Music

July 23: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Delfaeyo Marsalis will present jazz music at 8 p.m. at Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $20/$25 633-5159

July 23 – Aug. 6: BRUNSWICK, the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s Festival Friday concerts will be held at 8 p.m. every Friday at Bowdoin College Crooker Theater. $35 373-1444

July 23: FREEPORT, Big Chief will perform at 8:30 p.m. at Venue, 5 Depot St. 865-1780

July 23: LEWISTON, Tommy’s Hard Rock Festival benefit will be held at 8 p.m. at Pelletier’s Banquet Hall, 711 Webster St. $5 650-8374

July 23: LEWISTON, Matt Turk will perform at 9 p.m. at She Doesn’t Like Guthries, 115 Middle St. 376-3344

July 23: LEWISTON, the Distributors, with guests Frank Coffin and Brian Hodgman, will perform at 8 p.m. at Irish Twins Pub, 743 Main St. 376-3088

July 23: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, the Perrys will perform gospel music at the Seaside Pavilion. 934-2024

July 23: PORTLAND, Zach Jones will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Easy, 55 Market St. 775-2266

July 23: PORTLAND, Eddie Kirkland will perform at 9 p.m. at Venue, 865 Forest Ave. $20

July 23: PORTLAND, Mishka will perform at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. 899-4990

July 23: RANGELEY, Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church, Main Street. 864-3421

July 24: AUBURN, Chronic Funk will perform at 8 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

July 24: BAR MILLS, the Kolosko Dimow duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Saco River Grange Hall, 29 Salmon Falls Road. $14/$12 929-6472

July 24: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Ellis Paul will perform at 8 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $17/$20 633-5159

July 24: FREEPORT, Rogue Wave will perform folk rock at 7:30 p.m. at L.L. Bean Discovery Park. 1-877-755-2326

July 24: FREEPORT, Smoldering Bones will perform Americana music at 9:30 p.m. at Buck’s Naked Barbecue and Juke Joint, 568 U.S. Route 1. 865-0600

July 24: LEWISTON, Thunderroad will perform from 1 to 5 p.m. at The Cage, 97 Ash St. 783-0668

July 24, Aug. 7: LIVERMORE FALLS, Off the Hill will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

July 24: LOVELL, the quartet Idol Hands will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Brick Church for the Performing Arts, Christian Hill Road. $10/$5 925-2792

July 24, Aug. 13: NAPLES, the Distributors will perform at 8:30 p.m. at the Tiki Bar, 770 Roosevelt Trail. 693-5332

July 24: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Harvey Robbins’ Royalty of Doo-wopp and Rock ‘n’ Roll will perform at 5:30 p.m. at Salvation Army Seaside Pavilion. $37.50-$22.50 934-2024

July 24: PORTLAND, Adam Waxman will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Big Easy, 55 Market St. 775-2266

July 24: PORTLAND, the Highland Soles will perform at 7:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. $12 775-1248

July 24: PORTLAND, the Project will perform at 9 p.m. at Venue, 865 Forest Ave.

July 24: RANGELEY, Sidecar Heroes will perform at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street. $15 864-5364

July 24: RANGELEY, Banjo Dan and the Mid-Nite Plowboys will perform at 11 a.m. at the Rangeley Lakes Region Logging Museum, Route 16. 864-3421

July 24: ROCKLAND, the Wood Brothers will perform at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. 594-0070

July 25: AUBURN, Lindsey Montana will perform at 2 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

July 25: BRIDGTON, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will present a concert at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 41 Sweden Road. Free 388-2341

July 25 – Sept. 5: DIXFIELD, music, campfires and jam sessions will be held every Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. at Maine Countryfolk Music Theatre, U.S. Route 2. 713-4173

July 25, Aug. 1, 8: GRAY, an open mic/blues jam will be held every Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Tailgate Bar and Grill, 61 Portland Road. 657-7973

July 25: JEFFERSON, the Maine Academy of Country Music country music show will be held from noon to 5 p.m. at Broken Acres Family Retreat. $10/$5 691-7545

July 25, Aug. 1, 8: LEWISTON, karaoke night will be held at 8 p.m. every Sunday at Schemengees Bar and Grille, 551 Lincoln St. 777-1155

July 25: LISBON, Sweet Wednesday will perform at 5:30 p.m. at Marion T. Morse Park, 18 School St. Free 751-2417

July 25: LISBON FALLS, an acoustic blues jam will be held at 3 p.m. at Railroad Tavern and Restaurant.

