Music

July 22: BAR HARBOR, Ukranian pianist Inesa Sinkevych will perform at 8:15 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church. 288-5744

July 22: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Ian Sherwood will perform at 6 p.m. at Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, 22 Commercial St. $25 1-800-628-6872

July 22: BROWNFIELD, Mountain Heart will perform at 8 p.m. at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. 935-7292

July 22: FREEPORT, Tricky Britches will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St. $10 865-5505

July 22: HARRISON, Schooner Fare will perform at 8 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road. $18/$9 583-6747

July 22-24: HIRAM, the Ossipee Valley Bluegrass Festival will be held at 291 South Hiram Road. 625-8656

July 22: LEWISTON, Poor Howard Stith and Bullfrog will perform at 9 p.m. at She Doesn’t Like Guthries, 115 Middle St. 376-3344

July 22, 29: LEWISTON, Roger Renaud will perform from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, Lisbon Street.

July 22: PORTLAND, Wayne Thibeault will perform at noon at Post Office Park. 772-6828

July 22: PORTLAND, Coyote Grace, Sam James and Lloyd Thayer will perform at 8 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $12/$15 761-1757

July 22: PORTLAND, Bob Danzilo will perform at noon at Post Office Park. 772-6828

July 22, 23: PORTLAND, the Boston Babydolls will perform at 8 p.m. at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd. $18/$15 899-3993

July 22: ROCKLAND, Mary Chapin Carpenter will perform at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. 594-0070

July 23: AUBURN, Jones’N will perform at a benefit at 8 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

July 23: AUBURN, John Mock will perform at 2 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. 782-7228

July 23: BANGOR, Melissa Etheridge will perform at 5 p.m. at the Bangor Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St. $71.50-$41.50 783-2009

July 23: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, Leo Kottke will perform at 8 p.m. at the Boothbay Harbor Opera House, 86 Townsend Ave. $25/$30 633-5159

July 23: BROWNFIELD, Jimmy Webb will perform at 8 p.m. at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. 935-7292

July 23-Aug. 5: BRUNSWICK, the Bowdoin Festival “Festival Fridays” will be held at 7:30 p.m. every Friday at Crooker Theater. $40-$50 725-3895

July 23: FREEPORT, Castlebay will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St. $10 865-5505

July 23: GREENE, the Downeast Boys will perform at 6:30 p.m. at the Greene Baptist Church. 946-5505

July 23: HARRISON, the Kruger Brothers will perform bluegrass at 8 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road. $22/$11 583-6747

July 23: LEWISTON, pianist and composer Paul Sullivan will perform at 7 p.m. at the Franco-American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St. $16/$14 689-2000

July 23: LEWISTON, White Chocolate will perform at 8 p.m. at the Cage, 97 Ash St. 783-0668

July 23: LEWISTON, the Veggies will perform at 8 p.m. at Fast Breaks, 1465 Lisbon St.

July 23: NORTH LIVERMORE, the East Wind Gospel Singers will perform at 7 p.m. at the North Livermore Baptist Church, 619 Federal Road. Donations

July 23: OGUNQUIT, Mountain Heart will perform at 8 p.m. at Jonathan’s Ogunquit, 92 Bourne Lane. 646-4777

July 23: PEAKS ISLAND, Julie Goell and Friends will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave. Donations 766-3330

July 23: POLAND SPRING, Forefront Band will perform at 8 p.m. at Poland Spring Resort. 998-4351

July 23: PORTLAND, the Delta Generators will perform at 8 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $12/$15 761-1757

July 23: PORTLAND, the Song Dynasty will perform at 11 p.m. at the Big Easy.

July 23: PORTLAND, the Mark Tipton Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. at St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress St. $12 347-3075

July 23, 30, Aug. 5: WATERVILLE, the Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. at Colby College Lorimer chapel. Free/$15 donation

July 24: AUBURN, guitarist Shaw Tooley will perform at 4 p.m. at Martindale Country Club.

