• CONCERTS

TODAY

John Jorgenson Quintet, gypsy jazz, Fryeburg Academy (Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center), Fryeburg. $15 to $25. 935-9232. 7:30 p.m.

Jesse Colin Young, former member of The Youngbloods, rock, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $38 day of show; $35 in advance. 761-1757. 8 p.m.

Castlebay, traditional and Celtic music, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor. $10. coa.edu. 8 p.m.

Rubblebucket, rock/funk/jazz fusion, with Million Young, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $10 in advance; $12 at door; $20 VIP. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m. 

FRIDAY

“An Evening with Dana Cunningham, Max Dyer and Carol Noonan,” three musicians combine piano, cello and voice, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. $25. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m. (doors 6 p.m.)

Bruce Molsky, world-renowned fiddler, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor. $18; $15 in advance. boothbayoperahouse.com. 8 p.m.

Spotlight Concert Series: “Unaccustomed Earth,” concert of new music, University of Southern Maine (Corthell Concert Hall), Gorham. $5 to $15. 780-5555. 8 p.m.

EOTO, dubstep, house and electronica, with Selector Moldy, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $20; $30 VIP. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m.

Jeffrey Foucault, country/blues, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $15 in advance; $18 day of show. 761-1757. 8 p.m.

Bret Michaels, lead singer of Poison, rock, Collins Center for the Arts, University of Maine, Orono. $62 to $102. 581-1755. 8 p.m. 

SATURDAY

“Waltzings for Dreamers,” concert series with country singer Kerri Powers, Stone Mountain Arts Center, Brownfield. Free. stonemountainartscenter.com. 8 p.m.

Melissa Ferrick, singer/songwriter, One Longfellow Square, Portland. $25 at door; $20 in advance. 761-1757. 8 p.m.

Jerks of Grass, high-energy bluegrass, Nasson Community Center (Little Theatre), Springvale. $15. nassoncc.org. 7 p.m.

Moose Mountain Jazz Band, Dixieland jazz, Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta. $15. 563-3424. 7:30 p.m.

Curt Bessette and Jenn Kurtz, singer/songwriters, Cliff House Resort and Spa, Ogunquit. cliffhousemaine.com. 7 to 11 p.m.

Maine Gay Men’s Chorus Touring Ensemble, “As Long as You Love Me,” including an a cappella arrangement of Toto’s “Africa,” “My House” and Mozart’s “Ave Verum,” First Universalist Church, Auburn. $10/donation. 783-0461. 7 p.m.

The Brew, rock/jazz/reggae, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $13 to $25. 899-4990. 8 p.m. 

SUNDAY

Earth Day Peace Concert; benefits the church’s belfry project; First Universalist Church, Norway. $5/donation. 743-2828. 2 p.m.

Pine Tree State County Music Association, competition and talent search, Silver Spur, Mechanic Falls. $5, $6. ptscountrymusicassoc.org. 11 a.m.

Simons & Goodwin, soft rock/country/blues, McArthur Library, Biddeford. 284-4181. 3 p.m. 

MONDAY

Iron & Wine, rock, State Theatre, Portland. All ages; sold out. (800) 745-3000. 7:30 p.m.

“In the Mood,” 1940s big band jazz and swing, South Portland High School Auditorium. $39. 842-0800. 7 p.m. 

TUESDAY

“TWO,” with local musicians Sly Chi and The Kenya Hall Band, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $2. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY

Colin Hay, lead vocalist of Men at Work, pop, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. $25. 774-4527 8 p.m.

“The Clash,” battle of the cover bands, Port City Music Hall, Portland. $5. portcitymusichall.com. Fleetwood Mac vs. Tom Petty, 10 p.m. 

• COMEDY

Open Mic Comedy, hosted by Brian Brinegar, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Laugh-a-Palooza, comedy festival, Lucid Stage, Portland. $10 single tickets; $30 festival pass. 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Improv Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m. Friday; “A Bunch of Comedians” benefit comedy showcase, 8 p.m. Saturday. Through April 17.

Jim Colliton, Comedy Connection, Portland. mainecomedy.com. Half-priced showcase ($7.50), 8:30 p.m. Thursday; with Greg Bogis and Ray Harrington ($15), 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Karmo Sanders, aka Birdie Googins; benefits the Union Ambulance Service, Medomak Valley High School, Waldoboro. $8 to $10; advance tickets at Union Town Hall. 785-3803. 7 p.m. Saturday. 

• BARS/CLUBS

TODAY

Katy Moy, keyboards and vocals, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 7 p.m.

Cattle Call, country, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. 571-9652. 8 to 11 p.m.

Caleb Orion, folk-rock, and Lollipop Factory, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 10 p.m.

Band Beyond Description, jam-band covers, Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Joel Cage, singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

Aaron Lee, ukulele singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.

Squid Jiggers, Irish music, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 8 p.m.

FRIDAY

OKBARI, Middle Eastern ensemble, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m.

