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Entertainment calendar for April 17-23

Thursday, April 23, 2009

A look at area events from around the region (dates and times subject to change):

Friday, April 17

Second Annual PEEP Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., free. The public can vote for their favorites by purchasing vote chips that will be sold for $1 each, 10 for $5 or 25 for $10. Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Thao with The Get Down Stay Down, Sister SUVI and David Schultz and The Skyline: 9 p.m., $13, mainstage; Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.blackcatdc.com.

The Shake: 9 p.m., $6, $2 drinks til 10 p.m., 21 and older; Fletchers Bar & Grill, 701 S. Bond St., Baltimore; www.fletchersbar.com.

The Jagermeister Country Music Tour featuring Pat Green: 7 p.m. doors, $27.50, all ages. With Randy Houser. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com.

Hal Ketchum: 8 p.m., $35. With Guy Davis. Rams Head Tavern, 33 W. St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545 or www.ramsheadonstage.com.

SOJA: 8 p.m. doors, $20, younger than 21 plus $3 at door. With John Brown’s Body. Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. www.rechertheatre.com.

The Flatlanders: 7:30 p.m., $29.50. With Jenny Scheinmann. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com..

“See What I Wanna See” production: 8 p.m., $78-$86; Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. www.sig-online.org.

The Infamous Stringdusters and Smooth Kentucky: 8 p.m. doors, $12; The 8x10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000 or www.the8x10.com.

Junior Marvin and Wailin Love: 11 p.m., $12; Sante Fe Cafe, 4410 Knox Road, College Park. www.santafecafe.com.

New Found Glory: 6:30 p.m., $17.50 advance, $20 day of show, mainstage. With Bayside, Set Your Goals and Shai Hulud. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

Camp Lo: 9 p.m., $12 advance, $15 day of show, club stage, all ages. With E Major, The Equation, The Package and host Sonny Brown. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

Diamond Dustin’s Birthday Party: 9 p.m., $5, all ages. With Pentagod, Free Beard, Tallica and Black Coffee. Talking Head, 203 E. Davis St., Baltimore. 410-962-5588 or www.talkingheadclub.com.

Art show: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Ebb Valley Elementary School, 3100 Swiper Road, Manchester. Featuring student artwork. Admission: $2 ($10 family maximum). Fundraiser for PTA. Donna Oursler, 410-239-6402 or Nancy Magana, rnmagana4798@yahoo.com.

“Fiddler on the Roof” production: 7 p.m., $8. Liberty High School, Schnoor Auditorium, 5855 Bartholow Road, Sykesville. Presented by high school’s drama club. 410-751-3560.

Matt Overton performance: 7-9 p.m., Susan Beverly Studio, 101 E. Main St., Westminster. Local singer/songwriter. susanbeverly2003@yahoo.com or 443-944-4762.

Casino night and sports memorabilia auction: 7-11 p.m., $45 at the door. Beer, wine, concessions available. Benefits Hailey’s Wish to build accessible/inclusive playground in Westminster. The Portico of St. John’s Church, 43 Monroe St., Westminster. 410-377-5106.

Student piano recital: 7:30 p.m., free. Students of David Kreider. Levine Recital Hall, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

“Twelfth Night” production: 7:30 p.m., $15, $12 senior citizens and students, free for CCC students and staff with ID. Presented by The Shakespeare Factory Players. Carroll Community College, Scott Center for Fine Performing Arts, 1601 Washington Road, Westminster. Peter Bertoncini, 240-481-7712 or www.theshakespearefactory.com.

Music and dancing: 8:30 p.m.-midnight. Featuring Hat Creek Country. Buffet and kitchen open. Westminster Moose Family Center, 309 Buena Vista Drive, Westminster.410-848-9725.

Saturday, April 18

Big Band Jazz with FCC Jazz Ensemble: 7:30 p.m., 8, $10, $8 for students and seniors; JBK Theater, Frederick Community College. 301-846-2566.

StoryTheatre Series for preschoolers - Magpie: 10:15 a.m., $7; Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

Ra Ra Rasputin and Buildings: 8 p.m., $8, backstage; Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.blackcatdc.com.

UFC: Redemption!: 10 p.m., no cover before 9 p.m., $5 after 9 p.m., $2 Bud Light pints all night, 21 and older. With Silva vs. Leites and Liddell vs. Shotgun. Fletchers Bar & Grill -Downstairs Event, 701 S. Bond St., Baltimore; www.fletchersbar.com.

Knives Out: 8 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of show. With Periphery, OurAfter, Partikal and The Phoenix. Fletchers Bar & Grill, 701 S. Bond St., Baltimore; www.fletchersbar.com.

Jagermeister Country Tour featuring Pat Green: 8 p.m. doors, $30. With Randy Houser. Nightclub 9:30, 815 V. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.930.com.

