It’s a hometown heroes’ Saturday

4. Panel Discussion

Panelists Monique Goss, artist, Elizabeth Rodini, art historian and founder/director of the Program in Museum and Society at The Johns Hopkins University, and others discuss issues surrounding the past, present and future of museum provenance as well as legal and ethical issues raised by Nazi art looting. Details: 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday; Graham Auditorium, The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore; Free (registration recommended). TheWalters.org

 

5. Walters First Fridays

Walters Art Museum kicks off its First Fridays series on Oct. 3, with the inaugural theme of “The Ancient World.” Relive the cultures of ancient Persia, Rome, Greece and Egypt with delicious Mediterranean food from Cazbar, fusion/world music by DJ Ben-Hur from Washington, D.C., lively belly dance performances and tours of the Walters’ Ancient World galleries. Details: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday; Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore; TheWalters.org

Family

1. Mouthpower Family Day

Sink your teeth into free fun for the whole family at MouthPower Family Day. Explore Mouthie’s interactive laboratory, practice the right way to brush and floss on a giant mouth, take turns playing “dentist” and “patient” in a child-sized “dental office” and make a tooth diary to help you keep up a bright smile at home. Details: 1 to 4 p.m.; National Museum of Dentistry, 31 S. Greene St. at Lombard; Baltimore; Free. 410-706-0600; dentalmuseum.org.

2. Dan Zanes & Friends at the Meyerhoff

Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes & Friends dish out fun, bluegrass music made popular by the Disney Channel. Led by Dan Zanes on vocals and banjo, mandolin and guitar, the ensemble is rounded out by accordion, spoons and upright bass. For children ages 3-6 and their families. Details: 11 a.m. Saturday; Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore; $11 to $20. 410-783-8000; BSOmusic.org.

3. Vision Quest Closing Party

All good things must come to an end. Fortunately, School 33 Art Center’s “Vision Quest,” curated by Jason Hughes, ends with a film screening of “Ram Dass: Fierce Grace,” yoga workshop and panel discussion. Details: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light St., and The Library, 1401 Light St., Baltimore; free. 410-396-4641; RSVP to [email protected]

4. 27th Annual Honey Harvest Festival

Take the family out for a day of traditional crafts, music, kid activities, hayrides and beekeepers selling their wares. Details: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Oregon Ridge Nature Center, 13555 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville; Free. 410-887-1815

5. Harry Potter Movie Showcase

Part of October Kids’ Month in downtown Baltimore, Geppi’s hosts a screening of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. showing of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” at the Maryland Science Center. Details: 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, 301 W. Camden St., 2nd Floor, Baltimore. 410-625-7060

Music

1. Uli Jon Roth

Like The Scorpions? Check out the one and only Uli Jon Roth, a neo-classical metal guitarist whose work for that band during the 1970s helped propel them to fame. Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday; Rams Head OnStage, 33 West St., Annapolis. Ramsheadonstage.com

2. ‘Lord Giovanni’

Chamber opera company Opera Vivente presents Mozart’s opera with Christopher Austin, Joy Greene, Gran Wilson and John Doley this weekend. Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday; Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 811 Cathedral St., Baltimore; $33 to $55; 410-685-1130.

3. Judy Silvano Ensemble

Saturday’s Creative Differences concert features vocalist Judi Silvano with George Garzone on tenor saxophone, Michael Formanek on double bass and drummer Gerry Hemmingway. Details: 8 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; An Die Musik Live, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-385-2638; Andiemusiklive.com

4. PRS Guitars Night

Get a lotta music licks at this rock ‘n’ roll benefit for Johns Hopkins’ “Living with Cancer Resource Program” at the institute’s Kimmel Cancer Center. Paul Reed Smith joins David Grissom and Derek St. Holmes for a good time. Details: 8 p.m. Saturday, Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson; $50. 410-337-7178; Rechertheatre.com

5. Seether and Papa Roach

Bring back the early part of the century with a rock show starring Staind. Harder-rock fans, come early for sets by Seether and Papa Roach. Details: 6:30 p.m. Saturday; Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia; $25 to $60. 410-481-7323; merriweathermusic.com

