Thursday 11/12
Book Signing: Werner Lowenthal signs his new book, “Earth Sculptures: A Celebration of a Photographer’s Journey.”
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Barnes and Noble at VCU Medical Center.
601 N. 10th St.
828-3615.
Evening Climb: Peak Experiences offers students a two for one climbing special every Thursday at College Climbing Night.
Free transportation departs from the Outing Rental Center.
6 p.m. Two students: $17. 11421 Polo Circle. 897-6800.
Hatebreed/Cannibal Corpse/Unearth/Born of Orsiris/Hate Eternal: 6:30 p.m. $20-$23. The National.
108 E. Broad St.
612-1900.
Open Mic Night: Freestyle with live DJ’s. Get some constructive critism.7:30 p.m. $1. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
J3 Project: 10 p.m. $5. Emilio’s Tapas Bar. 1847 W. Broad St. 359-1224.
Friday 11/13
Book Signing: Bestselling author David Robins signs his new piece, “Broken Jewel.” 12-1 p.m. Library of Virginia.
800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.
Beneath The Surface/Dream Atlantic/Serial Crushers/They Found Her In Pieces: 6:30 p.m. $10-$13.
The National. 108 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
VCU Percussion Ensemble: Directed by Peter Martin. 7 p.m.
Free with student ID. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. 922 Park Ave. 828-1169.
Melanie Libby Junior Recital: Flute Recital. 8 p.m. Free. James W. Black Music Center Recital Hall. 1015 Grove Ave. 828-0100.
African American Repertory Theatre: “Mahalia! A Gospel Musical” 8 p.m. $34 with student ID. Gottwald Playhouse at Richmond Center Stage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
“National Velvet” Don’t forget to catch the Mighty Wurlitzer before both showings of this 1944 film starring Mickey Rooney and Elizabeth Taylor. 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. $10. The Byrd Theatre. 2908 W. Cary St. 353-9911.
Louisiana Territory’s Record Release Party: Other musical guests include Memphis 59, Johnathan Vassar and the Speckled Bird.
8 p.m. $8. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
No BS!! Brass Band: 12 a.m. $6. The Camel.
1621 W. Broad St. 353-4901.
Rakim: Opening acts are Rhymfest and Soul Logistics. 8 p.m. $18-$22. Hat Factory. 140 Virginia St. 788-4281.
Saturday 11/14
AutoCue Record Release Party: Cleric, Casper Bangs, DJ Cambot and special guests. 7 p.m. $6. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
Tech T9ne/Slaughterhouse/Stevie Stone/Glasses Malone/The Real Chaos: 8 p.m. $20-$25.
The National. 108 E. Broad St. 612-1900.
The Richmond Forum presents Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson: The host of the PBS’ NOVA ScienceNow series and author of Death by Black Hole and The Pluto Files speaks. 8 p.m. $36-$70. Landmark Theater. 6 N. Laurel St. 646-4213.
Modern Groove Syndicate: 10 p.m. $7.
Cary Street Café. 2631 W. Cary St. 353-7445.
Richmond Symphony: Performing Altria Masterworks, Beethoven, Sheng and Franck. 8 p.m. $12 – $72. Carpenter Theatre at Richmond Center Stage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
Sunday 11/15
“Mantra” Brian Wimer, a Charlottesville native, holds a special screening of his new graphic horror film. 2 p.m.
The Byrd Theatre. 2908 W. Cart St. 353-9911.
Richmond Symphony: Performing Altria Masterworks, Beethoven, Sheng and Franck. 3 p.m. $12-$72.
Carpenter Theatre at Richmond Center Stage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
Comedian Brian Regan: 7 p.m. $36.50. Carpenter Theatre at Richmond Center Stage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000.
Fall Comedy Explosion Featuring George Willborn: 7 p.m. $25. Landmark Theater. 6 N. Laurel St. 646-4213.
The Hotdamns/Johnathan Vassar and Speckled Bird/In Circles: Bands play a benefit show to help a friend fight brain cancer.
7 p.m. $ TBA. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 644-0005.
Kyle Hollingsworth Band of The String Cheese Incident: 9 p.m. $12. Capitol Ale House – Downtown Music Hall.
623 E. Main St. 780-2537.
Justin Moore: with Boss Kean’s Ditch. 7 p.m. $15 – $18.
Hat Factory. 140 Virginia St. 788-4281.