Dave Attell: 7 p.m. doors, $35 for floor sets, $30 for bleacher seats, $25 for standing, all ages. With Randy Houser. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com.

Deborah Bond and Teodross Avery: 8 p.m., $20. Rams Head Tavern, 33 W. St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545 or www.ramsheadonstage.com.

The Mahoney Brothers: 8 p.m. doors, $20; Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. www.rechertheatre.com.

Suzy Bogguss: 7:30 p.m., $49.50. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com..

All Star Challenge Cheer & Dance National Championships - Round One: Time TBA, $10-$25; 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. www.1stmarinerarena.com.

The Dave Brubeck Quartet: 8 p.m. doors, $40-$80; Warner Theatre, 13th & E. St., N.W., Washington, D.C. www.warnertheatre.com.

Charlie Musselwhite: 8 p.m., $28; Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St., Easton. 410-822-7299 or www.avalontheatre.com.

“See What I Wanna See” production: 2 and 8 p.m., $61-$77; Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. www.sig-online.org.

Mammojam Breast Cancer Benefit with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue: 6:30 p.m. doors, $40. The 8x10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000 or www.the8x10.com.

Rehab: 11 p.m., $15; Sante Fe Cafe, 4410 Knox Road, College Park. www.santafecafe.com.

Y&T: 7:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $25 advance, $28 day of show, 21 and older. With Switched at Birth, Gate 1 and Under Command. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, Va. www.jaxxroxx.com.

Dredg: 7 p.m., $15, all ages, club stage. With Torche and From Monument to Masses. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

Second annual Legion Poker Run: 9:30 a.m., $15/players, $10/nonplayers. Cars or bikes. Dinner included; breakfast available. Cash prizes. Taneytown, Westminster, Sykesville, Frederick, Woodsboro, Thurmont, Emmitsburg and back to Taneytown. Benefits veterans and children’s programs. Taneytown American Legion, 9 Broad St., Taneytown. 410-756-2628.

World’s Largest Poker Run: 10 a.m., pre-registration: $25/rider, $15/passenger, T-shirts included for both. Day of event: $20/rider, $10/passenger. T-shirts available for $12, extra hands $5. Motorcycles, cars or trucks. Hosted by Red Knights Maryland Chapter 8, part of event held in 11 states to benefit Fallen Firefighters Survivors Foundation. Taneytown carnival grounds, 48 Memorial Drive, Taneytown. www.ffsfusa.org or redknightsmd8.bravehost.com.

Cut-a-Thon: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Face painting, tattoos and refreshments available. Prizes for longest ponytail collected, and youngest and oldest people to donate. Hosted by Girl Scout Troop 1379 to benefit Locks of Love. Kustom Kuts Salon, 6416 Ridge Road, Eldersburg. Robin Jeng, 410-596-2377.

Healthy Kids Day Fair: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., free. Snacks, crafts, fun run, demonstrations, face painting, vendors and more. Carroll County Family Center Y, 1719 Sykesville Road, Westminster. 410-848-3660.

Barbecue: 11 a.m. 5 p.m., prices vary. White Rock United Methodist Church, 6300 White Rock Road, Sykesville. 410-795-1110.

Hope Beyond the Walls banquet and silent auction: Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for silent auction; dinner and program at 6:15 p.m., $25. Music, dinner, testimonials and more. Benefits Carroll County Detention Center’s Chaplain Ray Newman. Grace Hall at Carroll Lutheran Church, 21 Carroll St., Westminster. Mildred Doehrer, 410-861-8025.

“Fiddler on the Roof” production: 7 p.m., $8. Presented by high school’s drama club. Liberty High School, Schnoor Auditorium, 5855 Bartholow Road, Sykesville. 410-751-3560.

Acoustic unplugged music: 7-9 p.m. Singer/songwriter Alex Colvin. Susan Beverly Studio, 101 E. Main St., Westminster. susanbeverly2003@yahoo.com or 443-944-4762.

Sunday, April 19

But His Memory Lingers On… Haydn Tribute: 3 p.m. April 19, $15, $8 for seniors, students admitted for free with ID; Scott Center at Carroll Community College. 410-857-2599.

Senora Serenade concert: 3 p.m., $10; JBK Theater, Frederick Community College. 301-846-2566.

Lucero and Titus Andronicus: 8 p.m., $14, mainstage; Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.blackcatdc.com.

Savvy Diversions presents Jim Jones: 7 p.m. doors, $40, $75 for VIP, all ages. With 100 Grand, Bossman, Young C and Smash. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com.

Tift Merritt: 7:30 p.m., $20. With Justin Jones. Rams Head Tavern, 33 W. St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545 or www.ramsheadonstage.com.

