Thursday 10/1
“Anton in Show Business” Presented by the Shafter Alliance Laboratory Theatre and The Women’s Project. A look at three theater actresses at the turn of the century. 8 p.m. Shafer Street Playhouse.
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour: Presented by Haunts of Richmond. A guided look into the history of some of Richmond’s resident ghosts. $12-$15. 9 p.m., the Onmi Richmond Hotel. 100 S. 12th St. 343-3700.
“Scapes” Featuring landscapes by Lisa Powers, Lois Shipley and Susan Vaughan. 6 p.m. Free. Through Nov. 16. Montpelier Center for Arts and Education. 17205 Mountain Road. 883-7378.
Book Discussion: Author Woody Holton talks about his upcoming nonfiction book “Abigail Adams: A Life.” 7 p.m. Free. the Hopewell Public Library. 209 E. Cawson St. 861-0322.
Rockitz Battle of the Bands: Citybillies, Wendy Pace Project, Five Nine H2O. 8 p.m. $5. Babe’s. 3166 W. Cary St. 355-9330.
Disco Biscuits, Big Gigantic: 7 p.m. $23-$25.The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Friday 10/2
Carnival of 5 Fires: In preparation of its fourth extravaganza of fire performers, burlesque, puppeteers, magicians, vaudeville performers and visual
artists, Gallery5 presents a special carnival peep show teaser. 8 p.m. Free. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
Eyes on Richmond: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Capitol Square presents its 2009 lunchtime forum series, with Tommy P. Baer, chairman of the First Freedom Center and the topic, “Richmond: The Birthplace of Religious Freedom?” 12:30 p.m. $8. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.
“The Ugly Duckling” A family friendly musical inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of outer appearance and inner heart at the Empire Theatre. Through Oct. 18. $12-$15. Theatre IV. 114 W. Broad St. 344-8040.
Kurt Crandall: 5 p.m. Free. Jamie McLean and DJ Williams Projekt, 10 p.m. Capital Ale House. 623 E. Main St. 780-2537.
Kevin Hart: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20. Funny Bone. 11800 W. Broad St. 521-8900.
Saturday 10/3
2nd Street Festival: Celebrating the culture and history of the Jackson Ward neighborhood, Richmond’s Second Street holds two days of live music, food, art and children’s entertainment, recognizing the heart and soul of Richmond’s African-American community. Free. Continues Sunday. 788-6466.
Wild Turkey Festival: Colonial Downs invites guests for a day of racing, turkey stew samples, a
turkey-leg eating-contest, live music and a Turkey Trot relay to benefit the Central Virginia Food Bank. 3-9 p.m. $2. 966-7223.
Book Signing: Pamela Kinney signs copies of her books “Haunted Virginia: Legends, Myths and True Tales” and “Haunted Richmond.” Libbie Place Barnes and Noble. 1-3 p.m. 5501 W. Broad St. 282-9965.
Sunday 10/4
Benjamin’s Texas Hold ‘Em: 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Free. Breakers. 101 Wadsworth Drive. 323-8034.
Kevin Hart: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $20. Funny Bone. 11800 W. Broad St. 521-8900.
Dave Pollard: 9 p.m. Free. Siné. 1327 E. Cary St. 649-0661.
The Silo Effect: 10 p.m. $5. The Camel. 1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.