July 24: BAR HARBOR, pianists Inesa Sinkevych and Christopher Johnson will perform at 8:15 p.m. at the Bar Harbor Congregational Church. 288-5744

July 24: BRIDGTON, the Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 41 Sweden Road. Free/Donations 388- 2341

July 24: CARTHAGE, Dave Mallett will perform at 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 Highland Drive. $20 562-4445

July 24-Sept. 4: DIXFIELD, country, bluegrass and gospel jam sessions will be held from noon to 6 p.m. every Sunday at Countryfolk Music Theatre, Route 2, East Dixfield. Free 645-4411

July 24: FARMINGTON, Donald and David Hovey will perform at 2 p.m. at UMF Nordica Auditorium. Donations 778-2042

July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14: 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 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14: LEWISTON, karaoke night will be held at 8 p.m. every Sunday at Schemengees Bar and Grille, 551 Lincoln St. 777-1155

July 24: LEWISTON, ShadowLover, Felix and the Future and Widow will perform at 6 p.m. at Dufresne Plaza. 782-7228

July 24: LEWISTON, Thinking Heart will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Lewiston Public Library, 200 Lisbon St. 782-7228

July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14: LIVERMORE FALLS, Sonny and Friends will perform at 12:30 p.m. at the Livermore Falls Gazebo. 897-3229

July 24: PORTLAND, Marc Broussard will perform at 7 p.m. at Port City Music Hall, 504 Congress St. $18-$30 899-4990

July 24: PORTLAND, Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto will perform at 7 p.m. at State Theatre, 609 Congress St. $20/$23 956-6001

July 24: RANGELEY, the Tinpanic Steel Drum Band will perform at 2 p.m. at Church of the Good Shepherd, Main Street.

July 24: WATERVILLE, an outdoor lobster bake and concert will be held at 12:30 p.m. at Colby College. $45

July 25: AUBURN, Tricky Britches will perform at 6 p.m. at the Auburn Public Library lawn, 49 Spring St. 333-6640

July 25-Aug. 1: BRUNSWICK, the Bowdoin Festival “Monday Sonatas” will be held every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Studzinski Recital Hall. $30 725-3895

July 25: POLAND SPRING, Larry Gowell will perform at 7 p.m. at All Souls Chapel. $7.50 998-4142

July 25: SEBAGO, the Half Moon Jug Band will perform at 7 p.m. at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114. $10/$5 642-3743

July 26: AUBURN, “Another World Tour” will be held at 4 p.m. at Club Texas, 150 Center St. $20/$24 333-0054

July 26: EMBDEN, an open bluegrass jam will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. at Embden Community Center, 757 Embden Pond Road.

July 26: FARMINGTON, the Crosbys will perform at 11:30 a.m. at Farmington Meeting House Park gazebo. 778-3424

July 26, Aug. 2, 9: HARRISON, the Sebago-Long Lake music Festival will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road. $20 583-6747

July 26: LIVERMORE FALLS, Barry Wood will perform at 6 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

July 26: OGUNQUIT, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy will perform on the fiddle at 8 p.m. at Jonathan’s Ogunquit, Bourne Lane.

July 26: RANGELEY, the B Flat Sisters from Canada will perform at 7 p.m. at Lakeside Theater, Main Street. $15/$20 864-5000

July 26: TURNER, Perpetual Motion will perform jazz, bluegrass and fusion at 6:30 p.m. at the Turner gazebo “On the Green,” Route 117.