Exhibits

1. Both Sides of the Pond

Columbia watercolor artist Bonita Glaser gives viewers an opportunity to travel to “Both Sides of the Pond” during October with her collection of vivid plein-air landscape paintings from Maryland’s Eastern Shore to England’s city of Bath. Details: Gallery Reception, 6 to 8 p.m. Friday; exhibit runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday; Free. Artists’ Gallery, American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, Maryland. 410-740-8249; artistsgallerycolumbia.com

2. Photography Invitational at College of Notre Dame

College of Notre Dame’s Photography Alumnae Invitational features recent works by Denise Mensinger-Campbell, ’94, Rebecca Rothey, ’07, and Amber Sowards, ’05. Details: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; Gormley Gallery, Fourier Hall, College of Notre Dame of Maryland, 4701 N. Charles St., Baltimore; Free. 410-532-5582; www.ndm.edu

3. Fall 2008 Furniture and Art Show

Check out the Mitchell Yanosky furniture collection and fine arts with guest artists Marishka Bachman, Brian Slagle, Tim Thompson and Brooke Wagner at the Fall 2008 Furniture and Art Show exhibit. Details: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Mitchell Yanosky Custom Furniture, 3537 Clipper Mill Road, Owings Mills. 410-467-221

4. The Elegant Salon: European Academic Paintings

The Elegant Salon: European Academic Paintings from the Syracuse University Art Collection includes works by William Adolphe Bougueraeu and Jean-Leon Gerome, Conrad Kiesel and Rudolph Ernst, among others. Details: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; St. Johns College Mitchell Gallery at St. Johns Street and College Avenue, Annapolis. 410-626-2556; Sjca.edu

5. The Creative Photograph in Archaeology

Check out “The Creative Photograph in Archaeology,” an exhibit featuring more than 70 black and white framed photographs portraying Greek antiquities, many of them photos taken from the early 19th century through early 21st century. Details: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Catonsville; Free. 410-455-3827.

Theater

1. ‘Legally Blonde’

Ladies and gents, it’s time to bend and snap! The hit movie turned Broadway show “Legally Blonde: The Musical” travels to Baltimore, kicking off Tuesday, Oct.7. Details: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Hippodrome Theatre. 12 N. Eutaw St. Baltimore; $22 and up. 410-837-7400; France-merrickpac.com

2. ‘Aspiro’

The performance of traditional and aerial dance and storytelling, executed by the husband-and-wife team Deviated Theatre, dazzles. Details: 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 7 p.m. Sunday; Fine Arts Building, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore; $15 to $20; 410-752-8950.

3. ‘Intelligence’

The national security-themed drama written by Kenneth M. Cameron and directed by Walt Witcover challenges perceptions of the government. Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. $12 to $30. Rep Stage at Howard Community College, 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia; 410-772-4900.

4. ‘Mr. Man Mr. Dog’

Coppin State University’s play is set on an original urban stage, and tells the tale of men and the choices they make, and how those choices result in life-changing situations. Details: 4 p.m. Saturday. Coppin State University, 2500 W. North Ave., Baltimore; $15. 410-951-3800; Coppin.edu

5. ‘The Story Ananse Told’

Ghanian performance arts director and guest artist Eloho Gharbin directs Goucher students in the new play “The Story Ananse Told.” Details: 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson; $5 to $10. 410-337-6512; Goucher.edu

Posh dates

1. Inaugural First Friday

Friday nights may soon become synonymous with Walters Art Museum. The museum’s first foray into the nightlife will offer fusion/world music spun by D.C. DJ Ben-Hur, Mediterranean food from Cazbar, live belly dancing performances and tours of the Walters’ Ancient World galleries. A cash bar will be available. Details: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore; Free; thewalters.org.

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2. Opening party for The Marriage of Art, Science & Philosophy

Join artists, scientists, philosophers and exhibit curator Rebecca Hoffberger for an evening celebrating the American Visionary Art Museum’s 14th thematic mega art exhibit. The display from 50 artists takes a fresh look at the notion of sound, color, number and scale. During opening night, live music from Wilma & The Wombats, light fare and beverages will add to the party ambiance. Details: 7 to 10 p.m. Friday; American Visionary Art Museum, 800 Key Highway, Baltimore; $20, free for museum members; 410-244-1900, avam.org.

