Art

“Past Perfect,” photography by Justin Larkin, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland. 596-6457; farnsworthmuseum.org. “Madeleine de Sinety: Photographs,” Portland Museum of Art. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through Dec. 31.

“Gather Up the Fragments: The Andrews Shaker Collection,” Shaker furniture, printed works, visual art, tools, textiles and small crafts, Portland Museum of Art. 775-6148; portlandmuseum.org. Through Feb. 5.

“Imagination Takes Shape: Canadian Inuit Art from the Robert and Judith Toll Collection,” Bowdoin College (Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum), Brunswick. 725-3416; bowdoin.edu/arctic-museum. Through Dec. 6.

“ALOFT! Topsails to Turbines,” wind power in Maine, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. MaineMaritimeMuseum.org. Through Nov. 27.

Paintings by Lea Peterson, The Bakery, Damariscotta. 563-2867. Through Nov. 30.

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“Wearable, Functional, Beautiful,” contemporary graphic design and form, CRAFT Gallery, Rockland. 594-0167. Through Nov. 27.

Paintings of Jobe Cole and Tom Andersen, Perimeter Gallery, Belfast. 338-0555. Through Nov. 27.

“Wearable Art,” handwoven, painted, felted and forged wearables by Janice Jones, Elaine Pew, Susan Mills and others, Markings Gallery, Bath. 443-1499. Through Nov. 30.

“Focus on India,” photos by New Hampshire craftsman, Lawrence Elbroch, Red Door Pottery Studio and Gallery Shop, Kittery. 439-5671. Dec. 15.

“Courting the Muse,” watercolors by Ken Fellows, York Public Library. 363-2818. Through Dec. 30.

Oil paintings by Jack Riddle, Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth. 799-1720. Through Nov. 30.

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“The World Around Us,” textile art by Monika Kirtland, Gallery Framing, Brunswick. 721-0766. Through Friday.

“Still/Moving,” performance, video, sculptural objects, printmaking and photography by Deborah Wing-Sproul. Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport. cmcanow.org. Through Dec. 11.

“Sferics and Aural Ecosystem,” installation by Zach Poff and N.B. Aldrich, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport. cmcanow.org. Through Dec. 11.

“Pieced and Wired,” featuring the art of Gabriella D’Italia, George Mason and Ellen Wieske, Center for Maine Contemporary Art, Rockport. cmcanow.org. Through Dec. 11.

“Good Design is Good Business: The Elements of Branding,” Portland Public Library (Lewis Gallery). portlandlibrary.com. Through Nov. 28.

“Perspective,” paintings by Jay LaBrie, Richard Boyd Gallery, Peaks Island. 712-1097. Through Nov. 27.

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Dominic Chavez: “The Global Lens,” photography, University of Maine Museum of Art, Bangor. umma.umaine.edu. Through Nov. 30.

Carlo Pittore, “Studio Life,” University of Maine Museum of Art, Bangor. umma.umaine.edu. Through Nov. 30.

Abe Ajay, “Constructions,” University of Maine Museum of Art, Bangor. umma.umaine.edu. Through Nov. 30.

“A Perpetual Present,” 2011 MECA Faculty Selects exhibition, Maine College of Art (Institute of Contemporary Art), Portland. 699-5029. Through Dec. 23.

Bill Haley, photography, Slates, Hallowell. 622-9575.

Joseph Nicoletti and Glenn Renell “Northeast X Southwest,” Greenhut Galleries, Portland. 772-2693. Through Saturday.

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Fall Show: Liz Bernier, Stacey Whipple, Patricia Knittel and Jane Sleeper, Ember Grove Gallery, Portland. 761-0408. Through Nov. 30.

Holiday Extravaganza, more than 60 Maine artists, craftsmen, poets and musicians, Aarhus Gallery, Belfast. 338-0001. Through Dec. 24.

New Works by Nathaniel Larrabee, Art House Picture Frames, Portland. 221-3443. Through Nov. 30.

Abstract art exhibition, paintings, drawings, photography, fiber art and sculpture, York Art Association, York Harbor. yorkartassociation.com. Ends today.

“Burden of Weight,” “Hot Date,” “The Sitting Room” and “Beaded Gun,” Cythnia J. Ahlstrin, Debra Arter, Jennifer Booker and Barbara Nelson Emerson, Harlow Gallery, Hallowell. 622-3813. Ends Saturday.

“Addicted to Love,” drawings and prints by Eric Hou, The Green Hand Bookshop, Portland. 450-6695. Through Nov. 30.

