By Kelly Morgan

Every Thursday, right here. Entertainment highlights for in town and beyond.

On A String

LEWISTON – Kids should enjoy a show by the YoYo People, a comedy duo with yo-yo, Hula Hoop and unicycle talents. >>When: 10 a.m. Wednesday >>Where: Lewiston Multi-Purpose Center >>Cost: Free >>FMI: Call 782-5951

Camping Country

GRAY -Fourteen bands will take the stage at the Stonehedge Country Music Fest, including Mark Knight, Cottonwood and The Honkey Tonkers. With dancing, workshops, a talent contest and spots for camping. >>When: Saturday through Monday >>Where: 342 West Gray Road >>Tickets: $20-$75, children under 12 free >>FMI: 428-3659 or visit [email protected]

Art on the Green

BETHEL – The 17th Annual Bethel Art Fair is a gathering of 50 artists and artisans showcasing their wares, from paintings to pottery. With food and live music. Followed by fireworks behind the Bethel Inn Resort. >>When: Saturday >>Where: Town common >>FMI: Call 824-2282 or visit bethelmaine.com

Y’ har, maties

SOTH PORTLAND – Wear your eye patch for the annual PortConMaine 2006: Revenge of the Pirates!, an anime and video game convention boasting everything from anime rooms to Dance Dance Revolution. >>When: Friday through Sunday >>Where: The Sheraton, 363 Maine Mall Road >>Tickets: $15-$30 >>FMI: portconmaine.com

Fireworks Festivities

LEWISTON and ABRN – Food, fine entertainment and fireworks will bring the Androscoggin River waterfront to life for the Fourth of July Liberty Festival 2006. >>When: 2 to 9:15 p.m. >>Where: Veterans Park and Festival Plaza >>FMI: Call 783-7267 or visit libertyfestival.org

Also this week

Mountain Music Festival, Mexico Rec Park, Mexico >>FMI: 364-0808 or themountainmusicfestival.com

Inter Percussion Ex-plo annual multi-ethnic festival, River Front Park, Augusta >>FMI: 446-9769 or pskills.org

Chicken Little (rated G), at dusk, Festival Plaza, Auburn >>FMI: 784-0191 or auburnmaine.org

Bath Heritage Days 2006, Friday to Tuesday, Bath >>FMI: 442-7291 or visitbath.com/heritagedays/index.html

Check out Encore on Fridays for complete event listings.