The List: Let’s get Greeky

2. Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City

If you missed the Halloween festivities on October 31, check out Ye Haunted History of Olde Ellicott City, a guided tour through one of the most actively haunted towns on the East coast. Details: $10/person; 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday April through November; Howard County Visitors Center, 8267 Main St., Ellicott City; 800-288-8747.

3. Peabody Concert: Herbert Greenberg

Violinist Herbert Greenberg and pianist Rita Sloan will present the second violin sonatas of four musical giants: Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and Bartok. Details:  $15/person; 8 p.m. Wednesday; Peabody Institute, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore; 410-659-8100.

4. Hot Buttered Rum

Progressive bluegrass band Hot Buttered Rum hits the 8×10 with songs from their most recent release, “Well Oiled Machine.” Details: $10; 8 p.m. Saturday; The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore; 410-625-2000.

5. IMAX: Fly Me To The Moon

The IMAX theatre will present “Fly Me To The Moon,” a 3-D animated film about America’s first steps on the moon. Details: $9 to $12/person; 12:10, 2:20 and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore; 410-685-5225.

POSH DATE

1. How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Get an early start on Christmas at “Dr. Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,” showing at the Hippodrome through November 23. Details: $85 to $290/person; 8 p.m. Tuesday; The Hippodrome, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore; 410-837-7400.

2. Work and Play on the Bay

The Maryland Historical Society hosts an opening of their new exhibition, “Work and Play on the Bay,” which celebrates Maryland’s maritime heritage. Details: $75/person; 6 tonight; Maryland Historical Society, 201 W. Monument St., Baltimore; 410-685-3750.

3. Susan Tedeschi

Multi-talented musician Susan Tedeschi performs her individual style of classic blues, rock, R&B, folk and gospel, with special guest James Hunter. Details: $32.50 to $35/person; 7 p.m. Friday; Rams Head Live, 20 Market Place, Baltimore; 410-244-1131.

4. Wine Harvest

Mother Seton Academy will host “Wine Harvest,” a tasting featuring fine wines from distributors from all over Maryland. Proceeds will provide scholarships for students. Details: $45/person; 4 p.m. Saturday; Loyola College, 4501 N. Charles St., Baltimore; 410-563-2833.

5. Pirate Cruise

Board the Pirate Cruise — enjoy the Pirate Encampment at the Lock House Museum by day, then join some of the pirates for a rollicking good time aboard the Lantern Queen. Details: $47/person; 6:30 p.m. Saturday; Lantern Queen, 100 Congress Ave., Havre de Grace; 410-939-1468.

READERS CHOICE

Christina Royster-Hemby

Occupation: Director of Marketing at the Irvine Nature Center

Neighborhood: Woodbine, Howard County

1. Joe in an eco-friendly cup

Commuting between fields of green and cornstalks in Woodbine and the woodlands, wetlands and meadows of Irvine Nature Center can be quite tenuous especially while traveling route 70 East at 7 a.m. Before dropping my tyke at Garrison Forest School, I must first seek out the right cup of Joe. I stop by Coffee with T in Stevenson, the eclectic café where the coffee is guilt free. Owner Theresa La Fond uses compostable plastic cups made from corn and eco-friendly paper. Details: Coffee with T, 10423 Stevenson Road, Stevenson; 410-580-1886, www.coffeewitht.com.

2. War! War! What is it good for?

Friday night, I’m surprising hubby with a show to WAR. “What is it good for?” A good night out. Details: 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday; Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, D.C.; $50; www.bluesalley.com.

3. Sweat and Soap-making

Saturday morning, after a rigorous workout at my gym, I’m headed to Irvine to the Natural Soap Making Program. This is a fun one because I use natural ingredients with different soap bases. Also offered are tips on other homemade natural body cleansing products. Details: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday; Irvine Nature Center; $10; www.explorenature.com. Peter and the Wolf, 12:30 pm. and 3 p.m. Saturday

4. Peter and the Wolf

Later on Saturday, I’m heading back to pick up the kiddo for the Columbia Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert featuring Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, then hanging out at the Musical Instrument Petting Zoo. Details: Peter and the Wolf, 12:30 pm. and 3 p.m. Saturday; Jim Rouse Theatre, Wilde Lake High School, 5460 Trumpeter Road, Columbia; Free for children under age 12, $12 for adults; www.columbiaorchestra.org.