Rehab: 7 p.m. doors, $15. With Soul Stash, Almost Kings and Masterminds. Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. www.rechertheatre.com.

Eddie Kowalczyk (of LIVE): 7:30 p.m., $25. With Margot MacDonald. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com..

All Star Challenge Cheer & Dance National Championships - Final Round: Time TBA, $10-$25; 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. www.1stmarinerarena.com.

Seussical: 3 p.m., $14; Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Road, McLean Va.

The Best of Doo Wop: 3 and 7 p.m., $40. With Little Anthony & The Imperials. Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. www.lyricoperahouse.com.

Los Lobos: 8 p.m., $55; Avalon Theatre, 40 E. Dover St., Easton. 410-822-7299 or www.avalontheatre.com.

“See What I Wanna See” production: 2 and 7 p.m., $66-$74; Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. www.sig-online.org.

Cyril Neville and Stone’s Throw: 7 p.m. doors, $18; The 8x10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000 or www.the8x10.com.

SnoCore Tour ’09: 6 p.m., $25 advance, $28 day of show, main stage, all ages. With Static-X, Saliva, Burn Halo and The Flood. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

Z’Roussette: 6 p.m., $8 advance, $10 day of show, all ages. With Tillers Project, Samantha Bloom, Sinead Angele and more. Talking Head, 203 E. Davis St., Baltimore. 410-962-5588 or www.talkingheadclub.com.

Carroll County Hunger Walk: Registration at 1:30 p.m., walk at 2 p.m. Walk covers approximately 5 miles. 25 percent of funds stay in county, benefitting Carroll County Food Sunday, Access Carroll and Shepherd’s Staff. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 200 Main St., New Windsor. Jim Benedict, 410-775-2717 or benedictj@verizon.net.

Children’s Chorus of Carroll County concert: 3 p.m. “A Little Latin” featuring Jon Seligman and Jogo Bonito. (Big) Baker Memorial Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. www.cccnotes.com or 410-857-2599.

Sunday cinema series: 4-6 p.m., Susan Beverly Studio, 101 E. Main St., Westminster. susanbeverly2003@yahoo.com or 443-944-4762.

Monday, April 20

StoryTheatre Series for preschoolers - Magpie: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., $7; Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

Mission of Mercy celebration event: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Events held on grounds in center of campus buildings; clinic in lot behind Decker Center. Visual display representing patient visits, free blood pressure screenings, tours of mobile clinic. Hosted by McDaniel students Christy Beatty and Mary Beth Bounds. McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 410-857-4811.

Velvet and The Chance: 9 p.m., $8, backstage; Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.blackcatdc.com.

The Disco Biscuits: 7 p.m. doors, $30. Nightclub 9:30, 815 V. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.930.com.

Steve Kimock Crazy Engine: 8 p.m., $25. Rams Head Tavern, 33 W. St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545 or www.ramsheadonstage.com.

Keola and Moana Beamer: 7:30 p.m., $29.50. With special guest Raiatea Helm with Kumu Hulu Manu Ikaika and Halau Holomau. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com..

Muhammad Yunus: 6 p.m., $10; Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000 or www.bsomusic.org.

Beat for the Streets: 11 p.m., ticket prices TBA; Sante Fe Cafe, 4410 Knox Road, College Park. www.santafecafe.com.

Matthew Santos: 9 p.m., $10 advance, $12 day of show, all ages. With J.C. Jones (of Mambo Sauce). Talking Head, 203 E. Davis St., Baltimore. 410-962-5588 or www.talkingheadclub.com.

Tuesday, April 21

Basic Floral Design Workshop: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $45, $40 for members. Limited to 20 people. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

Rah! Rah! Replica and The Bickersons: 9 p.m., $8, backstage; Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.blackcatdc.com.

Ximena Sarinana: 7 p.m. doors, $18. With Matthew Santos. Nightclub 9:30, 815 V. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.930.com.

Ambrosia: 8 p.m., $23.50. Rams Head Tavern, 33 W. St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545 or www.ramsheadonstage.com.

Tift Merritt and Ollabelle: 7:30 p.m., $29.50. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com..

Chicago the Musical: 8 p.m., $47-$67. With Little Anthony & The Imperials. Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. www.lyricoperahouse.com.

“See What I Wanna See” production: 7:30 p.m., $62-$70; Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. www.sig-online.org.

5 Bands for $5: 7 p.m. doors, $5; The 8x10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000 or www.the8x10.com.

Wednesday, April 22

Fonseca: 9 p.m., $22, mainstage; Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.blackcatdc.com.

Classic Hipster Animal Karaoke: 8 p.m.-1 a.m., free, 21 and older. Food and drink specials. Fletchers Bar & Grill - Downstairs Event, 701 S. Bond St., Baltimore; www.fletchersbar.com.

