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

Dancing food

NEWRY – Expect to do some eating, dancing and listening at an old-fashioned barn dance and concert. Listen to traditional American and Celtic music by John and Ellen Gawler and friends. A potluck dinner will be served so bring your favorite dish. After the hourlong concert, there will be dancing. Beginners can get tips beforehand. >>When: Saturday, May 5. Dinner, 5 p.m.; concert, 7 p.m.; dancing, 8 p.m. >>Where: Mahoosuc Guide Service, Route 26 >>Tickets: $5, $20 for a family of four or more >>FMI: 824-2073 or [email protected]

Singing along

FARMINGTON – The a cappella group Sole Expression will host special guests Mixed Nuts from the University of Maine at Orono in concert. Lots of new songs. Open to the public. The concert is put on by the Western Maine Choral Society. >>When: 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 3 and 4 >>Where: Lincoln Auditorium, UMF Roberts Learning Center >>Tickets: free >>FMI: 778-7776 or [email protected]; or 778-7090 or [email protected]

Groove time

AUBURN – Rock The Casbah is an evening of music and dance. Live music with Okbari and performances in belly dance, the flamenco, the tango and more. A daytime workshop in belly dance will be held. Net proceeds to benefit Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice >>When: 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 5 >>Where: Hilton Garden Inn/Riverwatch >>Tickets: $15 >>FMI: 388-2155, or [email protected]

Wild eats

SOUTH PORTLAND – International and multicultural students will join local restaurants to cook original recipes from their homelands at the 3rd Annual International Food Festival and Silent Auction. >>When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5 >>Where: Southern Maine Community College dining hall >>Tickets: $20 >>FMI: 741-5662, or [email protected]

Sweat it out

FALMOUTH – Encompassing 1,600 acres in western Maine and bordered on one side by the Hundred-Mile Wilderness, Borestone Mountain Audubon Sanctuary offers a spectacular array of natural features. Join Audubon naturalists for a 3-mile hike to the mountain’s rock summit, where a spectacular 360-degree view awaits. Bring a lunch. >>When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 6 >>Where: Borestone Mountain >>Tickets: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers >>FMI: 781-2330, or [email protected]

Also this week

LEWISTON – Wake the Neighbors, contradance, at Bates College Chase Hall Lounge, workshop for beginners at 7:30pm, dance begins at 8 p.m. Friday, May 4. >>FMI: 786-6255

LEWISTON – “Enchanted April,” by Matthew Barber, an uplifting comedy at The Public Theater will be staged at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 4 and 5. >>FMI: 782-3200

AUBURN – Paintball at Lost Valley opens for the season Saturday, May 5. >>FMI: [email protected], or www.lostvalleyski.com

LEWISTON – Cinco de Mayo giveaways, contests and lots of fun at Margaritas beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 5. >>FMI: 782-6036