July 25: PORTLAND, the Iguanas will perform at 9 p.m. at Venue, 865 Forest Ave.

July 26: BRUNSWICK, the a cappella quintet Toxic Audio will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Bowdoin College Pickard Theater. $17-$30 725-8769

July 26-Aug. 2: BRUNSWICK, a mix of duo and solo performances will be featured at 7:30 pm. every Monday at Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall. $25 725-3895

July 26, Aug. 2: LIVERMORE FALLS, Stained Grass will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

July 26: POLAND SPRING, the Tony Boffa Trio will perform at 7 p.m. at All Souls Chapel. $7.50 998-4142

July 26: PORTLAND, Al Copley will perform at 9 p.m. at Venue, 865 Forest Ave.

July 26: RANGELEY, the Beach Boys will perform at 7 p.m. outdoors at the Rangeley Rehab and Wellness Pavilion, 25 Dallas Hill Road. 864-4397

July 27: FARMINGTON, Off the Hill will perform from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Meeting House Park gazebo. 778-3424

July 27, Aug. 3, 10: HARRISON, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will present concerts at 7:30 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre. $20 583-6747

July 27: LEWISTON, the Musicians Concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Bates College Olin Arts Center Concert Hall. 786-6330

July 27: LEWISTON, Celtic Spring will perform at 7 p.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $12 689-2000

July 27: LIVERMORE FALLS, Barry Wood will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

July 27:  TURNER, LolaLee and the Country Bandits will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Turner Community gazebo on the green, Route 117. 754-0954

July 28: AUBURN, the Auburn Community Band will present “Forgotten But Unforgettable,” an evening of music nostalgia, at 7 p.m. at Festival Plaza, Main Street. 333-6601

July 28-Aug. 4: BRUNSWICK, the Bowdoin International Music Festival’s “Wednesday Upbeat” concert will be presented  at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday at Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall. $25 373-1444

July 28: CARTHAGE, Celtic Spring will perform at 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $10 562-4445

July 28, 29, 30, 31: FRYEBURG, the International Musical Arts Institute will present chamber music at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday performances at 2 p.m. at Bion Cram Library. $12/$6 603-367-8661

July 28: LEWISTON, organist Tom Meuller will perform at 12:15 p.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Free 240-9419

July 28: LIVERMORE FALLS, Larry Wright will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

July 28: PARIS, the Old-Time Radio Gang will perform country music from 6 to 8 p.m. at Moore Park.

July 28: ROCKLAND, the St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. $40-$8 236-2823

July 28: SEBAGO, the Packway Handle Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114. $10/$5 642-3743

July 29: AUBURN, Jason Levasseur will perform at 8 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

July 29, 31, Aug. 1: BRUNSWICK, the 2010 Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall. $10 373-1444

July 29: LEWISTON, the DownEast Brass will perform at noon at Fountain Park, Mill Street. Free 782-7228

July 29: LEWISTON, Zulu Leprechauns will perform at 6 p.m. at Bates College Florence Keigwin Amphitheater at Lake Andrews. Free 786-6330

July 29, Aug. 5: LEWISTON, a blues jam will be held every Thursday at the Cage, 97 Ash St. 783-0668

July 29: LIVERMORE FALLS, Lolalee and the Country Bandits will perform from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

July 29: MEXICO, a hymn sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Mexico Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Free/Donations

July 29: PORTLAND, Primo Cubano will perform at 9 p.m. at Venue, 865 Forest Ave.

