The Infamous Stringdusters play harmonious rock and bluegrass big-band style, acoustically. With Fitzmaurice band. Details: 8 p.m.; Rams Head OnStage, 33 West Street, Annapolis; $18.50. Ramsheadonstage.com
GATHERING
Get political! Red Emma’s hosts “Introduction to the Copyfight,” a session on e-voting activism and other ways to creatively promote your philosophical beliefs digitally. Details: 7 p.m.; Red Emma’s Bookstore and Coffeehouse, 800 St. Paul St., Baltimore; free. 410-230-0450; Redemmas.org
ART AUCTION
Bid on more than 35 unique contemporary works of photography, painting, and drawing by internationally-respected artists including Andy Warhol, Lisa Anne Auerbach, Ed Ruscha, and Glenn Ligon. A preview and cocktail party fills the belly with gourmet hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails. Details: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Contemporary Museum, 100 West Centre Street, Baltimore; $25 to $35. 410-783-5720; contemporarymuseum.cmarket.com.
ART OPENING
You’ve seen recycled art, but not like this! Artists Youngmi Song and M. Jordan Tierney act as scavengers, salvaging items that would otherwise be disposed of, including loose strands of hair, found objects, and remains of 19th-century houses. Tonight’s opening reception features music by Uncle John Sawbriar, who designs and builds old-timey instruments. Details: 7 to 10 p.m.; Gallery Imperato, 921 E. Fort Ave. suite 120, Baltimore. 443-257-4166; Galleryimperato.com
