Jan. 6, 13: PORTLAND, a benefit haddock chowder, lobster roll or ham salad luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday at North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave. $6.50/$3.75 883-3568

Jan. 8, 15: BRIDGTON, an open mic night will be held every Sunday at 3 p.m. at Cafe DeCarlo Internet Cafe and Espresso Bar, Main Street. 647-4596

Jan. 1: PORTLAND, the fourth annual “Marine Mammal Polar Bear Dip” fundraiser will be held at 2 p.m. at the East End Beach. 773-7377

Jan. 4, 11: PORTLAND, the Comedy Connection improv comedy will be held every Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at the Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf. $6 774-2006

Jan. 5, 12: LEWISTON, “Sharing Poetry,” will be held every Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Wisdom Center for Women, 97 Blake St. 784-0155

Jan. 6: PORTLAND, a comedy jam with Johnny Joyce, Amy Tee and Rocco will be held at 7:30 p.m. at The Liquid Blue, 440 Fore St. $5 774-9595

Jan. 7: PORTLAND, a comedy jam, with Bob Seibel, Tammy Pooler and Brian Brinegar, will be held at 7:30 p.m. at The Liquid Blue, 440 Fore St. $5 774-9595

Jan. 8: BRIDGTON, an open mic night will be held every Sunday at 3 p.m. at Cafe DeCarlo, Main Street. Free 647-4596

Jan. 10: BETHEL, a program on the folklore and healing properties of gemstones will be held at 6 p.m. at Telstar Regional High School in the library. $25 674-2765

Jan. 10: NEWRY, master magician George Saterial will perform at 7 p.m. at the Sunday River Ski Resort Grand Summit Resort Hotel. $8/$4 824-3575

Jan. 12-15: PORTLAND, “One More Thing,” with Michael Parent, will be held at St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center. Showtimes are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. $12/$10 775-5568

Jan. 13: PORTLAND, a comedy jam with Korte Yeo, Seth Bond Perry and Joe LaRoche will be held at 7:30 p.m. at The Liquid Blue, 440 Fore St. $5 774-9595

Jan. 14-16: FREEPORT, the sixth annual Maine WinterFest will be held in the Freeport area. 749-9438

Jan. 14: PORTLAND, a comedy Jam with Johnny Joyce, E.J. Murphy and Brett Groh will be held at 7:30 p.m. at The Liquid Blue, 440 Fore St. $5 774-9595

Jan. 14: ROCKLAND, the fourth annual International Language Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Penobscot School, 28 Gay St. Donations 594-1084

Jan. 15: AUBURN, a public breakfast will be held from 8 to 10 a.m. at the VFW Hall, 588 Minot Ave. $3.50/$4.50 784-6883