Thursday 10/8
Haunted Capitol Hill Ghost Tour: Haunts of Richmond invites guests for a guided look into the history of some of the local government’s resident ghosts. 9 p.m. $12-15. The Omni Richmond Hotel. 100 S. 12th St. 343-3700.
“Possessions” The Grace Street Theater presents an evening of modern dance by the Starr Foster Dance Project. 8 p.m. with encore performances on Oct. 9 and 10. $10. 934 W. Grace St. 828-2020.
Book Release Party: A special evening celebrating the release of author Maggie Stiefvater’s written work
“Ballad: A Gathering of Faeries.” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
Roger Carroll and Chez Roué: 9 p.m. Free. Bogart’s. 1903 W. Cary St. 353-9280.
Tele-Phonic: 7-9 p.m. $5. Emilio’s Tapas Bar. 1847 W. Broad St. 359-1224.
Clutch, Wino, Lionize: 6:30 p.m. $18-$22. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
Friday 10/9
An evening of real life 17th-century court cases: Presented by The Court Leet Agecroft Hall’s living-history staff and the Henricus Historical Park. 7 p.m. $5. 4305 Sulgrave Road. 353-4241.
Eyes on Richmond: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Capitol Square presents its 2009 lunchtime forum series, with Jeffrey Lacker, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and the topic
“The Economy: What’s Next?” 12:30 p.m. $8. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.
Richmond Folk Festival: Downtown Richmond’s Riverfront from Second to Seventh streets celebrates the heritage and traditions of American roots, featuring various artisans, food and six stages of continuous music and dance. 6:30 p.m. Free. Continues Saturday and Sunday. 788-6466.
Rockitz Battle of the Bands: Delvers, Sleeping Giants, Deidre Nivala, Eliot Thompson: 8 p.m. Babe’s. 3166 W. Cary St. 355-9330.
Scottzilla and Acoustikat: 10 p.m. Free. City Dogs. 1316 E. Cary St. 343-3647.
Ian Bagg: 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15. Funny Bone. 11800 W. Broad St. 521-8900.
Saturday 10/10
Antiques on Broad: Collectors of the past are invited to attend a special sale of antiques, featuring fine art, architectural elements, vintage clothing and costume jewelry. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 311 W. Broad St. 344-1557.
Festival of India: The Greater Richmond Convention Center gives metro Richmond a glimpse of the ancient cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent. Featuring an Indian bazaar, food and music. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Free. Through Oct. 11. The Greater Richmond Convention Center. 403 N. Third St. www.thefestivalofindia.org.
“The Portent: John Brown’s Raid in American Memory” An exhibition exploring the controversial historical figure whose actions contributed to the Civil War. Free-$5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through April 11. The Virginia Historical Society. 428 N. Boulevard. 358-4901.
“Edge” The Byrd Theatre presents a screening of the documentary by Marc Pierschel and Michael Kirchner about the straight edge culture, which consists of individuals united in their rejection of all forms of intoxication. 1:30 p.m. $4. 2908 W. Cary St. 353-9911.
Hitchcock! A Symphonic Night at the Movies: The Richmond Symphony Pops opens its new season with an evening of performances of the scores of “Dial M for Murder,” “North by Northwest,” “Strangers on a Train,” and other Hitchcock classics. 8 p.m. $17-75. The Carpenter Theatre. 600 E. Grace St. 800-982-2787.
History Book Signing: Professor Carol Berkin autographs copies of “Civil War Wives: The Lives and Times of Angelina Grimke Weld, Varina Howell Davis, and Julia Dent Grant” at Fountain Bookstore. 2-3 p.m. 1312 E. Cary St. 788-1594.
Hanzel Und Gretyl, Living Dead, Reaver, the Order of March: 8 p.m. $12-$18. Fallout. 117 N. 18th St. 343-3688.
Patchwork: 9 p.m. Free. Siné. 1327 E. Cary St. 649-0661.
Sunday 10/11
The Jerusalem Café: Tikvat Israel Congregation hosts an Israeli-style dinner and concert featuring falafel, schwarma and other cultural eats. 5-7 p.m. 2715 Grove Ave. 355-5709.
James River Filmmakers Forum: The Richmond Moving Image Co-op presents a special night of discussion designed to bring together area filmmakers and individuals interested in independent filmmaking. 8 p.m. $3. Balliceaux. 203 Lombardy St. www.rmicweb.org.