Visiting Vessels

American Eagle: Schooner Gam, Jun. 9-13; Great Schooner Race, Jun. 30-Jul. 6; Swans island music festival, Aug. 5-10. 1-800-648-4544.

Angelique: Whales and Seabirds Cruise, Jul. 21-27; Acadia Cruise, Jul. 28-Aug. 2; Yoga and Wellness Cruise Aug. 1-5. 1-800-282-9989.

Heritage: Long June Days & Starry Nights, Jun. 3-7; Summer Solstice & Full Moon Cruise, Jun. 17-23; Acadia Sea & Land Cruise, Aug. 12-Aug. 18. 1-800-992-2218.

Mary Day: Lighthouse Cruise, Jun. 18-22; Tall Ship Sailing & Seamans Course, Jul. 7-13; Captain Barry’s Favorite Harbors, Aug. 18-24. 1-800-992-2218.

Ladona: Cocktail Cruise w/ Lara Nixon from Bad Dog Craft, Jun. 23-27; Eggemoggin Reach Regatta, Jul. 31-Aug. 5. 1-800-999-7352.

Lewis R. French: Sail and Hike Cruise, Jun. 4-8; Rockland Lighthouse Parade, Jul. 11-15; Windjamming & Kayaking, Aug. 21-25. 1-800-469-4635.

Stephen Taber: Gourmet Cruise w/ Chef James Tranchemontagne, Jun. 13-17; Music Cruise w/ The Nashville Ladies, Jun. 18-22; Photo & Lighthouse Cruise w/ Photographer John Shipman, Sep. 1-7. 1-800-999-7352.

Victory Chimes: Humor Cruise w/ Gary Crocker, Jul. 22-25; Scenery and Filmmaking Cruise, Aug. 20-25; Music Cruise w/ Piper Hayes, Sep. 15-19. 1-800-745-5651.

57th Annual Windjammer Days Festival, Boothbay Harbor. A week-long celebration of nautical life, history, and community. Tour schooners, fight pirates, and eat hardy. Gathering of the fleet and Parade, Jun. 26., Golf Tournament Jun. 28, Lighted Boat Parade Jun. 29. 619-1842.

Camden Windjammer Festival, Camden Catch the parade of sail, flag-raising ceremonies, live music, dancing and fireworks, Aug. 30-31. 1-800-807-9463.

Great Schooner Race, Islesboro. Maine’s tall ship fleet gathers for an exciting race from Islesboro to Rockland, followed by a festive Awards Ceremony/Party with live music, Jul. 5. 1-800-807-9463.

Maine Windjammer Parade, Rockland. The entire windjammer fleet participates in an afternoon Parade of Sail past the mile-long Rockland Breakwater, Jul. 12. 1-800-807-9463.

Portland SchoonerFest and Regatta, Eastern Promenade. Traditional schooners, famous and hometown favorites alike, race and parade under sail in Portland Harbor. For the first time featuring Marine Maritime Museum’s legendary and recently restored schooner, the Mary E. Jun. 21-24. 619-1842.

Schooner Gam, A windjammer gathering of the entire fleet! Relive the age of sail during this quiet rendezvous of more than a dozen 19th-century-style sailing ships. Location is determined by the weather of the day, Jun. 10. 1-800-807-9463.

Windjammer Days, Boothbay Harbor. Six days of events celebrating 15 majestic vessels, including Heritage and Mary E. Don’t miss the Gathering of the Fleet on Jun. 26 at 1 p.m., Jun. 23-29.

Theater

49 Franklin, 49 Franklin St., Rumford. Celtic Cabaret – High Time, Jun. 21; Realta, Aug. 8. 369-0129.

Acadia Repertory Theatre, 1154 Main St., Mt. Desert. The Ice Fishing Play, Jul. 9-20; Perfect Wedding, Jul. 23-Aug. 11; Agatha Christie’s Towards Zero, Aug. 13-Sept. 1. 244-7260.

Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Foundation, 371 Sawyer Rd., Greene. The Legend of the Banana Kid, Aug. 15. 946-5311.

Belfast Maskers, 17 Court St., Belfast. The Secret Garden, Jul. 11-21. 619-3256.

Carousel Music Theater, 196 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. A Broadway Salute to Our Armed Forces, Jun. 21-Jul. 20; The 39 Steps, Jul. 23-Aug. 17; Where Have All The Hippies Gone?, Aug. 20-Sept. 14. 633-5297.

The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Twelfth Night, Jun. 1-2, 7-9. 442-8455.

City Theater, 205 Main St., Biddeford. The Drowsy Chaperone, Jul. 19-Aug. 4. 282-0849.

Cold Comfort Theater, The Crosby Center, Belfast. Songs for a New World at 96 High Street, Jun. 21-30; Happy Birthday, America!, Jul. 4. 930-7244.

The Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq., Cirque du Soleil: Crystal, Aug. 7. 791-2200.

Deertrees Theater, 156 Deertrees Rd., Harrison. Art, Jul. 18, 26, Aug. 3; Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (As Told by Himself), Jul. 19 & 24 & Aug. 1; BrouHaHa, Jul. 25, Pinot and Augustine, Jul. 26, Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham, Jul. 31. ART, Aug. 3. FORTUNE, Aug. 8, 9, 16, & 23. 583-6747.

Everyman Repertory Theatre, Camden Hills Regional High School, 25 Keelson Dr., Rockport. The Big Bang, Jul. 21-22, Jul. 26-27, Aug. 2-3.  236-0173.

Fenix Theatre Company, Deering Oaks Park. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Thurs., Fri., Sat. nights Jul. 18-Aug. 10. 400-6223.

