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BLACK & WHITE KUGEL BALL -- Oct. 9. Black-tie fundraising gala for Science Museum of Virginia with dinner and dancing to music by Big Ray & the Kool Kats, 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. at the museum, 2500 W. Broad St. $250 for reception, dinner and afterparty, sponsorships available; reservation required. Tickets to "The Clock Ticks" afterparty may be purchased separately, $50. 864-1541.

RICHMOND FOLK FESTIVAL -- Oct. 9-11. Celebration of traditional culture through music, arts and crafts, dance, storytelling and food, with dozens of performances on multiple stages, 6-10:30 p.m. Oct. 9, noon-10:30 p.m. Oct. 10 and noon-7 p.m. Oct. 11 on the downtown Richmond riverfront, from Second to Seventh streets and Byrd Street to the river. Free. http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org or 788-6466.

RICHMOND SYMPHONY POPS -- Oct. 10. "Hitchcock! A Symphonic Night at the Movies," suspense-film footage screened along with live accompaniment, 8 p.m. at Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. $17-$75. 788-1212.

FESTIVAL OF INDIA -- Oct. 10-11. Sights, sounds, tastes and arts of the subcontinent, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. Free. 868-0049 or 740-5529.

RICHMOND ITALIAN STREET FESTIVAL Oct. 10-11. Authentic cuisine, entertainment and culture, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 11 at Richmond Raceway Complex, 600 E. Laburnum Ave. $2. 304-6870.

DAVID COPPERFIELD -- Oct. 13. "Broadway in Richmond" series opener featuring the master illusionist, 6 and 9 p.m. at Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage, 600 E. Grace St. 592-3400.

DAVID COOK -- Oct. 13. "American Idol" winner, 8 p.m. at The National, 708 E. Broad St. $20-$25. 612-1900.

KISS -- Oct. 13, 16. Buckcherry joins the iconic heavy-metal band on its Alive 35 tour, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at Verizon Center, Washington, $25-$128, (202) 628-3200; and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at Hampton Coliseum,$25-$127.50, (757) 838-4203.