p.m. Student Commons, Commons Theater.

VCU Opera Theatre Master Class Featuring Nico Castel, Metropolitan Opera Diction Coach. 8 to 9 p.m. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 828-1169.

Around Town

Music

Freak Show Hosted by Swerve 360 and featuring Backmain, Currency and N.K.B. 10 p.m. Nanci Raygun, 929 W. Grace St. 18 +. $5. 353-4263.

More Music Hank III and Assjack with Bob Wayne. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Alley Katz, 10 Walnut Alley. $15. 18 +. 643-2816.

Bluegrass Check out Jack Ass Flats in the Back Room of Bogart’s. 8:30 p.m. 203 N. Lombardy St. $5. 353-9280.

Paint! Austrian guitarist Martin Philadelphy and his ensemble will be presented by 804Noise. 9 p.m. Emilio’s, 1847 W. Broad St. $3. 359-2334.

Friday, April 7

VCU Happenings

‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ This fast-paced, irreverent musical comedy takes theater back to its ancient Roman roots and combines it with the wise-cracking energy of vaudeville. The result is a rollicking romp full of slaves, masters, dancing girls, liars, lovers and fools that can only be described as “good clean, dirty fun.” 7:30 to 9:15 pm Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. $15; seniors, faculty and staff:$12; students with valid ID: $5. Box Office:828-6026.

Around Town

Music

Alley Katz Come see Soldiers of Jah Army with Batch, Ras Attitude and The Zioniers, 10 p.m.to 2 a.m.