Science Museum IMAX “Sharks”: 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; 4 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. $8.50.  “Journey Into Amazing Caves”: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., Thursday; 2, 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday; 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Tuesday; 2 p.m. Wednesday. $8.50.  “Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure”: noon, 3 p.m. Thursday; 3 p.m. Friday; noon, 3 p.m. Sunday; noon, 3 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday. $8.50.

Page Bond Gallery recently opened a show of new paintings by art teachers Mary Scurlock of Henrico County Public Schools and Diego Sanchez of St. Catherine’s School.  “Diego’s works are bright, bold and very much about object and surface,“ said gallery assistant director Allison Fiebert. “Mary’s paintings complement his very well. They’re very calm, very quiet.“

Box office leaders         1. A Christmas Carol $30.1 Total: $30.1, one week Locations: 3,683   2. Michael Jackson’s This Is It $13.6 Total: $57, two weeks Locations: 3,481

Not only did she turn out one of the pluckiest “Saturday Night Live” hosting stints in recent memory (her Shakira parody was dead-on hilarious), but Taylor Swift isn’t doing so badly in her day job, either.  Tickets to the 15 U.S. 2010 shows for the 20-year-old country-pop singer sold out within minutes last week, including her March 20 date at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville.

If you go Who: Robert Earl Keen When: 8 p.m. Tuesday at The National Tickets: $20-$35 Info: http://www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000

While people all over the world are pausing to recognize the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Texas singer-songwriter Robert Earl Keen’s rabid fan base is celebrating an event that also took place two decades ago.  In 1989, Keen penned “The Road Goes on Forever” for his “West Textures” release on Sugar Hill Records.

Hatebreed with Cannibal Corpse, Unearth and others, 6:30 p.m. at The National Chris Smither with Paul Cebar, 8 p.m. at Ashland Coffee & Tea Don Henley, 8 p.m. at Warner Theatre (D.C.)  Rylo, 5 p.m. at downtown Capital Ale House Music Hall; at 10 p.m. Half-Brother Sid

The top five new-release movies from Comcast On Demand in Richmond for the week ending Nov. 8:  1. “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3”  2. “Aliens in the Attic”  3. “I Love You, Beth Cooper”  4. “Orphan”  5. “The Proposal”

So many things happening in music this week, so much to grumble about.  So over the weekend, we hear that Steven Tyler is leaving Aerosmith, and Joe Perry is tweeting about finding a replacement singer.  Let that latter part sink in for a moment. Joe Perry. Rock-guitar hero. Tell ing Aerosmith fans about the band’s plans in 140 characters or less.

2012 Movie review   Cast: John Cusack, Chiwitel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet, Woody Harrelson, Danny Glover, Oliver Platt At: Carmike, Commonwealth,  Movieland, Short Pump, Southpark, Virginia Center, Westchester,  West Tower FYI: Running time: 2:35. Rated PG (mild sensuality, a scene of violence, and brief incidental language and smoking).

With songs such as “Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist” and “The Internet Is for Porn,“ it’s pretty clear that, despite the presence of puppets, “Avenue Q” isn’t for kids.  It is, however, a cheeky, hilarious treat for adults who appreciate clever writing incorporated into sprightly songs about looking for meaning and purpose in life.

What makes a restaurant stand out (in a good way) isn’t usually what it’s lacking.  However, in the case of Plaza Mexico, the new south-of-the-border eatery on Main Street in the Fan District, the lack of almost anything Mexican-themed is exactly what caught my eye.  Thank goodness it did. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have given this place a second glance.

Still going   Chamberlayne Actors Theater, 319 N. Wilkinson Road, 262-9760. “I’m Not Rappaport,“ $15-$20; reservation required. Through Sunday.  Firehouse Theatre Project, 1609 W. Broad St., 355-2001. “This Is How It Goes,“ $10-$25. Through Nov. 21.