By Kelly Morgan

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

Yee-Haw!

LEWISTON – Don’t forget the 10-gallon hat when heading for the Professional Bull Riders show, with a free, pre-performance BBQ Bullnanza on Saturday (complete with mechanical bull). >>When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; BBQ, 3-6 p.m. Saturday >>Where: The Colisee, 190 Birch St. >>Tickets: $15-$30 >>FMI: Call 783-2009 or visit thecolisee.com/pbr.htm

Water Sports

BRIDGTON – There will be more than 75 workshops at the 21st annual Maine Canoe Symposium at Camp Winona on Moose Pond. Learn about North America’s canoeing heritage and develop your canoeing skills. Reservations recommended. >>When: Friday through Sunday >>Where: 35 Winona Road >>Tickets: $80 adults, $40 12 and under >>FMI: Call 892-3121, or visit mainecanoesymposium.org

Cabaret Clowns

PORTLAND – Flavors of vaudeville, circus and burlesque infuse performances of New York City’s Bindlestiff Family Cirkus, which will be on hand to delight adults with a show at Space. Colorful attire encouraged. >>When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday >>Where: 538 Congress St. >>Tickets: $10 advance, $15 day of show >>FMI: Call 828-5600 or visit space538.org

Bluegrass Tunes

PORTLAND – Expect a full house for the fourth annual WMPG Bluegrass Spectacular, featuring the Muddy Marsh Ramblers, Grassholes and Jerks of Grass. >>When: 6:30 p.m. Monday >>Where: St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center, 76 Congress St. >>Tickets: $10 >>FMI: Call 775-5568 or visit stlawrencearts.org

Texans Trumpet

WATERVILLE – Texas trumpeter Dennis Gonzalez will cook with trio Yells at Eels, playing jazz and blues. >>When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday >>Where: Railroad Square Cinema >>Tickets: $10 >>FMI: 873-4021 or visit railroadsquarecinema.com

Also this week:

8Native comedian Bob Marley, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Comedy Connection, 16 Custom House Wharf, Portland >>FMI: 774-5554

8Portland rockers Phantom Buffalo, w/Diamond Sharp, 8:30 p.m. Friday, Space, 538 Congress St., Portland, 828-5600 or space538.org

8Folk-pop artist Ellis Paul, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 98 Washington Street, Bath >>FMI: 442-8455 or chocolatechurcharts.org

Check out Encore on Fridays and Spotlight calendar Saturdays for complete event listings.