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Davidson and Daughter Revisited: Paintings, Sculpture and Jewelry, 3Fish Gallery, Portland. (772) 342-6467. Through Dec. 2.

“Zero Four 101er,” paintings by Joe Fournier, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland. stlawrencearts.org. Through Nov. 30.

“The Art of Recycle,” found-object assemblages by sculptor Wally Warren, Unity College (Leonard R. Craig Art Gallery), Unity. 948-3131. Through Nov. 30.

Dahlov Ipcar paintings, Frost Gully Gallery, Thomaston. frostgullygallery.com. Through Dec. 10.

“Precious Things,” multiple artists, small pieces, L/A Arts Gallery 5, Lewiston. 576-4805. Through Jan. 7.

“Objects of Affection,” still-life paintings by Liliana Thelander, Denise Rankin, Nancy O’Brien MacKinnon and Pamela Hansen, Damariscotta River Grill, Damariscotta. 563-2992. Through Dec. 12.

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“Inside and Oustide,” paintings by Abbie Williams, Summer Island Studio, Gallery of Fine Artisans, Brunswick. 373-1810. Through Nov. 30.

“Small Works,” 2D and 3D works by 70 Maine artists, River Arts, Damariscotta. 563-1507. Through Nov. 30.

“Paul Caponigro: The Hidden Presence of Places,” photography, Farnsworth Art Museum, Rockland. 596-6457; farnsworthmuseum.org. Through Thursday Jan. 5.

J. Donna Asmussen, watercolors and printmaking, Finance Authority of Maine (FAME, Augusta. famemaine.com. Through Jan. 6.

Works by UM-Fort Kent Photography Club, nature, still lifes, wildlife, landscapes, abstract and more, University of Maine (Blake Library), Fort Kent. Through Nov. 28.

Joan L. Taylor, Chinese brush paintings, Savory Maine, Damariscotta. 563-2111. Through Nov. 30.

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“Many Hands: Wabanaki Paths of Learning,” University of Southern Maine (Woodbury Campus Center), Portland. usm.maine.edu/gallery. Through Dec. 16.

“Colors of Maine,” paintings by Neil Wyrick, Falmouth Memorial Library. 781-2351. Through Dec. 30.

Lauren Fensterstock and John Bisbee, Aucocisco Galleries, Portland. aucocisco.com. Through Dec. 3.

Michele A. Caron, paintings, 317 Main Street Community Music Center, Yarmouth. 846-6264. Through Jan. 13.

“This Hour,” original woodcuts by Blue Butterfield, Harmon’s & Bartons Gallery, Portland. harmonsbartons.com. Through Nov. 30.

“At Work and Play,” woodblock prints by Holly Meade, Addison Woolley Gallery, Portland. 450-8499. Through Saturday.

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Giacomo Bresciani, mixed media on paper, Gold/Smith Gallery, Boothbay Harbor. 633-6252. Through Nov. 30.

Lori Ingraham. “Foliage” and Harry Nadler “Sightings,” Elizabeth Moss Gallery, Falmouth. 781-2620. Through Dec. 4.

“All Things Bright and Beautiful,” four Maine artists, Archipelago, Rockland. 596-0701. Through Jan. 6.

Juried student exhibition, University of Southern Maine (Art Gallery), Gorham. usm.maine.edu/gallery. Through Dec. 9.

“Enter Night,” theme is “welcoming darkness and celebrating the coming of winter,” Rose Contemporary, Portland. rosecontemporary.com. Through Dec. 31.

Artisans Collective Mixed Media Show and Sale, The Royal Bean, Yarmouth. 846-7967. Through Dec. 15.

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“About Face,” James Allen Walker’s photographic portraits of Maine people, Merrill Memorial Library, Yarmouth. yarmouthlibrary.org. Through Dec. 7.

“Barry: The Art Exhibition,” Edith Cleaves Barry’s paintings, sculpture and pen-and-ink drawings, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk. 985-4802. Through Jan. 9.

Drawing the Line #10, Noa Warren, Kendra Haines, Greg Parker and August Ventimiglia, June Fitzpatrick Gallery at MECA, Portland. 699-5083.

“A Tradition of Affordable Art,” winter show, Art Space Gallery, Rockland. artspacemaine.com. Through Dec. 31.

“Regeneration: Fine Woodworkers Under 30,” Messler Gallery, Rockport. 594-5611; woodschool.org.

