Calendar

Thursday, April 13

VCU Happenings

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.

Evening Climbs at Peak Experience Join VCU Recreational Sports for College Climbing Night at Peak Experiences Climbing Gym. Price is two-for-one, so bring a friend. Transportation is the only thing provided. The gym will teach you proper belaying and knots. Buses leave at 6 p.m. from Cary St. Gym and will return at 10:30 p.m. Shoes and harnesses can be rented at the Outing Rental Center before you leave. Time/Location: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Two Students (with VCU IDs): $11 and $3 each for shoes and harness if needed. 828-6004.

Poetry Reading featuring Bob Hicock. 7 to 9 p.m. VCU Bookstore, 1111 W. Broad St. 828-1329.

Concert Percussion ensemble presented by VCU Music. 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. 828-1166.

Around Town

Art

Chow College Night Appreciate food and art with music, artists, films and more. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard. Free with student ID. 340-1400.

Music

Dance Party Featuring Standard Issue. 10 p.m. Nanci Raygun, 929 W. Grace St. 18 +. $5. 353-4263.

More Music Thursday nights featuring The Casted, Downtown Singapore, Busted Wire and Flunc. 6 to 10 p.m. Alley Katz, 10 Walnut Alley. $6. 643-2816.

Downtown Music Featuring 6 Foot Loofah, The Farewell Theory and Force of Habit. 8:30 p.m. Canal Club, 17th and Dock streets. $5. 643-2582.

Bluegrass featuring Divided Highway. 8:30 p.m. Bogart’s, 203 N. Lombardy St. $5. 353-9280.

Friday, April 14

VCU Happenings

‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ “Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” This fast-paced, irreverent musical comedy takes theater back to its ancient Roman roots and combines it with the wise-cracking energy of vaudeville. 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. $15. Seniors, faculty and staff: $12. Students with valid ID: $5. 828-6026.

Around Town

Music

Rock Out Direct Control, Signal Lost, Witch Hunt and National Liberties. 7 p.m. Nanci Raygun, 929 W. Grace St. $5. 353-4263.

Metal Rawg / Gwar Unmasked, Wartorn and Chokechain 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Alley Katz, 10 Walnut Alley. $7. 18 +. 643-2816.

Fools and Horses will be performing with a special guest.

8:30 p.m. Canal Club, 1545 E. Cary St. 643-2582.

Events

Opening Reception Chop Suey Books will host an exhibition of paintings by Ryan McLennan and Jon Zanin, titled “New Work.” It will be on display through May 7. 6 to 9 p.m. 1317 W. Cary St. 497-4705.

A Night at the Theater The theater at the Bolling Haxall house will present Noel Coward’s comedy “Hay Fever.” 8 p.m. This will be the last night for this show. $20. 211 E. Franklin St. 644-6616.

Saturday, April 15

VCU Happenings

‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ “Tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight!” This fast-paced, irreverent musical comedy takes theater back to its ancient Roman roots and combines it with the wise-cracking energy of vaudeville. 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. $15. Seniors, faculty and staff: $12. Students with valid ID: $5. 828-6026.

Spring Informal VCU Dance will present student work in dance and choreography. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Grace Street Theatre.

930-934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.

The Goods The VCU department of crafts and material studies will host a master’s candidacy show, titled “The Goods,” which will include a variety of two- and three-dimensional work. The exhibit will run from April 7 to April 23. Free and open to the public. 7 to 10p.m. Gallery 5. 200 W. Marshall St. 827-0636.