Gaslight Theater, 1 Winthrop St., Hallowell. A Little Murder Never Hurt Anyone, Jun. 14-16, 21-23. 626-3698.

Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 Route 9, Berwick. Always…Patsy Cline, Jun. 14, 15, 19-22, 26-29; The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Jul. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20; Mamma Mia!, Jul. 24-27, Jul. 31-Aug. 3, 7-10; Peter and the Starcatcher, Aug. 14-17, 21-24, 28-31. 698-1807.

Heartwood Regional Theater Company, Lincoln Academy, Newcastle. Life is a Dream, Jun. 27-30. Big River, Jul. 12-14 & 17. 563-1373.

ImprovAcadia,15 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. Improvision, Jul. 8, Aug. 26. 288-2503.

Lakewood Theater, 75 Theater Rd., Madison. Over the River and Through the Woods, Jun. 6-15; Big Fish, Jun. 20-29. Ghost of a Chance, Jul. 4-13. Godspell, Jul. 18-27. Ben Hur, Aug. 1-10; Chicago, Aug. 15-24. The Vultures, Aug. 29-31, Sep. 4-7. 474-7176.

Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta. National Theatre Live: Small Island, Jun. 27. 563-3424.

Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland. The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Jun. 7-23. 799-1421.

Maine Inside Out, Lewiston Performance and Block Party at Kennedy Park, Jun. 12; Unspoken Truth in Congress Square Park, Jun. 19. maineinsideout.org.

Maine State Ballet, 348 U.S. Route One, Falmouth. A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Aug. 8-17. 781-3587.

Maine State Music Theatre, Pickard Theater, 1 Bath Rd., Brunswick. Sophisticated Ladies, Jun. 5-22; Treasure Island, Jun. 26-Jul. 13; Hello Dolly!, Jul. 17-Aug. 3; The Wizard of Oz, Aug. 7-24. 725-8769.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo Street. Jester Kings of Java, Jun. 15; Karagoz Theatre Company Presents The Magic Tree, Jun. 21. 879-4629.

Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. The Magic Flute, Jul. 24 & 26. 842-0800.

Nasson Little Theatre, 457 Main St., Springvale.Your Hit Parade to American Bandstand, May 25; Senior Theatre Show, Aug. 23-25; Where Love Takes You, Sept. 20-22; America, Oct. 19-20. 842-0800.

New Surry Theatre, 18 Union St., Blue Hill. Dear Elizabeth, Jun. 14, 15, 21 & 22; The Diary of Anne Frank, Jul. 12, 13, 19, 21, 26 & 27; Nunsense, Aug. 9-24. 200-4720.

Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., Ogunquit. Jersey Boys, through Jun. 15; 42nd Street, Jun. 19-Jul. 13; Cabaret, Jul. 17-Aug. 10; Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Aug. 14-31. 646-5511.

Penobscot Theatre Company, Bangor Opera House, 131 Main St. Mamma Mia!, Jun. 13-Jul. 14; Bye Bye Birdie, Jul. 18-21; Rebel Without a Cause, Aug. 15-18; The Man from Planet 52, Aug. 15-18. 942-3333.

Portland Stage, 25 Forest Ave. Ain’t Misbehavin with Maine State Music Theatre, Aug. 6-Sept. 1. 774-0465.

Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. Grease, Jun. 18-20. 782-3200.

RFA Lakeside Theater, 2493 Main St., Rangeley. Mamma Mia!, Jun. 28-Jul. 1; Death of a Salesman, Aug. 16-18. 864-5000.

Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish. Singin’ In The Rain, Jul. 11-28; Winnie the Pooh KIDS, Aug. 2-4; Catch Me If You Can, Sept. 26-Oct. 6. 642-3743.

Theater at Monmouth, 796 Main St., Monmouth. The Merry Wives of Windsor, Jul. 4-Aug. 18; Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Jul. 11-Aug. 15; Hamlet, Jul. 18-Aug. 17; Intimate Apparel, Jul. 25-Aug. 16; Murder for Two, Jun. 22-Aug.16; Jungle Book, Jun. 29-Aug. 15; Sense and Sensibility, Sept. 12-22. 933-9999

Waterville Opera House, 93 Main St. 3rd Flr., Waterville. Ripcord, Jun. 14-16, 21-23; Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Jul. 29-Aug. 3, Aug. 5-10, Aug. 12-17; Pinocchio, Aug. 17. 873-7000.

Vivid Motion Dance, St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress St. #Adulting, Aug. 2-4. 558-1979.

Music

Andy’s Old Port Pub, 94 Commercial St. Live acoustic style music every single night of the week with no cover charge. 874-2639.

Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Foundation, 371 Sawyer Rd., Greene. Erica Brown and the Bluegrass Connection, Jun. 21; The Lorraine Ouellette Trio, Jul. 19. 946-5311.

Aura, 121 Center St. The Wailers, Jun. 7; Josh Turner, Jun. 28; Reel Big Fish, Jun. 29; Chase Rice: Eyes on You Tour, Jul. 25; The Alarm, Aug. 20. 772-8274.

Belfast Flying Shoes, 143 Church St., Belfast. David Smukler with Anadama, Jun. 7; Chrissy Fowler with Riptide, Jul. 5; Luke Donforth with Shandy, Aug. 2. 338-0979.

Blue, 650A Congress St. Worst Day of the Week, every Mon. Irish Nights, every Wed.; The Happy Hour Music Series, every Thurs.; Jazz at BLUE, every Sat. 774-4111.

Bull Feeney’s, 375 Fore St. Jim Brady: Irish and Scottish Drinking Songs, every Wed. 221-1122.

