Bored Teachers: ‘Is It Friday Yet?!’

7:30 p.m. Thursday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $48-$71. porttix.com.
7:30 p.m. Friday. Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, $39-$59. waterfrontconcerts.com.

The Bored Teachers comedy tour brings its new show “Is It Friday Yet?!” to Maine for a pair of performances. Thousands of educators of many stripes have been entertained by this troupe since 2022. If you’re an educator of any kind, or just want a night out full of laughter, take a recess and grab tickets.

First Friday at the Farnsworth

4-6 p.m. Friday. Farnsworth Art Museum, 16 Museum St., Rockland, free. farnsworthmuseum.org.

First Friday at the Farnsworth offers four reasons to visit. There’s an opening reception for the exhibits “Maine: A Force Within American Art (1890-2026)” and “A Craft of Their Own: Fine Woodworking in Maine.” You can also enjoy a poetry reading celebrating Edna St. Vincent Millay. In the museum’s library, you’ll partake of wine and custom-baked Valentine’s Day cookies.

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $26 in advance, $29 at the door, students $23 in advance, $26 at the door. statetheatreportland.com.

It’s the 26th year of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival in Portland. Both nights feature different three-hour showcases of award-winning, globe-spanning short films. With breathtaking footage of climbers, skiers, runners, paddlers, mountain bikers and explorers achieving incredible feats, you’ll leave with a renewed sense of adventure.

The Big Chill

Noon-10 p.m. Saturday. Pepperell Mill Campus (40 Main St., Bldg. 13), Biddeford. heartofbiddeford.org.

One of the crown jewel’s of Biddeford’s WinterFest weekend is Saturday’s indoor mega event, The Big Chill. There you’ll find a crafters and makers market, and all sorts of food and drink. The event segues into an 8 p.m. dance party with ’80s tunes spun by DJ Foxy.

Recomposed

3:30 p.m. Saturday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $19-$55, $10 students and children. porttix.com.

Spend Saturday afternoon immersed in the sounds of a family-friendly concert at Merrill Auditorium. Recomposed features the Grammy-nominated Palaver Strings performing with Portland Municipal Organist James Kennerley playing the mighty and historic Kotzschmar organ. The show will be infused with floral-inspired projections, creative lighting and stage décor designed to make the venue bloom with a sense of hopeful beauty.

Lost & Found Market

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Halo and Brick South at Thompson’s Point, Portland, $10 (10 a.m.-noon), $6 (noon-2 p.m.), or free (2-6 p.m.). lostandfoundmaine.com.

With more than 100 vendors set up in two buildings, you’ll truly shop ’till you drop at the Lost & Found Market. You’ll find a huge array of vintage apparel, records, decor, jewelry, housewares, art, glassware and accessories galore. Be sure to check out James Sylvester’s DIY block print Valentine’s Day card station and tintype photo booth. You can also knock back boozy and nonalcoholic drinks from the Brick South Bar. Pro-tip: Bring reusable tote bags.