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Comedy duo

PORTLAND – You probably weren’t laughing when I confused things by running this listing a week early, but recover by getting in some real chuckles at the annual Bob Marley holiday show, starting tonight. >>When: Tonight through Sunday>>Where: Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St. >>Tickets: $38.50 >>FMI: 842-0800 or porttix.com

Phyzical phun

PORTLAND – Anything from juggling to gibberish goes at the Phyzgig Festival. Vaudeville variety shows and Phyzkidz performances are on tap to get the family through the rest of the holidays. >>When: Various times >>Where: Vaudeville shows at the Portland Performing Arts Center, 25A Forest Ave.; Phyzkidz shows at SPACE, 538 Congress St. >>Tickets: $10-$16 adults; $8-$12 students and seniors; $6-$10 children 12 and under >>FMI: 854-0065 or phyzgig.org

Illusionary art

NEWRY – Illusionist Lyn Dillies has been wowing audiences from Lincoln Center to Atlantic City. Catch her show, The Magic of Lyn, as part of the Black Diamond Entertainment series at Sunday River. >>When: 7 p.m. Saturday >>Where: Grand Summit Resort Hotel >>Tickets: $6 advance, $8 door, adults; $4 advance, $6 door, children under 12; free for children under five. >>FMI: 824-3575 or sundayriver.com

Holiday bash

PORTLAND – Dave Matthews covers will be on tap for the Pete Kilpatrick Holiday Bash at The Big Easy. Hear this Maine favorite along with Will Dailey & the Rivals. >>When: 9 p.m. Saturday >>Where: 55 Market St. >>Tickets: $10 >>FMI: 775-2266 or bigeasyportland.com

First night

BETHEL – From magician George Saterial to the bluegrass band Spring Creek, the ninth Annual New Year’s Bethel has a bit of something for everyone. That includes a marshmallow roast and a literal “ringing in” of the new year, so don’t forget a bell. >>When: 6 p.m. to midnight Sunday >>Where: Various locations >>Tickets: $10 adults, $8 children in advance; $12 adults, $10 children at the door (some events free) >>FMI: 824-2910 or bethelhistorical.org

Also this week

Dickie Hyper-hynie’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Sunday, The Oddfellow Theater, Buckfield >>FMI: 336-3306 or oddfellow.com

Mardi Gras New Year’s Eve Celebration, Ramada Inn Conference Center, 490 Pleasant St., Lewiston >>FMI: 784 -2331

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