theater
'Ace':
See Ace here before it goes to Broadway. This new musical tells the story of a 10-year-old boy who is magically transported back in time - and heals his shattered past. The show, at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., runs through Sept. 28. Times vary. Tickets are $49-$86. Call 703-820-9771 or go to signature-theatre.org.
Mary Carole McCauley
museums
'The Legacy of Enoch Pratt':
To commemorate the 200th anniversary of Baltimore philanthropist Enoch Pratt's birth, which was Sept. 10, 1808, the Maryland Historical Society is mounting an exhibit, The Legacy of Enoch Pratt, that runs through Jan 4. Additional material is on display at the society, 201 W. Monument St. Call 410-685-3750 or go to www.mdhs.org.
Edward Gunts
film
'The Great Gatsby':
"There was music from my neighbor's house through those summer nights," says Sam Waterston's Nick Carraway in the 1974 movie of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. The Creative Alliance is throwing its own garden party tomorrow night at Evergreen House, 4545 N. Charles St., with an outdoor screening of the movie. Admission is $5-$8. Tickets at missiontix.com.
Michael Sragow
pop music
Little Brother:
Hip-hop act Little Brother garnered critical kudos with The Minstrel Show, its 2005 major-label debut. Although producer 9th Wonder has since left, rappers Phonte and Big Pooh sound energized on Little Brother's latest CDs. See the rappers at 9 p.m. tomorrow at Sonar Lounge, 407 E. Saratoga St. Tickets are $22. Call 410-547-7328 or ticketmaster.com.
Rashod D. Ollison
tv
'The Life and Times of:
Vivienne Vyle':
Jennifer Saunders (Absolutely Fabulous) and Miranda Richardson (The Lost Prince) are an over-the-top delight as star and producer, respectively, of a nasty TV talk show. Made by the BBC, the comedy airs at 9 Sunday nights on the Sundance Channel. Think of it as an out-of-control 30 Rock seething with middle-aged people's anger.
David Zurawik
music
High Zero:
High Zero, the festival of improvised experimental music, celebrates its 10th year. After a free opening presentation of Peter Rose films (8:15 p.m. Tuesday at the Baltimore Museum of Art), the festival moves to Theatre Project for daily concerts Wednesday through Sept. 21. Theatre Project is at 45 W. Preston St. Tickets are $13 per show. Call 410-752-8558 or go to highzero.org.
Tim Smith
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