“Through the Ages: 75 Years at the Brick Store Museum,” Brick Store Museum, Kennebunk. 985-4802. Ends Saturday.

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“Life on the Shores of Lake Victoria,” paintings by African artists, Museum of African Culture, Portland. 871-7188. Through Nov. 30.

“Transitions,” landscape photography by Sara Gray, Gleason Fine Art, Portland. 699-5599. Through Nov. 30.

“New Work” original paintings by Paul Black, Fore Street Gallery, Portland. 874-8084. Through Jan. 7.

“Let Heaven and Nature Sing: Seventh Annual Festival of Trees,” Saco Museum. 283-3861. Saturday through Dec. 31.

Benefits

Wine Tasting Fundraiser for Woodfords Family Services, Slainte, Portland. slaintewinebar.com. 4 to 7 p.m. today.

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Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band, Mercy Hall dining room, Saint Joseph’s College, Standish. 893-7792. Free admission with new, unwrapped toy or gift card, 2 p.m today.

“Fun-Raiser” an afternoon of fun, friends, music, art, food and drink with auction, to help with medical expenses of Nancy Glassman, longtime Searsmont resident, artist and teacher, First Congregational Church, Camden, $20. 230-0436. 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. today.

The Pet Project to Benefit Lucky Pup Rescue, 30 paintings of dogs that are available or have been adopted through LPR and calendars for sale, June Fitzpatrick Gallery, Portland. luckypuprescue.org. 3 to 7 p.m. today.

Cascade Brook School Fifth Annual Pie and Bread Sale, Cascade Brook School, Farmington. 441-1595. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.

Wildland Sundays, hayrides, bonfire, cocoa, cookies, cut your own tree, benefits Great Pond Mountain Conservation Trust, Great Pond Mountain Wildlands, Orland, $25 per tree. 469-2008. Noon to 3 p.m. Nov. 27.

“Chefs and Musicians for Safe Harbor,” Maine Songwriters’ Associaton performers, Adam Ezra Group, benefits Safe Harbor legal assistance fund, First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church, Portland, $10, 16 and under free. 773-5747. 4 p.m. Nov. 27.

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Books and Authors

Brown Bag Lecture series, one-hour program, bring your own lunch, Eva Murray, author of “Well Out to Sea,” Portland Public Library, free. 871-1710. Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Curt Stager, author of “Climate Whiplash: What Happens AFTER Global Warming?”, Camden Public Library. librarycamden.org. 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday.

Holiday book sale and author signing, 25 Maine authors, Portland Public Library. mainewriters.org. Noon to 3 p.m. Friday.

George C. Daughan, author of “1812: The Navy’s War,” Barnes and Noble, Augusta. 621-0038. 1 p.m. Saturday.

Maine Women Write Book Club Launch, Damariscotta River Grill, Damariscotta. mainecoastbookshop.com. Noon Saturday, Nov. 26.

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Classical Music

USM Concert Band, under the direction of Peter Martin, McCormack Performing Arts Center (Gorham High School), $6, $3 seniors and students. usm.maine.edu/music. 2 p.m. today.

Oratorio Chorale, “Songs from the British Isles,” Sacred Heart Church, Yarmouth, $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 725-1420. 3 p.m. today.

Pianist Warren King and violinist Sarah Lent, works by Elgar, Chopin, Kreisler, Bach and more, Christ Church, Kennebunk, $10, $7 students and seniors. 985-4494. 2 p.m. today.

Dance

Community Folk Dance, traditional music and dance from the Balkans, Israel, France and Greece, Mallett Hall, Pownal, $5. 688-2293. Family dance at 5:30 p.m., folk dance at 7 p.m. today.

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“Nutcracker,” Bossov Ballet Theatre, Skowhegan Opera House, $15, $10 students and seniors. 873-7000. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Nov. 27.

Contra dance, music by Soupbone, Kathrn Larsen calling, clean shoes for dancing, all dances taught, Mayo Street Arts, Portland, $7. mayostreetarts.org. 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday.

Maine State Ballet’s “The Nutcracker,” 290 dancers, MSB Orchestra, Musica de Filia Girlchoir and Westcustogo Youth Chorale, Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $20-$60. porttix.com. 2 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 27. Continues through Dec. 4.

Fairs/Festivals

Made in Maine Christmas craft show, Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen; societyofsouthernmainecraftsmen.org, Mt. Ararat High School, Topsham. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.

