That dreamy, long-haired “American Idol” finalist Bo Bice brings his Alabama spirit to town. Ernie Flower opens. 8 p.m. $22 to $25. Recher Theatre, 512 York Road, Towson. 410-337-7210.
GOVERNOR?S DAY
At 9 a.m., Gov. Martin O?Malley swears in state appointees (Joint Hearing Room, Legislative Service Building, Annapolis). Contact 410-767-3125.
EXHIBIT
Fourth Wall: Baltimore?s Music Voyeurs, an exhibition of music photography, turns the lenses on the musicians who inspire shutterbugs Eldon Baldwin, J.M. Giordano, Frank Hamilton, Sam Holden, Jim Lucio (aka Defekto), Robert Macy, Rob Perry and Josh Sisk. Reflecting on these stills out of the context of their original presentation gives the viewer the opportunity to appreciate them for the artwork they are. This evening, DJ Gilbert spins the opening reception for the exhibit, which runs through Sept. 30. 7 p.m. Free. The Windup Space, 10 W. North Ave., Baltimore.
MUSIC
If you loved the Oscar-winning Jennifer Hudson in “Dreamgirls,” you?ll love Washington, D.C., native and neo-soul powerhouse Julia Nixon. The recipient of the 2007 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Musical, Nixon stole the show in the original Broadway production of the sexy musical. 8:30 p.m. $22.50. Rams Head On Stage, 33 West St., Annapolis.
MORE MUSIC
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performs the perennial favorite, the complete opus of Vivaldi?s “The Four Seasons,” paired with Argentinean composer Astor Piazzolla?s tango-infused “Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” Led by BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney, Vivaldi?s and Piazzolla?s “Seasons” will be performed in alternating fashion, beginning with Vivaldi?s “Spring” and concluding with Piazzolla?s “Spring in Buenos Aires” ? in a juxtaposition that underscores the striking similarities and intriguing contrasts between the two works, separated by nearly 250 years. 8 p.m. $25 to $60. Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore. 410-783-8000.
ART
Head to Gallery Imperato tonight for the opening reception of the gallery?s summer group show. Enjoy a variety of paintings, photographs, sculptures, drawings and mixed-media pieces, while mingling with the eight participating artists: Elyce Abrams, Chris Bathgate, Sasha Blanton, Alyssa Dennis, Matthew Kern, Cara Ober, Dana Reifler-Amato and Karen Swenholt. 7 to 10 p.m. Free. Gallery Imperato, 921 E. Fort Ave. Suite 120, Baltimore. 443-257-4166.
FILM
Tonight and every night, Johns Hopkins University?s Homewood Campus hosts Hopkins Summer Outdoor Films night. Bring your own blankets (no alcoholic beverages allowed). Up tonight: music and the movie “Ratatouille.” 7:30 p.m. Free. Keyser Quadrangle at Johns Hopkins University, Homewood Campus, at the intersection of Charles and 34th streets, Baltimore.
The Little Italy Open Air Film Festival kicks off its weekly screening tonight with a showing of “Moonstruck.” 9 p.m. Free. At the intersection of High and Stiles streets, Baltimore.
EVENTS
Celebrate summer with tropical drinks, handmade jewelry, dancing, calypso music and more at the three-day Caribbean Carnival Festival. 5 to 10 p.m. tonight; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free on Friday; $5 on Saturday and Sunday. Druid Hill Park, 2600 Madison Ave., Baltimore. 410-396-6106.
Trekkies unite! Shore Leave, the three-day sci-fi convention hosted by The Star Trek Association of Towson, kicks off today with workshops, celebs and roundtables. Movies and special appearances round out the afternoon. Today through Sunday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. $15 to 74; children under 5 free with paying adult. The Marriott?s Hunt Valley Inn, at the intersection of Interstate 83 and Shawan Road, Hunt Valley.
The Creative Alliance hosts a screening of Baltimore native LaMartina?s breakout indie film “Book of Lore,” a tribute to 1980s horror flicks. Winner of ShockerFest?s Best Horror Feature, the movie was shot for less than $8,000 and features the voice of “Godfather of Gore” Herschell Gordon Lewis. Hit the screening early for Gabe Uhr?s viral hit “Soundwave: The Touch.” 8 p.m. $6 to 8, Creative Alliance at The Patterson, 3134 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-276-1651.
Show off your new tattoo at tonight?s Angels & Ink party at Angels Rock Bar. The two guys and two gals with best etchings will win $250. Or, just stop by to get a new piercing or tattoo by a master of the art. 10 p.m. Angels Rock Bar. 10 Market Place, Baltimore. 410-528-1999.
SATURDAY PREVIEW
Hit Saturday?s Sail for Kids Fundraising Celebration for live music, DJ dance beats, door prizes, food and drink and a silent auction. Meet like-minded locals while learning something about the community outreach sailing programs, too! 21 and over. Saturday. 4 to 11 p.m. $20. Downtown Sailing Center, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore.410-727-0722.
