• BENEFITS

TODAY

Bob Gredlics Concert; benefits Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Spiral Arts, Community Partnerships for the Protection of Children and Hope Acts/Friends of Burundi; Thornton Heights United Methodist Church, South Portland. $5. thorntonheightsumc.com. 7 p.m.

SATURDAY

Wiscasset Old Jail Antiques Show and Sale, supports the Lincoln County Historical Association’s efforts to maintain and restore the historic building, Lincoln County Museum and Old Jail, Wiscasset. Free admission. 882-9628. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Midsummer Dinner & Concert, local food and music by The Arrowsics; benefit for Bath-area food bank, Bath Freight Shed. $25. 841-5505. 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Giant Annual Book Sale, thousands of titles including rare and antique finds, Dyer Library, Saco. 283-3861. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Tuesday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 2.

SUNDAY

Rex Smith Benefit Concert, concert on the lawn to benefit the RSU #21 Visual and Performing Arts Program, Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport. $25 general admission; $150 for lobster dinner, premium seating and meet-and-greet with Smith. musicatkhs.com. 6 p.m.

“Peace Love Art,” CMCA’s 35th annual benefit art auction and dinner, Point Lookout Resort, Northport. $125. 236-2875. Dinner at 6 p.m., auction at 7 p.m.

TUESDAY

“Love Letters,” reading of play performed by David Studwell and Kathleen Mary Mulligan; benefits the American Lung Association; St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Brunswick. $10. 729-8259. 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 2

Naples Public Library House Tour, self-guided tour of homes in the Lake Region including a castle overlooking Long Lake; also includes admission to the new Naples Historical Museum; benefits the library; Naples Public Library. $20. naples.lib.me.us. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

TODAY

Casco Days, midway, fireworks, chicken barbecue, road race, music and more, Casco Day Park. Schedule at cascodays.com. Today to Saturday.

Thoreau-Wabanaki Festival, Henry David Thoreau celebration with music, Indian culture and more, Center for Moosehead History, Greenville. thoreauwabanakitrail.org/news.html. Today to Saturday.

Bingham Bicentennial, Revolutionary War encampment, children’s festival, talent show, road race, fashion show, musket-shooting contest and more; various locations, Bingham. All events are free. Schedule at binghammaine.org/bicentennial.php. Today to Sunday. Pittston Fair, agricultural fair with midway, exhibitions, contests and events, Pittston Fairgrounds. pittstonfair.com. Today to Sunday.

FRIDAY

Bangor State Fair, concerts, demolition derby, midway, food, petting zoo, fireworks and more, Bangor Fairgrounds. $10 in advance; $12 at gate; discounts available. Schedule at bangorstatefair.com. Friday to Aug. 5.

Rangeley Lakes Logging Museum Festival Days, wood chip contest, arts and crafts, kid’s games, woodsmen competitions and more, Rangeley Lakes Logging Museum. rangeleymaine.com. Begins at 4:40 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday.

Richmond Days, music, parade, pontoon boat rides, lobster crate races and more, Richmond waterfront. richmondmaine.com/richmond-days-celebration.aspx. Friday and Saturday.

Skowhegan Riverfest, family events, food, raft rides and more, downtown Skowhegan. Most events are free. skowhegan.org. Friday to Aug. 5.

Piscataquis River Festival, sporting events, live music, food, Little Miss Lilac Pageant and more, Guilford. piscataquischamber.com. Friday and Saturday.

Maine’s Dooryard Arts Festival, special events, exhibits and a showcase of artists, artisans and antique dealers, Poland Spring Resort. mainesdooryardfestival.com. 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. Friday; 10 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

SATURDAY

BRCA Biennial Aquafest, featuring an antique wooden boat show and family festival, Belgrade Lakes. Various prices. belgradelakes.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Summerfest, dog parade, entertainment, treasure tables, crafts, baked goods, plants, games, food and more, First Congregational Church, Wiscasset. uccwiscasset.org. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

York Days and Lighting of the Nubble, concerts, tournaments, sandcastle building, fireworks and more, Short Sands Beach, York. parksandrec.yorkmaine.org/special events.html. Saturday to Aug. 5.

Moore Park Art Show, 50 artists and artisans, plus live performances, Moore Park, South Paris. Free. mooreparkartshow.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Harborfest, silent auction, barbecue, live music and more; benefits the Wells Rotary Club community service projects and the Wells Chamber of Commerce scholarship fund; Wells Harbor Community Park. Free; fee for barbecue. wellschamber.org. 3 p.m.