Willy Porter: 8 p.m., $24.50. With Carrie Rodriguez. Rams Head Tavern, 33 W. St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545 or www.ramsheadonstage.com.

Twiztid: 6 p.m. doors, $20, younger than 21 plus $3 at door. With Boondox, Prozak and Potluck. Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. www.rechertheatre.com.

The Jefferon Grisman Project: 7:30 p.m., $40-$60. Jefferson Starship and David Grisman. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com..

Travel Series: $10; Alden Theatre, 1234 Ingleside Road, McLean Va.

Chicago the Musical: 8 p.m., $47-$67. With Little Anthony & The Imperials. Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. www.lyricoperahouse.com.

“See What I Wanna See” production: 7:30 p.m., $62-$70; Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. www.sig-online.org.

Enter the Haggis: 8 p.m. doors, $12; The 8x10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000 or www.the8x10.com.

The Bridge: 11 p.m., $10; Sante Fe Cafe, 4410 Knox Road, College Park. www.santafecafe.com.

The Haunted: 6 p.m. doors, 6:15 p.m. show, $18 advance, $20xx day of show. With Marauder and more. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, Va. www.jaxxroxx.com.

3081: 8 p.m., $8, all ages. With Talking Head, 203 E. Davis St., Baltimore. 410-962-5588 or www.talkingheadclub.com.

Thursday, April 23

Second Annual PEEP Show: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., free. The public can vote for their favorites by purchasing vote chips that will be sold for $1 each, 10 for $5 or 25 for $10. Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

Current Work in Sculpture by Ivan Witenstein: 6:30 p.m., free. Center for the Arts Lecture Hall Room 2032, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

TU Innovation Lab - Second Life Island Exhibition opening reception: Free admission. Exhibit runs through May 16. Center for the Arts Atrium, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

MFA Exhibition: Janna Rice opening reception: 7:30-9 p.m., free admission. Exhibit runs through May 16. Holtzman MFA Gallery, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

MFA Exhibition: Charlie Hann opening reception: 7:30-9 p.m., free admission. Exhibit runs through May 16. Holtzman MFA Gallery, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Runs April 24-May 16.

Senior Exhibition opening reception: Charlie Hann: 7:30-9 p.m., free admission. Center for the Arts Gallery, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Runs April 24-May 16.

Modern Skirts, The Old Ceremony and Wakey! Wakey!: 9 p.m., $10, backstage; Black Cat, 1811 14th St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.blackcatdc.com.

Travis: 7 p.m. doors, $38. With The Republic Tigers. Nightclub 9:30, 815 V. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.930.com.

Wayman Tisdale: 6:30 and 9:30 p.m., $39.50. Rams Head Tavern, 33 W. St., Annapolis. 410-268-4545 or www.ramsheadonstage.com.

High Society, Getting to Goodbye and A Futuristic Beauty: 7 p.m. doors, $5, younger than 21 plus $5 at door. With John Brown’s Body. Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. www.rechertheatre.com.

Jazzy Soul Collective: 7:30 p.m., $29.50. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com..

“See What I Wanna See” production: 8 p.m., $61-$69; Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. www.sig-online.org.

Scofield’s Piety Street Band: 7 p.m. doors, $25; The 8x10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000 or www.the8x10.com.

Jeremy Jay: 8 p.m., $8, all ages. With The Art Department, Snowmen and Backyard Betties. Talking Head, 203 E. Davis St., Baltimore. 410-962-5588 or www.talkingheadclub.com.

Suicide Silence and Bury Your Dead: 6 p.m. doors, 6:15 p.m. show, $13 advance, $15 day of show. With Our Days Are Numbered, Prodigium, Fierce Allegiance and Debbie Does Dallas. Jaxx Night Club, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield, Va. www.jaxxroxx.com.

Upcoming Events

Art

Second Annual PEEP Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily April 17-24, open until 8 p.m. April 23, free. The public can vote for their favorites by purchasing vote chips that will be sold for $1 each, 10 for $5 or 25 for $10. Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster. www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org.

17th Annual Lotta Art: 6-10 p.m. April 25, ticket prices vary, but can be purchased online; Silo Point, 1700 Beacon St., Baltimore. www.school33.org or 410-396-4641.

ARTeetra 1st Annual Art Auction Fundraiser: 5-9 p.m. April 25, $45. ARTcetra offers distinguished works by prominent artists including Larry “Poncho” Brown, Charles Bibbs, Paul Goodnight, Joyce Scott, Carl Clark and various others. The Silent and Live Auctions contain approximately 50 pieces of artwork, including originals, reproductions, wearable art, photography and premier gifts. Coppin State University Health and Human Services Buliding, 2601 W. North Avenue, Baltimore. www.coppin.edu/artcetra.

