11/27: THE BRIDGE: THE LAST FEAST
Music. It was 23 years ago when Kenny Liner booked the first official gig for his Baltimore-based band, The Bridge. The year was 2001, the date was the night before Thanksgiving, the venue was the old Paloma space in Mt. Vernon, and the show was a reunion of sorts, with this supergroup of local musicians—also featuring frontman Cris Jacobs, saxophonist Patrick Rainey, bass player Dave Markowitz, drummer Mike Gambone, and keyboardist Mark Brown—performing in part for friends who were home for the holidays. Some 500 people showed up to the 200-person venue, and the rest was history.

Even as the band eventually broke up, The Bridge would still get back together every year on Thanksgiving Eve to play for their devoted fans. That is, until now, as the band has announced that this year’s performance will be “The Final Feast.” On Nov. 27, they’ll reunite one last time with a sold-out crowd at The Recher in Towson. And for just a few hours, Liner’s wise words will ring true: “On Thanksgiving, Thursday is for the families,” as he once told us, “but Wednesday is for the friends.”

11/1: BILLY STRINGS
Music. This Grammy Award-winning modern bluegrass powerhouse takes to the downtown stage. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 7:30 p.m. $69-100. 

11/1: BMA ART AFTER HOURS
Parties. Enjoy a special performance by White Mountain Apache artist Laura Ortman in honor of the BMA’s Preoccupied exhibition, with a cash bar and light fare. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 8 p.m. Prices vary. 

11/1 & 5: ROCK THE VOTE
Theater. Be dazzled by this millennial-inspired “rock the vote” cabaret performance in Station North. Club Car, 12 W. North Ave. 8 p.m. Prices vary. 

11/2: FLED TO THE SPIRIT WORLD
Tours. The Enoch Pratt Free Library leads a guided tour of the mysteries at Green Mount Cemetery. Green Mount Cemetery, 1501 Greenmount Ave. 9:30 a.m. Free with registration. 

11/2: PUMPKIN SMASH
Lectures & Classes. Send your handmade Halloween jack-o’-lanterns flying off the roof of the harbor’s Science Center. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 10 a.m. Free.

11/2: DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Festivals. In this annual festival, learn more about Day of the Dead traditions, participate in costume contests, and enjoy parade festivities in Highlandtown. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 11:30 a.m. 

11/2: OYFEST 11
Festivals. This 11th annual oyster festival features a cowboy-luau theme, live music, an all-you-can-eat contest, and lots of food from local oyster farmers. Union Collective, 1700 W. 41st St. 12-5 p.m. $11.30- 55.50.

11/2: BALTIMORE CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
Festivals. Drink local beers from dozens of Maryland brewers with live music, food, and fun along the Patapsco River. Baltimore Peninsula, 101 W. Dickman St. 12-5 p.m. $25-55. 

11/2-30: CURRENT SPACE 20TH ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
Exhibitions. Explore a wide range of works created by artists who have been featured over the course of Current Space’s 20-year history. Current Space, 421 N. Howard St. Sat. 1-5 p.m. 

11/3: SACRED HERITAGE
Music. The Baltimore Choral Arts Society performs works by Benjamin Britten, a retrospective Duruflé “Requiem,” and a special piece by their CoroLAB students. Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, 5200 N. Charles St. 3 p.m. Free-$50. 

11/3: FROM THE SOURCE OF OUR POWER
Dance. At the BMA, the Full Circle Dance Company explores power in all its forms. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. $15-25. 

11/3: DETACH MODE
Music. Join the local Pique Collective for an immersive musical journey that eliminates all visual stimuli to allow participants to tune into sound. Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard St. 6 p.m. $15.

11/3: CHICAGO
Music. This iconic 1960s rock band performs their greatest hits in Mt. Vernon. The Lyric, 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $99-461+.

11/3-4/6/2025: MORE THAN CONQUERORS
Exhibitions. Artist Latoya Ruby Fraizer presents portraits of essential workers through the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 11/7: INTO THE WOODS
Theater. This Tony Award-winning fairytale addresses playfulness and fun alongside family and loss, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Vagabond Players, 806 S. Broadway. Times and prices vary. 

