By Kelly Morgan

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

More Marley

HARRISON – Comedian Bob Marley is back in the area. Make a day of it and catch him during the Harrison Old Home Days festivities, when there will be an afternoon parade in town, midway rides and more. >>When: 7 and 9:30 p.m., tonight >>Where: Deertrees Theatre >>Tickets: $18 >>FMI: Call 583-6747 or visit deertreestheatre.org

Many movies

WATERVILLE – The Maine International Film Festival, now in its 9th year, opens this week with a full schedule of acclaimed films from Maine and away. Start off with Islander, shot entirely on Vinalhaven Island and in Rockland, which explores the life of a lobster fisherman who tries to turn his back on the sea. >>When: 7 p.m. Friday (with the festival continuing through July 23) >>Where: Waterville Opera House >>Tickets: $10 >>FMI: Call 861-8138 or visit miff.org

Island dance

LEWISTON – St. Lucian-born Tania Isaac will kick off the Bates Dance Festival with a physically explosive performance of “Standpipe,” telling a story of Caribbean village life through the combined mediums of dance, video and reggae-inspired sound. >>When: 8 p.m. Saturday >>Where: Schaeffer Theatre, 365 College St. >>Tickets: $18 ($12 students and seniors) >>FMI: Call 786-6161 or visit abacus.bates.edu/dancefest

Feelin’ Blue

Rockland – The annual North Atlantic Blues Festival features a variety of events and performers spread over 15 locations, all in walking distance. >>When: Saturday and Sunday >>Where: Harbor Park >>Tickets: $25 to $60, weekend passes available >>FMI: Call 593-1189 or visit northatlanticbluesfestival.com

Hoo’s Who

BRIDGTON – Make a feathered friend at a Live Owls presentation courtesy of the Chewonki Foundation. These presentations fill up fast, so arrive early to get a seat before the doors close. >>When: 7 p.m. Wednesday >>Where: The Bradley Lakes Center, 230 Main St. >>FMI: Call 647-8580 or visit mainelakes.org

Also this week

Half Moon Jug Band, noon today, Courthouse Plaza, Lewiston >>FMI: 782-7228 or laarts.org

Peter Frampton, 8 p.m. Saturday, Merrill Auditorium, Portland >>FMI: 842-0800, 8 p.m.

Mollyockett Day, all day Saturday, town common, Bethel >>FMI: 824-3575 or bethelmaine.com

59th Annual Maine Potato Blossom Festival, now through Sunday, Fort Fairfield >>FMI: 472-3802 or potatoblossom.org

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