CSM Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery: Dystopias (Curated by Yikui Gu). Jan. 17-March 14, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. Featuring the artwork of Yikui Gu (painter), Colleen Rudolf (sculptor and installation artist) and Pete Zebley (mixed-media). Gallery talk with Colleen Rudolph to take place at noon, Feb. 4. The gallery is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday. www.csmd.edu/Arts.
CSM Hosts Airmen of Note, USAF Jazz Ensemble. 8 p.m., Jan. 25, College of Southern Maryland, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The Airmen of Note features 18 of the most talented jazz musicians in the country and has earned an international reputation as one of the finest and most versatile big bands in the world. Tickets are free, reservations encouraged, bxoffc@csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/Arts/
CSM Children’s Theatre: Anansi. 7 p.m., Jan. 31, College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Fine Arts Center, 8730 Mitchell Road. An original play written by CSM theatre students. Spend an evening with Anansi the Spider, one of the great folk heroes of the world. He is a rogue, a mischief maker, and a wise, lovable creature who triumphs over larger foes. $7 adults/seniors, $5 youth (high school and below). For tickets, contact the box office at bxoffc@csmd.edu or call 301-934-7828.
