By Kelly Morgan

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

Tin Tones

AUBURN – Music in the Parks continues with the sounds of Tinpanic, the city’s first steel drum band. Free. >>When: Noon today >>Where: Festival Plaza >>FMI: Call 782-7228 or visit laarts.org



Crustacean Celebration

ROCKLAND – The Maine Lobster Festival began yesterday and will rule town for the rest of the week with live music, seafaring-centered events and crustacean for all. >>When: Today through Sunday >>Where: Harbor Park >>Tickets: Tickets $7 to $10; $2 children 6-11 >>FMI: 596-0376 or 1-800-lob-claw

Humble Humor

CASCO – Fans of Maine Public Radio’s Friday nights of jazz will be familiar with the dry wit and humor of Robert Skoglund, a.k.a. the Humble Farmer. >>When: 7:30 p.m. Friday >>Where: Casco Village Church, Route 121 >>Tickets: $10 advance, $12 at door >>FMI: Call 627-4541 or visit [email protected]

Aerial Acrobatics

FREEPORT – The Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour runs throughout the weekend, coming to town this year with a tropical theme. Also performing in Kennebunkport Aug. 9 and 10. >>When: Shows at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturday through Monday >>Where: Merriconeag Waldorf School >>Tickets: $17 adults, $15 children (12-2), children under 2 free >>FMI: Call 877-764-7487 or visit circussmirkus.org

Fibrous Art

LIVERMORE – The Maine Fiberarts Open Studio & Farm Weekend opens access to 144 fiberart studios and farms across the state, including spots like the Nezinscot Farm in Turner and the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center in Livermore. >>When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday >>Where: Various locations >>FMI: Call 721-0678 or visit mainefiberarts.org

Also this week

FestivalFranco Fun, Friday through Sunday, Franco American Heritage Center and The Colisee, Lewiston >>FMI: 783-1585 or festivalfrancofun.com

Café Accordion Orchestra, everything from French Musette to rumba and tango, 8 p.m. Saturday, St. Lawrence Arts & Community Center, 76 Congress St., Portland >>FMI: 775-5568 or visit stlawrencearts.org

Cultural Survival Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Maine State Pier, 55 Commercial St., Portland >>FMI: (617) 441-5418 or cs.org

Check out Encore on Fridays for complete event listings.