11/7-21: NOUS MARCHONS SUR LA TÊTE
Exhibitions. Browse large-scale landscape paintings made in France by local artist Beth-Ann Wilson. Night Owl Gallery, 1735 Maryland Ave. Thurs.-Fri. 4-8 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 11/8: HEIRLOOM
Exhibitions. The Islam & Print artist cohort presents a new exhibition using various mediums to explore the belongings that we pass down. Gallery CA, 440 E. Oliver St. Mon.-Fri. 12-4 p.m. Free.

11/8 & 11/10: MARSALIS & SIBELIUS WITH HEYWARD
Music. Maestro Jonathon Heyward leads the BSO through Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony and a tuba concerto by jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $27-99. 

11/8-12/1: ON THE VERGE, OR THE GEOGRAPHY OF YEARNING
Theater. In this play that first premiered at the Baltimore Center Stage in 1985, three Victorian explorers time travel through the last uncharted land on the globe. Fells Point Corner Theater, 251 S. Ann St. Times vary. $24. 

11/8-12/8: DEATHTRAP
Theater. In this fictional work, Broadway writer Sidney Bruhl schemes to steal ways to his student’s script during a bad case of writer’s block. Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St. Times vary. $24. 

11/8-12/31: TIMOTHY APP: EQUIPOISE
Exhibitions. Browse the works of local contemporary painter Timothy App, each featuring his signature abstract style. Goya Contemporary Gallery, 3000 Chestnut Ave. Tues. and Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 12-4 p.m.

11/9: PATTERSON PARK BREWFEST
Festivals. At this seventh-annual event, enjoy live music, local food, a family zone, and over 40 beers from local breweries. Patterson Park Bull Circle, 27 S. Patterson Park Ave. 12-4:30 p.m. Free-$49.87.

11/9: SCRAPPLE FEST
Festival. Celebrate the Mid-Atlantic’s most prized breakfast meat with food, film, and fun in Highlandtown. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 5 p.m. $10-40. 

11/9: VETERANS DAY PARADE
Parades. Honor our nation’s heroes as local elected officials, members of the military, and veterans make their way to downtown’s War Memorial Plaza. Washington Monument, 699 N. Charles St. 12 p.m.

11/9: KACEY MUSGRAVES
Music. On her “Deeper Well World Tour,” this award-winning country artist takes the stage in downtown Baltimore. CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. 7:30 p.m. $98-387. 

11/9: DAPHNE ECKMAN
Music. Listen to the catchy indie-folk tunes of Annapolis singer-songwriter Daphne Eckman. Metro, 1700 N. Charles St. 8 p.m. $15.

TO 11/10: PRIDE & PREJUDICE
Theater. Kate Hamill’s charming rendition of Jane Austen’s beloved novel takes a progressive view of the classic romance. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Times vary. $10-74. 

11/10: INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ MONTH CELEBRATION
Festivals. Explore Irvine’s Native American Educational Site and try your hand at traditional skills like grinding corn and throwing an atlatl. Irvine Nature Center, 11201 Garrison Forest Rd. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

11/10: BALTIMORE VINTAGE EXPO
Festivals. This annual bazaar showcases an impressive locally sourced lineup of antique, vintage, and second-hand goods, such as clothing, décor, and collectibles. Union Collective, 1700 W. 41st St. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

TO 11/10: CABERNET NOIR
Theater. Happenstance Theater presents a series of dark, humorous tales of another era, featuring femme fatales, fedora, suspense, and intrigue. Baltimore Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Thurs.-Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 3 & 7:30 p.m., Sun. 4 p.m. $15-25. 

11/11: IRON WAR HORSES
Lectures & Classes. Discover the importance of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad systems during times of conflict, such as the Civil War, World War I, and World War II. B&O Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St. 11 a.m. Free-$20. 

