• HOT TICKETS

Music and Nightlife: Joan Osborne lights at One Longfellow

JOAN OSBORNE is best known for her 1995 solo hit “One of Us,” but there’s much more to her than that whimsical tune about God. Considered one of the best soul singers around, she’s toured and recorded with a bunch of groups, most recently Trigger Happy featuring members of The Black Crowes. This year, she’s back touring on her own in preparation for a new album.

WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday

WHERE: One Longfellow Square, 181 State St. Portland

HOW MUCH: $38

INFO: 761-1757; onelongfellowsquare.com

Art and Theater: ‘Hidden Tennessee’ previews this week

PORTLAND STAGE COMPANY begins previews for “Hidden Tennessee” this week. The show is a collection of short pieces by Tennessee Williams, showing his stylistic writing and human fragility.

WHEN: Previews at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to March 1. Opens March 2.

WHERE: Portland Stage Company, 25A Forest Ave.

HOW MUCH: $15 to $39

INFO: portlandstage.org; 774-0465

Dining and Drink: Double enticement: drinks, desserts

INDULGE in creative cocktails made by some of the city’s best bartenders and sample delicious desserts at the Signature Event, the kick-off to Maine Restaurant Week. You’ll even be able to vote for your favorites.

WHEN: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday

WHERE: Portland Harbor Hotel, 468 Fore St., Portland

HOW MUCH: $35 in advance; $40 at the door; $120 for a pack of four tickets

INFO: mainerestaurantweek.com

Et Cetera: The jokes? They kilt ’em again

HAVE A LAUGH and help the Claddagh Mhor Pipe Band raise funds for new uniforms and equipment during the second annual Comics for Kilts show featuring Kevin Neales, Johnny Ater and Tuck.

WHEN: 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday (show starts at 8 p.m.)

WHERE: Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St., Portland

HOW MUCH: $20 each; $30 for a pair; available at the door

INFO: claddaghmhor.com

• CHEAP THRILLS

Music and Nightlife: Shades of post-punk tonight at Empire

THE RESTLESS SHADES are billed as “post-punk for the 21st century.” If you’re not sure what that means, find out for yourself tonight when they play the Empire.

WHEN: 9 p.m. (doors) today

WHERE: Empire Dine and Dance, 575 Congress St., Portland

HOW MUCH: Free

INFO: portlandempire.com

Art and Theater: Rose gallery shows contemporary work

TIME IS running short on a terrific group show of contemporary artists working in and around Portland today. The show at Rose Contemporary includes work by Lydia Badger, Gabriella D’Italia, Rebecca FitzPatrick, Shoshannah White and many more.

WHEN: 1 to 6 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday. Closes Saturday.

WHERE: Rose Contemporary, 492 Congress St., Portland

HOW MUCH: Free

INFO: 780-0700; rosecontemporary.com

Dining and Drink: Sign up for a share of the bounty

MEET your local farmers and fishermen and sign up for a share of this year’s crop during the annual community supported-agriculture and fisheries festival. Local produce and other farm products will be for sale.

WHEN: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday

WHERE: Woodfords Congregational Church, 202 Woodford St., Portland

HOW MUCH: Free admission. Cost of individual shares varies.

INFO: 568-4142; melissa@mofga.org

Et Cetera: Trance dance at the Asylum

GET YOUR GROOVE ON this weekend at the Trance Dance, featuring the electronic rhythms of Beatmo, Kohaku, The Psychologist and Dudeman.

WHEN: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday

WHERE: Asylum, basement level, 121 Center St., Portland

HOW MUCH: Free

INFO: portlandasylum.com