July 29: PORTLAND, Gypsy Tailwind will perform at 6:40 p.m. at Monument Square. Free 563-7695

July 29: ROCKPORT, the St. Lawrence String Quartet will perform at 8 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. $40-$8 236-2823

July 29: UNITY, Celtic Spring will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Unity College Center for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. $10 948-7469

Dance

July 23, 24: AUBURN, a dance and karaoke with Paul Hersey will be held at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 71 South Main St. Free 782-1118

July 23, 24: LEWISTON, the CoCo Dance Theatre will perform at 8 p.m. at Bates College Schaeffer Theatre. $24-$12 786-6161

July 23, 31: MECHANIC FALLS, Bobby Reed and Wildhorse will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Silver Spur, Route 121. $10 345-3211

July 24: MECHANIC FALLS, the Record Family will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Silver Spur, Route 121. $10 345-3211

July 24, 31: PARIS, the Jones Dance Band will play at a dance at 7 p.m. at the South Paris Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 743-5723

July 25: LEWISTON, the Knights of Columbus singles and couples dance for ages 21 and over, with music by Wild Horse, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 150 East Ave. $8 784-0389

July 25: MECHANIC FALLS, a benefit dance will be held at 3:30 p.m. at the Silver Spur, Route 121. $5 793-8884

July 26, Aug. 2: DRESDEN, country western line and partner dancing will be held at 7 p.m. at the Dresden Masonic Hall, Route 127. $3/$4 785-4866

July 27, Aug. 3: LEWISTON, line dancing will be held every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Central Hall, 191 Lisbon St. 783-6667

July 28, Aug. 4: LEWISTON, country line dancing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Central Hall, Lisbon Street. 786-0003

Kids

July 23: RUMFORD, a summer fest “Picnic in the Park” will be held at noon at Rumford Public Library.

July 27: DIXFIELD, the Magic of Conjuring Carol” will be held at 2 p.m. at Ludden Memorial Library.

July 27: MEXICO, Bananas the Clown will be featured at 10 a.m. at Mexico Public Library, Main Street. Free 364-3281

July 28: LEWISTON, balloon artist Royal Sorell will perform at 10 a.m. at Simard-Payne Police Memorial Park. 333-6600

July 28: PARIS, T-Bone, America’s musical pied piper, will perform at 10 a.m. at Moore Park.

July 29: LEWISTON, Martha Dana’s Giant Puppets will be featured at 10 a.m. at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. 513-3133

Special

July 23-25: PITTSTON, the Pittston Fair  with midway, animal pulling, games and food will be held on Route 194. 582-2946

July 23, 24: RANGELEY, Logging Museum Festival Days, with biscuit bake, logger’s hall of fame, Miss Woodchip contest, parade and competitions will be held at the Logging Museum.

July 23, 24: WATERFORD, the Ron Smith benefit, with entertainment, poker run, horse shoe tournament, auction, food and dance, will be held at the Waterford Fairgrounds. $10 890-9737

July 24: AUBURN, the LA Photowalk, focusing on historic buildings in down Auburn, will begin at 9 a.m. starting at Holly’s Own Deli, 84 Court St.

July 24: BAR HARBOR, Open Garden Day 2010, featuring tours of six gardens, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Bar Harbor area. $30

July 24: BRUNSWICK, the third annual Run for the Sun 5K road race will be held at 9 a.m. starting at the Brunswick Town Mall. 837-5480

July 24: GRAY, “Wear Your PJs Night” will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. 657-4977

July 24: GRAY, the Pennell celebration and rededication, with music, food, games and fireworks, will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at Henry Pennell Municipal Complex, 24 Main St.

July 24, 25: HALLOWELL, Antique and Vintage Art Appraisal and Sale will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. $10 622-3813

July 24: HARRISON, a variety show will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Road. $10 583-4931

July 24: LITCHFIELD, public tours will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Old Town House Museum, Hallowell Road. 582-4098

July 24: LOCKE MILLS, a blueberry festival will be held from 7:30 to 11 a.m. at the Locke Mills Union Church.

