“Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” described “the most phantasmagoric” of Broadway musicals in the history of everything, is playing at the Hippodrome Theatre. Based on a novel by Ian Fleming, the theater production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” features music and lyrics by the Sherman brothers, composers of “Mary Poppins.” 8 p.m. Today through Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday (the final day). $22 and up. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. 410-837-7400; www.france-merrickpac.com.
Who’s In Town
Berklee College of Music student and pop rocker Emma White sings like Patti Griffin while rocking the acoustic guitar at tonight’s gig with Adam Day and Andy Eisenberg. 8 p.m. $8. The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000; www.the8x10.com.
Music
Acoustic anti-folk singer-guitarist Counterfeit Matt rocks with Cringe, A Drum and an Open Window and Helsinki. 8 p.m. Free. Charm City Art Space, 1729 Maryland Ave., Baltimore. www.ccspace.org.
Hear edgy rock sets by Jetty Boys and Neal Page without breaking the bank. 9 p.m. $5. Talking Head, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-207-8011; www.talkingheadclub.com.
The Remnants‘ appeal lies in their ability to combine pop hooks and roots rock with a searing stage presence that energizes an audience. Fans of alt-country and sincerely good personal, political rock will love this band, heading to town for their CD-release party. With The Names. 8 p.m. $20. Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. www.ramsheadonstage.com.
Art
“The Greatest Game Ever Played” gives football lovers in Baltimore a bit of historical perspective. The exhibit honors Baltimore’s first pro football champions, the 1958 Baltimore Colts, on the 50th anniversary of “The Greatest Game Ever Played.” 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Sports Legends at Camden Yards, 301 W. Camden St., Baltimore. 410-727-1539; www.baberuthmuseum.com.
“The January Show” features Artist of the Month Bernard McGibbon‘s oils, watercolors of still lifes, landscapes and portraits. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and Sunday through Jan. 25. Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames St., Baltimore. 410-327-1272; www.fellspointgallery.org.
Lecture
WEAA’s Marc Steiner interviews Gov. Martin O’Malley, Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker Michael Busch as part of the Annapolis Political Summit breakfast. The 426th legislative session in Annapolis kicks off shortly afterward. 7 a.m. $20. Phillips Annapolis Harbor, 12 Dock St., Baltimore. 410-990-9888.
Dance
Bring a partner or just yourself to the Baltimore Folk Music Society’s weekly American Square and Contra Dancing. All dances are taught and walked through beforehand, and newcomers are encouraged to come early. Music and dance include New England, Southern Appalachian and Celtic styles. 8 p.m. $5 to $12. Lovely Lane Methodist Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore. www.bfms.org.
Kids
Newborns through age 8 (with adult) are invited to enjoy an hour of books, crafts, and a snack at Ukazoo Books’ “Children’s Story Hour” today. 10:30 a.m. Ukazoo Books, 730 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. 410-832-2665; www.ukazoo.com.
At the Maryland Science Center’s Wiggle Wednesday, children ages 3 to 6 (with adult) enjoy dancing and movement. 11 a.m. The Kids Room at the Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., Baltimore. 410-685-5225; www.mdsci.org.
Thursday Preview
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., The Y of Central Maryland hosts the 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Breakfast at the Baltimore Hilton Hotel. Emmy Award-winning news analyst and NPR commentator Juan Williams will moderate a panel discussion. Proceeds benefit Baltimore youth. 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday. $75. Hilton Baltimore, 401 W. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-837-9622; www.ymaryland.org.