3. Best Dressed Sale and Preview Party

Be the first to preview and purchase designer fashions, evening wear, furs, vintage clothing, jewelry, men’s wear, accessories and shoes for sale from Friday through Sunday. All proceeds will benefit The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Light refreshments will be provided. Details: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Evergreen Museum and Library’s Carriage House, 4545 N. Charles St., Baltimore; $35 at the door; 410-955-9341, womensboard.jhmi.edu.

4. Fin Steak & Seafood

Elegance is the word for Fells Point’s Fin. Start off your meal with the crab cake trio, consisting of a classic Maryland, Asian style and Southwestern cake, before devouring the Grilled Tuna Steak or wonderful, marbled cuts of beef. Details: Open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays; Fin – Steak & Seafood, lower level of the Admiral Fell Inn, 888 S. Broadway, Baltimore; $15 to $36; 410-522-2195, fin-restaurant.com.

5. Baltimore Portrait

Inside a Hampden hot spot, everyone’s talking about Erin Fitzpatrick’s oil portraits on primed wood of 20-to-30-somethings. Details: Today through Oct. 12; Rocket to Venus, 3360 Chestnut Ave., Baltimore; 410-235-7887, rockettovenus.com.

Cheap dates

1. Station North Flea Market

In the heart of the Station North Arts District, you can buy a conversation-starting funky necklace or other treasure at the district’s monthly Flea Market. Parking is free on the 100 block of W. North Ave. between Maryland Ave. and Howard St. Details: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday; Howard Street Bridge, 100 block of W. North Ave. between Maryland and Howard St., Baltimore; Free; loadoffun.net.

2. Free Fall Baltimore

What’s better than cheap admission? How about free? During Free Fall Baltimore, through October, more than 70 museums, galleries and organizations are opening their doors for zip, zero, zilch from your pocket. To read when and where admission is free, visit Free Fall Baltimore’s Web site. Details: Variety of dates and times throughout October; Over 70 places throughout Baltimore; Free; freefallbaltimore.com.

3. Free Outdoor Concert

Hi Jinx takes the stage for the season’s second-to-last Free Friday Concerts at Power Plant Live! Details: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; Power Plant Live!, 100 Market Place, Baltimore; Free; powerplantlive.com.

4. Harvest Harrier 5K Trail Race

The Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks invites both novice and experienced runners to its 5K cross-country race. Starting on a grassy trail, the run takes runners through single and double-wide wooded tracks, moderate hills and bridge crossings. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. Details: 9:30 a.m. Saturday; Rockburn Branch Park, 6105 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge; For ages 10 and up, $17 in advance and $20 on-site; 410-313-4700, hcrpsports.com/runners.htm.

5. Sip and Bite

Sip and Bite, a 24-hour diner worth its weight in scrapple, is the perfect low-key and high-grease place to grab a late-night fried egg sandwich, gravy fries or meatloaf. Share a cozy booth with your date or pull up a stool. Details: Open 24 hours, seven days a week; Sip and Bite, 2200 Boston St., Baltimore; $9 to $15; 410-675-7077.

Reader’s choice

Aileen Gabbey

Occupation: Executive Director, Maryland SPCA

1. Fells Point Fun Festival

Check out the Fells Point Festival this weekend. The Maryland SPCA brings pets to the festival. The animals can socialize with people and often get adopted! Details: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 812 S. Ann St., Baltimore; 410-675-6756.

2. Baltimore Farmers Market

Go to the Farmers Market under the Jones Falls on Sunday. My husband Neil and I like to go early before it gets too crowded. Details: 8 a.m. to noon; Holliday and Saratoga streets, Baltimore; 410-752-8632.

3. Cylburn Arboretum

Take our dog, Alvie, to Cylburn Arboretum in north Baltimore. It’s a great spot in the city for nature walks. Alv loves it! Details: Dawn to dusk year-round; 915 Greenspring Ave., Baltimore; 410-367-2217.

4. Joe Squared

Try Joe 2 Pizza on North Avenue. We keep hearing good things and we love pizza. Details: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Friday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday; 133 W. North Ave., Baltimore; joesquared.com.

5. Landmark Theatre

See a movie at the new Harbor East Landmark Theaters — maybe “Burn After Reading.” I prefer Brad Pitt as a goofball instead of the suave leading man. Details: 645 S. President St., Baltimore; landmarktheatres.com.

Compiled by Emily Campbell, Marisa Torrieri and Jessica Novak

E-mail features editor Jeni Mann, [email protected]