July 24: NEW GLOUCESTER, a spinning demonstration by the Maine Angora Producers will be held at 10 a.m. at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. 926-4597

July 24: NORTHPORT, the Maine Beers and Wines Festival will be held at 2 p.m. at Point Lookout. $25 948-2763

July 24: PALERMO, the Maine-ly Harmony women’s a cappella chorus will hold its annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hill Gardens Nursery, Route 3. 993-2246

July 24: PARIS, Mike Miclon will present “The Early Evening Show” at 8 p.m. at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road. 743-8452

July 24: PARIS, the 32nd annual Founders Day celebration will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Paris Hill Common. 743-2980

July 24: PARIS,”GardenIlluminated” will be held at 8 p.m. at McLaughlin Garden Center, 97 Main St. $10-$15 743-8820

July 24: PERU, the “Christmas in July” celebration will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at Worthley Pond Campground.

July 24, 25: RANGELEY, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail Paddlers rendezvous will be held at Saddleback Mountain.

July 24: RICHMOND, Swan Island tours will be held at 9 and 11 a.m. and at 1 and 3 p.m. during Richmond Days.287-3303

July 24: ROCKLAND, the Maine Lobster Ride and Roll bicycle event will be held at 8 a.m. starting at the Rockland District High School. 623-4511

July 24: UNION, a Family Fun Day Rally will be held from noon to 9 p.m. at the Union Fairgrounds. 975-2110

July 25: AUBURN, Emily’s Run, a fundraising 5K run/walk, will begin at 9 a.m. at Edward Little High School.

July 25: NEW GLOUCESTER, Open Farm Day, with barn tours, wagon rides, herb tours and a bee display, will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. 926-4597

July 25: STRATTON, the Dead River Area Historical Society will feature “Arnold Trail Hotel, the Roger’s and Kern’s Inn Exhibits” from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. at the museum. 246-2271

July 25: TURNER, Open Farm Day, with spinning demonstrations, fresh mozzarella making, bee hives and a kids show, will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nezinscot Farm.

July 28: CASCO, an appraisal night will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Raymond-Casco Historical Society Museum, Route 302. $5 655-4854

July 28, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Sept. 1, 8 and 15: PORTLAND, garden tours will be held every Wednesday at the Tate House Museum, 1270 Westbrook St. 774-6177

July 29: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, “Two for the Road” evening of comedy will be held at 8 p.m. at Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $18/$15 633-5159

Theater

July 23-31: ARUNDEL, “Annie” will be performed at the Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; at 2 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. $39-$28 985-5552

July 23-Aug. 1: BIDDEFORD, “Hair” will be performed at City Theater, 205 Main St. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. $15 282-0849

July 23-Aug. 7: BRUNSWICK, Maine State Music Theater will perform “Chicago” at Bowdoin College Pickard Theater. 725-8769

July 23-Aug. 1: FREEPORT, the Freeport Players will perform “I Hate Hamlet” at Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. $10/$15 Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10/$15 865-2220

July 23: LEWISTON, The Public Theatre’s professional theater training program for young actors will present its final presentation at 6 p.m. at the theater at Lisbon and Maple streets. 782-3200

July 23, 24: OGUNQUIT, “The Sound of Music” will be performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse. $49-$67 646-5511

July 23, 24, 25, 31, Aug. 4, 12, 14, 17, 18 and 20: MONMOUTH, “Misalliance” will be performed by Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 23, 24, 31 and Aug. 4, 12, 17 and 20; 7 p.m. July 25; and 2 p.m. Aug. 14 and 18. 933-9999

July 23, Aug. 13, 27: OLD ORCHARD BEACH, “The Awesome ’80s Prom” will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at Jimmy the Greek’s, 215 Saco Ave. $10/$12 286-1427

July 23, 24, 29, 30, 31: READFIELD, “Sweeney Todd” will be performed at 8 p.m. at the Maranacook High School Theater, $10/$8

July 23, 24: SEBAGO, “The Property Known as Garland” will be performed at Schoolhouse Arts Center at Sebago Lake, Route 114. $16/$18 642-3743

