SUNDAY

DRAWING ON TRADITION: THE BOOK OF ESTHER: The exhibit of illustrations from JT Waldman's graphic novel, "Megillat Esther," at the Jewish Museum of Maryland, 15 Lloyd St., closes Sunday. The exhibit includes more than 50 original drawings and digital enlargements from Waldman's book. The museum is open from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for students and $3 for children younger than 12. Call 410-732-6400 or go to jewishmuseummd.org.

DA VINCI THE GENIUS: This is the last day to catch a rare glimpse of some of Leonardo Da Vinci's artistic and scientific creations at the Maryland Science Center, 601 Light St. The museum is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibit includes machines, inventions, paintings, sculptures, writings and drawings that provide insight into Da Vinci's creative process. Admission is $5 to $20.95. Go to mdsci.org.

BALTIMORE WINTER RESTAURANT WEEK: The dining tradition that actually lasts two weeks continues through Feb. 7 at almost 100 Baltimore-area restaurants. During this promotion, participating businesses offer three-course lunches for $20.10 or three-course dinners for $35.10. Make your reservations in advance. Go to baltimorerestaurantweek.com.

EMANUEL AX: Pianist Emanuel Ax returns - for the first time in 30 years - to the Shriver Hall Concert Series to perform a program of Chopin and Schumann. The concert takes place at Shriver Hall, 3400 N. Charles St. Tickets are $17 and $33. Call 410-516-7164 or go to shriverconcerts.org

MARYLAND ZOO VOLUNTEER OPEN HOUSE: If you have a natural curiosity or you're considering a career leap, head to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, 1876 Mansion House Drive in Druid Hill Park, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to consider such possibilities as working behind the scenes or talking to visitors. The open house is free. Go to marylandzoo.org.