Masked exhibition opening reception: 6-9 p.m. May 9, free. Exhibit runs through June 27; School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light St., Baltimore. www.school33.org or 410-396-4641.

TU Innovation Lab - Second Life Island Exhibition: Free admission. Center for the Arts Atrium, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar. April 23-May 16.

On Stage

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan: 8 p.m. May 1, $12, $7 for seniors and students. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan: 8 p.m. May 2, $12, $7 for seniors and students. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers: 8 p.m. May 2, $15, $12 for seniors and students, $10 for AA&CC members, $5 for TU students with ID. Stephens Hall Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan: 2 p.m. May 3, $12, $7 for seniors and students. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan: 7:30 p.m. May 6, $12, $7 for seniors and students. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” preview: 7:30 p.m. May 6, $25-$35. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan: 7:30 p.m. May 7, $12, $7 for seniors and students. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” preview: 7:30 p.m. May 7, $25-$35. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

Dance Majors Performance Project: 7:30 p.m. May 7, $15. $5 for seniors and students, free for children 12 and under. Center for the Arts Grand Hall Lobby, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Dance Majors Performance Project: 7:30 p.m. May 8, $15. $5 for seniors and students, free for children 12 and under. Center for the Arts Grand Hall Lobby, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan: 8 p.m. May 8, $12, $7 for seniors and students. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” preview: 8 p.m. May 8. $25-$35. Regular rerformances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

The Time of Your Life by William Saroyan: 8 p.m. May 9, $12, $7 for seniors and students. Center for the Arts Mainstage Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Dance Majors Performance Project: 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 9, $15. $5 for seniors and students, free for children 12 and under. Center for the Arts Grand Hall Lobby, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” preview: 2 p.m. May 9, $25-$35. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

Dance Majors Performance Project: 2 p.m. May 10, $15. $5 for seniors and students, free for children 12 and under. Center for the Arts Grand Hall Lobby, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” preview: 2 and 7 p.m. May 10, $25-$35. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays starting May 13, $34-$55. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia” College Night: 8 p.m. May 15, $10 with student ID. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia”: 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays starting May 16, $34-$55. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia”: 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays starting May 17, $34-$55. Regular performances run through June 14; Folger Theatre, 201 E. Capitol St. S.E., Washington, D.C. www.folger.edu.

TU Children’s Dance Division: Elements of Artistry: 2 p.m. June 6, $5, free for children 12 and younger. Center for the Arts Dance Studio Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

TU Children’s Dance Division: Elements of Artistry: 2 p.m. June 7, $5, free for children 12 and younger. Center for the Arts Dance Studio Theatre, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Music

Pro Musica Rara -Hayd & Friends: 8 p.m. May 2, $30, $10 for students. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

TU Jazz Faculty Ensemble: 3 p.m. May 3, $13, $7 for seniors, $5 for students. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Towson Percussion Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. May 3, $9, $6 for seniors, $5 for students. Center for the Arts Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Student Jazz Ensembles I: 8:15 p.m. May 4, free, but tickets required. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

An Evening of Madrigals: 7 p.m. May 4, free; Baker Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

College Band Concert: 7 p.m. May 4, free; Baker Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

Student Jazz Ensembles II: 8:15 p.m. May 4, free, but tickets required. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Student Solo Recital: 7 p.m. May 5, free; McDaniel Lounge, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

Classical Guitar Ensemble Concert: 8:15 p.m. May 6, free. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Towson University Big Band Concert: 8:15 p.m. May 7, $13, $7 for seniors, and $5 for students. Center for the Arts Harold J. Kaplan Concert Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Jazz Night: 7 p.m. May 8, free; WMC Alumni Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

Tim Hagans Recital: 8:15 p.m. May 8, $13, $7 for seniors, $5 for students. Center for the Arts Recital Hall and Harold J. Kaplan Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

TU Trombone Day: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9, $20. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

McDaniel College Gospel Choir 15th Anniversary Concert: 15 Years of Good News: 7:30 p.m. May 9, $5; Westminster High School, 1225 Washington Road, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

Westminster Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. May 9, free; Scott Center, Carroll Community College, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County: 7 p.m. May 17; Baker Memorial Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. For ticket information and prices, call 410-871-3371.

32 Beethoven Sonatas Series in 9 Concerts: 3 p.m. May 17, $20, $10 for seniors, $5 for students. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Other events

29th Annual Rare Plant Auction: 6 p.m. April 25, starting at $200, a special “Young Collectors” ticket price of $100 is available for those 40 and younger. All reservations admit entrance to Longwood Gardens for the day and include cocktails and a gourmet dinner; Longwood Gardens, U.S. Route 1, Kennett Square, Pa. Rareplantauction.org.

