Vladimir and Estragon are at it again in Run of the Mill Theater’s “Waiting for Godot,” the Samuel Beckett play about two men seeking sanctity and divine intervention. 3 p.m. Sunday; 8 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. $10 to $20. Theatre Project. 45 W. Preston St., Baltimore. 410-752-8558; theatreproject.org
WHO’S IN TOWN
Brooklyn indie-rock trio The XYZ Affair headlines tonight’s show with FFHH, Personal Parcel and others. 8 p.m. $5. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069; theottobar.com
MUSIC
The lovely female Brunell String Quartet lights up Sunday matinee hour with a program of “Three Pieces for String Quartet” by Igor Stravinsky, String Quartet in G, op. 77 no. 1 by Joseph Haydn, Minuet in A, Fugue in A, Scherzo in A, Crisantemi by Giacomo Puccini, and String Quartet in g, D. 173 by Franz Schubert. 3 p.m. $5 to $10. An die Musik, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-385-2638; andiemusik.com
With performances described as “unforgettable” by fans of hard rock, Sacramento band Trash Talk stops by the Charm City Arts Space as part of the national tour in promotion of its new self-titled release. The quartet has toured with Bad Brains, Bouncing Souls, Flipper and Dead Milkmen. 7 p.m. Free. Charm City Art Space, 1729 Maryland Ave., Baltimore. ccspace.org
Enthusiastic jazz man Chuck Mangione promises Sunday afternoon’s anything but sleepy. 4:30 p.m. (all ages) and 8 p.m. (21 and over); $39.50. Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com
KIDS
Get lots of laughs out at Black Cherry Puppet Theater’s fun fall show “Puppets in the Garden.” 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday; free. The Black Cherry Community Outdoor Performance Garden, 1115 Hollins St., Baltimore. 410-752-7272; reserve tickets by e-mailing [email protected]
ART
The third annual “ArtBlast! Big and Small” event highlights fun art of all sizes for all ages. Check out live performances and create sculptures all day long. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive, Baltimore. 443-573-1700; artbma.org
American Visionary Art Museum opens its doors for a closer look at the new exhibition Marriage of Art, Science & Philosophy and a variety show performance by troupes Poetry for the People, WombWork Productions and Shus Group. Snack on munchies provided by Whole Foods. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore. 410-244-1900; avam.org
More than any previous French queen, Marie Antoinette understood the power of a glamorous image and attempted to use elegant jewels to solidify perception of her authority. In an afternoon lecture, Columbia University professor Caroline Weber explores the politics of Marie-Antoinette’s era, tracing links between the old regime and the French Revolution as revealed by jewels and adornment of that time. A reception and book signing follows in the Sculpture Court. 2 p.m. Free; registration recommended. Graham Auditorium, The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000, ext. 238; thewalters.org
THEATER
Baltimore Theatre Alliance Cabaret performs excerpts of current and upcoming productions at BTA theaters, while hot-ticket solo artists perform scene selections and musical numbers. 6 p.m.; free (reservations required). Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre, 817 St. Paul St., Baltimore. To make reservations, e-mail [email protected]
EVENT
Celebrate breast cancer survivors and join the American Cancer Society in the fight against the disease at its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer four-mile walk in Baltimore. 8 a.m. Free. Harry & Jeanette Weinberg YMCA at Stadium Place, 900 E. 33rd St., Baltimore. 800-787-4337; stridesbaltimore.org
Israeli artist Zipora Ne’eman leads “On the Cutting Edge,” a paper-cutting workshop. Learn the history of paper cutting and make your own paper cuts. 10 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 1 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd St., Baltimore. 410-732-6400; jewishmuseummd.org
The Baltimore Classical Guitar Society hosts a master workshop with Manuel Barrueco. 2 to 5 p.m. Free. Hope Presbyterian Church, 4748 Shelbourne Road, 410-247-5320; bcgs.org
