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“TEEN SUMMER NIGHTS” MOVIE SERIES, 5:30p.m., Patten Free Library. A screening of “Jaws.” Admission and refreshments are free.

DANCE CAMP DAY 1, 9a.m. to 3p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Kids age 9-13 come to learn dance vocabulary and understand the way their bodies move. $150. Day 1 of a 3-day course.

“HARROWING SURVIVAL: THE TALE OF A GREAT BANKS LOBSTERBOAT,” 6:30p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. Lecture by Michael Tougias. $5 for members, $7 for nonmembers.

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EASY RIDERS BIKING CLUB, 9-10a.m., starting at People Plus in Brunswick. A group ride, lasting about one hour, in Brunswick.

GOTTA MOVE! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 5-7:15p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church. Explore what it means to be a Christian. Make crafts, share Bible stories, experiment with science, since songs and play games. For children entering grades K-7. 725-2185.

THE MAGIC OF CONJURING CARROLL, 10-11a.m., Orr’s Island Library. A magician who takes on the importance of libraries will delight us with a return visit. The most well-attended children’s program at Orr’s Island Library every year.

THE MAGIC OF CONJURING CARROLL, 2p.m., Georgetown Historical Society, 50 Bay Point Rd., Georgetown. Presented by the Laura E. Richards Library.

MUSIC TOGETHER CLASS FOR TODDLERS, INFANTS, PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR PARENT OR CAREGIVER, 10a.m., Bath Dance Works, Bath. Lead by Cameron Parker. Drop-in classes $10, plus $5 per extra child. Register in advance for 6 classes for $45. Courtesy of Children’s Music of Bath Brunswick. 522-3900.

BOOK READING BY ELISE JUSKA, 7p.m., Orr’s Island Library. Juska will read excerpts from her books. Free and open to the public.

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SPECTRUM GENERATIONS LUNCH AND LEARN SERIES: LUNCH AND ARCHITECTURE, 11:15a.m. to 1p.m., 521 Main St., Damariscotta. Donation of $5 if you are over 60, $6 if you are under 60. “Cathedrals and the Cathedral Complex: A look at architectural history” with Reverand Byron Stuhlman. Entree: shepherd’s pie. Registration required at 563- 1363.

SUMMER TOUR OF PETTENGILL FARM, 5p.m. at the farm. A one-hour tour featuring the history of the farm and house. $10 for the general public, $8 for Freeport Historical Society members. Those wishing to take part must register and pay at least 24 hours in advance. 865-3170.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION CLASS, 10:15-11:30a.m., Patten Free Library. No experience necessary, no registration required. Meditate, ask questions and discuss the practice. 443-5141.

PERFORMANCES

WEDNESDAY UPBEAT! CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Music by Dvorak, Mozart, Berstein and Bermel. $40. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

BATH MUNICIPAL CONCERT BAND, 7p.m., Pemaquid Light. (If raining, this event will take place at Bristol School.)

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“THE MUSIC MAN,” 7:30p.m., Maine State Music Theater, Brunswick. Follow fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize — despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. 725-8769.

“THE WINTER’S TALE” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Tragic, romantic, hilarious, and uplifting, “The Winter’s Tale” is an enchanting story about the evil of jealousy and the power of forgiveness. For more information, call 933-9999.

MUSIC ON THE MALL: COLWELL BROTHERS, 6p.m., Downtown Brunswick Mall. Free concerts on the Mall every Wednesday all summer long.

MATT LOOSIGIAN CONCERT, 10:30a.m., Topsham Public Library. Fun, family friendly, interactive music show. Limited to first 100 people. 725-1727.

WOOLWICH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: MAX ATER, 7p.m., Nequasset Meetinghouse. Free. Refreshments. 442-0754.

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DANCE CAMP DAY 2, 9a.m. to 3p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Kids age 9-13 come to learn dance vocabulary and understand the way their bodies move. $150. Day 2 of a 3-day course. THE HISTORY OF THE MAINE LOBSTER

FISHERY, 6:30p.m., Maine Maritime Museum, Bath. A lecture by Cathy Billings. $5 for members, $7 for nonmembers.

GOTTA MOVE! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 5-7:15p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church. Explore what it means to be a Christian. Make crafts, share Bible stories, experiment with science, since songs and play games. For children entering grades K-7. 725-2185.

TECH HELP THURSDAY, 1-3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Drop-in tech help for eReaders and eBooks, tablets, smartphones and other computer related issues.

BUTTERFLIES AND BUGS, 11a.m., Cundy’s Harbor Library. Learn about insects, metamorphosis and more.

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HARPSWELL GARDEN CLUB MEETING, 12:30p.m., Kellogg Church, Harpswell. Featuring guest speaker floral arranger sara scollay of Custom Floral Design in Portland. Free and open to the public. 833-6159.

