See the private side of a musical icon captured in photographs, get discounted merch on your favorite wiseacre comic-book hero, go to a sci-fi/fantasy convention, or listen to rap or indie-pop music in concert.
Ongoing: ‘Lost Weekend’
May Pang shares images of her time with legendary musician and Beatles’ founder John Lennon in “MAY PANG: The Lost Weekend | Photographs of John Lennon” exhibit at the Winkel Gallery, 1715 Aliceanna St. Pang was Lennon’s companion and lover from 1973 to 1975. Among the photographs is one of the last known pictures of Lennon and Paul McCartney together. Dates and times are Friday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The exhibit is free. justinwinkel.com/exhibitions
Friday-Sunday
Ongoing: Deadpool Party Weekend
Are you going to see Deadpool & Wolverine opening weekend at your movie theater? Fans of the movie and comic books keep the party going at the Deadpool Party Weekend at Third Eye Comics, 209 Chinquapin Round Road, Suite 200 Annapolis. Get a free Deadpool comic with any purchase. Get 20 percent off all Deadpool graphic novels, toys and merchandise. Admission is free. Dates and times are Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. thirdeyecomics.com/event/deadpoolparty/
Friday-Sunday
Ongoing: Shore Leave 44
Fans of science fiction and fantasy from “Star Trek” to “House of the Dragon” will gather at Shore Leave 44 at its new location, the Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center, 2300 Lincoln Hwy. E. in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The annual event is run by the Star Trek Association of Towson, Inc. Featured actor guests include: Amanda Tapping (“Stargate SG-1”, “Sanctuary”), Greg Grunberg (“Star Wars” sequels), Todd Stashwick (“Star Trek: Picard”) and more. Other guests include authors, scientists, artists and performers. Tickets for adults start at $60 and a weekend pass is $135. Date and programming times are Friday 2 p.m. to midnight; Saturday 9 a.m. to midnight and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. shore-leave.com/
Friday-Sunday
Sunday: Regina Spektor
Listen to the ethereal and powerful vocals of an indie-pop artist at An Evening with Regina Spektor at The Lyric, 140 West Mount Royal Ave. The singer/songwriter and pianist is known for such songs as “Fidelity,” “Us,” “Samson,” and more. Ticket prices range from $63 to $247. lyricbaltimore.com/events/detail/regina-spektor
Sunday 8 p.m.
Thursday: ‘Out of This World’
Don’t miss Missy Elliott, Ciara, Busta Rhymes and special guest Timbaland in the “Out of This World Experience” at the CFG Bank Arena, 201 West Baltimore St. Elliott is known for such hit songs as “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly),” “Get Ur Freak On,” “Work it” and more. Ciara is known for such songs as “I’m Out,” “Goodies,” “1, 2 Step,” and more. Rhymes is known for such songs as “Break Ya Neck,” “I Know What You Want,” “Don’t Cha,” and more. Timbaland produced such hit songs as Elliott’s “Get Ur Freak On,” Nelly Furtado’s “Promiscuous,” Justin Timberlake’s “SexyBack,” and more. Ticket pricing starts at $29. cfgbankarena.com/event/missy-elliott-out-of-this-world-experience/
Thursday 7 p.m.