WEEKEND CALENDAR
THURSDAY 2/17
America’s Next Top Model Casting Call Download your application and stay tuned for more information including a pre-registration event and more. Presented by Virginia College in Richmond. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. The Shops at Willow Lawn. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive.
Abinnet Berhanu Trio comprised of VCU Jazz students Abinnet Berhanu on drums, Evan Sarver on bass and Ben White on piano. 8:30 p.m. Free. The Nile. 309 N. Laurel Street. 804-225-5544.
RCC presents THE RIOT: Live improv comedy featuring Hot Coffee and The Bear from DC’s Washington Improv Theater. “Them boys been together so long they sometimes forget which one is who. I reckon all three share one brain that’s half rotten. You gonna see ‘em? Go on then. You’ll laugh harder than sun-dried road opossum.” Also featuring opening set from Wiffle: “Coalition members perform short and fast improv games that will leave you laughing for at least 3 minutes after their set is done. After that third minute, you realize … your wallet is missing.” 8:30 p.m. $7. $5 with student ID. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 804-644-0005.
FRIDAY 2/18
This Kingdom Falls, No Signal, Boris Wheatley, Under Cit Skylines, Here Goes Nothing. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. $7 in advance. $9 at the door. Alley Katz. 10 Walnut Alley. 804-643-2816.
Big Band: Joe Enroughty and His Royal Virginians Enjoy the sounds of the Big Band Era as Joe Enroughty And His Royal Virginians perform in concert at the Historic Henrico Theatre in Downtown Highland Springs. 7 p.m. Free. Henrico Theatre. 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. 804-328-4491.
The Velvet Marias / The Venture Rays, Word Brown 8 p.m. $10 in advance. $13 at the door. The National. 708 E Broad St. 804-612-1900.
SATURDAY 2/19
Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts proudly announces the most important exhibition in its history, Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris. VMFA is the only East Coast venue for the exhibition’s seven-city international tour. The exhibition, which will be on view from Feb. 19 through May 15, 2011, is co-organized by the Musée National Picasso, Paris and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Tickets are available now. 10 a.m. Free for VMFA members and children 6 and under; $20 for adults; $16 for seniors 65+ and students with ID. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 2800 Grove Ave. 804-340-1400.
The Richmond Burlesque Revue “A tantalizing evening of entertainment by Richmond’s finest burlesque dancers! Indulge yourself with an unforgettable sampling of the tastiest talent around, for only $10! Featuring performances by local favorites: Boo Boo Darlin’, Charlie, Cherrie Canary, Deepa de Jour, Dolli Holiday, Indy Pendant, Ophelia Derriere, Pretty Penny, Skye Sinclaire, and the Garter Snaps! Hosted by Miss Lady J of Anti-Mag.” 9 p.m. $10. Gallery5. 200 W. Marshall St. 804-644-0005.
SUNDAY 2/20
Miniature Tigers, Hot Lava, Black Girls. 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8 adv./$10 door. Strange Matter. 929 W. Grace St. 804-447-4763.
Umphreys McGee, Zack Deputy. 8 p.m. $20. The National. 708 E. Broad St. 804-612-1900.
Larri Branch Agenda. 9:30 p.m. Free. Commercial Taphouse. 111 N. Robinson St. 804-359-6544.