11/11-1/9/2025: MIDNIGHT MARAUDER
Exhibitions. Join local artist Qrcky for a gallery reception showcasing “Midnight Marauder,” an exhibition that dives into the alluring mysteries of nighttime. Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Ln., Brooklyn Park. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

11/12: MORRISSEY
Music. This legendary British pop star performs his greatest hits in Mt. Vernon. The Lyric, 150 W. Mount Royal Ave. 8 p.m. $63-353. 

11/14: CREATING ART, CREATING CHANGE
Exhibitions. Join Stoop Storytelling to hear personal tales that intertwine art, activism, and social change art in honor of the exhibition “Esther and the Dream of One Loving Human Family.” American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. 7 p.m. 

11/15: LIQUID COURAGE
Food & Drink. Learn the art of mixology from cocktail industry experts through interactive workshops, competitions, and networking during this after-hours event. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. 5-10 p.m. Prices vary. 

11/15: MUSIC UNDER THE DOME: TAYLOR’S VERSION 
Music. Blast off into outer space with a curated planetarium show to the sound of Taylor Swift’s greatest hits. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 7-10 p.m. $35. 

11/15-16: TRANSFORMATIVE RHYTHMS
Dance. Several of the region’s historically Black colleges and universities—Bowie State, Coppin State, and Morgan State—unite to present this unique dance performance of student talent. Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. 7:30 p.m. $15-25. 

11/15-17: THE THIRD ANNUAL IRISH TENOR BANJO SUMMIT
Music. Enjoy a full weekend of dancing, performances, and workshops celebrating traditional Irish music. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 10 a.m. $15-120. 

11/15-17: ADAM O’FARRILL’S STRANGER DAYS, BERGAMOT QUARTET, SINONO
Music. Enjoy an evening of live music featuring this trio of up-and-coming New York-based artists. Le Mondo, 406 N. Howard St. 7-11 p.m. $20. 

11/16: BALTIMORE AMERICAN INDIAN POW WOW
Festivals. The Baltimore American Indian Center presents its 48th annual Pow Wow, featuring Native American vendors, musical performances, food, and more for one afternoon in Baltimore County. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Cockeysville. 12-7 p.m. Free-$10. 

11/16: QUEERING THE COLLECTION
Lectures & Classes. Multidisciplinary artist Jacob Budenz presents an afternoon performance addressing past artistic representations during modern times of climate change and social crisis. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. 2 p.m. 

TO 11/17: QUEENS GIRL
Theater. In the final act of this award-winning trilogy, follow the story of Jacqueline Marie Butler to Bennington College in Vermont against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St. Times & prices vary. 

11/17 & 24: SANKOFA DANCE THEATER
Dance. Celebrate more than 30 years of the local Sankofa Dance Theater and its new book with African dance performances, drum and dance workshops, and artist talks with founder Kibibi Ajanku. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Prices vary.

11/20: SYMPHONY IN THE CITY
Music. The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra honors veterans of the United States Armed Forces with this special performance at the Baltimore War Memorial. Baltimore War Memorial, 101 N. Gay St. 7 p.m. bsomusic.org.

11/20: DR. ANTHONY FAUCI
Lectures & Classes. Hear from this renowned former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during an interview by NPR’s Scott Simon. Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Rd. 7 p.m. Free-$40. 

11/20: MARYLAND’S MARVELOUS BLACK BEARS
Lectures & Classes. Join naturalist Kerry Wixted to learn about Maryland’s black bear population and the important role they play in our local forests. Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Rd., Cockeysville. 7 p.m. Free-$10. 

11/21: MOBTOWN COUNTRY KARAOKE
Music. Sing along to your favorite ’80s and ’90s country tunes alongside a live band with themed dress encouraged. Mobtown Ballroom, 30 W. North Ave. 6:30 p.m. $10-25. 

11/21: VOYAGES
Music. Local artist Dan Deacon teams up with Patuxent River waterkeeper Fred Tuton to perform an original piece inspired by the sounds of natural spaces, with an afterparty featuring a full DJ set by Deacon. National Aquarium, 501 E. Pratt St. Times & prices vary. 

11/21-24: LUNCH WITH SONIA
Theater. Experience this dance puppet theater performance inspired by director Federico Restrepo’s real-life experience with the assisted death of his aunt. Theatre Project, 45 W. Preston St. Times vary. $15-25. 