StoryTheatre Series for preschoolers - Magpie: 10:15 a.m. April 25, $7; Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

StoryTheatre Series for preschoolers - Magpie: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. April 27, $7; Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

Annual Student Media Arts Festival: 7 p.m. April 27, free admission. Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium and Media Center, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/emf.

Serene Sunday: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, $12 suggested donation, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for children 6-18. Reservations required. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

Annual Student Media Arts Festival: 7 p.m. April 30, free admission. Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium and Media Center, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/emf.

Advanced Floral Design Workshop: 10 a.m.-12:30 Thursday, April 30, $45, $40 for members. Limited to 20 people. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

Annual Student Media Arts Festival: 7 p.m. May 1, free admission. Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium and Media Center, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/emf.

Longwood Gardens Wine & Jazz Festival: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 2. Daytime tickets for the Wine & Jazz Festival cost $40 each and include gardens admission; Garden passholder tickets are $35; for groups of 15 or more people, tickets are $35 each. A souvenir glass is included for adult wine-tasters. Designated-driver tickets are $25; children ages 5-20 are $15 (garden passholders ages 5-20 are $10); and children ages 4 and younger are admitted free with an adult Wine & Jazz ticket holder. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. McCoy Tyner concert are $60; garden passholder tickets are $55; for groups of 15 or more people, tickets are $55. Every patron is required to have a ticket, including children. Children age 1 and above are required to pay full price. Combination tickets to the daytime events and evening concert are $90 per person; Garden passholder tickets are $80; for groups of 15 or more people, tickets are $80. Designated-driver tickets are $75. Longwood Gardens, U.S. Route 1, Kennett Square, Pa. For tickets and more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org or call 610-388-1000 ext. 100.

Musical Theatre/Opera Workshop: 7 p.m. May 3, free; WMC Alumni Hall Studio Theatre, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster. 410-857-2599.

Baltimore Farmers’ Market opens: 8 a.m. May 3, free, rain or shine. Baltimore Islanders Steel Band performs from 9 a.m. to noon. Located at Saratoga Street between Holliday and Gay streets, Baltimore. 1-877-BALTIMORE or www.promotionarts.org.

StoryTheatre Series for preschoolers - Anansegromma: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. May 4, $7; Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

Annual Student Media Arts Festival: 7 p.m. May 4, free admission. Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium and Media Center, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/emf.

National Public Gardens Day: 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, $12 suggested donation, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for children 6-18. Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

36th Annual Spring Pottery Sale: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. May 8, free admission. Center for the Arts Ceramics Suite Room 3012, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

Annual Student Media Arts Festival - Best of Festival Screenings and Awards Presentation: 7 p.m. May 9, free admission. Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium and Media Center, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/emf.

StoryTheatre Series for preschoolers - Anansegromma: 10:15 a.m. Saturdays May 9 and 16, $7; Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

StoryTheatre Series for preschoolers - Anansegromma: 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. May 11, $7; Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda. 301-280-1660 or www.imaginationstage.org.

A Serene Sunday: Mother’s Day: 1-5 p.m. May 10, $12 suggested donation, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for children 6-18; Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

MECU’s Pee Wee Preakness: 11:30 a.m. May 12, free, registration suggested, but walk-in entries welcome. For children younger than 10 invited to race to the finish line on bouncy hippity hops. Federal Hill Park, located on Warren Street near Battery Avenue in Baltimore. www.school33.org or 410-396-4641.

A Serene Sunday: Mother’s Day: 1-5 p.m. May 24, $12 suggested donation, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for children 6-18; Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

Tea & Treasures: The Etiquette of Dressing: 11 a.m.-noon, May 27, $12 suggested donation, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for children 6-18; Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

Divas Outdoors: Classic Films Under the Stars: 6:30-10 p.m. May 29, film at sunset, $15, $10 for for students and children 6-18; Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

First Maryland Trauma Teddy Bear Run: Race begins at noon June 6, $20 in advance, $25 at the gate, $3 for children younger than 13. The event starts with a 20-mile police escorted motorcycle ride ending at Long Beach Restaurant. All motorcycle ride participants must register between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Harley Davidson Store, 8845 Pulaski Highway, Baltimore. Gate opens at 11 a.m. for those not participating in the ride. End of the party run at Long Beach Tavern & Restaurant, 818 Bowleys Quarter Road, Middle River. www.sistersofchromemc.com.

Upcoming Summer Concerts

May

Alkaline Trio: 7 p.m. doors May 1, $20 advance, $25 day of show. With Saves the Day and Single File. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

Dane Cook: 8 p.m. May 1, $30-$100; 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. www.1stmarinerarena.com.

Sum 41: 7 p.m. doors May 2, $12 advance, $15 day of show. With Inward Eye and American Taxi. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

India.Arie: 7 p.m. doors May 3, $32.50, all ages. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com. And: 7:30 p.m. May 4, $65; The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com.

