See a new take on an old play, go to a book launch party, listen to a jazz-funk band, build your comic book collection or laugh the night away.
Ongoing: ‘Everything That Never Happened’
Enjoy a fresh take on a Shakespeare play at “Everything That Never Happened” at the Baltimore Center Stage, 700 N. Calvert St. Sarah Mantell’s revisionist tale, “The Merchant of Venice” is told from a Jewish perspective. Weekend dates and showtimes are Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. centerstage.org/events/everything-that-never-happened
Through March 9
Friday: ‘The Hopeling’
Go to the book launch for Maggie Master’s “The Hopeling” at Bird in Hand Coffee & Books, 11 E. 33rd St. In this young adult novel, an angel charged with diving human prayers seeks out a teenager who made a very unusual request. There will be a reading, conversation, Q&A and book signing. The event is free but reserve a spot. theivybookshop.com/event/maggie-master-launch-for-the-hopeling
Friday 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday: Ranky Tanky
Give a listen to the jazz-funk sound of Ranky Tanky at the Keystone Korner Baltimore, 1350 Lancaster St. The band won a Grammy in 2020 and 2023 for Best Regional Roots Album and performed at President Biden’s inaugural event, We The People. Ticket prices range from $35 to $45 in-person and $15 for streaming. keystonekornerbaltimore.com
Friday 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Saturday: Annapolis Comic-Con
Grow or start your comic book, graphic novel and toy collection at Annapolis Comic-Con at the Byzantium Center, 2747 Riva Road. Guests include actor John Morton (“The Empire Strikes Back” 1980, “Flash Gordon” 1980, and “Superman II” 1980), and DC Comics artist Charles Stewart III. Ticket prices are $14 for adults and $5 for children 13 and under. annapoliscomiccon.com
Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Sheng Wang
Enjoy a night of laughter when Sheng Wang performs at the Lyric Baltimore, 140 W. Mount Royal Ave. Wang, a Taiwanese American stand-up comic, was a staff writer for ABC sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat” from 2015 to 2018. Ticket prices range from $56.50 to $76.35. lyricbaltimore.com
Saturday 7 p.m.