Maine-made Christmas craft show, newenglandcraftfairs.com/maine-craft-fairs.html, Stevens Avenue Armory, Portland. 946-7079. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

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Annual holiday craft show, benefits the Brunswick Hockey Boosters, Brunswick High School. 729-1170. mainemade.com. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

ArtFull Gifts fine art and craft holiday fair, 50 artists and artisans, benefits Coastal Mountains Land Trust and United Mid-Coast Charities, Point Lookout Resort, Northport, 3. 763-3433. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

Home for the Holidays craft show, Scarborough High School. 883-1031. winterwhimsies.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Bethel’s Local Wares Fair, 40 crafters and local product producers, Bethel Inn Conference Center, Bethel. 824-2282. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday.

Creative Economy studio show and sale, work by local artists, benefits Brunswick Area Respite Care, Schwenk Studio, Freeport. catschwenk.com. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday to Nov. 27.

Victorian Christmas open house and cookie walk, historical books, crafts and gifts for sale, period costumes, cookie sale, Phippsburg Historical Society Museum, Phippsburg. 443-6309. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Neighborly craft fair, North Berwick Primary School. 676-9063. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Holiday artisan fair, Fiddlehead Center for the Arts, Gray. fiddleheadcenter.org. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Spirit of the Holiday fair, handmade gifts, Nasson Community Center, Springvale. 324-3191. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Lucid holiday arts and crafts show, local artists, Lucid Stage, Portland. lucidstage.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Animal Refuge League annual holiday craft, gift and bake sale, American Legion Hall, Westbrook. 854-9771. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Christmas in the Country Craft Fair, Bonny Eagle High School, Standish. 671-4002. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

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Festival of Lights, historic-inns tour, tree lighting, carriage rides and Santa, various locations, Rockland. therealmaine.com. Saturday.

Winter holiday show, handmade crafts, Blueberry Ridge Farm, Pownal. 688-4153. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Nov. 27.

Films

“Certified Copy,” 2010, Juliette Binoche and William Shimell, English with some French and Italian, York Public Library, free. 363-2818. 3 p.m. today.

“The Pruitt-Igoe Myth,” explores the decline of conventional public housing in America, co-presented by the Portland Society of Architects and MRLD Landscape Design + Urbanism, Space, Portland, $7. space538.org. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

“Jumanji,” Dyer Library, Saco, free. dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org. 3 p.m. Friday.

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Food and Drink

A chocolate dinner with Kate Schaffer of Black Dinah Chocolatiers, Natalie’s Restaurant at Camden Harbour Inn, Camden, $57. 236-7008. Includes copy of “Desserted: Recipes and Tales from an Island Chocolatier,” 5 p.m. Nov. 27.

For Children

“Rusty Rocket’s Last Blast,” animation and the latest planetary images, a fun and informative solar system tour, University of Southern Maine (Southworth Planetarium), Portland, $4-$5. 780-4249. usm.maine.edu/planet. 3 p.m. today.

The Magic of the Steelgraves, The Hive, Kennebunk, $6. thehivekennebunk.com. 2 p.m. today.

Rick Charette and the Bubble Gum Band, holiday concert at the gym, Thornton Academy, Saco, free. kidsfreetogrow.org. 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

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Home & Garden

Scarborough Garden Club, “A Visit to Galapagos Island,” St. Nicholas Episcopal Church, Scarborough, free. 510-1514; home.roadrunner.com~garden. Guests and new members welcome. 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Music

Weekly music jam sessions, bring an instrument or just listen, Sail Power and Steam Museum, Rockland, free. 701-7627. 2 to 4 p.m. today and Nov. 27.

Portland Symphony Orchestra Pops, Greatest hits of Broadway with guests Nat Chandler and Teri Dale Hansen, Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $18-$58.50. 842-0800. porttix.com. 2:30 p.m. today.

Asleep at the Wheel, Western swing, Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, Boothbay Harbor, $23-$28. 633-5159. 7:30 p.m. today.

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Chris Humphrey Quartet, “Third Sunday Jazz Series,” St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Kennebunk, free. 467-5310. 4:30 p.m. today.

Jazz Jam, come to play or just listen, Waterfall Arts, Belfast, $5. waterfallarts.org. 3 to 5 p.m. today.

Bearfoot, newgrass, One Longfellow Square, Portland, $15-$18. onelongfellowsquare.com. 8 p.m. today.

Women in Harmony, “A Voice Upon the Mountain,” 60-voice women’s chorus, Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland, $5. wihmaine.org. 2:30 p.m. today.

