Maryland musician Eric Hutchinson plays groovy soul-pop tunes with touches of ska thrown in. With Charlotte Sometimes, Matt Hires. Details: 7 p.m.; The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000; www.the8x10.com

FUN

Get merry in the rink! Shake and Bake Family Fun Center hosts “Skate with Santa” tonight with live music. Details: 6 to 8 p.m.; Shake and Bake Family Fun Center, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore; 410-669-9100; www.usa-skating.com