11/22: SESAME STREET LIVE
Theater. In this family-friendly show, Elmo and friends perform live with songs, dancing, and games in Mt. Vernon. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 6 p.m. $45-146.

11/23: CRANKSGIVING
Fundraisers. During this annual event, hop on your bike with 400 other riders and pedal around the city collecting food donations to benefit the Franciscan Center and Moveable Feast. Harborplace, 301 Light St. 1 p.m. Donation required.

11/23: BMA BALL
Food & Drink. Celebrate the BMA’s 110th anniversary with live music, dinner in the galleries, and noted artist-award honorees, followed by an after-party with dessert and a DJ set. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. 6 p.m. Prices vary. 

11/23-12/24: CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Festivals. Get in the holiday spirit with over 60 local and international gift, food, and drink vendors along the harbor. West Shore Park, 501 Light St. Sun.-Thurs. 12-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 12-9 p.m., Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Eve 12-5 p.m. 

TO 11/24: IGNITING INTEGRATION!
Exhibitions. This exhibition showcases the little- known history of African-American firefighters in Baltimore and the challenges they faced serving communities. The Peale, 225 Holliday St. Thurs.-Fri. 3-7 p.m., Sat-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

11/28: Y TURKEY TROT CHARITY 5K
Fundraisers. Get a healthy start to your holiday season with this 5K run taking place across six locations in the area. Locations vary. 8.30 a.m. Free-$38.10.

11/29-30: BAZAART
Festivals. This holiday-themed craft marketplace features loads of local artisans selling everything from paintings and sculptures to jewelry, clothing, toys, and more. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Hwy. Fri. 12-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

11/29-30: STAVROS HALKIAS
Comedy. This Baltimore-native comedian returns home for the holidays with a full set of his NSFW humor. The Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. 7 p.m. $53-193.

11/29-12/1: FESTIVAL OF TREES
Fundraisers. Wander through designer-decorated trees, wreaths, and gingerbread houses to benefit the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Lutherville-Timonium. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free-$18. 

11/30-12/22: BLACK NATIVITY
Theater. ArtsCentric teams up with Center Stage to present this iconic Christmas retelling by celebrated playwright Langston Hughes. Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert. Times & prices vary.

11/30-12/23: A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Theater. Director Laura Rocklyn transforms this Charles Dickens holiday classic with a setting in 19th-century Baltimore. Chesapeake Shakespeare Company, 7 S. Calvert St. Times vary. $28-79.

11/30-1/1/2025: MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
Family. Every year, 34th Street in Hampden transforms into an over-the-top holiday display fit for family photo opportunities. 700 block of W. 34th St. Fri-Sat. 5-11 p.m., Sun. 5-10 p.m. 

TO 11/30: WALK ON BY
Exhibitions. Delve into the unlikely relationship between the “sister cities” of Baltimore and the Netherlands’ Rotterdam through diverse stories of Black artists from both historic industrial port cities. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 12-6 p.m. Free.

11/30: TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE WITH ENSLOW
Music. This “Best of Baltimore”-winning local band performs covers of hits by pop icon Taylor Swift. Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave., Owings Mills. 6:30 & 9:45 p.m. $23-25.

TO 12/7: WOMEN’S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS
Exhibitions. Peruse posters about gender-based inequality, violence, and discrimination. Towson University Center for the Arts Gallery, 7700 Osler Dr., Towson. Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 

TO 12/15: HEALING THE BODY, HEALING THE SOUL 
Exhibitions. Medieval European artifacts showcase past understandings of health, wellness, and therapeutic healing. The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. 

TO 12/28: MATERIALS & MEMORIES
Exhibitions. As part of the citywide No Stone Left Unturned. The Elizabeth Talford Scott Initiative, this exhibition centers works by the late Baltimore artist alongside others by the African American Quilters of Baltimore. Maryland Center for History & Culture, 610 Park Ave. Wed.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$12. 