July 27: AUBURN, the Auburn Community Concert Band will perform “Let’s Dance” at 7 p.m. at Festival Plaza, Main Street. 333-6601

July 27: BANGOR, Jose Ayerve will perform at 7 p.m. at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. 947-8336

July 27: BAR HARBOR, the String Orchestra will perform at 6:45 p.m. at Blackwoods Campground Amphitheatre in Otter Creek. Free 288-5744

July 27-Aug. 3: BRUNSWICK, the Bowdoin Festival “Wednesday Upbeat” series will be held every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Studzinski Recital Hall. $30 725-3895

July 27: CARTHAGE, the B-Flat Sisters from Canada will perform at 7 p.m. at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center, 2 highland Drive. $15 562-4445

July 27: LEWISTON, cellist Benjamin Noyes will perform at 12:15 p.m. at the Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul. Free 240-9419

July 27, Aug. 3, 10: LIVERMORE FALLS, Stained Grass will perform at 6 p.m. at the Livermore Falls gazebo. 897-3229

July 27: PORTLAND, Jeff Beam will perform at noon at SPACE Gallery, 538 Congress St. $3/$2 956-6001

July 27: ROCKLAND, the Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble will perform at 8 p.m. at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main St. $40-$8 236-2823

July 28: AUBURN, Peter Finkle will perform at 8 p.m. at Gritty McDuff’s, 68 Main St. 376-2739

July 28: AUBURN, Judy Pancoast will perform at 2 p.m. at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 333-6640

July 28: BROWNFIELD, the Wailin Jennys will perform at 8 p.m. at Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road. 935-7292

July 28, 30, 31: BRUNSWICK, the 23011 Gamper Festival of Contemporary Music will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Bowdoin College Studzinski Recital Hall. $10 725-3895

July 28: HARRISON, Banjo Dan and the Mid-nite Plowboys will perform bluegrass music at 8 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road. $18/$9 583-6747

July 28: LEWISTON, the Yankee Brass Band will perform at 6 p.m. at Bates College Florence Keigwin Amphitheater at Lake Andrews. Free 786-6400

July 28, Aug. 4: LEWISTON, a blues jam will be held every Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Cage, 97 Ash St. 783-0668

July 28: PORTLAND, Marion Grace and Gypsy Tailwind will perform at 5 p.m. at Monument Square. 772-6828

July 28: ROCKLAND, Saint Bernadette will perform at 9 p.m. at Keel Lounge, 2 Park Drive. $8

July 28: ROCKPORT, Livia Sohn, violin, Bernadene Blaha, piano and Luigi Piovano, cello, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Rockport Opera House, 6 Central St. $40-$8 236-2823

July 28: TOPSHAM, songs and sundaes on the lawn will be held at 7 p.m. at Mid-Coast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St.

July 28: UNITY, the B Flat Sisters from Canada will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts, 42 Depot St. $15 948-7469

Dance

July 23: AUBURN, a dance and karaoke, with Jean Louis, will be held at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 71 South Main St. 782-1118

July 23: LEWISTON, Nicholas Leighter Dance will be held at 8 p.m. at Bates College Schaeffer Theatre. $24/$12 786-6381

July 23, 30: PARIS, a dance, with music by the Jones Dance Band, will be held at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Church Street. $5 743-5723

July 23: SABATTUS, a dinner/dance, with music by the Trio, will be held at 5 p.m. at the Jacques Cartier Club, Wales Road. $10-$5 375-4850

July 24: 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. $9 784-0389

July 25, Aug. 1, 8: 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 26: PORTLAND, fire dancing with Melle will be held at noon at Post Office Park. 772-6828

July 27, Aug. 3, 10: LEWISTON, country line dancing will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Central Hall, Lisbon Street. 786-0003

July 27: POLAND SPRING, Roger and Pam of Vintage will play at a dance at 8 p.m. at the Poland Spring Resort. Free

July 28: PORTLAND, a Latin Dance Party will be held at 8 p.m. at One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. $8/$10 761-1757

Kids

July 22: BANGOR, a luau, with music, crafts, food and stories will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. 947-8336

July 23: FREEPORT, a Kidsfest,” with games, craft making, live animals and more will be held at L.L. Bean Discovery Park, 95 Main St. 552-6046

July 23-Aug. 28: SOMESVILLE, the Acadia Repertory Theatre will perform “Peter Pantomime” at 10:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Saturday at 1154 Main St. $8/$5 244-7260

July 25: BANGOR, Jody Smith will present a program on “crafty critters” at 10:30 a.m. at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. 947-8336

July 26: BANGOR, special collections librarian Bill Cook will present a program on the Bangor fire at 10:30 a.m. at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. 947-8336

July 26: DIXFIELD, storytelling with Katy Rydell will be held at 2 p.m. at the Ludden Memorial Library. 562-8838

July 26: MEXICO, Brenda Sassi and Michelle Boucher-Ladd will present storytelling at 10 a.m. at the Mexico Town Office. 364-3281

July 26: RUMFORD, a “Teddy Bear Picnic” with Sue Bousquet and Stacey Holman at 3 p.m. at Rumford Public Library.