The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Noel Paul Stookey, Jun. 22; Django Festival Allstars, Jul. 2. 442-8455.

Criterion Theater, 35 Cottage St., Bar Harbor. David Crosby & Friends, Jun. 16; Lula Wiles, Jun. 22; Judy Collins, Jul. 26. 288-0829.

The Cross Insurance Arena, 1 Civic Center Sq. Chicago, Jun. 21; Josh Groban, Jun. 24th. 791-2200.

The Dance Hall, 7 Walker St., Kittery. She Funk, Jun. 21; Swing Night, Jul. 6. 703-2083.

Darrows Barn, 3 Round Top La., Damariscotta. Salt Bay Chamberfest, Aug. 1, 6, 9, 13, 16, 17. 522-3749.

Denmark Arts Center, 50 W Main St, Denmark. Strong Women-Bold Voices, Jun. 8; Neptune’s Car, Jun. 22; Magic Ball, Aug. 3; Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards, Aug. 17. 452-2412.

Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington St., Eastport. GoldenOak, Jun. 7. 853-4650.

Frog & Turtle, 3 Bridge St., Westbrook. Seth Warner with Susanne Gerry, every third Weds; Dave Good and Jeff Willis, every first Thurs.; The Groove Kings, every first Fri.; Elroy, every second Fri.; Boba Funk, every third Fri.; Juke Joint Devil Band, every fourth Fri. 591-4185.

Frontier, 14 Main St. Mill 3 Fort Andross, Brunswick. 725-5222.

Front Porch, 9 Shore Rd, Ogunquit. Music nearly every night of the week. Rachael Rage, Michelle Currie, Jason Webber, Jun. 15; John Richardson, Kim Kuzma, Robert Dionne, Jun. 16; Eric Michael Krop, Jun. 19. 

Gather, 189 Main St., Yarmouth. Gather Rounders, every Sun.; Kellie Muse & Susie Pepper, Jun. 19. 847-3250.

Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Ln., Ogunquit. Gina Chaves, Jun. 14; Crystal Bowersox, Jul. 27; Howie Day, Aug. 9. 646-4777.

L.L. Bean Free Summer Concerts Series, Freeport Village Station. The War and Treaty, Jul. 4; Gone West ft. Colbie Callat, Jul. 13; AJR, Jul. 27; Mat Kearney, Aug. 3; Anderson East, Aug. 17.

Maine Music Society, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. The Big Chill: Songs from the Movie, Jun. 8-9. 333-3386.

Maine Savings Pavilion at Rock Row, Westbrook. Slightly Stoopid, Jun. 15; Young the Giant and Fitz and the Tantrums, Jun. 20; Buddy Guy & Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jun. 22; Shinedown, Jun. 29; Joe Bonamassa, Jul. 28; Rebelution, Aug. 2; Alice Cooper, Aug. 10; John Fogerty, Aug. 11. 358-9327.

Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St. Culomba Vocal Ensemble, Jun. 29; Half Moon Jug Band, Sept. 28. 879-4629.

Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. Opera Maine Orchestra, Jul. 24, 26. 842-0800.

One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Particle Kid w/ Jeff Beam, Jun. 13; The Portland Jazz Orchestra, Jun. 20; Amy Helm, Jun. 22; Honeysuckle w/ Sam Moss, Jun. 29; Buck Meek, Jul. 5; Charlie Hunter and Lucy Woodward, Jul. 12; Hawktail, Aug. 13. 761-1757.

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor. The Brothers Brothers, Jun. 14; Gaelic Storm, Jun. 25; Mile Twelve, Jul. 11; Darlingside, Aug. 29. 633-5159.

OTTO, 576 Congress St. Bluegrass Night, every Mon. 358-7090.

Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. Start Making Sense:Talking Heads Tribute, Jun. 14; Steve Gunn, Jul. 24; Todd Snider, Jul. 25; Juice, Jul. 27; Real Estate, Aug. 5; Lula Wiles, Aug. 24; Ghostland, Aug. 30. 956-6000.

Portland Bach Experience, multiple locations. Jun. 14-23. portlandbachexperience.com.

Portland House of Music and Events, 25 Temple St. B-52s Tribute, Jun. 13; Oshima Brothers, Jun. 18; Golden Oak, Jun. 28; Bronson Arroyo, Jul. 18; Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew, Aug. 5. 805-0134.

Porthole Restaurant & Pub, 20 Custom House Wharf. Joan Kennedy, Jun. 12; Fighting Fiction, Jun. 15; Fog Ave!, Jun. 28; Slygo Road, Jul 5; Northern Groove, Jul. 13; DJ Tish, Jul. 20. 773-4653.

Salvage BBQ, 919 Congress St. Live music every Fri. and Sat. 553-2100.

Saco River Festival Association, Rt. 25, Cornish. Tom Whitehead & His Hot 5, Jul. 3; Los Galactacos, Jul., 10; Norwood, Jul. 17; Keanu Keanu, Jul. 24; Bold Riley, Jul. 31. sacoriverfestival.org.

Saco River Theater, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Buxton. David Mallett, Aug. 2; Jennifer Porter, Aug. 10. 929-6472.

Schoodic Arts for All, Hammond Hall, Winter Harbor. Miners Creek, Jun. 28; Bill Staines, Jul. 19; Snarky Sisterz and Friends, Aug. 3; Destroy Them My Robots, Aug. 4; Tough End String Band, Aug. 6; Gordon Bok, Aug. 30. 963-2569.

Space Gallery, 538 Congress. Droneflower, Jun. 16; Helado Negro, Jun. 20; Mdou Moctar, Jul. 2; The Messthetics, Jul. 13. 828-5600.

