It’s summer so take your pick of concerts this week: acoustical, patriotic or independent artists. Get your comic books signed by a major talent in the industry, see paintings by two old masters in a whole new way or enjoy a night of laughs. — John Coffren

Saturday: Harbor Hootenanny

Give a listen to the local acoustic music scene at the Baltimore by Baltimore Harbor Hootenanny at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater. The free festival, produced by Brad Kolodner, will feature fiddles and banjos, songwriters and instrumentalists, with percussive dance, square dancing, and honkytonk two-stepping. Baltimore by Baltimore is a series of daylong festivals that serve as a platform for local artists and showcase Baltimore’s diverse and creative community. waterfrontpartnership.org/baltimore-by-baltimore

Saturday noon to 8 p.m.

Saturday: BSO American Salute

Experience patriotism through song at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presents American Salute at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. The concert begins with Gould’s American Salute and ends with Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. Ticket prices range from $15 to $62. my.bsomusic.org

Saturday: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday: Frank Cho signing

Comic book fans, head down to Cards, Comics & Collectibles, 51 Main St., Reisterstown, and have cartoonist Frank Cho sign your books. Cho has drawn some of the most iconic superheroes for DC Comics, Batman and Superman, and for Marvel Comics, Spider-Man and the Hulk. Call 410-526-7410.

Saturday 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Ongoing: Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet

Take a deep dive into two master painters’ works at Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: The Immersive Experiences at the Baltimore Convention Center, 1 West Pratt St. A mix of projection technology and musical soundtracks enhance the viewing experience of famous works like “The Starry Night” and “Poppies.” Date and times are Tuesdays-Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (last entry at 7 p.m.); Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (last entry at 8 p.m.) and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last entry at 6 p.m.) Tickets cost $29.99 to $39.99 for adults ages 16 and up; $19.99 to $24.99 for children ages 5 to 15; and students, seniors and military with IDs $26.99 to $36.99. beyondexhibitions.com

Friday to Sept. 15

Ongoing: Indie Fest ’24

Check out a music festival for independent artists at the Tony Aye Artistry Foundation’s Indie Fest ’24 at the Motor House, 120 W. North Ave., this weekend. Performers include Tony Aye!, Nixx, Big Coop and more. Date and times are Saturday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission costs $10 Saturday and free on Sunday. tonyayeartistry.org

Saturday and Sunday

Ongoing: Chris Kattan

Laugh out loud at the standup routine of actor/comedian Chris Kattan at McGooby’s Joke House, 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium. Kattan, who worked on “Saturday Night Live” from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, is known for his celebrity impersonations like Ben Affleck, Al Pacino, Robert Downey Jr. and others. Date and times are Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. General admission costs $25. magoobysjokehouse.com

Friday and Saturday