Lust and power go hand-in-hand in Shakespeare?s masterpiece “Richard III,” re-imagined by Baltimore troupe Single Carrot Theatre. The exciting tale begins when Richard, Duke of Gloucester and brother to King Edward, sets his eyes on the big prize after a long and troublesome war. Through Aug. 3. Thursday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. $10-12. Load of Fun Gallery, 120 West North Ave., Baltimore. 443-844-9253.
WHO?S IN TOWN
R&B newcomer and Georgia native Anthony David tells stories via passionate guitar and rich, stirring voice. Be sure to check out major-label record Acey Deucy, one of the first from Soulbird Music, a new venture between Universal Republic Records and the multi-Grammy winning artist India.Arie. 8 p.m. $17.50. Rams Head OnStage, 33 West Street, Annapolis.
MUSIC
He still sings about “The Joker,” but in real life, Steve Miller?s rock and roll gets down and serious. Hear his great stadium hits in an evening set with classic-rock contemporary Joe Cocker. 7 p.m. $35-75. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia. 800-522-8915.
Washington, D.C., indie rock trio Jukebox the Ghost heads into town for an all-ages gig, with openers Laura Burhenn, Honor by August and Gary B. and the Notions. 8 p.m. $8. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069.
Armed with tales of a singer?s journey from D.C. to New York, singer-songwriter Erin Wegner Brooks brings her debut solo concert “Dare to Dream” to Baltimore. 7 p.m. $10 plus $15 food/drink minimum. Germano?s Trattoria, 300 S. High St., Baltimore. 410-752-4515.
KIDS
Weinberg Park Heights Jewish Community Center’s Crafty Thursdays let children ages 2 to 6 create their own masterpieces with supplies and guidance from artistically minded staff. This program is part of the JCC?s “Summer Palooza,” which includes programs every Wednesday throughout the summer. 10 a.m. $3. Weinberg Park Heights Jewish Community Center, 5700 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore. 410-542-4900, ext. 229.
Candy, chocolate, lollipops and more treats await at CCBC Essex?s all-kids production Willy Wonka Jr. based on Roald Dahl?s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” with songs from the 1971 film classic. 11 a.m. today; 7 p.m. Friday; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. $7. Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre at CCBC Essex, Essex. 410-780-6369
FILM
Head to AVAM?s Flicks From the Hill for a screening of “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” 8 p.m. American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore. 410-244-1900.
The Carroll Arts Center will be hosting a screening of the Disney favorite “Finding Nemo,” which tells the tale of a young clown fish?s adventures. 10:30 am. $4-5, adults; free, kids and seniors ages 60 and up. The Carroll Arts Center, 91 West Main Street, Westminster. 410-848-7272.
