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 Get up close and personal with some furry, fanged friends when the Organization for Bat Conservation visits the Maryland Science Center. Director Rob Mies will bring bats from Africa, Asia, and North America ranging in size from tiny fruit bats to the six-feet-across Malaysian Flying Fox. Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. 12-4 p.m. Free-$18.95. 410-685-5225. mdsci.org.
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Before the first pass is thrown or tackle is made, football season in Baltimore kicks off with the annual Ravens Family Movie Night. The field at M&T Bank Stadium will be turned over to fans for a special screening of The Lego Movie—and don’t forget to bring a blanket! M&T Bank Stadium, 1101 Russell St. 6 p.m. $10-$15. 410-261-7283. baltimoreravens.com/ravenstown/movie-night.html.
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The largest indoor antiques show in the country is back with more than 575 international exhibitors offering everything from fine works of art to antiquarian books. Antique lovers will be delighted with the wide selection, which includes items dating back several thousand years. Baltimore Convention Center, 1 W. Pratt St. Thurs. 12-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $20. 561-822-5440. baltimoresummerantiques.com.
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The Maryland State Fair will celebrate its 133rd year with over 40 classic midway rides and a wide array of food offerings fresh from Maryland farms. Past favorites like live horse racing are joined by a sand sculpture contest, a newly designed kiddie land, and a performance by classic rockers 38 Special. Maryland State Fairgrounds, 2200 York Rd., Timonium. Mon.-Thurs. 12-10 p.m., Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. $3-8. 410-252-0200. marylandstatefair.com.
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These classic rock legends—who are coming to the outdoor venue at the end of summer—have earned their stripes with their multi-platinum albums and slew of sing-along hits, like “More Than A Feeling†and “Foreplay/Longtime.†Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave. 6:30 p.m. $35-350. piersixpavilion.com.
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