Top things to do in the Baltimore area

2. T.I. and Friends: Even another nasty brush with the law hasn?t kept the hottest rapper in the game out for long. T.I. is back supporting his hit album “T.I. vs. T.I.P.” and reclaiming his red-hot music title. Rick Ross, Lil Boosie and others open for T.I. Details: $42-$202; 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St.; 410-547-SEAT; www.ticketmaster.com

3. The Four Seasons: The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will perform a 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. The performance will be led by BSO Concertmaster Jonathan Carney. Details: $25-$60; 8 tonight; Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda; 8 p.m. Fri., Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, 1212 Cathedral St., Baltimore; 410-783-8000;

4. David Bach Summer Concert: Treat yourself and the entire family to the sounds of jazz by David Bach. Details: Free; 6 to 8 p.m. Sat.; Quiet Waters Park, 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis; 410-222-1777

5. Weird Al: The parody king Weird Al Yankovic, brings his “Straight Outta Lynwood” tour through town one more time. Details: $30-$55; 5:30 p.m. Fri.; Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave., Baltimore; 410-547-SEAT; www.ticketmaster.com

THEATRE

1. Big River: This adaptation of Mark Twain?s classic “Huckleberry Finn” is the story of Huck?s escape from his brutal father and his evolving relationship with Jim, a slave fleeing from even more brutal oppression. Details: $25; 7:30 tonight, Fri., 1:30 p.m. Sat., Sun., various times, dates through July 27; Olney Theatre, 2001 Olney-Sandy Spring Road, Olney; 301-924-3400

2. The Exonerated: This groundbreaking work looks at the lives ? and cases ? of former Death Row inmates that were scheduled for execution, only to be set free by DNA evidence. Details: $15; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat.; Mobtown Players, 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 114; 410-467-3057.

3. William Shakespeare?s Twelfth Night: In the Land of Illyria a wild cast of characters is brought together in one of Shakespeare?s best loved comedies. Part of the Baltimore Shakespeare Festival. Details: $20-$25; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 7 p.m. Sun; The Meadows at Evergreen Museum & Library, 4545 N. Charles St., Baltimore.

4. I Never Sang for My Father: This is the story of Gene, a widower, with an elderly mother whom he loves and an 80-year-old father, whom he has tried to love, but never has succeeded. Details: $15-$18; 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., through Aug. 3; Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theater, 817 Saint Paul St., Baltimore; 410-752-1225

5. Finding Fossils: Hear the story of settlement and acceptance between father and son. After his mother?s death, Gus, a successful soap opera director, attempts to reconcile with his father, Vince, a retired security guard. Sparks fly and tempers flare but both learn lessons in acceptance. Details: $17/$15; Fells Point Corner Theatre, Various times, days through July 13; Fells Point Corner Theatre, 251 S. Ann St., 410-276-7837.

EXHIBITS

1. Fourth Wall: Baltimore?s Music Voyeurs: This exhibition of music photography turns photographers? lenses on the musicians who inspire us. Commercial photography, in both the form of portraiture and performance, is often unrecognized as the remarkable work that it is. Featured photographers: Eldon Baldwin, J.M. Giordano, Frank Hamilton, Sam Holden, Jim Lucio (Defekto), Robert Macy, Rob Perry, Josh Sisk. Details: Free; call for hours/dates through Sept.; reception, 7 p.m. Fri.; Windup Space, 10 W. North Ave., Baltimore; 410-925-5314.

2. Women on the Edge: Painter Kathleen Schuman and photographer Ann Eid, have employed paint,

paper, camera and film to create exciting, experimental works for “Women on the Edge.” Details: Free; show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Fri., 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sat., now through July 25; reception 6 to 8 tonight; Artist?s Gallery, American City Building, 10227 Wincopin Circle, Columbia; 410-740-8249

3. Watercolors: Local artist Lynn C. Reed displays watercolors that illustrate “Journey in Line and Form.” Details: Free; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon to Thurs.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., by appointment Sat. and Sun.; Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, 611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd., Severna Park; 410-647-2550; 410-647-0135.

