THEATER

Through Saturday, Aug. 6

“Much Ado about Nothing,” presented by Fenix Theatre, 6:30 p.m., The Band Shell, Deering Oaks Park. Free. www.fenixtheatre.com.

Thursday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 20

“Can-Can Parisien and Raymonda” presented by Maine State Ballet, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Saturdays, MSB’s Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. 781-3587 or www.mainestateballet.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 16-Sunday, Sept. 11

“The Irish and How They Got That Way,” by Frank McCourt, Portland Stage, Forest Avenue, Portland. www.portlandstage.org or 774-0465. In collaboration with Maine State Music Theatre.

CONCERTS

Thursday, Aug. 4

Carmine Terraccianno Band, sounds of all decades, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Park, Sawyer Road, Scarborough (high school if rain). Complimentary shuttle from high school parking lot; 50/50 raffle; concessions.

Sunday, Aug. 7

Stevie Gee, 6-7 p.m., Naples Village Green Lane (if rain, Naples Methodist Church). 693-3408.

Tuesdays, Aug. 9, 16 and 23

Kotschmar Orgelfest 16, 7:30 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Featuring Dave Wickerham, Katelyn Emerson and Ray Cornils. 842-0800 or www.porttix.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

Tricky Britches, at the gazebo next to Baxter Memorial Library, Gorham, 6-7:30 p.m. Bring blanket or chair.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Delta Knights Band, Riverbank Park Summer Concert, Westbrook, 6-8 p.m.. On-site cash barbecue, 5-7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Motor Booty Affair, 6:30 p.m., Mill Creek Park, South Portland.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Blues Prophets, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Fort Allen Park Gazebo, Portland. Sponsored by Friends of the Eastern Promenade

Saturday, Aug. 13

David Mallett, presented by Saco River Theater, 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. Reservations advised. 929-6472 or www.sacorivertheatre.org.

Saturday, Aug. 13

Kotzschmar Organ Day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Merrill Auditorium, Portland. www.porttix.com or 842-0800.

Sunday, Aug. 21

Skordalia Greek Band, 7:30 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus. $20. Benefit for hospital in Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece, Portland’s Sister City. Sponsored by Hellenic Society of Maine. Tickets 892-9831, www.hellenicsocietyofmaine.org.

EVENTS

Wednesdays

Storytime at the North Gorham Public Library, 2 Standish Neck Road, Gorham, 10-10:30 a.m. for infants to 3 years. 892-2575.

Saturday, Aug. 6

Antique appraisal by Bruce A. Buxton, presented by Buxton-Hollis Historical Society, routes 202 and 112, Buxton, 5 p.m. Light summer buffet and appraisal of one object. $25 donation. Reservations, 929-6495.

Saturday, Aug. 6

Steep Falls Farmers Market Pet Day. Bring your pet and get a frozen treat and sample dog biscuist, goat soap vendor, fresh and dried catnip, mini-petting barnyard. 675-3410.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Author talk with Josh Christie, author of “Maine Beer: Brewing in Vacationland,” “Maine Outdoor Adventure Guide” and “Read This,” 6-7 p.m. at Windham Public Library. Space limited. Register with Barbara, 892-1908.

Thursday, Aug. 11-Sunday, Aug. 14

Arts & Craft Fair, Cumberland Fairgrounds, youth vendors, raffles, food, rain or shine, free parking. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

Saturday, Aug. 13

Fascinating Foundries, presented by John Hildbran, hosted by Hiram Historical Society, 1:30 p.m., Hiram Community Center. 625-4762.

Thursday, Aug. 18

Book talk, with Ron Romano, author of “Early Gravestones of Southern Maine,” about Portland’s first gravestone cutter, Bartlett Adams, 7 p.m., Maine Charitable Mechanic Association, Congress Street, Portland. 773-8396 or MCMA1857@gmail.com.

Saturday, Aug. 20,

Westbrook author Kathy Eliscu book signing, “Not Even Dark Chocolate Can Fix This Mess,” 1–3 p.m., Letterpress Bookstore, 91 Auburn St., Portland. www.kathyeliscu.com.

Through October

Maine Historical Society, guided tours of the boyhood home of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Portland. Monday-Sunday, first tour departs at 10:30 a.m. Garden open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $3-$15. 774-1822 or www.mainehistory.org.

Through summer

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, South Portland, open for tours on weekends.

Wednesday, Sept. 14

Author Kevin Hancock, talk and book signing for “Not for Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse,” 6-7:30 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. 892-1908.

EXHIBITS

Through Saturday, Aug. 13

“Burning a da Vinci to Cook a Meal,” local artists interpret today’s issues: painting, fiber arts, sculpture and more. Continuum for Creativity, 863 Main St., Westbrook. Open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. 839-4463.

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

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Author Kevin Hancock will speak and sign copies of his book,  “Not for Sale: Finding Center in the Land of Crazy Horse,” from 6-7:30 p.m. Sept.14 at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. 892-1908.