Led by singer-guitarist Doug Martsch, 1990s indie rock favorites Built to Spill are still going strong, this time around with a new set of tunes; Meat Puppets open the all-ages show. 7 p.m. $25. Rams Head Live, 20 Market Place, Baltimore. Ramsheadlive.com
THEATER
Caitlin O’Connell stars in Thornton Wilder’s heartfelt classic The Matchmaker, a romantic farce of mistaken identities, inappropriate liaisons and class constraints in Old New York, Herman musical. 8 p.m. $10 to $60. Centerstage, 700 N. Calvert St., Baltimore. 410-332-0033, Centerstage.org
MUSIC
The Ataris, Anderson, Indiana’s pop punk sensation, headline tonight’s show with The Apathy Eulogy, Things That Fly, Of Broken. 8 p.m. $10. The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069, Theottobar.com
Texas touring band The Frontier Brothers and Strange Faces rock Baltimore. 9 p.m. $5. Sidebar Tavern, 218 E. Lexington St., Baltimore. 410-659-4130 or Sidebartavern.com
Bow Street 7 plays some low-key rock-and-roll for the post-happy hour crowd. 8 p.m. Free. Judge’s Bench Pub, 8385 Main St., Ellicott City. 410-465-3497
ART
Learn about ancient Egyptian art at today’s morning lecture, part of the Walters Art History 101 series. 10 a.m.-noon $12 to $24 per session. Walters Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000, thewalters.org/eventscalendar
Head to McFadden’s “Dine and Demo” at the Glass Grill and watch live glass blowing demontrations next door. Noon-3 p.m. Free; food sold separately. McFadden Art Glass, 6800 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-631-6039
LECTURE
“The Wire” creator David Simon speaks tonight. 8 p.m. Free; registration required. Goucher College, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson. 410-337-6333
KIDS
One of the Baltimore Aquarium’s new programs for children, “Little Explorers Tour: Stripes and Polka Dots” meets on the first and third weeks of September and October just before the haven of all things aquatic opens for the day. The stroller tour is designed specifically to engage the tiniest of explorers. 8:15 to 9:45 a.m. Call for prices. National Aquarium in Baltimore, 501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore. 410-576-3833
WINE & DINE
The Women’s Wine & Dine hosts “Sip, Spa, Schmooze & Shop.” Hunt Valley Laser & Skin Care is opening its doors for a great cause, as you shop for hot accessories while enjoying complimentary spa services, fall wines and more. The event benefits the National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Coalition in honor of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. 6:30 to 9 p.m. $40 to $50. HVLSC Crestridge Professional Center, 10155 York Road, Suite 205, Cockeysville. 410-585-9902
EVENTS
Stressed about getting healthy with the rising cost of fresh fruits and veggies? Learn a few tips on how to maximize your budget at tonight’s “Heart Healthy Nutrition” seminar, where a nutrition consultant leads you on a shopping trip that emphasizes the best choices for your well being. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $20 to $30. Trader Joe’s, 1809 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville. 410-484-8373
Mickey Cucchiella of the 98 Rock morning show hosts a Comedy Show Benefit featuring Def Jam comedians TuRae, Tony Woods and Mike Yard. Proceeds go toward Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Maryland. 9 p.m. $20 to 44.95. Baltimore Comedy Factory, 36 Light St., Baltimore. 410-547-7798
