The Maryland Historical Society kicks off its autumn season with The Legacy of Enoch Pratt, opening today. To celebrate Pratt’s actual birthday on Sept. 10, the museum will be open all day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. free of charge. The main floor of the Pratt House will also be open to the public at no charge between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. for self-guided tours. 206 W. Monument St., Baltimore. 410-685-3750 or mdhs.org.
WHO’S IN TOWN
Modern-day Renaissance singer-songwriter Jeb Loy Nichols’ creative path has taken him from the Midwest to London and rural Wales (and then to Austin and New York City). His music reminds one of Nick Cave, rooted in punk with a fine, aged softness. Bob Sima opens. 7 p.m. $13.50. Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis. ramsheadonstage.com.
MUSIC
Virginia’s Pig Destroyer tears it up at Sonar with extreme and savage grindcore. This isn’t a night for the faint of ear, as the quartet is joined by like-minded bands Carcass, Soffocation and 1349. 8 p.m. $30 to $35. Sonar, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-783-7888.
Ernie Fowler does a solo acoustic set tonight. 8 p.m. Free. Judge’s Bench Pub, 8385 Main St., Ellicott City. 410-465-3497.
Tonight, the folky singer-songwriter types take a backseat to the plugged-in rockers at tonight’s Electric Open Mic. 8 p.m. Free. The Red House Tavern, 2239 Essex St., Baltimore. 410-522-3220.
ART
Get to know “Sherry” and other Baltimore characters over dinner at Rocket to Venus. Local artist Erin Fitzpatrick’s fluid profiles are on display through the end of the month at the hot spot’s gallery. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Rocket To Venus, 3360 Chestnut Ave., Baltimore. 410-235-7887 or rockettovenus.com.
Come to The Walters and immerse yourself in 55 centuries of art. The museum’s weekly “Art History 101” course will cover great civilizations from ancient Egypt and Greece to artists like Manet and Monet. Today, take in a lesson on Ancient Greek Art. 10 a.m. to noon. $12 per session; $140 per semester. Graham Auditorium at The Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000 or thewalters.org.
EVENTS
Are you a man 6 feet 2 inches or taller or a woman 5 feet 10 inches or taller? If so, others like you want to meet you. Join the Baltimore Tall Club for a social singles’ event. Free. Must be 21 and over. Key West-BWI Ramada, 7253 Parkway Drive, Hanover. 410-712-7171.
Eric Miller, a Maryland-based Spanish wine importer, holds a Free Organic Spanish Wine Tasting. Savor delicious glasses of Rioja- and Navarra-born wines, while learning about these flavors. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Tapabar, 413 S. High St., Baltimore. 410-223-3020.
THEATER
Vivienne Shub performs in the one-woman show “Viva La Vivienne!” written for her by her sister, Naomi Greenberg-Slovin. The play chronicles Shub’s life in the theater as well as her relationship with her father. Proceeds benefit Everyman’s campaign to renovate the Town Theater. Through Sept. 24. Mondays through Wednesdays; 2:30 and 7 p.m. $30. Everyman Theatre, 1727 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-752-2208.
DANCE
Take a class in the folklike contra dance, with live fiddle- and guitar-fueled music. Tonight’s weekly dance social, which you can attend with or sans partner, is sponsored by the Baltimore Folk Music Society. 7:30 p.m. $8 to $12. Lovely Lane Methodist Church, 2200 St. Paul St., Baltimore. bfms.org.
