Theater

Friday to Sunday, June 14-16

“War of the Roses,” presented by Acorn Productions, at Riverbank Park, Westbrook at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday, 5 p.m. on Sunday. Free. $10 suggested donation. www.acorn-productions.org or 854-0065.

Saturday-Sunday, June 15-16

“The Tempest,” presented by Acorn Productions, Riverbank Park, Westbrook. 5 p.m. on Saturday, 2 p.m. on Sunday. Free; $10 suggested donation. www.acorn-productions.org or 854-0065.

June 21-July 7

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, (Route 114) in Standish. Fridays at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 5 p.m., through July 7. Adults $18, $16 for students and seniors. 642-3743 or www.schoolhousearts.org.

Concerts

June 14-16

Maine Blues Festival 2013, Naples. 40 bands, 10 stages. mainebluesfestival.com.

Saturday, June 15

“Beethoven’s Wig,” performed by Richard Perlmutter on piano, classical guitar and mandolin; 11 a.m. at Portland Public Library, free and recommended for ages 5-plus. www.beethovenswig.com.

Sunday, June 23

“Celebrate the Summer Solstice,” concert, performed by jazz trio Micromasse; 7 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, corner of Sherman and Mellen streets, Portland. $10 donation. All proceeds benefit capital campaign for Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish. 321-7810 or sacredheartstdominicportland.org.

Saturday, Aug. 3

Westbrook High School alumni concert, seeking former students who played in the band or sang in the chorus. For concert or jazz bands, contact Dave Gowen, 854-5753 or gowenfrm@gwi.net. For chorus, contact Marc Mailhot, 420-7683 or mailhot0405@yahoo.com. Find on Facebook: Westbrook Maine Music Alumni.

Events

Thursday, June 13

Gym Dandy Celebration Night, 7 p.m. Scarborough High School. Video of 2013 Presidential Inauguration Parade. Entire community, family, friends, all gym dandies invited. hrainsford@maine.rr.com.

Saturday, June 15

“Maine Rebels Attack” train robbery reenactment event at Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company and Museum, Portland. The 15th Alabama “Maine Rebels” re-enactors will be at the railroad to recreate a Civil War era train robbery for visitors. www.mainenarrowgauge.org or 828-0814.

Saturday, June 15

Secret Gardens of Portland Tour, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. A fundraiser for the Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs. www.opportunityalliance.org or 773-0202.

Saturday, June 15

Lowry’s Lodge, monthly poetry series hosted by Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel. 7 p.m. at Saccarappa Art Collective, 861 Main St., Westbrook. Suggested donation $3. Refreshments available. Featured poets Dana Robbins and Bob MacLaughlin. 591-7300.

Saturday, June 22

Teddy Bears Dance for a Cause, 7:30-11 p.m. at Maplewood Dance Center, Warren Avenue, Portland. Bring new Teddy Bear for The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. $20 per person. ($5. off if you bring bear). BBCH will receive portion of proceeds. 878-0484 or www.maplewooddancecenter.com.

Saturday, June 27

“Maine Crime Writers,” with authors Gerry Boyle, Kate Flora and Lea Wait, 7 p.m., Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook. Refreshments.

Saturday, June 29

Book talk, U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe discusses and signs “Fighting for Common Ground” at Nonesuch Books, Mill Creek, South Portland. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, limited seating.

Exhibits

Through June 26

Works by artists Susan Wilder and Jim Flahaven, at Saccarappa Art Collective, 861 Main St., Westbrook. 591-7300.

Send events 10 days in advance to arts@keepmecurrent.com.