July 25: PARIS, the Poland Players will perform “Shakespeare in the Park” at 2 p.m. at McLaughlin Gardens, Main Street. 998-5400

July 26: ROCKLAND, Figure of Speech Theatre will perform “Nightingale” at 6 p.m. at the Strand Theatre. 596-6457

July 27, Aug. 2: POLAND SPRING, the Poland Players will perform “Shakespeare in the Park” at 3 p.m. at the Poland Spring Resort. 998-5400

July 27-Aug. 31: POLAND SPRING, the Poland Spring Summer Theatre will present the dinner/theater production “It’s A Grand Night for Singing” every Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Poland Spring Resort. $15/$10 998-4351

July 28: HARRISON, the Poland Players will perform “Shakespeare in the Park” at 6 p.m. at Crystal Lake Park. 998-5400

July 28, Aug. 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 21: MONMOUTH, “The Comedy of Errors” will be performed by Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 6, 10, 13, 21; 7 p.m. July 11 and Aug. 15; and 2 p.m. Aug. 7 and 11. $26-$20 6933-9999

July 28-Aug. 14: OGUNQUIT, “Sunset Boulevard” will be performed at the Ogunquit playhouse. $49-$67 646-5511

July 29: AUBURN, “Shakespeare on the Lawn” will be presented at 4:30 p.m. at Auburn Public Library lawn, 49 Spring St. Donations 333-6640

July 29-Aug. 7: BATH, New England Youth Theater will perform “Aida” at the Chocolate Church Arts Center, 798 Washington St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $14-$12 798-6966

July 29, Aug. 3, 4, 7, 8, 18, 21: MONMOUTH, “Is He Dead?” will be performed by Theater at Monmouth at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 29 and Aug. 3, 7, 18; 7 p.m. July 18, Aug. 8; and 2 p.m. Aug. 4 and 21. $26-$22 933-9999

July 29, 30, 31, Aug. 1: TOPSHAM, the Midcoast Youth Theater Teen Company will perform “Kiss Me Kate” at Mt. Ararat High School, Eagle’s Way. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m. Sunday. $10/$8 233-3899

July 29, 30, 31: VIENNA, the Vienna Historical Society will perform “Huldy’s Harlow Hill Hotel at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at Vienna Union Hall. $5/$2

Books

July 24: FAYETTE, a book sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Underwood Memorial Library, 2006 Main St.

July 24, 31, Aug. 7: PARIS, the Paris Public Library’s annual used book sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Old Paris Farmers’ Union building at Main Street and Skilling Avenue. 743-6994

Films

July 23: PORTLAND, “The Garden” will be shown at 7 p.m. at Zero Station, 222 Anderson St. Free 210-7253

July 23: WELD, “Wizard of Oz” will be shown at 8 p.m. at Mt. Blue State Park Amphitheater. Free 585-2347

July 25: PORTLAND, “Hook,” fantasy/comedy film, will be shown at 9 p.m. at the top level of the Free Street parking garage, 45 Spring St. Free

July 27: AUBURN, “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” starring Howard Keel and Jane Powell, will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 50 cents

July 29: AUBURN, “The Other Sister” will be shown at 2 p.m. at Auburn Public Library Androscoggin Room, 49 Spring St. Free 333-6640

July 29: BRUNSWICK, eight short films will be shown at 6 and 8 p.m. at Frontier Cafe, 14 Maine St. 725-5222

Lectures

July 23: LEWISTON, artist Helen Warren will speak about her creative process and show slides of her recent work at 6 p.m. at L/A Arts’ Gallery 5, 49 Lisbon St. 782-7228

July 24: WELD, geologist Doug Reusch and Julia Daly will speak at 8 p.m. at Mount Blue State Park Amphitheater. Donations 585-2347

July 27: TOPSHAM, a member of the Cathance River Education Alliance will speak on “Solar Power” at 6:30 p.m. at Topsham Public Library. Free

July 28: BRIDGTON, photographer Daniel Lake will speak at noon at the Municipal Complex. Free 647-2389