Calendar

Thursday, April 20

VCU Happenings

Lecture Presentation Featuring animator and associate professor James Duesing.

5 to 6 p.m. Bowe St. Deck, 535. 827-7471.

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.

Book Reading and Signing Featuring Dr. Richard P. Wenzel and his most recent book “Stalking Microbes.” 5 to 7 p.m. Tompkins-McCaw Library, MCV. 828-1105.

‘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, VCU faculty and staff: $12. VCU students with valid ID: $5. 828-6026.

Around Town

Art

Third Thursday Check out the Soul Man theme with art, music, food and more. 6 to 9 p.m. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard. $9. 21 +. 340-1400.

Music

Music and More Come out to one of the Fan’s most popular clubs for Sara Tandy and Jessica Fenton (7 p.m. $4, all ages) followed by Producer’s Cup (10 p.m. $5. 18 +). Nanci Raygun, 929 W. Grace St. 353-4263.

Bands and More Bands Rock out to Calf Mountain Jam, Laid Back, Natural Born Easy and Think! 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. $8. 18 +. Alley Katz,

10 Walnut Alley. 643-2816.

Got the Blues? Head out for Tinsley Ellis. Canal Club, $12 in advance, $15 at the door. 17th and Dock Streets. 643-2582.

Zoograss Come out for a Hot Day at the Zoo. 8:30 p.m. Bogart’s, 203 N. Lombardy St. $5. 353-9280.

Events

Richmond SPCA Canine Caf