WHO’S IN TOWN
New Orleans-style blues rock band Little Feat, which formed in 1969, returns to the stage with its 1990s incarnation. Hear instrumentals from Little Feat’s latest project, Join the Band, a most unusual sort of tribute record. On it, they serve as the stellar backing band performing several of their classic songs as sung by the likes of Dave Matthews, Emmylou Harris, and Chris Robinson. Jesse Harper of Old School Freight Train sings for the tour’s kickoff night in Towson. 7 p.m.; $30. Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. 410-337-7178; www.rechertheatre.com
MUSIC
Todd Rundgren, best known for his cover of the Carole King hit “I Saw the Light” and the ballads “Hello, It’s Me” and “Can We Still Be Friends,” is a talented pop craftsman and producer. Hear tracks from his new rock album “Arena,” released Sept. 30. 7 p.m. ; $56.50; Rams Head OnStage, 33 West St., Annapolis. www.ramsheadonstage.com
Head to Ellicott City for a fun jazz jam with Bill Freed. 9 p.m. Judge’s Bench Pub, 8385 Main St., Ellicott City. 410-465-3497
ART
Opening today, The January Show features artist of the month Bernard McGibbon’s oils, watercolors of still life works, landscapes and portraits. Through Jan. 25. 5 to 9 p.m. Friday (reception); 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Art Gallery of Fells Point, 1716 Thames St., Baltimore. 410-327-1272; www.fellspointgallery.org Galerie Myrtis’ exhibit “Cuba: The Island and Its People” explores the land and traditions of Cuba, and the creative vision of Cuban artists Carlos Alberto Casanova, Roberto Guerra, Vance Gragg and Edgar Yero. Through Jan. 11. 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; free. Galerie Myrtis, 2224 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-235-3711; www.galeriemyrtis.com
Growing up in Alaska gave Baltimore transplant Eli Halpin unique perspective on animals, trees and people and their cozy relationships. Studying painting at University of Alaska, Pacific Northwest College of Art and the Portland Community College in Oregon gifted her with the basic skills to paint full-time. Check out her new series of “Ladies” paintings while shopping for cool rags. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday; Shine Collective, 1007 W. 36th St., Baltimore. 410-366-6100
THEATER
“Caroline, Or Change” takes us back to Louisiana, 1963, into the overheated basement domain of Caroline Thibodeaux, a maid who works for the well-meaning Gellmans and struggles to keep her bitterness in check. The award-winning musical, set in the heart of the 1960s civil rights movement, tackles race, faith, money and change, and brings back actress E. Faye Butler to the stage. Through Jan. 11, 2009. 8 p.m.; The Pearlstone Theater at Centerstage, 700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore; $10 to $65.. 410-332-0033; www.centerstage.org
AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Is your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old getting restless this morning? Take the little guy to Preschool Story Time. 10:30 a.m. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Hamilton branch, 5910 Harford Road, Baltimore. 410-396-6088; www.prattlibrary.org
LITERARY
Fertile Ground and Olu Butterfly host the weekly spoken-word open-mic night. 8 p.m. Free. Eden’s Lounge, 15 W. Eager St., Baltimore. 410-244-0405; www.edenslounge.com
KIDS
Children’s musician Uncle Pete brings interactive performance to Port Discovery for two sets this afternoon. 1 and 2 p.m. Free with paid admission. Port Discovery, 35 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-727-8120; www.portdiscovery.org