T.G.I.F. Series with The Tony Boffa Band, Zackery’s Restaurant & Lounge, Portland. $5. 774-5604. 8:30 p.m.

Arthur Webster Trio, roots/Americana, with Mark Stover and Fiddlin’ Paul D’Alessio, Tugs Pub, Southport Island. robinsons-wharf.com. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Walter Weymouth and Ryan Reed, country, Johnson Hall, Gardiner. $10. 582-7144. 7 p.m.

Justin Walton, travelin’ songs, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.

Happy Hour with Meghan Yates & The Reverie Machine, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 5 to 7 p.m.

HOME, hosted by Chris Gauthier, Ryan Tapia and Marcus Caine, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 8 p.m.

Friday Night Jazz with Katy Moy (keyboard/vocals), Solo Bistro, Bath. 443-3373. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Rusty Rocket Fundraiser, with Div Kid, The Lucid, Headstart, The Will Gattis Trio and more; proceeds will help buy instruments for children; Big Easy, Portland. $5. bigeasyportland.com. 7 p.m.

Intaxication Day 2011 with Bass Box, Jeff Beam, Sea Level and The Vanityites, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. $6. 8 p.m.

Billy Carroll, singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

Matt Meyer & The Gumption Junction, old-timey mountain music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.

Murrays Rule, Motown covers, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.

if & it, rock, with The Gay Blades and Marie Stella, Bayside Bowl, Portland. $5. baysidebowl.com. 8 p.m. 

SATURDAY

Rhad Davis, rock/folk/blues, The Local Buzz, Cape Elizabeth. 541-9024. 7 p.m.

Jesse Ludwig, acoustic rock, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.

Tom Acousti, acoustic guitar, The Royal Bean, Yarmouth. $18; $22. tomacousti.com. 7:30 p.m.

Gordon Bok and Carol Rohl, folk, Saco River Grange Hall, Bar Mills. $13, $15; free for children under 12. 929-6472. 7:30 p.m.

The Guv’nors, Beatles/British Invasion tribute, Gold Room, Portland. $10. 221-2343. 8 p.m.

Muppets, Run of the Mill Brewpub, Saco. 571-9652. 8 to 11 p.m.

dopapod., jazz/trance/rock, Big Easy, Portland. $5. bigeasyportland.com. 11 p.m.

UmbelFest, bluegrass; benefits Maine Bluegrass Association’s lending; 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 4 p.m.

Martin England, folk/roots, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

Mike Beling Trio, jazz, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 10 p.m.

Mugsy, rock, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.

Tickle, dance rock, Bubba’s Sulky Lounge, Portland. bubbassulkylounge.com. 9 p.m.

Solace Media Corporation, with Twilight People, Skeet Shooters, Bird Organ and Greg Kowalski, Apohadion Theater, Portland. theapohadion.wordpress.com

Record Store Day, in-store concerts by local artists, Bull Moose Music locations, throughout Maine. 

SUNDAY

The Couch, open mic with host Jon Nels and guest artist BEEK, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Robert Cimitile, bluegrass, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 5 p.m.

Rhythmic Cypher, spoken word, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 7 p.m.

Grandchildren, electronica/pop/roots, with Sunset Hearts, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford. $7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m.

MONDAY

The Stowaways, bluegrass, Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Open Mic Night, with Alec Wall, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 8:30 p.m.

Trivia Night, hosted by Ryan Prosser, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 9 p.m. 

TUESDAY

Cover to Cover, local bands play original music and play a classic album in its entirety, Big Easy, Portland. bigeasyportland.com. Second Child performs “King for a Day” by Faith No More, 9 p.m.

Chas Lester Trio, R&B/soul, 21-plus; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. 8 p.m.

Port Veritas, spoken word, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 7 p.m.

Mark Bowman, rock/folk, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 6:30 p.m.

Glass Fingers and Michael Stoltz, with Of the Trees, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 9 p.m. 

WEDNESDAY

Hip Hop Open Mic, hosted by Shupe and Ill By Instinct, 21-plus; Big Easy, Portland. $3. bigeasyportland.com. 9 p.m.

Bayside, rock, with The Sophomore Beat and Man, The Reformer, all ages; Empire Dine & Dance, Portland. portlandempire.com. $13, $15. 8 p.m.

Old Favorite, Irish music, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 8 p.m.

Traditional Irish Session, ukulele singer-songwriter, Blue, Portland. portcityblue.com. 9:30 p.m.

David Beam and Friends, roots, Andy’s Old Port Pub, Portland. andysoldportpub.com. 6:30 p.m.

Murray, Wild, Lynch, acoustic, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Portland. rira.com. 10 p.m.

Cognizant Sound Reggae Show, Slainte, Portland. 828-0900. 9 p.m.

Marsters & Johnson Quintet, jazz, Zackery’s Restaurant & Lounge, Portland. 774-5601. 7 to 10 p.m.