July 27: BANGOR, Shane Layman will present a program on “Mother Goose” at 10:15 a.m. at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. 947-8336

July 27: HARRISON, Alex the Jester will perform at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road. $6/$5 583-6747

July 27: PORTLAND, a program on understanding owls will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Lobsterman’s Park. 772-6828

July 27: STONINGTON, Karen Montanaro will present mime and dance at 6:30 p.m. at the Stonington Opera House. $5 367-2788

July 28: BANGOR, Shane Layman will present a program on international cuisine at 10:30 a.m. at Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow St. 947-8336

July 28: RUMFORD, the Children’s Theater will perform “A Bug’s Life” at 3 p.m. at Mountain Valley Middle School Auditorium.

Special

July 22-Sept. 9: AUBURN, “Cruiz Nite,” featuring cars and trucks from 1900 to the present day, will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Friday night, weather permitting, at Rolly’s Diner parking lot, Mill Street. 577-2694

July 22: AUBURN, a “Summer Fest,” with DJs Greg Young and Dan Debruin, will be held at 6:30 p.m. at Martindale Country Club.

July 22: HALLOWELL, Ed DesJardins will present an evening of poetry at 5 p.m. at Harlow Gallery, 160 Water St. 622-3813

July 22, 23: HALLOWELL, a summer studio sale and art party will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at Cerulean Artist Studios, 151 Water St. 626-9009

July 22, 23, 24: PERU, a “Christmas in July” celebration will be held at Worthley Pond. 562-8249

July 22-24: PITTSTON, the Pittston Fair, with midway, animal pulling events, children’s games and more, will be held on Route 194. 582-2946

July 23: BELGRADE, the “Artistree for all Season” open house will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Belgrade Community Center. Free 923-3194

July 23: BRUNSWICK, the fourth annual “Run for the Sun” 5K road race will be held at 9 a.m. at the Brunswick Town Mall.

July 23, 23: BUCKSPORT, the Fort Knox “Psychic/Paranormal Faire” will be held at Fort Knox, Fort Knox Road. $3/$2 469-6553

July 23, 24: DAMARISCOTTA, the Maine Crafts Guild fine craft show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at 1 Round Top Lane. 314-7213

July 23, 24: FRYEBURG, the “Western Maine Barbecue Festival” will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5 647-4449

July 23: FRYEBURG, the Harrison Lion’s Club car show will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fryeburg Fairgrounds, Route 5. $5 693-4051

July 23: GRAY, “ATV Maine,” a program organized to promote the safe and responsible use of ATVS, will be held at Maine Wildlife Park, Route 26. 657-4977

July 23, 24: HARPSWELL, the annual “Harpswell Festival, Shindig and Lobster Boat Races” will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday on Route 123. 833-0562

July 23: NEW GLOUCESTER, a demonstration by Maine weaver Marjie Thompson will be held at 10 am. at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free 926-4597

July 23: NEWRY, the second annual “Tough Mountain Challenge” will be held at 10 a.m. at Sunday River Ski Resort. 824-3000

July 23: PARIS, “The Garden Illuminated” will be held at 8:30 p.m. at McLaughlin Garden, 97 Main St. $20/$25 743-8820

July 23: SEARSPORT, an exhibit of whimsical boat-themed sculpture will be displayed at Penobscot Marine Museum at the 75th birthday party of the museum. Free 548-2529

July 23: WATERVILLE, the Waterville Intown Arts Fest, with art show, children’s activities, food and more, will be held on Main Street. 680-2055

July 23: WATERVILLE, the 42nd annual Waterville Intown Arts Fest will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Main Street. 873-2300

July 23: WILTON, a benefit “clean out the attic” sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wilson Grange Hall. 645-2400

July 24-Sept. 4: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, “Sunday Art in the Park” will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday through Labor Day, at Waterfront Park. 633-0600

July 24: MECHANIC FALLS, “Maine Open Farm Day” will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harvest Hill Farms, 5 Harvest Hill Way.

