The 11-day Maryland State Fair is still going strong, featuring the state’s best food, livestock and horse shows, along with games and other entertainment. 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. $3-$8. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. marylandstatefair.com.
WHO’S IN TOWN
Get some classic rock in at tonight’s show by The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the honky-tonk rockers known for their single, “Tuff Enuff.” 8 p.m. $39.50. Rams Head OnStage, 33 West St., Annapolis. tickets.ramsheadonstage.com.
MUSIC
Take in a night of punk and ska when Detroit band We Are the Union share the stage with The Great Operation, 69 Fingers, Heavy Hang the Head and the Automatics. 9 p.m. $10. Sidebar Tavern, 218 E. Lexington St., Baltimore. sidebartavern.com.
Things get Southern in Patterson Park tonight when Randy Waller and the Country Gentlemen perform their classic country tunes as part of the park’s free concert series. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Patterson Park, East Lombard Street and South Patterson Park Avenue, Baltimore. pattersonpark.com.
It’ll be psychedelic inside the Talking Head this evening when electro-experimental bands Screen Vinyl Image and Oblisk perform. 9 p.m. $7. Talking Head, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. talkingheadclub.com.
ART
Artist Erin Fitzpatrick depicts portraits of Baltimore’s young professionals in “Baltimore Portrait,” an exhibit hanging at the jukebox-and-burger joint Rocket to Venus. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Rocket to Venus, 3360 Chestnut Ave., Baltimore. rockettovenus.com.
Explore your favorite childhood and pop culture icons in “Out of the Box,” an exhibit of popular toys and collectibles from the past several decades. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $10. Geppi’s Entertainment Museum, 301 W. Camden St., Baltimore. geppismuseum.com.
EVENTS
Baltimore’s NAACP branch is holding a public discussion on emergency preparedness plans and evacuation this evening. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Union Baptist Church, 1219 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore. 410-523-6880.
The Teen Choice Book Club meeting allows participants to choose the books they want to read and lead discussions. 4 p.m. Free. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Southeast Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. prattlibrary.org.
Children ages 3 to 5 are invited to join the Preschool Storytime session at the library. 10:30 a.m. Free. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Waverly Branch, 400 E. 33rd St., Baltimore. prattlibrary.org.
DANCING
Dust off your dancing shoes and head to Chile Swing tonight, which focuses on Lindy Hop but enjoys all swing styles. All levels of dancers are welcome. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. $52 to $100. Avalon Dance Studio, 15 Mellor Dr., Catonsville. chileswing.com.