Seaglass Chorale, an evening of music by Morten Lauridsen, North Parish Congregational Church, Sanford, $15, $12 students and seniors. 985-8747. 4 p.m. today.

Tibetan singing bowl sound healing concert, Lori LeBlanc, musician and sound healer, SoulMoves Healing Arts Center, Rockland, $5-$15 suggested. 208-7492. 4:30 p.m. today.

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Jazz breakfast, Peter Merrill Quintet, Portland Museum of Art, free with museum admission. portlandmuseum.org. 10:30 a.m. to noon today and Nov. 27.

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Cas Heley opens, Port City Music Hall, Portland, $12 in advance, $15 at door, VIP $25, 18-plus. portcitymusichall.com. Doors at 7 p.m. today.

Wes Hartley, with photographs by Justin Clifford Rhody and Patrick’s Weird Beard Puppet Show, The Oak and the Ax, Biddeford, 7. theoakandtheax.blogspot.com. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

Deely Stan and The Guv’Nors, Steely Dan hits band and Beatles band, The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough, $20, 21-plus. thelandingatpinepoint.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

Holy Mackerels Trio, with Mark Stover and “Fiddlin” Paul D’Alessio, Tugs Pub, Southport Island. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25.

Maine Acoustic Artists Series, three local singer-songwriters, The Hive, Kennebunk, $8, kids free. thehivekennebunk.com. 7 p.m. Friday.

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Spencer Albee and Friends’ Ninth Annual Beatles Tribute, Port City Music Hall, Portland, $12 in advance, $15 at door, $25 VIP, 18-plus. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p.m. Friday.

Open Mic Night, hosted by Heather Pierson, First Universalist Church, Norway, $3. heather@heatherpierson.com. Sign-up at 6:30 p.m., open mic at 7 p.m Friday.

“The Last Waltz,” movie and live performance by The Lucid playing songs of The Band, State Theatre, Portland, $8-$10, all ages, general admission. statetheatreportland.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

The Living Room Series: Portland Rockers Go Acoustic, The Hive, Kennebunk, $8. thehivekennebunk.com. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Coffeehouse concert, RR3, blend of bluegrass and Christian music, Unity Community Center, free. 491-5080. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Arthur Webster and the Holy Mackerels, McSeagull’s, Boothbay Harbor. 633-5900. 9 p.m. Saturday.

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Erica Brown’s Bluegrass Connection, bluegrass, country and folk, Saco River Grange Hall, Bar Mills, $12-$14, 12 and under free. 929-6472. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

Downeast Fiddler’s Jamboree and Ugly Sweater Contest, hosted by Old Grey Goose with Maisy Newell, Eric Dayan and Max and Jeff Silverstein, Waldo Theater, Waldoboro, $15, $10 students and seniors. 832-6060. 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26.

Maranacook String Band CD-Release Celebration, bluegrass and acoustic music, Maranacook Community High School, Readfield, $5, $3 students. 397-2241. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Dead Prez, hip-hop, Port City Music Hall, Portland, $12 advance, $15 at door, $25 VIP, 18-plus. portcitymusichall.com. 8 p..m Saturday.

David Mallett, folk, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland, $25 advance, $30 at door. stlawrencearts.org. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm, women’s drum ensemble, Franco-American Heritage Center, Lewiston, $16, $14 students and seniors. francocenter.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

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The Radio Gang, ’30s and ’40s country, Village Baptist Church, Kennebunkport, $15, $10 seniors and students. 967-3755. 7 p.m. Saturday.

Gillian Welch, singer-songwriter, State Theatre, Portland, $30, reserved seating, all ages. 800-745-3000. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27.

Special Events

Psychic Sunday, Lucid Stage, Portland, $1, fees for some readings, products and services. onthenewedge.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.

Seanachie Nights, storyteller Andy Davis, Bull Feeney’s, Portland, $9, suggested. 253-0288. 7 to 9 p.m. Monday.

Port Veritas Spoken Word Night, pediatric poet Hannah Galvin, Local Sprouts Cooperative, Portland, $3-$5. localsprouts.coop. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

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Tree lighting, entertainment by Rick Charette and the Bubblegum Band and a visit by a very special guest, Monument Square, Portland. portlandmaine.com. 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Holiday tree lighting, at the gazebo with community sing, Santa, horse and buggy rides and hot chocolate, Brunswick Mall, free. 729-4439. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Antique paper show, postcards, calendars and other paper collectibles, more than 40 exhibitors, Fireside Inn, Portland, $4. 828-8065. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

The Met Opera: Live In HD, Philip Glass’ “Satyagraha,” Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, $23, $21 seniors. atthelincoln.org. 12:55 p.m. Saturday.

