• HOT TICKET

Smither to play One Longfellow

CHRIS SMITHER has been doing the singer-songwriter thing for about four decades and has been a favorite of the alternative folk scene almost as long. He recently came out with his 11th studio album, “Time Stands Still.”

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday

WHERE: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St., Portland

HOW MUCH: $22 in advance; $25 at the door

INFO: 761-1757; onelongfellowsquare.com

• CHEAP THRILL

Bob Charest Band in live music series

THE BOB CHAREST BAND kicks off a new live music series at Zackery’s Restaurant & Lounge at Fireside Inn & Suites on Riverside Street. Other dance/party bands slated to be part of the series in the future include The Tony Boffa Band, Wavelength and The Waiters.

WHEN: 8:30 p.m. Friday

WHERE: Zackery’s Restaurant & Lounge, Fireside Inn & Suites, 81 Riverside St., Portland

HOW MUCH: $5

INFO: 774-5601; firesideinnportland.com