St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church, 41 Desert St., Bar Harbor. Mount Desert Summer Chorale: Carmina Burana, Aug. 2 & 3. 244-0042.

State Theatre, 609 Congress St. Gina Chavez, Jun. 15; The Fretless, Jul. 13; Thank You, Scientists, Jun. 21; A Day to Remember, Jun. 27; Silversun Pickups, Jul. 17; Gregory Alan Isakov, Jul. 25; Interpol, Aug. 4; Iliza Shlesinger, Aug. 9. 956-6000.

The Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland. Gina Chavez, Jun. 15. The Weight Band, Aug. 9. 701-5053.

Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Rd., Brownfield. Keb’ Mo’, Jun. 15; Paula Cole, Jul. 5; The Wood Brothers, Jul. 22; Amy Ray, Jul. 24; Natalie Merchant, Jul. 25; Stone Mountain Live Anniversary Show, Aug. 3; Shawn Colvin, Aug. 6; Knots and Crosses; Aug. 30. 935-7292.

Thomas Point Beach & Campground, 29 Meadow Road, Brunswick. Band Camp Music and Arts Festival, Jul. 26-28; Bluegrass Festival, Aug 29-Sept. 1. 725-6009.

Thompson’s Point, 5 Thompson’s Point. Death Cab for Cutie, Jun. 11; The National, Jun. 20; Third Eye Blind with Jimmy Eat World, Jul. 6; Sublime with Rome, Jul. 12; Maggie Rogers, Jul. 25; Guster On The Ocean, Aug. 10; Ben Harper. Aug. 30. 747-5288.

Two Diamond Art Farm, 98 Hearn Road, Saco. While These Visions, A Midsummer Night’s Revelry of Art and Dance Jun. 21. (978) 427-8329.

Waterville Opera House, 93 Main St. 3rd Flr., Waterville. Waterville Rocks, Jun. 28; Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn, Aug. 26; Keller Williams, Sep. 26. 873-7000.

Vinegar Hill Music Theater, 53 Old Post Rd, Arundel. The Bobby Darin Show with Ron Gartner, Jun. 15; Dean Ford & The Beautiful Ones – Prince Tribute, Jun. 21; Rustic Overtones, Jun. 29; The Doo Wop Project, Jul. 12; Annie Royer, Jul. 14; Farewell Angelina, Jul. 18; The Kingston Trio, Jul. 27; Johnny A., Aug. 2; Martin Sexton, Aug. 3; Well-Strung, Aug. 10. 985-5552.

Comedy

Blue, 650A Congress St. Comedy Night: Worst Day of the Week, Mons. 774-4111.

Bull Feeney’s, 375 Fore St. Open Mic Comedy, Tues.; Comedy Showcase, Weds. 773-7210.

The Fresnel Theater, 17 Free St. Flux, first Saturdays; Running With Scissors, every fourth Saturday. 619-1418.

Lincoln’s, 36 Market St. Laugh Shack Comedy, Thurs. No phone—it’s a speakeasy!

Quill Books & Beverage, 1 Westbrook Common, Unit #5, Westbrook. We’re Here: A Night of Queer and Feminist Comedy, every second Fri. 591-0056.

Art

Bates College Museum of Art, 75 Russell St., Lewiston. DeWitt Hardy: Master of Watercolor, Jun. 7-Oct. 5th; Uncovered, Jun. 7-Oct. 5. 786-6158.

Bowdoin College Museum of Art, 245 Maine St., Brunswick. In the Round: Ancient Art from All Sides, through Oct. 13; Let’s Get Lost and Listening Glass, through Sept. 29; Bowdoin Collects: Chinese Ceramics, Jades, and Paintings, through Jan. 5, 2020. 725-3275.

Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 21 Winter Street, Rockland. Melt Down, through Jun. 9; Ellis-Beauregard Fellows Wade Kavanaugh and Stephen B. Nguyen, through Jun. 16; Ann Craven: Birds We Know, Jun. 29-Oct. 13. 701-5005.

Colby College Museum of Art, 5600 Mayflower Hill Dr., Waterville. A Vision for Composition: Nineteenth-Century Prints from the Collection, through Jun. 16; Theaster Gates: Facsimile Cabinet of Women Origin Stories, through September 8. 859-5600.

Creative Portland, 84 Free Street. Burundi Drum, Dance & Culture Festival, Jun. 28, at Portland Expo. Music events and a rotating gallery. 370-4784.

Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland. The Screen Show, through September 22; Slab City Rendezvous, through Feb. 9, 2020. 596-6457.

Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St. Maine. Margaret Lawrence, through Jun. 29; Joel Babb, Jul. 5-Aug. 3; Maurice Freedman, Aug. 8-31. 772-2693.

Husson University’s Robert E. White Gallery, Peabody Hall, 1 College Circle, Bangor. Summer Salon: Selected Student Work, through Aug. 31. 992-4925.

Kittery Art Association, 8 Coleman Ave., Kittery. Meet the Locals, through Jul.14; Up, Up, and Away, Jul. 18-Sept. 1. 451-9384.

Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St. Holding Up the Sky: Wabanaki People, Culture, History & Art, through Feb. 1, 2020. 774-1822.

Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St. Lynne Shulman, Marjorie Moore, Audrey Gottlieb, Jul-Aug. 773-2339.

MECA, 522 Congress St. COLLECT Summer Art Sale, Jun. 27-29; Darkness and the Light, Jul. 12-Sept. 20. 699-5025.

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square. In the Vanguard, through Sept. 8; The Expansion of Cubism, Jun. 28-Oct. 6. 775-6148.

Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island. Randy Eckard, ‘Works in Watercolor,’ through Jun. 28; Patricia Chandler: A Solo Exhibition of Paintings, Jul. 1-29; Amy Bickford a Solo exhibition of Paintings, Aug. 1-29. 712-1097

River Arts, 241 US-1, Damariscotta. Members Show, Jun. 7-Jul. 6; Night & Day, Jul. 12-Aug. 10; Wild Things, Aug.16-Sep. 14. 563-1507.

University of Maine Museum of Art, 40 Harlow St., Bangor. Symphony of Passion: Alison Weld, When There Was Another Me: Harold Garde, Our Hands Are Full of Color: Julie Beck, through Aug. 31. 581-3300.

University of New England Museum of Art, 2693, 716 Stevens Ave. Everyday Maine, through Jun. 25. 221-4449.

Tasty Events

Byrnes’ Irish Pub, 16 Station Ave., Brunswick. Irish Breakfast, every Thursday. 729-9400.

Damariscotta River Cruises, 40 Main St., Damariscotta. Oyster and wine tasting cruises, every Saturday, Jun. 22-Oct. 19. 315-5544.

LeRoux Kitchen, 161 Commercial St. Monthly free wine tastings. Call for dates. 553-7665.

Lobster Festival, Rockland. Come celebrate the Pine Tree State’s favorite crustacean with road races, local food and beverage vendors, an oceanic beauty pageant, and of course, lobster!  Jul. 31 – Aug. 4. Steins and Vines, Aug. 1. 1-800-576-7512.

Lolita Vinoteca + Asador, 90 Congress St. Tapas Mondays with wine pairings. 775-5652.

A Toast to Maine, 390 Congress Street. A tour focused on the “blend of locally sourced food and beverages. Avoid the summer crowds at top Portland restaurants. Tickets available at mainefoodforthought.com.

Quill Books and Beverage, 1 Westbrook Common, Unit #5, Westbrook. All day happy hour featuring half-priced wine bottles. 591-0056.

Rising Tide Brewing Company, 103 Fox St. Food trucks on Fri., Sat. and Sun., BYOF (Bring Your Own Food) to enjoy while drinking locally crafted beer, wine, and cider, or visit the Tasting Room for Maine Made Pub Snacks and Lebbit & Son’s Soup. 370-2337.

Rosemont Markets, Portland and Yarmouth. Tasting events on Fri. Call for dates. 774-8129.

Sichuan Kitchen, 612 Congress St. Hot Pot Wednesdays, every Weds. Reservations recommended. 536-7226.

Sweetgrass Farm Old Port Tasting Room, 324 Fore St. Tasting bar is open year-round for Maine-made wines and spirits. 761-8GIN.

Wine and Food Walks, Portland. Join sommelier Erica Archer for a themed walk through a Portland neighborhood with wine and spirit tastings paired with delicious foods, every Sat. 619-4630.

54th Annual Clam Festival, Yarmouth. Parades, food, fireworks, and plenty of fun for the whole family. Admission is free! Jul. 19 – Jul. 21. 846-3984.

Film

Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, 20 East Main St. My Little Chickadee, Jun. 12; 3:10 to Yuma, Jul. 24. Dover-Foxcroft. 564-8943.

Frontier, 14 Main St. Mill 3 Fort Andross, Brunswick. The Raft, Jun. 14-20; Red Joan, Jun. 21-27; Walking On Water, Jun. 8-Jul. 3. 725-5222.

Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St. Wild Nights with Emily, Jun. 12-13; Red Joan, Jun. 14-20; Non-Fiction, Jun. 21-27; The Biggest Little Farm, Jun. 28-Jul. 4. Damariscotta. 563-3424.

Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square. The Gospel of Eureka, Jun. 7-12. 775-6148.

Literary Events

Bard Coffee, 185 Middle St. “Silent” Book Club, a book club with no assigned reading where members meet to read silently, share book recommendations, and socialize over coffee and tea. Every fourth Tuesday. 899-4788.

Criterion Theater, 35 Cottage St., Bar
Harbor. An Evening with David Sedaris, Aug. 1. 288-0829.

LFK, 188A State St. Word Portland, a monthly reading series featuring original writing from authors on first Mondays. 899-3277.

Longfellow Books, Monument Square. Lake Effect Days: Brief Stories of Buffalo, New York by Philip Sultz, Jun. 20; Almost Midnight by Paul Doiron, Jul. 3; Around the World in Fifty Years by Elayne Clift, Jul. 18. 772.4045.

Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress St. Steve Almond discusses his new book, William Stoner and the Battle for the Inner Life, Jun. 15; Jennifer Acker presents her novel, The Limits of the World, Jun. 17; Jaed Coffin launches new memoir, Roughhouse Friday, Jun. 18; Aaron Hamburger discusses his novel  Nirvana is Here, Jun. 26. 536-4778.

Tandem Coffee and Bakery, 742 Congress St. “Silent” Book Club, a book club with no assigned reading where like-minded people meet to read silently, share book recommendations, and socialize over coffee and tea. Every second Sunday. 805-1887.

Game Nights

Binga’s Stadium, 77 Free St. Stump! Trivia, every Tuesday. Questionnairey, every Thurs. 699-4263.

Diversions Puzzles & Games, 415 Philbrook Ave., South Portland. Game nights every Tues. and Thurs. Bring your own from home or choose from our board game library. The most common games played are light & heavy strategy games. 773-0300.

The Dogfish Bar and Grille, 128 Free St. Trivia with prizes and no cover, every Tues. 772-5483.

Foulmouthed Brewing, 15 Ocean St., South Portland. Geeks who Drink Trivia Night, every Tues. 618-6977.

Local Press, 276 Woodford St. Trivia with Sherry, every Weds. 773-0039.

