Today
Dec. 17: AUBURN, Turkey Hollow and Phil House will present the annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. at First Universalist Church, 169 Pleasant St. $12/$10 866-655-7171

Dec. 17: AUGUSTA, the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra will perform at a holiday concert at 8 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center. 626-2400

Dec. 17: LEWISTON, a time of holiday sing-a-long and ice cream social will be held at the Jesus Party headquarters, 291 Bates St. 786-5568

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, a benefit haddock chowder, lobster roll or ham salad luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave. $6/$3.75 797-2487

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, a swing dance, with music by the Maine Swingin’ DJ’s will be held at 9 p.m. at North Deering Grange Hall, 1408 Washington Ave. $8 653-5012

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, a dance, with music by Vintage, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Portland Elks Club, Congress Street. Free

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, Friday Night Latin Dance Party will be held at 8 p.m. at Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St. $5 773-0002

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, a swing dance, with music by the Maine Swingin’ DJ’s will be held at 9 p.m. at North Deering Grange Hall, 1408 Washington Ave. $8 653-5012

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, a dance, with music by Vintage, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Portland Elks Club, Congress Street. Free

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, Friday Night Latin Dance Party will be held at 8 p.m. at Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St. $5 773-0002

Dec. 17: PORTLAND, the Dark Star Orchestra will perform at 8 p.m. at the State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $20/$22 775-3331
Tomorrow
Dec. 18: AUBURN, a baked bean and macaroni supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Philip’s Church Hall. $5/$3 782-5914

Dec. 18: AUBURN, a baked bean and casserole supper will be held at 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 439 Park Ave. $6/$3

Dec. 18: AUBURN, a Solstice Celebration concert and ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. at the First Universalist Church, Spring Street. $10/$8 877-833-1372

Dec. 18, 19: AUGUSTA, the 13th Annual Last Minute Christmas Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Augusta Armory, Rt. 202. 946-7079

Dec. 18, 19: BRUNSWICK, “The King of Kings,” a silent movie with live music, will be held at 4 p.m. at Eveningstar Cinema at the Tontine Mall. $7/$6 443-5411

Dec. 18: BUCKFIELD, a “Country Christmas,” with the Don Campbell Band will be held at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Oddfellow Theater, Rt. 117. $12 336-3306

Dec. 18: FARMINGTON, Northfield will perform at 7:30 p.m. at UMF Nordica Auditorium. $5/$4 778-7136

Dec. 18: LEWISTON, Turner Rescue Unit will hold a bake sale at Marden’s Discount at Northwood Park Shopping Center.

Dec. 18: LEWISTON, a Service of Lessons and Carols will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church. Donations

Dec. 18: LEWISTON, the Knights of Columbus dinner/dance, with music by Vintage, will be held at 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, East Avenue. $12.50 784-0389

Dec. 18: LEWISTON, the Mike Willette Christmas Show will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center. $15/$10 783-1585

Dec. 18: LISBON, a baked bean and casserole supper will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Rt. 196. $5/$2.50 353-2152

Dec. 18: LIVERMORE, a Gourmet Extravaganza will be held at the Norlands Living History Center, 290 Norlands Road. 897-4366

Dec. 18: OXFORD, the 24th Annual Live Nativity will be presented at 4 p.m. in front of the Oxford Advent Christian Church, Rt. 26.

Dec. 18: PORTLAND, the Magical Wonders of Christmas Magic Show will be held at 2 and 7 p.m. at Presumpscot Grange Hall, 1884 Forrest Ave. $12/$5 576-4289

Dec. 18: PORTLAND, the New Camerata Singers will perform at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, Stevens and Congress Street. $15/$12 775-3356

Dec. 18: PORTLAND, “Christmas With the Renaissance Voices” will be held at 8 p.m. at the Chestnut Street United Methodist Church, Chestnut Street. $12/$10 766-0059

Dec. 18, 19: PORTLAND, a holiday concert, featuring Broadway stars George Merritt and Michelle Blakeley and other singers, will be held at 2 and 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. $50 885-5883

Dec. 18: WATERFORD, a Christmas caroling party will be held at 7 p.m. on the common at Waterford Flat.

Dec. 18: WELCHVILLE, a dance, with music by the Country Ladds, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Emugene Staples Hall.