5. Spirit, Great Sage, Swings  

Sunday, after a weekly family dose of the Spirit at Celebration Church, in Columbia, we’re headed for a leisurely lunch at Great Sage, located in the conscious corner in Clarksville, to have some of their delicious global green cuisine. In addition to their yummy food, I am inspired by their offer of 10 percent off their check when you visit with your bicycle. Details: Celebration Church, 6080 Foreland Garth, Columbia; 410-997-2088, www.wininlife.com. Great Sage, 5809 Clarksville Square Drive, Clarksville; 443-535-9400, www.great-sage.com.

 

GATHERINGS

1. Stoop Storytelling: Money Changes Everything

Stoop Storytelling’s founders know you’ve been hearing a lot about money (or lack thereof) these days, but they’re  pretty sure you haven’t heard tales like the ones that will be told at The Stoop’s “Money Changes Everything: Stories about striking it rich, getting by, and going broke.” Come early for cocktails and live music by Caleb Stine and the Brakemen. Details: 7 p.m. Monday; Centerstage, 700 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore; $15. 410-332-0033; stoopstorytelling.com

2. Sneak Preview Benefit and All-Star Cast Cabaret: Jay Dreams

Motorcycles, polyamory, strip clubs, tiny dogs, lipstick, dead-end jobs.  The writing/directing team of Jai Brooks and Catherine Pancake offer a hometown sneak preview of their hot brew 16mm film, animation, and digital video dissecting the ups and downs of relationships in Baltimore’s African-American gay community. Details: 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday; Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore; $18 to $20.  410-276-1651; www.creativealliance.org

3. Maryland Irish Festival

Kyf Brewer’s celtic rockers Barleyjuice rock this annual celebration of Irish culture all weekend long. Come for the food, dance and a good Black & Tan. Details: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday; noon to 11 p.m. Saturday; 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday Show is 8 p.m. Friday;  6 p.m. Saturday; Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. $5 to $10 per day. www.irishfestival.com

4. Stitches East

Knitters unite! At this convention, yarn lovers can take workshops, check out goods from vendors that make knitting fun and knit blankets for children in need. Details: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St., Baltimore; $50 and up. 410-649-7000; www.knittinguniverse.com

FAMILY

1. Star-gazing Program — Soldiers Delight

Join volunteers from the Westminster Astronomy Club for an evening of star-gazing. Save the Whales and trade them in for valuable prizes one night only. Details: 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday;  5100 Deer Park Road, Owings Mills, free. To sign up, call 410-549-3026.

2. Super Saturday & Infant Toddler Day

Take the tiniest of the bunch to an afternoon at the museum and meet all kinds of characters: The Kindersinger, Precious Bundles, Two-ney Tunes, Bubbles the Clown, Pets on Wheels, and more! Details: 1 p.m. Saturday Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore; $11.75; children ages 2 and under free. 410-727-8120; www.portdiscovery.org

3. Santa Paws

Bring your well-behaved, leashed pet and leave with a Santa photo at Canton Dog Park’s Winter Wonderland. Pictures will be e-mailed to you in time for the holidays. Details: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday; Canton Dog Park at the corner of South Clinton and Toone streets, Baltimore, $15.  410-889-9352; Muttmagic.com

4. Wiggle Wednesday

Maryland Science Center hosts a morning dance break for children ages 3 through 6. Details: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. 410-685-5225; Mdsci.org

MUSIC

1. Ravel Trio

College of Notre Dame of Maryland hosts this concert featuring violinist Simon Maurer, cellist Nancy Baun and pianist Daniel Lau. The concert will include Brahms’ C Major Trio and the jazz-based trio by Daniel Schnyder. Details: 7 p.m. Saturday; Marikle Chapel of the Annunciation, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore. 410-532-5386; www.ndm.edu.

2. The Decemberists

Bold beautiful indie band The Decemberists play melodic songs of fantastical events, sea captains, legionnaires, chimney sweeps and seekers. Loch Lomond opens the all ages show. Details: 7 p.m. Saturday, Rams Head Live, 20 Market Place, Baltimore; $28 to $30; Ramsheadlive.com

3. Marcin Wasilewski Trio

This Polish trio, featuring Marcin Wasilewski on piano, Stawomir Kurkiewicz on double bass, and Michal Miskiewicz on drums, plays uptempo evening melodies. Details: 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday; An die Musik, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore; $18 to $20; 410-385-2638; Andiemusiklive.com

4. Secondhand Serenade, Cute Is What We Aim For

Secondhand Serenade, a band of emo rockers from Menlo Park, Calif., rock out with its Fueled by Ramen label mates Cute Is What We Aim For and Rocket to the Moon. Details: 7 p.m. Thursday, Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson; $18 to $20. 410-337-7178; Rechertheatre.com

