Gov. Martin O?Malley swears in the members of the State’s Board of Education. 10:30 a.m. Legislative Services Building, Joint Hearing Room, Annapolis. In the afternoon, he holds a press conference on healthcare expansion in Maryland. 12:30 p.m. AARP, 25th Floor, 200 St. Paul Place, Baltimore. Click here for more information, or call 410-767-3125.
EXHIBIT
The all-media community art show, “Heliotrope Bouquet X,” features more than 50 works from area artists working in a variety of methods. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. AACC, Cade Center for Fine Arts Gallery, 101 College Parkway, Arnold.
WHO?S IN TOWN
Blues and roots vocalist Janiva Magness treks east from L.A. and will showcase highlights and songs from her 30-year career. 7:30 p.m. $11. Rams Head OnStage, 33 West St., Annapolis.
MUSIC
The Peabody Jazz Quartet holds a regular Monday night gig, where the talented students play originals and jazz standards. 7:30 p.m. $5-$8. An die Musik Live, 409 N. Charles St., Baltimore.
Groovy musician Brian Comotto plays to happy crowds outside at tonight?s performance near the Inner Harbor. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Free. Phillips Harborplace, 301 Light St., Baltimore. 410-685-6600.
Kick off the week with the hip-hop and dance beat stylings of DJ Spontaneous at his regular gig, Mega Mondays. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Free. Sista?s Place, 8521 Liberty Rd., Randallstown. 410-922-9218.
ART
Sue Tatterson, one of the newest graduates from the Integrated Design program at University of Baltimore, is exhibiting her photographs from a project called “Spirits of the Abandoned,” about abandoned landmarks in Maryland. It is the first M.F.A. student thesis show in the school?s gallery. 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Free. University of Baltimore, Student Center Gallery, 21 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore.
MICA opens a two-week exhibit of works by its first- and second-year students as part of their summer thesis. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Maryland Institute College of Art, Bunting Center, 1401 W. Mount Royal Ave., Baltimore. mica.edu
DANCE
Area bellydance performer and teacher Nina Amaya starts a new class tonight for men and women in the mood to shake their hips. 8 p.m. $15. Studio Nina Amaya, 1020 Regester Ave., Towson.
DINING
Monday?s Aperitivo Hour at Sotta Sopra lets you feast on flavorful pasta dishes for only $10. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $10. Sotto Sopra Restaurant, 405 N. Charles St., Baltimore.