TO 1/5/25: THE ART OF PATTERN
Exhibitions. Renowned artist Henri Matisse’s prints and paintings are paired with works by 19th-century Japanese woodcut artists to demonstrate the universal embrace of color and pattern through time. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 

To 2/16/2025: PREOCCUPIED: INDIGENIZING THE MUSEUM 
Exhibitions. This new BMA initiative centers an array of Indigenous artists, with solo exhibitions of various mediums opening and on display throughout 2024. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thurs. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

TO 6/8/2025: LEAVE NO TRACE: JOHN WORK GARRETT IN THE AMERICAN OUTDOORS
Exhibitions. Despite a privilege East Coast and European youth, one-time Evergreen resident John Work Garrett was deeply inspired by the great outdoors of the American West. This new exhibition uses archival photography, diary entries, and artifacts to explore its impact on the diplomat. Evergreen Museum & Library, 4545 N. Charles St. Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free-$5.

TO 9/1/2025: iWITNESS: MEDIA AND THE MOVEMENT
Exhibitions. In honor the 60th anniversary of the monumental Civil Rights Act of 1964, consider how media impacted the modern American Civil Rights Movement in this new exhibit. Reginald F. Lewis Museum, 830 E. Pratt St. Mon., Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 12-5 p.m. Free-$12.

TO 12/31/2025: COLLECTIVE ACTION 
Exhibitions. Explore the effort to improve organized labor throughout the 21st century through the stories and experiences of working Baltimoreans. Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Hwy. Wed- Sun., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Peals

Honey (Friends Records)

This album is made for dreamers. On this sophomore project by local instrumental pop duo Peals (William Cashion of Future Islands and Bruce Willen of Double Dagger), the band layers tempo and tone into a million tiny images, sending the listener’s imagination into auto-drive. Ethereal and lush, these nine songs dance between solitary soundscapes that stretch out like the horizon, and bright, brilliant symphonies that slowly build and bloom. In a textured crescendo of new wave guitar, static electronics, and the occasional twinkle of bells, each melody takes us on an unexpected journey, conjuring up emotions and memories unique to the individual listener. No two people will hear these songs the same.

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Cris Jacobs

Dust to Gold (American Showplace Music)

After 10 years, five records, and hundreds of shows, Cris Jacobs has become a fixture of the Baltimore music scene. As frontman of The Bridge, he gained a loyal following, eventually releasing his first solo album in 2012 and establishing himself as a hometown artist here to stay. He now returns with his second solo work, a soulful collection of songwriting that runs the gamut of Southern sound—a dusty suitcase filled with traveling stomps, heartbroken blues, and porch-sitting love songs, in which his earthy vocals meld with fearless finger-picking, thunderous drums, and a few quivers of slide guitar. In the brightest moments, Jacobs reaches new heights, but it’s in the dark, desperado corners of the album that he truly shines.

New Arrivals: Gifts of Art for a New Century & Maryland Artists
Feb. 7-May 8. The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Dr. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. 443-573-1700. The BMA’s New Arrivals series is officially complete, and now, in nearly every corner of the museum, you can see a new exhibition, with each of the seven on display to honor the institution’s 100th anniversary. Explore approximately 200 recently acquired artworks, including decorative African hats, French sculptures, and American Gilded Age etchings in “Gifts of Art for a New Century,” as well as creations by accomplished locals like painter Raoul Middleman, auteur-cum-photographer John Waters, and Baltimore printmaker Gabrielle de Veaux Clements in “Maryland Artists.”

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The Stoop Turns 10
Feb. 10. The Senator Theatre, 5904 York Rd. 8 p.m. $20. 410-323-4424. It’s been quite a year for Stoop Storytelling, the beloved Baltimore series that shares sometimes-touching, often-hilarious stories about everything from blind dates with Monica Lewinsky to losing a hairpiece on live television. Not only is the brainchild of Laura Wexler, pictured right, and Jessica Henkin, left, turning 10 this year, but it’s also got new digs: the historic, 700-seat Senator Theatre. In honor of the Stoop reaching double digits, check out its upgraded space and reminisce on the awkward adventures of adolescence with a whole slew of fresh tales at this special anniversary show. Come early for cocktails and live music from the All Mighty Senators.