July 24: NEW GLOUCESTER, the “Maine Agriculture Celebration” will be held from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village, Route 26. Free 926-4597

July 24: PHILLIPS, a rock walk will be held at 4 p.m. starting at 5K Pizza. 639-5550

July 24: WISCASSET, Open Farm Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Morris Farm Trust, 156 Gardiner Road. 882-4080

July 25, Aug. 1: OXFORD, the “Uptown Cruizah’s Cruise Night” will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Tractor Supply, Route 26. 890-0870

July 27: JAY, a “Paddle After Hours” event will be held at 5:30 p.m. starting at the Otis Falls Mill.

July 28-31: AUGUSTA, Maine Quilts 2011 will be held at the Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive. The hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $8/$12 415-4417

July 28-31: BUCKSPORT, the 14th annual “Bucksport Bay Festival,” with parade, fireworks, 5K fun run, music, food and more, will be held along the waterfront. 469-6818

July 28-30: CASCO, “Casco Days,” a weekend full of activities and entertainment, will be held at Casco Day park.

Theater

July 22-Aug. 6: ARUNDEL, “The Wizard of Oz” will be performed at the Arundel Barn Playhouse, 53 Old Post Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 2 p.m. for matinees. $39-$28 985-5552

July 22: AUBURN, the Poland Players will perform a short version of “The Tempest” at 5 p.m. at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. Free 333-6640

July 22, 23, 28, 29, 30: BAR MILLS, the Originals will perform “Fame Takes a Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. at Saco River Grange Hall. $18/$15

July 22, 23: BERWICK, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” will be performed at the Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St. 698-1807

July 22-Aug. 7: BIDDEFORD, City Theater will perform “Gypsy” at the theater, 205 Main St. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $20 282-0849

July 22, 23: BOOTHBAY, “Nunsense” will be performed at the Boothbay Playhouse, 275 Wiscasset Road. 633-3379

July 22-Aug. 6: BRUNSWICK, Maine State Music Theatre will perform “Xanadu” at Bowdoin College Pickard Theater. Matinees are at 2 p.m. and evening shows at 7:30 p.m. $49-$33 725-8769

July 22-24: BRUNSWICK, the Young People’s Theater Camp will perform “Stuart Little” at the Theater Project, School Street. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $6 729-8584

July 22-31: FREEPORT, the Freeport Players will perform “The Pirates of Penzance” at Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $15/$10 865-2220

July 22-29: HARPSWELL, “The Belle of Amherst” will be performed at the Centennial Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 22, 23, 27, 28 and 29 and 2 p.m. July 24. $15 833-5124

July 22-Aug. 19: MONMOUTH, Theater at Monmouth will perform “Blithe Spirit” at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 22, 23, 24, 28, Aug. 3, 11 and 19 and 1 p.m. Aug. 6 and 17. $26-$20 933-9999

July 22-31: NORTHPORT, Northport Music Theater will perform “The Bikinis” at the theater, 851 Atlantic Highway. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday. $25/$20 338-8383

July 22-Aug. 20: OGUNQUIT, “The Music Man” will be performed at the Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St. 646-5511

July 22, 23: PORTLAND, the Boston Babydolls will present “Madame Burlesque,” an evening of tributes to the great ladies of burlesque, at 8 p.m. at Lucid Stage, 29 Baxter Blvd. $18/$15 899-3993

July 22-24: SEBAGO, “Narnia” will be performed at Schoolhouse Arts Center, Route 114. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. $14/$16 642-3743