Christmas in Kennebunk, music, tree lighting and more, Downtown Plaza, Kennebunk. visitthekennebunks.com. 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

Downeast holiday revue, Celtic music from duo Castlebay and storyteller Van Reid, stories and songs of Maine’s holidays, Winter Street Center, Bath, $12, $5 children. 529-5438. 7 p.m. Saturday.

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Tree lighting and festivities, hay and trolley rides, music, bounce house, Santa Claus and more, downtown Augusta. oldfortwestern.org. 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Christmas at the Fort, paper cutting, caroling, reading of “The Night Before Christmas,” Old Fort Western, Augusta, free, donations welcome. 626-2385. 2 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

“Spirit of Christmas Past: Four Centuries of Christmas in New England,” presented by Kenneth C. Turino, Brick Store Museum Program Center, Kennebunk, free/donation. brickstoremuseum.org. 2 p.m. Saturday.

Fall in Love wedding showcase, York’s finest wedding professionals, Union Bluff Meeting House, York Beach, free, must pre-register. gatewaytomaine.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

Tree lighting, seasonal songs by the Gray-New Gloucester High School Chorus, history barn open house, New Gloucester Town Hall. 926-3188. 4:30 p.m. Nov. 27.

Sports

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Portland Pirates, AHL affiliate of the NHL Phoenix Coyotes, Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, $12-$20. 828-4665. portlandpirates.com. vs. Worcester, 7 p.m. Friday.

Theater

“Cinderella (Enchanted Edition),” Rodgers and Hammerstein musical presented by Gaslight Theater, Hallowell City Hall. 2 p.m. today.

Good Theater Presents “August: Osage County,” Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play, mature themes and adult language, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland, $20-$30. goodtheater.com. 2 p.m. today.

Everyman Repertory Theatre presents “God of Carnage,” a comedy of manners, without the manners, Camden Opera House, $20, $10 students and children. everymanrep.org. 2 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

“God of Carnage,” Tony Award-winning comedy, Portland Stage Company, Portland, $30-$39, 25 and under half price. portlandstage.org. 2 p.m. today.

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Cape Elizabeth High School Theatre Presents “Gold in the Hills,” classic melodrama, $8, $5 seniors and students. 799-3309. 2 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, and Wednesday.

“Rabbit Hole,” David Lindsay-Abaire’s Pulitzer-prize winning play, presented by Lincoln County Community Theater, Lincoln Theater, Damariscotta, $12. 563-3424. 2 p.m. today.

“The Wizard of Oz,” high school theater production, Performing Arts Center, Windham High School, $11, $7 students and seniors. 893-1742. 4 p.m. today.

“Don’t Dress for Dinner,” sexy, madcap farce, City Theater, Biddeford, $20. citytheater.org. 2 p.m. today.

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf,” classic Edward Albee drama, Acorn Studios, Westbrook, $15, $12 seniors and students. acorn-productions.org. 2 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. Friday, and Saturday, Nov. 26; 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

“I Remember Mama,” high school production of bittersweet comedy about Norwegian immigrant family in San Francisco at the turn of the last century, Kennebunk High School, $8. 468-8461. 2 p.m. today.

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“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” Schoolhouse Arts Center, Standish, $12, $8 seniors and students. 642-3743. 2 p.m. today; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Nov. 27.

“Meet Me in St. Louis,” Lyric Music Theater, South Portland, $21.99. lyricmusictheater.org. 2:30 p.m. today; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Through Dec. 4.

Dramatic Reading of Tim Whitney’s “Thanksgiving at the Inn,” Cheverus High School, Portland, free, bring food item to donate. 774-6238. 2 p.m. today.

Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella Enchanted,” Gaslight Theater at Hallowell City Hall, Hallowell, $12, $10 students, $8 under 12. 626-3698. 2 p.m. today.

“My Mother’s Clothes Are Not My Mother,” one-woman play by Elizabeth Peavey, St. Lawrence Arts Center, Portland, $12-$15. stlawrencearts.org. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday; 7 p.m. Nov. 27.

David Sedaris’ “Santaland Diaries,” hilarious one-man show, Portland Stage Company (Studio Theater), Portland, $20, $17 students. portlandstage.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27. Through Dec. 18.


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