By Kelly Morgan

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

Rhythm for the people

LEWISTON – Para La Gente will bring its tropical and salsa styles to town for a free show. Rain date Friday. >>When: Noon today >>Where: Courthouse Plaza >>FMI: 782-7228 or visit laarts.org

Hip-hop poetry

LEWISTON – National poetry slam champion Marc Bamuthi Joseph will present “Scourge” as part of the Bates Dance Festival. The collaborative piece explores the history of the artist’s native Haiti through the fusion of hip-hop, spoken word, dance and live music. >>When: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday >>Where: Schaeffer Theatre, 365 College St. >>Tickets: $18 and $12 >>FMI: 786-6161 or visit bates.edu

No Hogs Here

NEWRY – Check out your favorite European bikes, from crotch rockets to classics, at the seventh annual Western Maine European Motorcycle Meet. With motorcycle rides, displays, a bike show and a benefit Luau Saturday night. >>When: Friday through Sunday >>Where: Jordan Grand Hotel, Sunday River Ski Resort >>FMI: 836-2208 or visit eurobikemaine.org

International Flavor

PORTLAND – More than 60 nations will be represented at the fourth annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations, a family event with music, dance, crafts and food around the world. With a children’s activity area. Free. >>When: 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday >>Where: Deering Oaks Park >>FMI: 761-9464 or visit wini.us/festival.htm

Busy with bees

FALMOUTH – Maine Audubon invites families to learn about the life of bees in Fields Abuzz with Bees, led by Gilsland Farm beekeeper Davida Sky. Afterward, look for the queen in the Children’s Discovery Room. >>When: 10 a.m. Saturday >>Where: Gilsland Farm Road >>Tickets: $6 adult members, $8 non-members; $3 child members, $4 non-members >>FMI: 781-2330 or maineaudubon.org

Also this week:



Fred Garbo’s Inflatable Theatre Co., 8 p.m. tonight, Deertrees Theater, Harrison >>FMI: 583-6747 or deertreestheatre.org

157th Bangor State Fair, Friday, July 28 through Sunday, Aug. 6 >>FMI: 947-5555 or bangorstatefair.com

Conjuring Carroll children’s and family magic show, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Auburn Tot Lot >>FMI: Auburn Parks & Rec

PORTopera presents Don Giovanni, 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday, Merrill Auditorium, Portland >>FMI: 842-0800.

First Regional Maine Social Forum, Friday through Sunday, Bates Mill Complex, 278 Lisbon St., Lewiston >>FMI: 783-0894 or info@mainesocialforum.org

Check out Encore on Fridays for complete event listings.

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