SUNDAY

Festival of Nations, family festival with a variety of ethnic entertainment including dance, music, crafts, food and health information, Deering Oaks, Portland. Free. wini.us/festival.htm. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Schoodic Arts Festival, performances and workshops throughout the peninsula celebrating arts and culture in Downeast Maine, various locations, Winter Harbor. Schedule at schoodicartsforall.org. Sunday to Aug. 12.

Harpswell Festival and Lobster Boat Races, activities and entertainment for all ages, Harpswell. Free. harpswellfestival.org/home.html. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Monmouth Fair, agricultural fair with midway, animal exhibits, crafts and animal pulling events, 75 Academy Road, Monmouth. $5; $2 for seniors and ages 12 to 18; free for children under age 12. monmouthfair.com. Wednesday to Aug. 4.

Maine Lobster Festival, live entertainment, races, parade, crafts, Maine Sea Goddess pageant and lots of lobster; Harbor Park, Rockland. mainelobsterfestival.com. Wednesday to Aug. 5.

• SPECIAL EVENTS

TODAY

Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park, with the USM Chemistry Club (fun with science), Deering Oaks Park, Portland. Free. 756-8130. 12:30 p.m.

Designer Show House, more than a dozen Maine and New England designers presented by Kennebunk Historical Society, Kenneth Roberts Estate, Kennebunkport. designershowhouse. eventbrite.com. $20. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today to Saturday, Monday-Tuesday and Aug. 2; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; noon to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Through Aug. 11.

Historic Old Port Walking Tours, 90-minute tours from trained guides, not recommended for children under age 12, Maine Historical Society, Portland. $10. mainehistory.org. 10:30 and 1 p.m. today to Saturday and Aug. 2. Through Sept. 2.

Antiques Appraisals Night, three-item limit, Raymond-Casco Historical Society Museum, South Casco. $5 per appraisal. raymondcascohistory.org. 5 p.m.

SATURDAY

The Hanumen, mantra music, mystic poetry and yoga, Deering Grange Hall, Portland. $25. hanumen.com. Yoga class 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m.

A Wine Walk in the Old Port: The Many Styles of Rose, sommelier Erica Archer leads wine and food pairing tour through four restaurants, 21-plus; begins at The Merry Table, Portland. $39 in advance; $45 day of tour. winewiseevents.com. 3 to 5 p.m.

Antonia Rocha, award-winning children’s author, storyteller, mime and actor, Center Theatre for the Performing Arts, Dover-Foxcroft. $6; $22 per family. centertheatre.org. 6 p.m.

SUNDAY

Mentalist Jon Stetson, ladies-only show, Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit. $25 in advance; $28 day of show. jonathansrestaurant.com. 8 p.m.

TUESDAY

Summer Weekday Performance Series, with The Dark Follies (vaudeville), Post Office Park, Portland. Free. portlandmaine.com. Noon.

WEDNESDAY

“Live for $5 Wednesday Night Series,” with Thumbs Up: The Celebration Ensemble (short dramatic comedy), Stonington Opera House. $5. operahousearts.org. 7 p.m.

Taste of Greater Waterville, Eddie Money in concert, food, children’s events, live entertainment, Budweiser Clydesdales and more, downtown Waterville. Various prices for food; $5 general admission and $25 VIP admission for Eddie Money. midmainechamber.com. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; concert at 9 p.m.

Lively Lunches at Johnson Hall Mini-Park, with The Gawler Family Band (folk music), Johnson Hall Performing Arts Center, Gardiner. Free/donation. johnsonhall.org. Noon.

“A Wine Walk in The Old Port: Great Whites of France,” sommelier Erica Archer leads tour to four area restaurants for food and wine pairings, 21-plus; The Merry Table, Portland. $39 in advance; $45 day of tour. winewiseevents.com. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

AUG. 2

Crusher’s Kids Concerts in the Park, with magician Scott Grassette, Deering Oaks, Portland. Free. 756-8130. 12:30 p.m.

• FILMS TODAY

“The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek” (1944), screwball comedy, Rockland Public Library. Free. 594-0310. 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

“Monsieur Lazhar” (2011, PG-13), drama in French with English subtitles, York Public Library. Free. york.lib.me.us. 7 p.m.

