Tattoo you

The lowdown -- Warning: The Baltimore Tattoo Arts Convention is not for the faint of heart. In addition to 200 tattoo artists and band performances, the event features flesh-pulling suspension acts and a display booth by the Baltimore Tattoo Museum.

If you go -- The convention runs 2 p.m.-midnight tomorrow, noon-midnight Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, 101 W. Fayette St. Admission is $15 per day or $35 for the weekend. Children younger than 12 are admitted free. Call 800-541-8239 or go to tattooedkingpin.com.

Big wheels

The lowdown -- For three days, the Maryland State Fairgrounds will house hundreds of new, vintage and extreme custom motorcycles for the Timonium Mid-Atlantic Motorcycle Show. Famous bike builders will make guest appearances.

If you go -- The show runs 10 a.m.-9 p.m. tomorrow and Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. The fairgrounds are at 2200 York Road, Timonium. Admission is $5-$15. Children younger than 10 admitted free with a paying adult. Call 410-561-7323 or go to cycleshow.net.

Rock tribute

The lowdown -- Watch four tribute bands demonstrate the highest form of flattery Saturday at Rams Head Live. The program includes Schism (Tool), the Battle of Los Angeles (Rage Against the Machine), Facelift (Alice in Chains) and the Screaming Meat Bastards (Nirvana).

If you go -- Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. The venue is at 20 Market Place. Tickets are $20-$25. Call 410-244-1131 or go to ramsheadlive.com.