Local 188, 685 Congress St. The Spanish Inquisition with Krister Rollins trivia night, every Mon. 761-7909.

Quill Books and Beverage, 1 Westbrook Common, Unit #5, Westbrook. True Crime Trivia, every first Thurs.; Queer Trivia, every third Thurs. 591-0056.

Rí Rá Irish Pub and Restaurant, 72 Commercial St. Pub Quiz with $5 pints sponsored by a brewery of the month, every Tues. 761-446.

School Street Pub and Grill, 29 School St. B, Gorham. Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, every Tues. 222-8090.

Sebago Brewing Company, 211 Fore St. Trivia Night at Sebago Old Port, every Mon. 775-2337.

Museums

Baxter House Museum, 71 South St., Gorham. The 1831 birthplace of James Phinney Baxter, former mayor of Portland and Governor of Maine. Mon.-Sat. 222-1190

Castle Tucker, 2 Lee St. Wicasset, Federal-style Mansion built by Judge Silas Lee in 1807, Wed.-Sat.; Jul. 14, Aug. 11; Brew with a View Jul. 11; Outdoor Apothecary: Medicinal and edible Plants Jul. 20; Plein Air Painting Day with Jennifer Linskey, Aug. 22; cooking and Dining at Castle Tucker: A Culinary History Tour, Aug. 28. 882-7169

Deer Isle-Stonington Historical Society, 416 Sunset Rd., Deer Isle. Extensive collection of historical objects and documents housed in the 1830 Sellers House, Wed.-Fri., Jun. 16-Sep. 16. 348-6400

Fire House Museum, 157 Spring St., Portland. Well-preserved fire house built in 1891, showcasing antique fire fighting machinery, first Fri. every month. 772-2040

Hamilton House, 40 Vaughan’s Ln., South Berwick. 1785 Georgian mansion on the Salmon Falls River purchased by Mrs. Emily Tyson in 1989, and restored to its former glory through the influence of the writings of Sarah Orne Jewett, Wed.-Sun. 384-2454

International Cryptozoology Museum, 4 Thompson’s Point Rd., Suite 106. Explore hidden and unknown animals like Yetis and Bigfoot and other worldwide cryptids, Mon., Wed.-Sun.

Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, 226 Maine St., Brunswick. Built in 1824 and briefly occupied by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, long term home of civil war hero Chamberlain, four-term Maine Governor, and President of Bowdoin College, Tue.-Sat., Through Oct. 7.729-6958

L.C. Bates Museum, 14 Easler Rd., Hinckley. Maine’s early 20th-century natural history museum includes a mounted blue marlin donated by Ernest Hemingway, Wed.-Sun. 238-4250

Maine Historical Society, 489 Congress St., Portland. Museums features changing exhibitions and programs spanning more than twelve centuries of Maine life, open daily; Eye in the Sky, Apr. 11-Sep. 30. 774-1822

Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St., Portland. Museum exhibits by Ted Arnold, Rush Brown, and Alex Sax, Mon.-Fri., through Jul. 5. 773-2339

Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum, 58 Fore St. Portland. Preserves and operates historic two-foot gauge railroad equipment, open daily. 828-0814.

Marrett House, 40 Ossipee Trail East Rte. 25 Standish. Late Georgian house (1789) with an extensive herb and perennial garden first and third Sat., to Oct. 15. 882-7169 

Montpelier: The General Henry Knox Museum, 30 High St., Thomaston. The Secretary of War to George Washington retired to Maine in 1895; this 1929 replica of his mansion includes many of the furnishings of the original, Tue.-Sat. 354-8062.

Neal Dow Memorial, 714 Congress St. Federal-style, 1829 home of General Neal Dow, two-time Mayor of Portland and active Prohibitionist, abolitionist & advocate of women’s rights and prison reform, tours by appointment only. 773-7773.

Nickels-Sortwell House, 121 Main St., Wiscasset. Federal-style mansion, built in 1807 by ship owner and trader William Nickels with Colonial Revival furnishings and three-story elliptical stairway, open Fri.-Sun., Jun. 1-Oct. 15; 882-7169.

Northeast Historic Film Museum, 85 Main St., Bucksport. The Society is dedicated to preserving regional film, and its Alamo Theater displays antique film and movie theater paraphernalia, open Tue.-Thu., and Mon., Fri. by appointment. 469-0924.

Owls Head Transportation Museum, 117 Museum St., Owls Head. Celebrating machines of a bygone era through conservation, preservation and demonstration, open daily; All-American Cruise-In, Jul. 6-7; Truck and Tractor Show, Jul. 20-21; Truck & Tractor Show, Jul. 21-22; Wings & Wheels Spectacular, Aug. 3-4; Barnstormers Bash, Aug. 10; New England Auto Auction, Aug. 16-17; Vintage Motorcycle Festival, Aug 31- Sep 1. 594-4418.

Peary’s Eagle Island, Casco Bay, Harpswell. Admiral Robert E. Peary, claimed the first man at the North Pole, kept his summer home and library here, Jun. 15-Labor Day. 624-6080.

Penobscot Marine Museum, 2 Church St., Searsport. Maritime exhibits & history, open daily. 548-0334.

Penobscot Nation Museum, 12 Down St., Indian Island. Thousands of years of Maine Native American history, of both the Penobscot and Wabanaki peoples, as well as contemporary paintings, woodcarving, and basketry, Mon.-Sat. 827-4153.

Portland Observatory Museum, 138 Congress St. Daily tours of America’s only remaining historic marine signal tower, open daily. 774-5561.

