Finding a seat at a Stoop Storytelling show is usually hard work, but thanks to Aaron Henkin (below) and The Signal it just got a lot easier. Actually, any seat will do now that the series is making its radio debut. Maryland First Lady Katie O'Malley, actress Rain Pryor and author Larry Doyle are among the storytellers. Airs at noon and 7 p.m. Friday on WYPR (88.1 FM).
Web: stoopstorytelling.com
POP MUSIC
'Horehound' :
by The Dead Weather:
: Jack White takes some time off from the White Stripes with yet another side project. Luckily for us, his extracurriculars are more than just vanity projects. Horehound is heavy yet intriguing - kind of like White himself. In stores Tuesday. The band also performs Sunday and Monday at the 9:30 Club in Washington.
Web: 930.com
FILM
'Automorphosis':
Usually a crowd favorite at Artscape, the quirky Art Cars are now movie stars. This new documentary profiles the dedicated owners of visionary vehicles like Camera Van (below) and Telephone Car. The cars will be also on display on the Charles Street Bridge this weekend. Automorphosis screens 7 p.m. Thursday at the American Visionary Art Museum.
Web: avam.org
CONCERT
Cake:
Artscape returns this weekend with a solid musical lineup headlined by the Sacramento indie rock band known for cheeky hits like "Short Skirt/Long Jacket" and "The Distance." Cake draws plenty of fans when it visits Baltimore, so be sure to stake out your seats early for this free concert. Cake performs 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Artscape's main stage.
Web: baltimore.org
