Go to a tribute concert for two queens of soul, go to a comic book writer’s signing, watch a Star Wars film with a live orchestra, enjoy a night of laughs or go on a carnival ride.
Friday: ‘An Evening of Soul’
Listen to a medley of hits at “An Evening of Soul” Tribute to Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle at Keystone Korner, 1350 Lancaster St. LaNesha Alexander will sing songs by Knight and Brigette Johnson will perform Labelle songs. Knight is known for such songs as “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me” and more. LaBelle is known for “Lady Marmalade,” “New Attitude,” and more. Ticket prices are $35 to $40 and $15 for streaming. keystonekornerbaltimore.com/
Friday 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: Geoff Johns signing
Bring or buy comic books for writer Geoff Johns to sign at the Ghost Machine launch at Third Eye Comics Annapolis, 209 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis. Johns who has written for D.C. comics: “Batman Three Jokers” and “Doomsday Clock,” co-founded Ghost Machine, an independent media company with comic titles Geiger, Rook Exodus and Redcoat. Patrons will be limited to two items from home, three items from the table and the line will be capped at noon. thirdeyecomics.com/event/ghostmachine/
Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ongoing: ‘The Force Awakens’ with Live Orchestra
See director J.J. Abrams’ sequel to “Return of the Jedi” (1983) with an accompanying orchestra at “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” In Concert at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St. The 2015 film features new resistance fighters, Rey and Finn, a new menace, the First Order, and the return of fan favorites, Luke and Leia, Han and Chewbacca, R2D2 and C-3PO. The BSO will play John Williams’ epic score. Dates and times are Saturday at 7:30 pm. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Ticket prices range from $18 to $100. my.bsomusic.org/overview/18556
Saturday and Sunday
Ongoing: Andrew Dice Clay
The Diceman is coming to Magooby’s Joke House, 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium. Andrew Dice Clay became famous in the late 1980s and sold out Madison Square Garden. As an actor, he appeared in “The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)” and the Showtime series “Dice” (2017). Dates and times are Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $60 to $70. magoobysjokehouse.com
Friday and Saturday
Ongoing: White Marsh Mall Carnival
Ride a Ferris wheel or roller coaster and have all kinds of fun at the White Marsh Carnival at 8200 Perry Hall Boulevard. Play games and eat fair food. Admission costs $5 and free for children 3 feet (36 inches) and shorter. Dates and times this weekend are Friday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday noon to 10 p.m. dreamlandamusements.com
Through April 14
Monday: Solar Eclipse Watch Party
Join the watch party at the Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St., when the moon passes between the sun and Earth. Make your own pinhole viewer or eclipse glasses. Participants will be on the lookout for the solar eclipse starting at 2 p.m. Ticket prices start at $26.95 for adults, $25.95 for seniors and $20.95 for children ages 3-to-12. mdsci.org/event/total-eclipse/
Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
