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Outdoor seating at Terlingua. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

It looks like we’re in for a stellar weekend, so let’s dive into some of what’s going on, beginning with outdoor dining.

Several restaurants have opened their patios and decks, including Ocotillo and Terlingua, both in Portland. For those of you farther south, Bake Maine in Wells has a 40-seat patio.

People enjoy a sunny day on the river walk along the Presumpscot River in downtown Westbrook. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer

Westbrook Together Days, on Friday and Saturday, features events and activities including a parade, live music, pancake breakfast and fireworks. Or you can hit the Confetti craft fair on Saturday in downtown Biddeford.

Moose Mountain Mini Golf in Richmond. Courtesy of Jeremy Purington

It’s also looking to be an ideal weekend to get in a game or two of mini golf, so we’ve compiled 20 places in Maine for you to work on your putts.

A carrot cake whoopie pie, one of the seasonal varieties at Two Fat Cats Bakery in South Portland. Photo by Ray Routhier

Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of these twists on a classic Maine treat. Read up on the differences between the Maple Sunday whoopie pie from Cape Whoopies and the carrot cake variety from Two Fat Cats Bakery and decide which South Portland bakery to visit.

The Prince/Bowie tribute act performing live. Photo by Tammie Birdwell

If you’re a fan of Prince or Davie Bowie (or both), you’ll want to head to Portland House of Music on Saturday night for a Prince/Bowie tribute show. Expect all the hits and a few deeper cuts from two of the greatest artists who ever lived.

Coffee By Design is a must stop during Cherry Lemonade’s perfect day. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

If you’re worried that your weekend is going to be a drag,  just follow in the footsteps of drag queen Cherry Lemonade. Her perfect day includes a cold brew from Coffee By Design, a ride on a Casco Bay Ferry and crab cakes at Island Lobster Company.

Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town...

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