4. Philadelphia Meets Baltimore: Conceptions and Perceptions : The exhibition concentrates on the “new” abstraction taking place in Philadelphia and Baltimore seen in paintings, fibers and sculpture. Details: Free; show, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues. to Sat., now through Aug. 2; Reception, 1 to 3 p.m. Sat.; Center for the Arts Gallery, Towson University, 8000 York Road; 410-704-2807.

5. AntiArt: Work by Ecuadorian Artist Victor Hugo Odonez: Enjoy work by Ecuadorian artist Victor Hugo Odonez in his American premiere exhibition. Details: Free; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. now through Aug. 23; Wed., Thurs., Fri and Sat., Eubie Blake Cultural Center, 847 N. Howard St., Baltimore; 410-225-3130

GATHERINGS

1. Baltimore Chefs and Wine Experience: Discover delicious restaurants, talented chefs, fine wine, and more. Details: $55-$100; 12 to 6 p.m. Sun., Tremont Grand, 225 North Charles St., Baltimore.

2. 67th Annual Turtle Derby: Cheer on your favorite turtle as it inches its way to the finish line. This annual event is BYOT (Bring Your Own Turtle); limited loaner turtles may be available for the day. Details: Free; 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. race Sat.; Patterson Park, Eastern and South Linwood avenues, Baltimore; 410-396-6136.

3. Sail for Kids: Enjoy the second annual Sail for Kids Fundraising celebration which includes food, entertainment, live music, door prizes, a silent auction and more following the 20th Annual Race to Baltimore. Details: $20; 4 to 11 p.m. Sat.; Waterfront Pavilion of the Downtown Sailing Center, 1425 Key Highway; 410-727-0722

4. Christmas in July: At this special Carroll County Farmers? Market event, participants can shop for Christmas crafts, local produce, plants, fresh flowers, door prizes, baked goods and jams & jellies. Details: Various costs; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Carroll County Summer Farmers? Market, Agriculture Center, 700 Agriculture Center Drive, Westminster; 410-848-7748

5. Composting Workshops with Master Gardeners: Why throw away grass trimmings, raked leaves and kitchen scraps when you can turn them into rich compost in your backyard? Enjoy a training session given by Master Gardeners. Meet at the composting demonstration site on Wildwood Trail. Details: $3 park fee; 10 a.m. Sat.; Quiet Waters Park. 600 Quiet Waters Park Road, Annapolis; 410-268-5000

FAMILY

1. Winfield Fire Company Carnival: Don?t miss the fun, rides, food, games and excitement of this old-fashioned summer carnival. Details: Various prices; 6 to 11 tonight, Fri. and Sat.; 1320 W. Old Liberty Road (Rt. 26), Sykesville; 410-795-1333 ext. 339

2. Lost Towns Archaeological Dig Day : Help history come alive by learning about our colonial past and participating in a dig with the Anne Arundel County Lost Towns Archeological team. A brief talk will precede the trip to the site where participants ages 12 and over will be trained to sift for colonial artifacts. Details; $15/$12; 9 a.m. Fri.; pre-registration required; various locales including Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, 647 Contees Wharf Road, Edgewater; 301-238.2737.

3. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Scales & Tales: The whole family can come face to face with owls, vultures, snakes and more of nature?s mysterious creatures in this presentation by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Details: Free; 1 to 2 p.m. Sat.; Benjamin Banneker Historical Park & Museum, 300 Oella Ave., Baltimore; 410-887-1081.

4. Turntable Demonstrations: Bring the kids and discover how the museum moves locomotives and cars in and out of the 1884 Roundhouse. Watch museum staff use the turntable to move a historic railcar. Details: $14/$12/$8; Free train rides included in the price of admission; 11:30 a.m. Sat.; Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum, 901 W. Pratt St., Baltimore; 410-752-2490.

5. Bad Bad Plants: Ever thrown a dead plant outside thinking it would do no harm? Or does it? This program can answer that question for you. Wear sturdy shoes or hiking boots and bring water and curious minds for a stroll through Avalon discovering invasive species. This event is ideal for families with kids ages 10 and up. Details: Free; 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sat.; Patapsco Valley state Park, 410-750-0674, Patapsco Valley State Park, 8020 Baltimore National Pike. Ellicott City; 410-461-5005.