July 22-Aug. 1: SOMESVILLE, Acadia Repertory Theatre will perform “Main Street” at 1154 Main St. 244-7260

July 23: PARIS, Daniel Stein will perform “Timepiece” at 8 p.m. at Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road. $14-$8 743-8452

July 26-Aug. 28: BOOTHBAY HARBOR, “Murder a la Moliere,” a dinner/show, will be performed at Carousel Music Theatre, 196 Townsend Ave. Showtimes are 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. $36 633-5297

July 26, Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30: POLAND SPRING, “The Fantasticks” will be performed at 8 p.m. at the Poland Spring Resort. $10 998-4351

July 27-Aug. 13: BERWICK, “Singing in the Rain” will be performed at the Hackmatack Playhouse, 538 School St. 698-1807

July 27-Aug. 20: MONMOUTH, Theater at Monmouth will perform “Room Service” at Cumston Hall. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. July 27, Aug. 6, 12, 16, 7 p.m. Aug. 7 and 1 p.m. Aug. 3 and 20. $26-$20 933-9999

July 28-Aug. 14: FREEPORT, the Freeport Shakespeare Festival will be held at the Freeport Factory Stage, 5 Depot St. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $20/$17 865-5505

July 28: HARRISON, Susan Poulin will perform “The Moose in Me, the Moose in You” at 8 p.m. at Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center, 156 Deertrees Road. $18-$9 583-6747

July 28, 29, 30: VIENNA, the Vienna Historical Society will present “The Dutch Detective” at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday at the Vienna Union Hall. $5/$2

Books

July 23, 24, 25: PARIS, the Paris Public Library annual used book sale will be held at the old Paris Farmers’ Union building, corner of Main Street and Skilling Avenue. The hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 743-6994

July 23: RANGELEY, the annual book and bake sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Rangeley Public Library, Lake Street.

July 27: FALMOUTH, Cathryn Falwell, author of “Pond Babies, Scoot,” will read from her book at 11 a.m. at Friends School of Portland, 1 Mackworth Island. 781-6321

Films

July 22: BANGOR, “Anatomy of a Murder” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at Pickering Square. Free 992-4234

July 22: GREENE, naturalist John Green will narrate his film “Nature Odyssey” at 2 and 7 p.m. at Araxine Wilkins Sawyer Memorial, 371 Sawyer Road. Free 946-5311

July 22-24: WATERVILLE, the 14th annual Maine International Film Festival will be held at Railroad Square Cinema and Colby College. 899-9308

July 26: AUBURN, “Houseboat” will be shown at 2 p.m. at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 333-6640

July 26: BRUNSWICK, “Tekken Blood Vengeance” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at Brunswick 10, 19 Gurnet Road. $15

July 27: BRUNSWICK, Verdi’s “Don Carlo” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. at Brunswick 10, 19 Gurnet Road. $15

July 28: BRUNSWICK, “Live From Jerusalem: An Evening with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra” will be shown at 7 p.m. at Brunswick 10, 19 Gurnet Road. $20

Lectures

July 22: SKOWHEGAN, artists Alex Katz and Sharon Corwin will speak at 8:30 p.m. at Old Dominion Fresco Barn. 474-9435

July 25: AUBURN, Safe Voices community educator Victoria Williams will speak at 3 p.m. at Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. 333-6640

July 26: BAR HARBOR, John Allen Paulos, mathematics professor at Temple University, will speak at 9 a.m. at Gates Community Center, 105 Eden St. 288-5015

July 26: BAR HARBOR, Joseph Wheelwright, master carver of stones, trees, bones and other natural materials, will speak on “The Wonder of Art” at 5 p.m. at the Gates Community Center, 105 Eden St. 288-5015

July 27: PEAKS ISLAND, Scott Andres, curator of the Ski Museum of Maine, will speak about “100 Years of Skiing in Maine” at 7:30 p.m. at Fifth Maine Regiment Museum, 45 Seashore Ave. $5 766-3330