WHO’S IN TOWN
Sonya Kitchell’s reviewers often compare her to Joni Mitchell — though Kitchell sounds much older than she actually is. Think Norah Jones with a guitar. Raul Midon, who began his career as a backup singer for well-known pop acts like Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin, also plays. 8 p.m. $25. Rams Head OnStage, 33 West St., Annapolis. www.ramsheadonstage.com
Two of the suspects in the killing of former city councilman Kenneth Harris will be in court today. Get the latest on the proceedings and the investigation tonight on Fox45 News at Ten.
MUSIC
Baltimore-born Gary Rubin, who is a vice president at Towson University when he’s not singing cabaret, covers Frank Sinatra in “It’s My Life.” Brent Hardesty will accompany him on piano. 6 p.m. pre-show dining; 7:30 p.m. show. $10 plus $15 food/drink minimum. Germano’s Trattoria, 300 S. High St., Baltimore. 410-752-4515; www.germanostrattoria.com
Ernie Fowler Trio, a local favorite, rocks the post-happy hour pub crowd. 8:30 p.m. Mick O’Shea’s, 328 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-539-7504; www.mickosheas.com
You’ve seen tons of rock at the Ottobar, so why not take your first turn? The club hosts open-mic night for aspiring musicians and up-and-coming acts. 7 p.m. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069; www.theottobar.com
ART
Meredith Gallery, with help from curators Sarah Z. Barnes and John Wilson, has assembled a group of 33 ceramic artists from Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia who have created a series of cups, mugs and tea bowls. Each artist is presenting four to eight pieces. The end result: an exhibit of “Cups of Comfort & Joy.” Through Jan. 31. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meredith Gallery, 805 N. Charles St., Baltimore. www.meredithgallery.com
The C. Grimaldis Gallery’s exhibit “Rene Trevino: Spoils of Love & War” is an artist’s mixed-media exploration of masculinity, triumph and war. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday; free. C. Grimaldis Gallery, 523 North Charles St., Baltimore. 410-539-1080; www.cgrimaldisgallery.com
“Small Wonders” features miniature works of art that are small in size but powerfully complex, beautiful and elegant: fine jewelry, artists’ books, ceramic vessels, sculpture, paintings, mixed media collage and shrine boxes. Through Jan. 31. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Tevis Gallery; The Carroll Arts Center; 91 W. Main St., Westminster. 410-848-7272.
AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Say “Happy Birthday” to The King with an early-evening screening of Elvis Presley’s 1968 Christmas TV special. 5 p.m. Free. Wheeler Auditorium. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-396-1580; www.prattlibrary.org
THEATER
Bread and Puppet Theater presents “Dirt Cheap,” a modern twist on “The Threepenny Opera,” tonight. 8 p.m. Thursday; 2640 Space, 2640 St. Paul St., Baltimore; $5 to $10; www.redemmas.org
They’ve got talent! Hear new music and experience new drama by Creative Alliance staff and staff favorites without breaking your bank at CA’s Talent Night. Tonight’s performers include The Degenerettes, Snowmen, Thrust Lab, and Natasha Tylea. 7:30 p.m.; $5. Thursday; Creative Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave. 410-276-1651; www.creativealliance.org
