Good Day: The best entertainment than can be had today in Baltimore

Published October 7, 2008 12:00am ET



Just a few days remain to see the Broadway blockbuster “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” which recasts the hit movie as a stage production. 8 p.m. $27-$67. Hippodrome Theatre, 12 N. Eutaw St., Baltimore. francemerrick-pac.com

WHO’S IN TOWN

Forbes chairman and chief executive officer Steve Forbes visits this evening, kicking off this season’s Baltimore Speakers Series with Stevenson University discussing an array of current issues. 8 p.m. Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. baltimorespeakerseries.org


MUSIC

Popular indie rockers Clap Your Hands Say Yeah hit town tonight for an intimate show at the 8×10. 8 p.m. $15. The 8×10, 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. the8x10.com

Irish-American rapper and singer Everlast will electrify the stage tonight with Brooklyn-based hip-hop and rock group the Lordz. 7 p.m. $17. Recher Theatre, 512 York Rd., Towson. rechertheatre.com

German guitarist Uli Jon Roth is known for his contributions to modern-metal guitar playing. He comes to town and will showcase his picking skills. 8 p.m. $25. Rams Head Tavern, 33 West St., Annapolis. tickets.ramsheadonstage.com

ART

“Hats Off to History! 250 Years of Headwear in Baltimore” is a whimsical and informative exhibit showing the type and styles of hats worn in Baltimore, and how local events and social class affected who wore what. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4-$6. Mount Clare Museum House, Carroll Park, 1500 Washington Blvd., Baltimore. mountclare.org

Take an examined look at Asian art at Myth and Symbols in Korean American Art, featuring works by nationally known artists working in media ranging from oil painting and ink to metal and multi-media. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. Asian Arts and Culture Center at Towson University, Center for the Arts, Towson University, 8000 York Rd., Towson. towson.edu/asianarts

LITERATURE

This evening noted poet Shihan will perform with the AACC Poetry and Lyric Performance Club. 7 p.m. Free. Anne Arundel Community College, Cade Center for Fine Arts, 101 College Parkway, Room 219, Arnold. aacc.edu/studentlife

FILM

The Maryland Film Festival and MICA kick off the Free Fall Film Series tonight with a screening of Guest of Cindy Sherman, a 2008 film by Tim Dohahue and Paul Hasagawa-Overacker about interviews with the superstar artist. 7:30 p.m. Free. Maryland Institute College of Art, Brown Center, 1301 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. md-filmfest.com

Head to The Ottobar for Free Movie Night. At 9:30 p.m., watch “Samurai Cop,” and “Troll 2” at 11 p.m. DETAILS: 9 p.m.; The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore; free. 410-662-0069; theottobar.com

EVENTS

Attend tonight’s Tree Planting and Care Workshop, where you can learn proper tree planting techniques, and the ticket cost includes a personal tree. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $50. Parks and People Foundation, Stieff Silver Building, 800 Wyman Park Dr., Baltimore. 410-448-5663