See the return of an ’80s legend or the rise of a country star, listen to a tribute band, go to an exhibit that shows the relationship between wildlife and Native Americans or take a walk and see local artists, or board a floating museum in Ocean City.
— John Coffren
Saturday: Janet Jackson & Nelly
Don’t miss Grammy-Award winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Janet Jackson and special guest Nelly in “The Together Again Tour” at CFG Bank Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St. Jackson is known for such songs as “Miss You Much,” “Pleasure Principle,” “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” “Rhythm Nation,” “Nasty,” and more. Nelly is known for such songs as “Ride Wit Me,” “Hot In Herre,” “Over And Over,” and more. Ticket prices range from $30 to $183. cfgbank arena.com
Saturday 8 p.m.
Friday: Conner Smith
Catch a rising country star when Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Conner Smith takes the stage at the Power Plant Live!, 34 Market Place. Smith is known for such singles as “Learn From It,” “Roulette On The Heart,” “Take It Slow,” and “Creek Will Rise.” Ticket prices start at $24.41. powerplantlive.com/events/071224_hcnconnersmith
Friday 8 p.m.
Friday: Station North Art Walk
Stretch your legs and see local talent on display at the Station North Second Friday Art Walk at various locations in and around Station North. Take a self-guided tour. Check out “When She Smiles” exhibition at the Night Owl Gallery, 1735 Maryland Ave., Upstairs Unit A. Curator Alexis Tyson explores joy and identity in an all-femme show. Featured artists include Vanessa Villarreal, Jazz Williams, Jaylah Hamilton, TWZ, Ashiara Freeman, Shelby Strickler and Tia Nellie Thomas. Free RSVP: fb.me/e/23hZjJLoH
Friday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday: Girlfriend In A Coma
Fans of Morrissey and The Smiths can check out cover band Girlfriend In A Coma at The Collective, 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. Morrissey, as both the frontman of The Smiths and a solo artist, sang such alternative rock classics as “This Charming Man,” “Bigmouth Strikes Again,” “How Soon is Now,” “Everyday Is Like Sunday,” “Girfriend in a Coma” and more. Tickets cost $25. bandsintown.com
Sunday 7:30 p.m.
Ongoing: Enduring Buffalo
Tour an exhibit that reflects on the crucial role the American Buffalo played in the indigenous people of the Plains at “Enduring Buffalo” at The Baltimore Museum of Art, 10 Art Museum Drive. Study artwork from pre- and post-Euro-American colonization and efforts that nearly led to the extinction of the American Buffalo. The exhibit is free. Hours and dates are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays. artbma.org/exhibition/enduring-buffalo
Through Dec. 1
Ongoing: Nao Trinidad
Board and inspect a replica of a 16th-century sailing ship that was Ferdinand Magellan’s flagship on the first circumnavigation of the globe. The Nao Trinidad will be docked at Chicago Avenue/3rd Street in Ocean City. Tickets cost $15 for Adults, $5 for kids, $35 for families and free for children 5 and under accompanied by an adult. The floating museum is open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call 410-289-2800.
Through Sept. 1