5. Touch Your Heart — Music from Formosa

Taiwan, the island nation, also known as Formosa, has developed a culture of its own rich in cultural contrast and spiritual distinction. This concert features Taiwanese music in a selection of folk songs and new compositions, provides a kaleidoscopic view of Taiwan’s multicultural dynamics and showcases the classical music repertoire of the artists. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday; Stephens Hall Theater, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson; $10 to $15. 410-704-2807; www.towson.edu/asianarts        

EXHIBITS

1. Three Exhibits at Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

Color and Form features contemporary sculptures and paintings by John Richardson, Michelle Hinebrook and Jame Von Minor. She, a solo exhibit by Kristine Kowalski, features abstract paintings by this MHCA Artist-in-Residence. Deck the Walls is an exhibit of original artwork by professional and aspiring artists, all priced to sell for the holiday season. The three exhibits open Friday. Details: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday; Chaney Gallery, 2nd floor, Maryland Hall of the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis; Free. Mdhallarts.org

2. One Mile North, One Mile South

Realists oil paintings of Baltimore delight the eye and tickle the brain at Antresian’s latest show by Baltimore artist and Schuler School graduate Patricia Bennett. Peruse scenes of life and architecture along one mile of Saint Paul Street in Baltimore, Maryland. Through November 21. Details: 7 p.m. Friday (reception); 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; Antreasian Gallery, 1111 W 36th Street, Baltimore. 410-235-4220

3. Abby Sangiamo: A Retrospective

This new exhibit features 50 years of paintings and drawings from MICA’s Abby Sangiamo. Details: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday; Fox Building Galleries, Maryland Institute College of Art, 1303 Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore; free. 410-225-2300; Mica.edu

4. ’Tis the Season to Go Green

The holiday frenzy isn’t quite here, but this set of art goes frantic with incorporating recycled materials, including at least one nutcracker, boggles the mind with possibilities. Details: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; Fleckenstein Gallery and Archival Framing, 3316 Keswick Road, Baltimore; fre. 410-366-3669; Fleckensteingallery.com

5. Bound to Please

Opening Thursday, this exhibition explores the art and the science of an array of decorative finishing features and styles, from gilt tooled bindings to fore-edge paintings. More than 60 beautifully decorated rare books will be displayed. Details: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; George Peabody Library, 17 E. Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore; free. 410-659-8179; Library.jhu.edu

THEATER

1. The Hole In My Heart Is Filled With Ice Cream

Are you pretty enough, skinny enough and rich enough? Then you should be happy, right? This play explores, through the means of dramatic musical comedy, our tendency to fuel the ego with sweets and more. Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday; Chesapeake Arts Center, 194 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park, $15 to $22. 410-636-6597; Chesapeakearts.org

2. Guys and Dolls

It begins with a bet! The Moonlight Troupers take you away to New York City in the 1950s for a play that takes a light-hearted look at gamblers, the Salvation Army and the foibles of love. Details: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Sunday and Thursday, November 13.; Pascal Center for Performing Arts; Anne Arundel Community College, 101 College Parkway, Arnold.$5 to $15. 410-777-2457;  http://aacc.edu

3. It’s a Wonderful Life

The Hampden Players present this holiday classic. Be sure to come opening night for dinner with the musical. Details:: 6:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 12:30 p.m. Sunday, November 16 (closing show), Hampden United Methodist Church, 3449 Falls Road, Baltimore; $8 to $25. 410-235-0679

4. Filthy Rich

Directed by Daniel DeRaey (2007’s Sight Unseen), one of the foremost directors of celebrated and prolific Canadian playwright George F. Walker’s work in the U.S., Filthy Rich is an uproarious film noir satire built around a detective story. When washed-up private eye Tyrone Power is hired by two sisters to find a missing mayoral candidate, mayhem ensues as Power stumbles his way through solving the case. Details: 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday; Everyman Theatre, 1727 N. Charles St., Baltimore; $20 to $38. 410-752-2208; Everymantheatre.org

5. Butterflies are Free

Leonard Gershe’s 1969 comedy tells the tale of a young blind man who moves to New York to pursue a music career, breaking free from the security of his mother and family in Scarsdale, N.Y. Details: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Catonsville Community College, 800 South Rolling Road, Catonsville; $12 to $18. 410-366-0808; www.ccbcmd.edu