KIDS
Heard of the “Romp Bomp a Stomp?” You’ll learn it tonight, when you take the whole family out to meet Captain Feathersword, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus, Wags the Dog and all the Wiggly Dancers stopping into town for the Baltimore leg of the “Pop Go The Wiggles Live!” tour. 6:30 p.m. $18 to $38. 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. 410-481-7328.
WHO’S IN TOWN
New York-born Suzanne Vega, the alt-rock singer with the haunting voice and unmistakable radio hits like “Tom’s Diner,” comes to Annapolis. Christina Courtin opens. 7 p.m. $50. Rams Head OnStage, 33 West Street, Annapolis.
MUSIC
Electronic punk music act Panther roars into town with a haute new sound. 9 p.m. $7. Talking Head Club, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-207-8011
Shodekeh, Laura Resnick and Ben Starr rock the Park + Friends Schools Host Concert to benefit Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity. Funds raised will support the rehabilitation of a home sponsored by both Park School and Friends School. 7 to 10 p.m. $10-15. Evergreen Museum and Library, 4545 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-516-0341
Nationally renowned poets take the stage for a lyrical showcase and open mic. 8 p.m. $10-15. New Haven Lounge, 1552 Havenwood Road at Northwood Shopping Center, Baltimore. 410-203-3295
George Thorogood proves he’s still bad to the bone, especially on a night when he brings Chicago blues musician Buddy Guy along with him. 8 p.m. Pier Six Concert Pavilion, Baltimore
Blues-rock guitarist George Thorogood teams up with Chicago blues musician Buddy Guy. 7 p.m. $40-65. Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 732 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-481-7328
ART
View nature photographs by Dick Arnold. In the Garden Gallery at this benefit exhibit for the Butterfly Garden and Quiet Waters Park. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Donations welcome. Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis. 410-222-1777
The exhibit “Local Color” showcases of the work of artists 18 and older living and/or working in Howard County, adjacent Maryland counties, or Baltimore City, will be juried and 20 works will be selected for exhibition in the gallery’s Featured Artist gallery space. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Artists’ Gallery, American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. 410-740-8249
Paintings, drawings, and mixed media works by ten disabled adult artists of the Providence Center are on display in the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts’ Martino Gallery as part of the “Pure Art” exhibit. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410-263-5544
AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Stop scratching those mosquito bites long enough to see things from a critter’s perspective. This afternoon, head to the library for a screening of “A Bug’s Life.” 1 p.m. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Forest Park branch, 3023 Garrison Blvd., Baltimore. 410-396-0942
EVENTS
Get fresh berries before summer’s gone at the Village of Cross Keys Farmers’ Market. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Village of Cross Keys, 5100 Falls Road, Baltimore. 410-323-1000
Millie Godfrey, Manager, Pratt Center for Technology Training, leads today’s session on “Quick and Easy Computer Tips.” 10:30 a.m. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Light Street branch, 1251 Light St., Baltimore. 410-396-1096.
DINING
Savor great brews at AIDA Bistro’s Summer Gourmet Beer Dinner. Chef Sean offers a four-course menu, while owner Joe Barbera and guest brewers choose perfect drafts to complement. 6 to 9 p.m. $55. AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar, 7185 Columbia Gateway Drive, Columbia. 410-953-0500.