Boyz II Men: 7:30 p.m. May 5, $59.50; The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com.

Maze featuring Frankie Beverly: 7:30 p.m. May 8, $38-$82; Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Baltimore. www.piersixpavilion.com.

Leonard Cohen: 7:30 p.m. May 11, $40-$250. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Josh Kelley and Ryan Cabrera: 7:30 p.m. May 13, $25. With The Kin and Brandon Whyde. The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com.

The B-52s: 7 p.m. doors May 13, $45, all ages. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com.

The Shins: 7:30 p.m. doors May 15, $35, all ages. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com.

Robin Thicke and Jennifer Hudson: 8 p.m., May 15, $49-$78; Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Baltimore. www.piersixpavilion.com.

Jamey Johnson: 7:30 p.m. May 14, $22.50; The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com.

The Ting Tings: 7 p.m. doors May 17, $20 advance, $23 day of show. Special guest TBA. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

Etta James: 7:30 p.m. May 17, $32-$52; Lyric Opera House, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. www.lyricoperahouse.com.

Heart: 5 p.m. May 17, $30-$75; Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Baltimore. www.piersixpavilion.com.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: 7:30 p.m. May 18, $68-$95; Verizon Center, 601 F. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.verizoncenter.com.

Kenny Chesney: 7:30 p.m. May 22, $42.25-$82.25. With Miranda Lambert and Lady Antebellum. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Larry the Cable Guy: 8 p.m. May 22, $44.75; 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. www.1stmarinerarena.com.

Elliott Yamin: 7:30 p.m. May 24, $29.50; The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com.

M3 Rock Festival featuring Twisted Sister: Noon May 30, $35-$75. With Twisted Sister, Ratt Extreme, Kix, Dokken, Slaughter, Y&T, Gilby Clark, Keel, L.A. Guns, Jani Lane of Warrant, Jetboy, XYZ, BulletBoys, Slamm and more TBA. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

June

Citizen Cope: 8 p.m. doors June 7, $35, all ages. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com.

Little Richard: 7:30 p.m. June 8, $65; The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com.

The Decembrists: 7 p.m. June 8, $30-$45. With Andrew Bird. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Jane’s Addiction and Nine Inch Nails: 7 p.m. June 9, $40-$75. With Street Sweeper. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago: 7:30 p.m. June 10, $35-$75. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Taylor Swift: 7 p.m. June 11, $28-$58. With Kellie Pickler and Gloriana. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood: 8 p.m. June 13, $68-$158; Verizon Center, 601 F. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.verizoncenter.com.

Vince Gill: 7:30 p.m. June 15 and 16, $125; The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, Va. www.birchmere.com.

The Fray with Jack’s Mannequin: 7 p.m. June 16, $25.50-$45.50. With Richard Swift. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Taking Back Sunday: 6p.m. doors June 21, $25 advance, $28 day of show. With Anberlin and Envy on the Coast. The Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-675-4794 or www.sonarbaltimore.com.

REO Speedwagon and STYX: 7 p.m. June 23, $40-$75. With 38 Special. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Kathy Griffin: 8 p.m. June 25, $35-$75. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

George Benson, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and Ledisi: 5:30 p.m. June 25, $40-$85; Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Baltimore. www.piersixpavilion.com.

July

Ani DiFranco: 7 p.m. doors July 9, $40, all ages. Rams Head Live!, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-244-1131 or www.ramsheadlive.com.

The Jonas Brothers World Tour 2008: 7 p.m. June 13, $29.50-$89.50; Verizon Center, 601 F. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.verizoncenter.com.

Vans Warped Tour: 11 a.m. July 14, $32.75. With Bad Religion, Devil Wears Prada, Flogging Molly, Less Than Jake, Senses Fail, Underoath, Chiodos and more. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Joe Crocker: 6 p.m. July 14, $28.50-$55; Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Baltimore. www.piersixpavilion.com.

John Legend: 7:30 p.m. July 17, $36-$109. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Blind Boys of Alabama: 5 p.m. July 26, $25-$45. With Ollabelle. Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. Baltimore. www.piersixpavilion.com.

August

O.A.R.: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, $30-$38. With Matt Nathanson. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Incubus: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, $35-$45. With The Duke Spirit. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. www.merriweathermusic.com.

Brooks & Dunn: 7 p.m. Aug. 15, $TBD. Aberdeen Proving Ground, Harford Boulevard, Aberdeen. www.ticketmaster.com.

Keith Urban: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 20, $20-$79.50; Verizon Center, 601 F. St. N.W., Washington, D.C. www.verizoncenter.com.