Project Puffin Visitor Center, 311 Main St., Rockland. Documenting the Audubon Society’s conservation efforts with interactive educational exhibits, including live camera feeds of the puffins and seabirds 20 miles south at the Seal Island National Wildlife Refuge, open daily. 596-5566.

Roosevelt Campobello International Museum, 459 Rte. 774, Welshpool, New Brunswick, Canada. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s summer island retreat. Open daily. (506) 752-2922.

Sarah Orne Jewett House, 5 Portland St., South Berwick. The author’s 1819 Georgian residence, Fri.-Sun. 384-2454.

Seal Cove Auto Museum, 1414 Tremont Rd., Seal Cove. More than 50 beautiful vehicles from the ornate Brass Era, 1895-1917, open daily; Cars & Coffee: Swedish Cars, Jul. 6; Strawberry Festival, Jul. 9; Murder Mystery Diner, Jul 28; Cars & Coffee: Barn Finds and Survivors, Aug. 3.; Car-B-Que, Aug. 24. 244-9242.

Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Rd., Kennebunkport. The largest electric railway museum in the world, with over 250 historic and international vehicles, open daily. 80th Anniversary Celebration Jul. 5-8. 967-2712.

Skolfield-Whittier House, 159 Park Row, Brunswick. Seventeen-room “time capsule” with Victorian furnishings and items from sea captain Alfred Skolfield’s world voyages, Wed.-Sat. 729-6606.

Skyline Farm, 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth. Over 80 carriages and sleighs from the late 18th century to the 1920s, as well as walking and riding trails, farm-related demonstrations, and riding lessons. Summer museum exhibit “Ladies and Gentlemen”: Vehicle designed with gender in mind, Sun., May 12-Jun. 17; Carriage museum open during events listed and by appt. 829-9203.

Stanley Museum, 40 School St., Kingfield. Dedicated to the genius of the Stanley family, inventors of the Stanley Steamer, a steam-powered car that held the record for fastest automobile in the world from 1906 to 1911. Original cars and engines, as well as photography, airbrush paintings, and violins. Photographs by Chansonetta Stanley Emmons, paintings by Dorothy Emmons, and creations by other members of the Stanley family, Tue.-Sun. 265-2729.

Stanwood Wildlife Sanctuary at Birdsacre, 289 High St., Ellsworth. Former home of Cordelia.

J. Stanwood, Victorian-era ornithologist and wildlife photographer, now housing a sanctuary for unreleasable birds and a library of her extensive notes and photographs, open daily. Cordie Day, Jul. 29. 667-8460.

Tate House, 1267 Westbrook St. Capt. George Tate’s 1755 house with an unusual clerestory in the gambrel roof and an herb garden overlooking Stroudwater River, Wed.-Sun., Jun. 2-Oct. 774-6177.

Thompson Ice House Museum, 4568 Rte. 129, South Bristol. Traditional methods of ice harvesting are employed at this historic national site, open Wed., Fri., Sat., Jul.-Aug.; Annual Ice Cream Social, Jul. 7. 644-8808.

Umbrella Cover Museum, 62-B Island Ave., Peaks Island. World record holder of umbrella covers, each with a story of its own, Tue.-Sun. 939-0301.

Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth St. Historic house with collections from the High Victorian period. Built 1858-1860 for New Orleans hotelier Ruggles Morse, the mansion’s interiors boast original furniture and décor, open daily. 772-4841.

Wadsworth-Longfellow House, 489 Congress St. Childhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, open daily. 774-1822.

Wendell Gilley Museum, 4 Herrick Rd., Southwest Harbor. True-to-life wood carvings of birds made by Wendell Gilley and others, as well as educational biology programs and woodcarving workshops, Tue.-Sat. 244-7555.

Wilhelm Reich Museum, 19 Orgonon Circle, Dodge Pond Rd., Rangeley. Research and living space of a colleague of Sigmund Freud, famous promoter of “orgones,” Wed.-Sun., Jul.-Aug. 864-3443.

Don’t Miss

16th Annual Crown of Maine Balloon Festival, Presque Isle, The most uplifting and colorful display in The County! Enjoy rides in the balloons, food, drinks, and karaoke, Aug. 22- 25.

17th Annual Festival of Nations, Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Includes face painting, games and crafts, train rides, and tons of food made with flavors of Maine’s ethnic communities. Free Admission, Jul. 27.

Bangor State Fair, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main St., Bangor. Mechanical rides and games, live music and eating competitions. Attractions include a demolition derby, Kenyan acrobats act, frisbee dogs, agricultural exhibitions and much more, Jul. 25-Aug. 3. 561-8300.

Bath Heritage Days Festival, Front St., Bath. Six day festival featuring carnival, food, live music, artisan’s market, antique car show, book sales, and fireworks, Jul 3. 29-Jul. 7.

Belfast Harbor Fest, 34 Commercial St., Belfast. National Boat Building Competition, Live Music, Food from Local Vendors, Rotary Gala and Art Auction. Come Boating! 18th Annual Regatta, Boat Show, Cardboard Boat Challenge, Pancake Breakfast, Barbeque Dinner, 5K Bug Run/Walk, Habitat for Humanity Lobster Gala, Front Street Shipyard Tours, and more family fun! Aug. 16-18.

Cape Elizabeth Garden Tour 2019, Fort Williams Park. Ocean views, ornamental trees and shrubs, native plants, woodlands, raised beds, stonework, historical homes, and more. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Fort Williams Park, Jul. 20.

The Ossipee Valley Music Festival, 291 South Hiram Road, Hiram. The festival features national headliners in roots music, yoga, barn dances, workshops, artisans, local food and beer, activities for kids all day long, and more, Jul. 25-28. 625-8656.

