Take your pick of comic book events, enjoy a night of laughs, or a jazz/soul vocalist in concert, or a local community’s celebration.

— John Coffren

Ongoing: Baltimore Comic Con

Come in costume, search the stacks for that hard-to-find back issues and have a super-fun time at the 25th Baltimore Comic Con this weekend at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Guests include three actors from Aliens (1986): Jenette Goldstein, Daniel Kash and Mark Rolston, and comic book writers and artists: Jim Lee, Emma Kubert, Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Amanda Conner, Jim Starlin, Mark Waid, Amy Chu and more. There will be cosplay events for both adults and children. Convention dates and hours: Friday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ticket pricing ranges from $30 to $175. baltimorecomiccon.com

Friday-Sunday

Ongoing: Jo Koy

Laugh til it hurts when comedian Jo Koy brings his “Just Being Koy” tour to the Lyric, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. His mix of relatable comedy and colorful stories about family members has entertained audiences. Dates and times are Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Ticket pricing starts at $71. lyricbaltimore.com/events/detail/jo-koy

Saturday and Sunday

Friday: Lori Williams

Listen to a silky smooth vocalist at “An Evening of Jazz and Soul With Lori Williams” at Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster St. Enjoy her musical interpretations of “At Last,” “Deja Vu,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me!” and more. Ticket prices run $35-$40 for in-person and $15 for streaming. keystonekorner baltimore.com

Friday 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Saturday: Batman Day

Hop in your batmobile and drive down to Third Eye Comics, 209 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, to celebrate Batman Day. Get a free Batman Day comic book, 15 percent off all Batman comics, toys and merchandise, and exclusive releases including: “The Long Halloween” and “One Bad Day: The Riddler” both in hardcover. Dress up as Batman, or a member of the Rogues Gallery or other Batman-related characters for a chance to win $300 in a cosplay event. Admission is free. .thirdeyecomics.com/event/batmanday2024

Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday: The Big Dill World’s Largest Pickle Party

It’s kind of a big dill. Come out to Power Plant Live! 34 Market Place, and try over 100 unique flavors. Watch the Brine Chug Challenge, World Pickle Eating Championship and Pickle RAVE. Most of the tickets are sold out but they’ve added a limited late ticket —none will be available at the door. Last call tickets are $17.99. Go to bigdill.com/pages/maryland for information and tickets.

Saturday Noon to 8 p.m.

Sunday: Street Fair

Find a spot to watch the children’s parade go by to start the 51st Abell Community Street Fair in the 3000 and 3001 blocks of Abell Avenue. The fundraiser for the Abell Improvement Association features 13 performers, local artists, over 60 vendors and food. Make a bid in the silent auction and view the brightly-colored townhouses nicknamed “The Painted Ladies of Baltimore.” The event is free. abellimprovement.org/street-fair-2024

Sunday noon to 5 p.m.