American ‘90s rock band Hootie & the Blowfish — which formed in 1986 at the University of South Carolina by Darius Rucker, Dean Felber, Jim Sonefeld and Mark Bryan — makes a comeback appearance, stopping by Pier Six as part of its Homegrown Tour. The night of the concert, ticket holders are asked to bring any school supply item to the concert, as a donation, and following the concert the supplies will be distributed to locals schools most in need. 6 p.m. $28 to $50. Pier Six Concert Pavilion, 732 Eastern Ave., Baltimore. 410-481-7328.

MUSIC

Hear the best of the best of the seventh installment of the pop-star reality show “American Idol” belt it out at the 2008 American Idols Live concert. Cast members from the television show set to perform include David Archuleta, Chikezie Eze, Jason Castro, Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns and Ramiele Malubay. 7 p.m. $37.50 to $66.50. 1st Mariner Arena, 201 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore. 410-481-7328.

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Weedeater, a Southern metal band that formed in North Carolina during the mid-1990s, rocks Sonar with openers Black Cobra, Lair of the Minotaur, Misery Index and Deathammer. 7:30 p.m. $12. Sonar, 407 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-783-7888.

ART

Michael Iampieri’s recent series of ink pencil drawings are directly traced images from a diverse group of magazines, while Kevin Kepple’s abstract paintings are created using glue, media, ink and varnish. These two artists’ works are part of the collective new Maryland Art Place exhibit Hidden & Revealed. Come and explore pieces by these and four other artists who offer viewers a wide lens into individual creative processes. Tuesday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maryland Art Place, 8 Market Place, Baltimore; free. 410-962-8565

AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Celebrate the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer by creating vampire arts and crafts at tonight’s Just for Teens: Twilight Party. 5 p.m. Enoch Pratt Free Library, Herring Run branch, 3801 Erdman Ave., Baltimore 410-396-0996.

GREEN

At this evening’s Rain Barrel Workshop, you’ll install rainwater barrels to conserve resources to keep Baltimore green. 6 to 8 p.m. $60 to $80. Parks and People Foundation, Stieff Silver Building, 800 Wyman Park Drive, Baltimore. 410-448-5663.

LITERARY

Author Lauren R. Silberman signs and discusses her new book, “The Jewish Community of Baltimore.” 7 p.m. Free. Saratoga Coffee, 222 E. Saratoga St., Baltimore. 410-332-7155.

Full Sentences: Poetry and Open Discussion, hosted by Mr. Keep On Moving with DJ G-Nice on the backspin, gives wordsmiths a chance to perfect their craft. 8 p.m. $10. New Haven Lounge, 1552 Havenwood Road at Northwood Shopping Center, Baltimore. 410-366-7416.

WINE & DINE

Dinner with Daniela features four course of Italian home cooking prepared by native Sardinian Daniela Useli. Tonight, feast on the likes of Lasagna Verdi (homemade spinach lasagna layered with smoked bacon, portabella mushroom and cheeses). 5:30 to 9 p.m. $35. Sotto Sopra Restaurant, 405 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-625-0534.

EVENTS

Baltimore’s Fashion Week continues Tuesday with Coburn Photography’s workshop on getting great glamour shots: “The Hair! The Makeup! The Model!” 3 p.m. $20. War Memorial Building, 101 N. Gay St., Baltimore. For more information and tickets, visit baltimoresfashionweek.com