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BSO 100th Anniversary Concert
Feb. 11. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. 8 p.m. $50-150. 410-783-8000. This month, come out and celebrate 100 years of our beloved Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. After a century, the BSO continues to move forward, melding classic orchestral works with new ventures like its contemporary Pulse concert series with WTMD. To honor the past and the future, conductor Marin Alsop joins superstar violinist Joshua Bell, pictured left, for a fresh take on music new and old. Hear Ravel’s turn-of-the-century Boléro, Gershwin’s Caribbean Cuban Overture, Bernstein’s West Side Story suite, and Mason Bates’s electronica Mothership.

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Romeo & Juliet
Feb. 11-12. Hippodrome Theatre at the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N. Eutaw St. 7:30 p.m. $58.50-80.50. 410-837-7400. With an oeuvre as thick as Shakespeare’s, it says a lot that this 16th-century romantic-tragedy remains his most famous masterpiece, as the star-crossed play still pulls at the heartstrings of audiences across the globe. Just before Valentine’s Day, the timeless tearjerker comes to Baltimore with a full-scale production by the State Ballet Theatre of Russia.

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Beach Boys
Feb. 17. Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, 140 W. Mt. Royal Ave. 7:30 p.m. $35-70. 410-900-1150. God only knows what pop music would be without the Beach Boys and their iconic, sun-kissed hits like “Surfin’ U.S.A.,” “I Get Around,” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice.” Now, 50 years after the release of their seminal Pet Sounds album—and following decades of breakups and make-ups—the boys are back on the road. This time around, original bandmate and lead singer Mike Love hits the stage with vocalist/bassist Bruce Johnston, who joined the band in 1965 following Brian Wilson’s retirement from live performing.

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Rye Rye
Feb. 20. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. 8 p.m. Free. 410-276-1651. Before there was TT The Artist and Abdu Ali, there was Rye Rye, who, in 2008, was one of the first to revive the homegrown, high-energy, breakbeat genre of Bmore Club, initially made famous in decades prior by DJ Scottie B and 92Q’s K-Swift. At the ripe age of 17, the artist’s vivacious style and confident sound led to Rolling Stone reviews, a spot on Billboard’s “21 under 21,” and collaborations with M.I.A., Robyn, and Diplo. Lately, the 25-year-old has been lying low, but this month, you can catch her dance-party fire at the Creative Alliance.

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American Craft Council Show
Feb. 19-21. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free-$36. 612-206-3100. In the midst of the winter doldrums, surround yourself with pretty things at this three-day celebration of all things American-made. With more than 650 jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home décor artists in attendance from Baltimore and beyond, meet the makers, browse their beautiful goods, and buy something nice to ward off those bad-weather blues.

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1st Annual Charm City Django Jazz Fest
Feb. 26-27. Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave. Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. $22-28. 410-276-1651. You might not know his name, but you’ve definitely heard the influence of Django Reinhardt on jazz music. During the 1940s, this Belgian-born guitarist toured with legends like Duke Ellington, revolutionized what it meant to be a solo jazz artist, and made “gypsy jazz” a household phrase. This month, celebrate the musician’s legacy with two music-filled nights at the Creative Alliance’s first-ever tribute festival, featuring the likes of Ultrafaux, a rip-roaring local gypsy swing group, and Stephane Wremble, who was recruited by Woody Allen to score his Oscar-winning 2011 film, Midnight in Paris.

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Concert for Hope 10
Feb. 27. Baltimore Soundstage, 124 Market Pl. 8:30 p.m. $25-35. 410-244-0057. Four years ago, hearts broke when one of Baltimore’s most beloved jam bands decided to split up. A decade into their career, The Bridge had become a hometown favorite for their funky rock music, but like some of the greatest love stories, it didn’t work out, as the sextet was unable to sustain the taxing lifestyle. In the years that followed, frontman Cris Jacobs embarked on his own solo adventures while the band reunited here and there including, unfailingly, at its annual benefit concert for HopeWell Cancer Support, now 10 years strong.