Blues band George Thorogood and the Destroyers will head to Pier Six Pavilion on Tuesday for their 2008 summertime tour with special guest Buddy Guy.
Thorogood was named Billboard magazine’s top blues artist of 2005 and released his 12th studio album, “The Hard Stuff,” in 2006. A performer since 1974, Thorogood is known for such hits as “Bad to The Bone” and “Move It On Over.”
Although currently working on an untitled new album, the 58-year-old singer hasn’t stopped his rigorous touring schedule — in 2007, the band performed at more than 70 shows in the United States, including headlining concerts, a dozen dates with Bryan Adams and key performances at prestigious festivals.
The show starts at 6 p.m. at Pier Six at 731 Eastern Ave. in Baltimore. Tickets are $40 to $65. For more information, visit www.gthorogood.com.
Local artists display at summer exhibit
A selection of artists represented by Gallery Imperato currently have new work on display in the Gallery’s Summer Group Show, open through Aug. 30. The exhibit displays a wide range of media including painting, photography, sculpture, drawing and mixed media.
Gallery Imperato is at 921 E. Fort Ave. in Baltimore. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.galleryimperato.com.
Robots make for fun entertainment
The Fells Point Development Corp. will present a free screening of “Transformers” as part of its Films on the Pier summer series on Saturday.
Directed by Michael Bay, “Transformers” stars Shia LaBeouf as Sam Witwicky, a teenager involved in the war between the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, two factions of alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming into everyday vehicles. The film was executive-produced by Steven Spielberg and also stars Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, Jon Voight and John Turturro.
“Transformers” will be shown at 8 p.m. at the Broadway Pier in Fells Point. For more information, visit www.fellspointdevelopment.com.
Around town today
Peabody Jazz Quartet plays standards and originals. Stop next door to Sotto Sopra for dinner specials after the show. DETAILS: 7:30 p.m.; An die Musik, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore; $5-8. 410-385-2638 or Andiemusiklive.com
DANCE
Brush up on your ballroom, fox-trot and big-band swing skills before the fall wedding rush. Towson Dance Studio offers lessons in all three styles on Monday nights. DETAILS: 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Towson Dance Studio, 31 Allegheny Ave., Towson. Call for session and private rates. 410-828-6116 or Towsondancestudio.com
THEATER
Toby’s Dinner Theatre brings the musical “West Side Story” to life, telling the Romeo-and-Juliet story against a backdrop of gang warfare in 1950s New York City. DETAILS: 6 p.m.; Toby’s Dinner Theatre, 5625 O’Donnell St., Baltimore; $48.50-54. 410-649-1660
CLASS
Enjoy delicious dishes you create yourself at Towson’s Williams-Sonoma, which hosts biweekly cooking classes. Tonight, attendees stir up “Summer in Provence.” DETAILS: 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Williams-Sonoma, Towson Town Center, 825 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson; $45. 410-847-9021
