Thursday 9/10
Tini Temptress: Cocktail-dress party where ladies wearing the right attire have a chance to win a gift certificate to the Apprentice Salon in Carytown. 9 p.m. Free. The Lucky Buddha. 1421 E. Cary St. 648-5100.
“The Green House” New Directions in Sustainable Architecture and Design.” 5:30 p.m. Free. Through Nov. 29. Virginia Center for Architecture. 2501 Monument Ave. 644-3041.
“Boys’ Life” A story following the misadventures of three former college mates as they pursue and refuse adulthood in the Roaring ’20s. 8 p.m. $10-25. Through Oct. 3. The Firehouse Theatre. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.
“Poe Mania!” Presented by Haunts of Richmond, in celebration of Edgar Allan Poe’s bicentennial. Dramatic adaptations of the author’s most beloved stories. The show features “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Tell Tale Heart” and “The Pit and the Pendulum.” 7 p.m. Free. Encore performance Sept. 11. the Library of Virginia. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.
Liza Kate, Cole Sullivan, Clifton Gibbons, Englishman: 8 p.m. $5. The Camel Café. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.
Jason Jenkins: 8 p.m. Free. Globehopper Coffeehouse and Lounge. 2100 E. Main St. 523-8083.
Friday 9/11
Richmond Twestival 2009: An evening fundraiser for Tricycle Gardens. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10-$25. The Camel. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.
“Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg” A screening of Aviva Kempner’s critically acclaimed documentary film about the life of Gertrude Berg, the first woman to win an Emmy Award for best actress. Regal’s Westhampton Theater. 4:10 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:30 p.m. $6-$9. Through Sept. 12 with a matinee show at 1:30 p.m. 5706 Grove Ave. 288-9068.
“New Work” featuring art by Julie Elkins. 7 p.m. Free. Through Oct. 9. Eric Schindler Gallery. 2305 E. Broad St. 644-5005.
Guitar Concert: An intimate performance by flamenco guitarist Leah Kruszewski. 5-9 p.m. Free. Artemis Gallery. 1601 W. Main St. 254-1755.
Heavy Weights, Beneath the Surface, Nautilus, Serial Crusher Theory, Boris Wheatly, They Found Her in Pieces: 4 p.m. $7. Alley Katz. 10 Walnut Alley. 643-2816.
Shinedown, Halestorm, Adelitas Way: 7 p.m. $26-$30. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Bungalo 6: 6 p.m and 9 p.m. Free. Siné. 1327 E. Cary St. 649-7767.
Mobile Deathcamp, Kaemon, Just Off Idle: 8 p.m. $5. The Triple. 3306 W. Broad St. 359-7777
Saturday 9/12
Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival: A day of conservational tips and tricks featuring numerous speakers, demonstrations and vendors. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. The Garner Pavillion. Science Museum of Virginia. 2500 W. Broad St.
www.virginiagardening.com/virginiagardenfestival09.htm.
Latino Film Festival: Presented by The Richmond council of the League of United Latin American Citizens, in partnership with The Collegiate School. Film fest showcases the diversity of the Latino culture. Screening “Central do Brasil,” “Sin Nombre,” “Machuca” and “Trip of a Little
Dream.” 11 a.m. Free. 103 Mooreland Road. 921-9417.
Fine Arts and Crafts Showcase: Two days of paintings, needlework, jewelry and crafts for sale and silent auction. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Sept. 13. Noon-1 p.m. Free. St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. 1101 Forest Ave. 288-1911.
Gallery Talk: Designer Jean Gonzalez explains her work of making quilts from family clothes. 2 p.m. Free. The Visual Art Studio. 208 W. Broad St. 644-1368.
Capitol Steps: The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen offers a night of political satire on the current U.S. administration. 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $38-$40. The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-2787.
“Orientation” The girls of Sweet Tease Burlesque present their last summer production at Godfrey’s, featuring plenty of back-to-school themed lessons and entertainment. 11 p.m. 308 E. Grace St. 648-3957.
Plunky and Oneness: 9:30 p.m., $10. Martini Kitchen and Bubble Bar. 1911 W. Main St. 254-4904.
Russ Hanchin-Joe Sarver Duo: 8 p.m. Richbrau Taphouse and Grill. 1214 E. Cary St. 644-3018.
Sunday 9/13
Family Fun Day: An afternoon of family-oriented activities featuring a moon bounce, inflatable basketball hoop, spin art, karaoke, popcorn and cotton candy.1-5 p.m. Free. Red Salon. 201 N. Robinson St. 353-1733.
Battle of the Bands: Collateral Damage, Proof by Assertion, Brahma, the Rejected, Papercity, Stone Monkey, the Great Impressions, Apparently We Can’t Fly, Audio Alchemy, Evernew, Id, Ron Meyers. 4 p.m. $8-$10. Alley Katz. 10 Walnut Alley. 643-2816.