Things to do in Baltimore, Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

Have one last bit of summer fun at the state fair, laugh the night away, eat healthy at local restaurants, get tickets for a smart play or go to a country music concert.

Ongoing: Maryland State Fair

Take part in an end-of-summer tradition. Ride a roller coaster, see farm animals or enjoy a funnel cake at the Maryland State Fair, 2200 York Road, Timonium. Other attractions include: Let’s Sing Taylor A Live Band Experience ($30.50 on Sept. 6), Puppy Yoga ($50 on Sept. 7) or bring back a 1980’s hairstyle at Mullet Madness (Sept. 8, entry deadline is Aug. 30). General admission costs $15 for adults, $12 for seniors 62-and-over, $10 for children ages 6-11 and free for children 5-and-under. marylandstatefair.com

Through  Sept. 8

Ongoing: Kelsey Cook

What if your best friend was a stand-up comic? Enjoy the observational humor and conversational delivery of Kelsey Cook at Magooby’s Joke House, 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium. Cook has appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,”  “After Midnight” and “A Little Late with Lily Singh.” Dates and times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. General admission costs $25. magoobysjokehouse.com

Thursday, Sept. 6, Sept. 7

Ongoing: Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month

Chow down on plant-based foods at local restaurants during Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month. The free event has returning participants and new ones. Restaurants include Miss Shirley’s Cafe, Nepenthe Brewing Co., Golden West Cafe and more. Vote for your favorite dish and raise awareness. mdveganeats.com

Through Saturday

Ongoing: ‘POTUS’

It’s an election year so it’s time for political satire. Get your tickets for “POTUS: or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive” at the Everyman Theatre, 315 W. Fayette St.  The play centers on seven women who must save a bumbling president and the world. Ticket prices range from $45-$90. Showtimes for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday is 7 p.m. everymantheatre.org/event/potus/

Sept. 1 to Sept. 29

Thursday: Jon Pardi

Country music star Jon Pardi brings his “Mr. Saturday Night Tour” to the Pier Six Pavilion, 731 Eastern Ave., with special guests Priscilla Block and Meghan Patrick. Pardi is known for such hit songs as “Heartache on the Dance Floor,” “Dirt on My Boots,” “Heartache Medication,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” and more. Block is known for such songs as “Off The Deep End,” “Good On You,” “You, Me, And Whiskey,’ and more. Patrick songs include “She’s No Good For Me,” “The Bad Guy,” “God and a Good Man,” and more. Ticket prices start at $53. vividseats.com

Thursday 7 p.m.