In the county
The Music Cafe presents The Nighthawks
Synopsis: Founding member Mark Wenner won't be able to perform for health reasons, but the rock concert will still go on in what will be a 40th anniversary celebration concert
When: 4 p.m. Sunday for drinks and appetizers. Concert starts at 5 p.m.
Where: Carroll Arts Center, 91 W. Main St., Westminster
Admission:$20
Information: 410-848-7272 or http://www.carrollcountyartscouncil.org
Masterworks Chorale of Carroll County presents 'Music from Maryland and Beyond'
Synopsis: Masterworks' annual spring show features works by local and regional composers, including Artistic Director Margaret Boudreaux and member Justine Koontz. Masterworks will be performing many of these works at the World Choir Games in Cincinnati, Ohio, this summer.
Where: Big Baker Chapel, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill Westminster
Admission: General admission is $12 at the door, $10 in advance. Free admission for children and students with ID.
Information: 410-871-3371 or http://www.masterworksofcc.org
In the region
DC 101 Chili Cookoff
Synopsis: The 33rd annual cookoff features Cake, Incubus and several other rock acts in the annual event that benefits the National Kidney Foundation. Oh, and don't forget about the chili.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
Where: RFK Stadium Grounds, 400 E. Capitol St., Washington
Admission: $35-$60
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Information: http://www.dc101.com
An acoustic evening with LeAnn Rimes
Synopsis: She's been a familiar face since she was a teen, and the two-time Grammy Award winner will be in D.C. for a special acoustic show at the recently restored Howard Theatre.
When: 8 p.m. Tuesday
Where: Howard Theatre, 620 T St., Washington, D.C.
Admission:$70
Information: 202.588.5595