Just for the Halibut, 12 Commercial Street, Saint George. Luke’s at Tenants Harbor and Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association partner for two fun-filled community events by the shore, featuring a delicious menu prepared by one of our guest chefs highlighting freshly landed halibut and other (sea)fare, Jun. 6, 13. 956-0752.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick, 1 Middle Street, Brunswick. Folk artists Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen will perform last concert of the 2018-19 Concerts for a Cause series. This season’s beneficiaries are The Gathering Place and the Brunswick Teen Center, Jun. 15. 729-8515.

Topsham Garden Club Plant Sale, Topsham Town Hall Complex. Perennials, vegetables, annuals, houseplants and shrubs, most of which volunteers and local businesses have provided from their very own gardens, Jun. 6.

Flaherty Farm Arts & Crafts Show, Flaherty’s Family Farm, 123 Payne Rd., Scarborough. A show and sale of unique handcrafted products ranging from locally made pottery, fused and stained glass, jewelry, folk and fine art, wood products, specialty foods, soaps, candles and more, Aug. 9-11. 883-5494.

Gastro-Go-Go, 219 Anderson St., Portland. Eat, drink, and then eat some more! Meet at Lone Pine Brewing for a gathering of food trucks, brewers and eager patrons and enjoy a laid back day of yard games and an all-vinyl playlist. Aug. 29.

Maine Highland Games and Scottish Festival, Topsham Fairgrounds, Topsham.
41st Annual Highland Games featuring a parade of the clans, music, athletic and dancing competitions, food, sheepdog demonstrations, workshops and more, Aug. 18.

Maine Lobster Ride, Camden Snow Bowl 20 Barnestown Rd., Camden. The Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Lobster Ride & Roll follows winding, country lanes and along the coast past lighthouses and lobster boats. All proceeds go to local wellness program. Jul. 20-21. 699-4032.

Maine Quilt Show, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Dr., Augusta. Featuring special exhibits, workshops and demonstrations with over 500 quilts on display, Jul. 25-27. 216-7358.

Maine Yoga Fest, East End School. Live Music! Food! Premiere yoga and wellness event with a diverse program of yoga practitioners, instructors, artists, and businesses, Jun. 29-Jul. 1.

North Atlantic Blues Festival, 70 Lake Ave., Rockland. Widely regarded as the most prestigious blues festival on the East coast, come up for two days of live blues, a pub crawl, and brunch. Jul. 13-14.

Olde Bristol Days, Old Fort Grounds at Colonial Pemaquid. 66th Olde Bristol Days, featuring lobster boat races, food and craft vendors, a parade, live jazz, and fireworks on the beach!, Aug. 10-11.

Portland Harbor Paddleboard Tours, East End Beach. Quick stand-up paddleboarding lesson followed by a tour with licensed Maine Guide, paddling along Portland waterfront, lighthouses, lobster boats and forts with chances of spotting wildlife, most Fri., Sun., and Wed., or by request. 370-9730.

Portland Kids Duathlon, 65 Cove St. Portland’s first duathlon race for children, gives kids ages 5-12 an opportunity to participate in run, bike, run format race. This exciting new event includes two waves, a bike/run short course for ages 5-8, and run/bike/run long course for ages 8-12, Jul. 28.

Portland SchoonerFest and Regatta, Eastern Promenade. Traditional schooners, famous and hometown favorites alike, race and parade under sail in Portland Harbor. For the first time featuring Marine Maritime Museum’s legendary and recently restored schooner, the Mary E, Jun. 21-25. 619-1842.

Portland Stars & Stripes Spectacular, Eastern Promenade, Portland. Free, annual celebration features food, fireworks, and a concert, Jul. 4.

Save a Stray 5K and Festival, L.L. Bean, Freeport. Benefits Coastal Humane Society and Lincoln County Animal Shelter. 5K race, and festival which features food trucks, dog demos, an Ask A Vet booth, an Amateur “Worst in Show,” face painting and much more, Aug. 24.

South Portland’s Art in the Park, Mill Creek Park, South Portland. Original artwork and photography by nearly 170 artists, Aug. 10. 767-7605.

Startup Maine, Maine College of Art (MECA), 522 Congress St. Formerly known as the annual Maine Startup & Create Week, Startup Maine is a three-day conference of learning, interviews with community leaders and entrepreneurs, hands-on workshops and social events, Jun. 19-21.

Taste of Summer, Brunswick. Held right on the Brunswick landing, indulge in food trucks, craft beverages, and live music, Jun. 22.

Windjammer Days, Boothbay Harbor. 57th Annual Windjammer Days Festival, featuring a fleet of tall ships, fireworks, local food and family activities, Jun. 23-29. 619-1842.

Winter Harbor Lobster Festival, Winter Harbor. 55th annual Winter Harbor Lobster Festival, featuring blueberry pancake breakfast, craft fair, lobster boat races, lobster dinner and parade, Aug. 10.

Maine Wildlife Park Events, 56 Game Farm Rd., Gray. Butterflies and Bugs, Jun. 29; Maine Nature Artists, Jul.13; Chainsaw Wildlife Artists, Jul. 20; ATV Maine, Jul. 20; Evening Star Party, Aug. 3; Attean Family Pow Wow, Aug. 10-11; Wildlife Encounters, Aug. 17; Enchanted Forests, Aug. 24-25; Life of the Honeybee, Aug. 31; Rick Charette Concert, Sep. 7. 577-0658.

Yoga in the Outfield, Hadlock Field, 271 Park Ave. Third annual event to benefit Maine Children’s Cancer Program. Take part in a  morning yoga class in the outfield at Hadlock Field, followed by a game played by the Sea Dogs. Bring your own mat! Jun. 23.