Love a good locomotive? Head to Timonium this weekend for an extensive selection of scale model railroad items and accessories for all ages, from “Thomas the Tank Engine” fans to serious hobbyists and collectors. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Road, Timonium. $9 per person, $18 for a family pass, children under 15 free. marylandstatefair.com, gsmts.com.
WHO’S IN TOWN
John Astin, that mustached actor known for his role as Gomez Addams, presents his special Edgar Allan Poe Bicentennial Convention, with observations about his life and works. Excerpts from several of Poe’s most famous stories and poems will be presented. 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Westminster Hall, 529 W. Fayette St., Baltimore. Free. 410-706-2072, westminsterhall.org.
MUSIC
If the Super Bowl’s not your thing, try something else super. Pro Musica Rara presents its annual Superbach Sunday. James Anthony, music professor at Towson University, presents a preconcert lecture. 2:30 p.m. $10 to $35. Center for the Arts Concert Hall, Towson University at Osler and Cross Campus drives, Towson. 410-704-2787, towson.edu.
Organist Theodore S. Davis presents The Organ as a Storyteller, a concert featuring his own arrangement of Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” narrated by Diane Finlayson. Free receptions follow each concert. 5 p.m. Donations accepted. St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 4711 Edmondson Ave., Baltimore. 410-945-7263.
On a day of lots of Bach offerings, Christ Lutheran Church’s Bach Concert Series stands out. 4 p.m. Christ Lutheran Church, 701 S. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-752-7179.
ART
From the Collection of Maryland Institute College of Art, Galerie Francoise II presents Drawings by Reuben Kramer. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the drawings by this distinguished alumnus benefits Maryland Institute College of Art’s ICA’s Annual Fund. Noon to 5 p.m. Galerie Francoise II, 3500 Parkdale Ave., Suite 22, Baltimore. 443-632-4785.
Photographer Liz Donadio, painter Ryan Syrell and multimedia artist Dina Kelberman are featured artists in Current Gallery’s exhibit So Many Organs. Through Feb. 31. Current Gallery, 30 S. Calvert St., Baltimore. 410-244-7003.
KIDS
Get your child’s creative juices flowing at McFadden Art Glass’ fun Make-Your-Own Glass Art workshop, for ages 5 to adult. 3 to 7 p.m. McFadden Art Glass, 6800 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-631-6039, mcfaddenartglass.com.
Today’s drop-in art activities at The Walters Art Museum celebrate the Chinese New Year. The theme: The Luck of the Dragon. Create sculptures, gifts and shadow puppets based on this magical creature. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000, thewalters.org.
THEATER
“I Am My Own Wife,” a Tony-and Pulitzer-winning play written by Doug Wright, tells the controversial, true story of famous transvestite, Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, who survived both the Nazi and Communist East German regimes. Through Feb. 22. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Everyman Theatre, 1727 N. Charles St., Baltimore. $16 to $38. 410-752-2208, everymantheatre.org.
Join local stars from The Baltimore Actors’ Theatre for a dose of ghoulish fun and good food. Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre presents the musical “Phantom of the Opera” — for a special $20 (half-off!) price! 6 p.m. Saturday, 12:30 p.m. Sunday. $20. Oregon Ridge Dinner Theatre, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley. 410-771-8427, [email protected].
EVENTS
See the big game and root for your favorite NFL team at Senator Theatre’s Super Bowl Screening in high definition. 6 p.m. Free, donations of nonperishable food items accepted. Senator Theatre, 5904 York Road, Baltimore. 410-435-8338, senator.com.
Get a running start on Super Bowl Sunday in Dundalk at today’s special Superbowl 5K. Proceeds benefit the Baltimore County Police Memorial Fund Inc. 10 a.m. Community College of Baltimore County, 7200 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk. charmcityrun.com.
