Stevenson University celebrates its 100th Gallery Show centennial exhibition, which features the work of James von Minor, Adjunct Instructor in Art at SU, with a reception that pays tribute to past artists. Details: 6 to 9 p.m., 1525 Greenspring Valley Road, Stevenson. 877-468-6852; Stevenson.edu
ARTS
Mobtown Modern: “Sound Ecology” is a concert-art event inspired by the sights and sounds of nature. Artists and works featured include Olivier Messiaen’s “Abime de Oiseaux,” John Adams’ “The Light Within,” Stephen Vitiello’s Night Chatter and Ingram Marshall’s “Sea Tropes.” Alexandra Gardner discusses her latest work: “Tourmaline.” Details: 8 p.m. The Contemporary Museum, 100 W. Centre St., Baltimore; $5 to $10. 410-783-5720, Contemporary.org
COMPETITION
Who’s the hottest MC in town worthy of a $1,000 prize? Find out at Steeze Promo’s “Show Me What You Got” competition for budding microphone masters. Details: 8 p.m., Bedrock, 401 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore; $10. 410-685-7665.
MUSIC
Tenor sax and bass clarinet player David Murray comes to town with his Black Saint Quartet for two-back-to back shows. Backup musicians include Lafayette Gilchrest on piano, Jaribu Shahid on double bass and Malik Washington on drums. Details: 8 and 10 p.m., An die Musik, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore; $25 to $30. 410-385-2638.