MONDAY

“Peyton Place” (1957), drama, University of Maine (Hutchinson Center), Belfast. Free/donation. hutchinsoncenter.umaine.edu. 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY

“Tootsie” (1982, PG), comedy, Patten Free Library, Bath. Free. 443-5141. 6:30 p.m.

“A River Runs Through It” (1992, PG), drama, outdoor screening at Bok Amphitheatre (Harbor Park), Camden; rain location at Camden Public Library. Free; bring your own seating. 236-3440. Sunset.

WEDNESDAY

“El Velador” (2011), documentary, Portland Public Library. Free. portlandlibrary.com. 5:30 p.m.

Art Videos at The Gallery Film Series, “The Art of the Steal” (2009), Barn Gallery, Ogunquit. Free. 646-7055. 7:30 p.m.

“The Grateful Dead Movie,” documentary screening in honor of Jerry Garcia’s 70th Birthday, Brunswick 10. $13.50. fathomevents.com. 7 p.m.

• BOOKS AND AUTHORS

TODAY

Poetry Night, with poets Preston Hood, Beverly Cooper-Pete, Sarah LeBlance, Celena Dykes, David Morse and more, Kennebunk Free Library. Free. kennebunklibrary.org. 7 p.m.

Lin and Larry Pardey, authors of “Bull Canyon: A Boatbuilder, a Writer, and other Wildlife,” Camden Public Library. Free. 236-3440. 6:30 p.m.

Jeff and Allison Wells, authors of “Maine’s Favorite Birds,” Falmouth Memorial Library. Free. 781-2351. 6:30 p.m.

John McDonald, author of “John McDonald’s Maine Trivia,” Maine Historical Society, Portland. $8; $7 for seniors and students. mainehistory.org. 5:30 p.m. Melissa Coleman, author of “This Life is in Your Hands: One Dream, Sixty Acres, and a Family’s Heartbreak,” Maine Coast Book Shop and Cafe, Damariscotta. 563-3207. Noon.

FRIDAY

Dave Norman, author of “Following Josh,” Portland Public Library. Free. portlandlibrary.com. Noon.

SATURDAY

John Ford Sr., author of “Suddenly the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good: Adventures of a Game Warden in Maine,” Bookstacks, Bucksport. 469-8992. 11 a.m.

Howie Carr, author of “Hitman,” Nonesuch Books, South Portland. nonesuchbooks.com. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Richard Creek, editor of “From Guiding Lights to Beacons for Business: The Many Lives of Maine’s Lighthouses,” Maine Lighthouse Museum, Rockland. mainelighthousemusem.com. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dahlov Ipcar, author and artist of children’s book “Stripes and Spots,” Portland Museum of Art. portlandmuseum.org. 1 to 3 p.m.

SUNDAY

Monica Wood, author of “When We Were The Kennedys: A Memoir from Mexico,” Louis T. Graves Library, Kennebunkport. 967-2778. 2 p.m.

Richard Creek, author of “From Guiding Lights to Beacons for Business: The Many Lives of Maine’s Lighthouses,” Beyond the Sea, Belfast. 338-2100. 10 a.m. to noon.

TUESDAY

Margaret Hathaway, author of “Food Lovers’ Guide to Maine,” Scarborough Public Library. Free. scarboroughlibrary.org. 6:30 p.m.

John Ford Sr., author of “Suddenly the Cider Didn’t Taste So Good: Adventures of a Game Warden in Maine,” Auburn Public Library. Free. 333-6640. 2 p.m.

Port Veritas Spoken Word Night, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland. Free/donation. localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m.

“Sisters in Crime,” mystery authors Kate Flora, Janis Bolster and Vicki Doudera, Camden Public Library. Free. 236-3440. 6:30 p.m.

AUG. 2

Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano, author of the children’s science book “A Black Hole is Not a Hole,” includes fun interactive events designed to illustrate the concepts she discusses in her book, University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland. Free. 780-4249. 1 p.m.

Kieran Shields, author of “The Truth of All Things,” South Portland Public Library. Free. southportlandlibrary.com. 6:30 p.m.

Maine Poets, with Margo Taft Stever, Estha Weiner, Jo Ann Clark and John Perrault, University of New England (Art Gallery), Portland. Free. une.edu/artgallery. 5 p.m.

• PRO SPORTS

Portland Sea Dogs, Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, Hadlock Field, Portland. $4 to $9. seadogs.com. Vs. Akron, 7 p.m. Wednesday and Aug. 2.