Phil Vassar and Little Big Town: 7 p.m. Aug. 29, $35-$50. St. Leonard Fire Department, 200 Calvert Beach Road, St. Leonard. www.ticketmaster.com.

Continuing Events

“Blindheaded” by Ellen Durkan: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Artist Ellen Durkan presents an exhibition of large-scale drawings and metal sculptures. Exhibit runs through April 18. Holtzman MFA Gallery, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson. 410-704-6055 or www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Tuesday through Saturday through April 18.

“Beneath the Surface: Poster Exhibitions From Iran” exhibit: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free. Features contemporary posters from Iran. Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson. 410-704-6055 or www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Tuesday through Saturday through April 18.

MFA Exhibition: Janna Rice: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free admission. Holtzman MFA Gallery, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Runs April 24-May 16.

MFA Exhibition: Charlie Hann: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free admission. Exhibit runs through May 16. Holtzman MFA Gallery, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Runs April 24-May 16.

Senior Exhibition: Charlie Hann: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, free admission. Center for the Arts Gallery, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Runs April 24-May 16.

“Patterns of Obsession” exhibit: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., free. Features work by Dana Reifler Amato, Chris Bathgate and Matthew Kern. Exhibit runs through May 2. Gallery Imperato, 921 E. Fort Ave., Suite 120, Baltimore. www.galleryimperato.com. Saturdays through May 2.

Photographic Exhibition: A Line in the Sand, Chronicling Maryland’s Fight Against Domestic Violence and the People Who Have Led the Way: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday May 8-June 6, free admission. Center for the Arts Recital Hall, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar.

“Joshua’s Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides the Chisholm Trail” exhibit: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $11.75 for ages 2 and up; Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore. www.portdiscovery.org. Saturdays through May 17.

“Joshua’s Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides the Chisholm Trail” exhibit: Noon-5 p.m., $11.75 for ages 2 and up; Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore. www.portdiscovery.org. Sundays through May 17.

“Joshua’s Journey: A Black Cowboy Rides the Chisholm Trail” exhibit: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $11.75 for ages 2 and up; Port Discovery Children’s Museum, 35 Market Place, Baltimore. www.portdiscovery.org. Tuesday through Friday through May 17.

An Invitation to the Ball: Marjorie Post’s Fancy Dress Costumes of the 1920s: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $12, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for children 6-18. Runs through July 12. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Garden, 4155 Linnean Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. www.HillwoodMuseum.org.

Spring Garden Tours: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday through June 13, $12 suggested donation, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, $5 for children 6-18. Docent-led tours explore history of the gardens and identify the scores of plants; Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 202-686-5807 or www.hillwoodmuseum.org.

Re-collection: Highlights from the Permanent Collection: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays, by appointment only June 1-July 31, free admission. Center for the Arts Asian Arts & Culture Center, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Baltimore. www.towson.edu/artscalendar. Through July 31.

“In the Tower: Philip Guston” exhibit: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Henri Matisse's cut-outs, long displayed in the Tower Gallery, have been moved to the Concourse, where they are on view from 10 a.m.n3:00 p.m. MondaynSaturday and 11 a.m.n4 p.m. Sunday. The National Gallery of Art, located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets at Constitution Avenue N.W. 202-737-4215 or www.nga.gov. Monday through Saturday through Sept. 13.

“In the Tower: Philip Guston” exhibit: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Henri Matisse's cut-outs, long displayed in the Tower Gallery, have been moved to the Concourse, where they are on view from 10 a.m.n3:00 p.m. MondaynSaturday and 11 a.m.n4 p.m. Sunday. The National Gallery of Art, located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets at Constitution Avenue N.W. 202-737-4215 or www.nga.gov. Sunday through Sept. 13.

“Designing the Lincoln Memorial: Daniel Chester French and Henry Bacon”: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The 6-foot-high plaster working model of the celebrated seated Lincoln statue by American sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850n1931), designed for the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, will be on view in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. The exhibition is on view in the National Gallery's West Building, Main Floor. The National Gallery of Art, located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th streets at Constitution Avenue N.W. 202-737-4215 or www.nga.gov. Monday through Saturday through Feb. 12, 2010.

“Designing the Lincoln Memorial: Daniel Chester French and Henry Bacon”: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The 6-foot-high plaster working model of the celebrated seated Lincoln statue by American sculptor Daniel Chester French (1850n1931), designed for the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, will be on view in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday. The exhibition is on view in the National Gallery's West Building, Main Floor. The National Gallery of Art, located on the National Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets at Constitution Avenue N.W. 202-737-4215 or www.nga.gov. Sunday through Feb. 12, 2010.

To have your event included in the Encore Entertainment Calendar, e-mail Julie Dye at julie.dye@carrollcountytimes.com. Please include the time and date, cost, location and contact information for the event.