By Kelly Morgan

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

Yo-yo tricks

LEWISTON – Learn the arts of diabolo (Chinese yo-yo) and Chinese folk dance during workshops taught by the Chinese Folk Art Ensemble – a troupe of 30 Chinese-American youth – at the Marsden Hartley Cultural Center. For children 6 and up. Followed by a performance at the Franco American Heritage Center at 7 p.m. >>When: Yo-yo at 3:30 p.m. today; dance at 4:15 p.m. >>Where: Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. >>Cost: $3 for one session, $5 for both >>FMI: Call 784-0135 ext. 200 or visit lplonline.org

Lobster Unboiled

BREMEN – Help haul traps and learn about the life of lobster in Lobster Up Close, a program through the Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine >>When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday >>Where: 11 Audubon Road, Bremen >>Tickets: $35 youth, $50 adults >>FMI: Call 1-888-325-5261 ext.215 or visit maineaudubon.org

Multicultural Affair

BANGOR – From Tuvan throat singers to taiko drummers, the three-day American Folk Festival has plenty to offer. Even cowboy storytellers and a flea circus. And it’s free. >>When: Friday through Sunday >>Where: Bangor waterfront >>FMI: Call 992-2630 or visit americanfolkfestival.com



Working with wood

WATERVILLE – The 25th Anniversary Exhibition of Woodwork by the Kennebec Valley Woodworkers Association runs through the end of the month and features three rooms of displays, ranging from hand-carved wooden puzzles and toys to parquetry. Free. >>When: Through Aug. 31 >>Where: Kennebec Federal Savings, 70 Main St. >>FMI: Call 465-7577 or visit kfsavings.com/announcements.asp

Outdoor Art

PORTLAND – Now in its 41st year, the WCSH 6 Sidewalk Art Festival is one of the largest and oldest art shows in Northern New England, with more than 300 artists. Free. >>When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday >>Where: Congress Street arts district >>FMI: Call 828-6666 or visit wcsh6.com

Also this week

James Taylor, 8 p.m. today, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland >>FMI: 774-3331 or theciviccenter.com

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, rated PG, dusk Saturday, Festival Plaza >>FMI: 784-0191

Tim Sample, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Orion Theater, Mt. Ararat Middle School, Topsham >>FMI: 725-8728 or [email protected]

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