PERFORMANCES

ARTISTS OF TOMORROW CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Studzinski Recital Hall, Bowdoin College, Brunswick. Suggested donation of $10. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM CONCERT: NOCTURNES, 11a.m., Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Brunswick. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

“THE MUSIC MAN,” 2p.m. and 7:30p.m., Maine State Music Theater, Brunswick. Follow fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize — despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. 725-8769.

“A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Magic and laughter are on the loose in the woods outside Athens in Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. For more information, call 933-9999.

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HARPSWELL BANDSTAND BY THE SEA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES, 6-8p.m. Located in George J. Mitchell Field, Route 123, Harpswell. Featuring the Harpswell Concert Band. Free. Thursday evenings all summer long.

BATH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL: “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM,” 6p.m., Library park, 33 Summer St., Bath. General admission is $20, with students and seniors paying $15 and children 12 and

under pay $5.

DENNY & ANN BREAU, 7p.m., Drummore Bay Concert Hall, 516 Main Rd., Phippsburg. 446-7199. $15. drummorebayconcerthall.com.

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FREEPORT COMMUNITY MARKET, 1- 5p.m. at the L.L. Bean Flagship Store’s “Moose” parking lot. Fresh, locally grown produce, specialty foods and quality hand-made goods. Running every Friday afternoon.

DANCE CAMP DAY 3, 9a.m. to 3p.m., Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath. Kids age 9-13 come to learn dance vocabulary and understand the way their bodies move. $150. Day 3 of a 3-day course.

GOTTA MOVE! VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 5-7:15p.m., Brunswick United Methodist Church. Explore what it means to be a Christian. Make crafts, share Bible stories, experiment with science, since songs and play games. For children entering grades K-7. 725-2185.

CUNDY’S HARBOR LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10a.m. to 3p.m., Cundy’s Harbor Community Hall. Annual summer book sale and raffle.

CHEWONKI PRESENTS: TIDE POOLS, 2- 3p.m., Topsham Public Library. Using this interactive traveling display, participants will dip their hands into the three zones of Maine’s rocky intertidal ecosystem and touch some of the ocean’s most magnificent species. Open to all ages who can sit quietly, limited to 1st 100 people. 725-1727.

UKRAINE: WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON: A TEACH-IN SPONSORED BY PEACEWORKS, 7p.m., Neighborhood United Church of Christ. 798 Washington St., Bath. Presentations by Bruce Gagnon and Richard Rhames. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. 443-9502.

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RICHMOND DAYS, 6-10p.m., Waterfront Park. Join in on Richmond’s yearly Renaissance Days. Midway Games at the waterfront at 6p.m., a Children’s Parade at 6:30p.m. beginning at RUD on Front St., cupcake decorating at 7p.m. at Annabella’s Bakery and Cafe, Woodside One Wheelers with a fire juggler on Front St. at 7p.m. and an outdoor screening of “The Sword in the Stone” at 8:30p.m. in Waterfront Park.

BENEFIT DINNER AND AUCTION FOR SHANNON ROGERS, 5-6p.m., Bath

Lodge of the Elks, 9 Lambard Street, Bath. Spaghetti dinner: $8 for adults, $4 for children.

BRENDA BOWEN GUEST AUTHOR EVENT, 1p.m., Maine Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta. Author of “Enchanted August.” 563-3207.

PERFORMANCES

LIVE MUSIC AT BUCK’S NAKED BBQ, 9- 11p.m., at Buck’s in Freeport. A variety of different bands or DJs play each Friday and Saturday night at Buck’s. $2.50 well drinks/house wine, $3 select drafts and half price wings.

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“LOVE AND LOBSTERS” PRESENTED BY THE FREEPORT PLAYERS, 7:30p.m., Freeport Performing Arts Center. A jazz singer meets a lobsterman and they fall in love.

FESTIVAL FRIDAYS CONCERT, 7:30p.m., Crooker Theater, Brunswick High School. Music by Beethoven, Bach, Golijoy and Finzi. $40. Part of the Bowdoin International Music Festival. www.bowdoinfestival.org.

“THE MUSIC MAN,” 7:30p.m., Maine State Music Theater, Brunswick. Follow fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize — despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. 725-8769.

“A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, 7:30p.m., Theater at Monmouth. Magic and laughter are on the loose in the woods outside Athens in Shakespeare’s pastoral comedy. For more information, call 933-9999.

DELFOS DANZA CONTEMPORANEA, 7:30p.m., Schaeffer Theatre, Bates College, Lewiston. $25 for adults, $18 for seniors, $12 for students. Mexico’s leading contemporary dance company brings their compelling evening-length work, “Disfraces se Cuelgan” (“When the Disguises are Hung Up”). Part of the Bates Dance Festival.

LIVE MUSIC AT GRITTY’S, 8:30p.m. until whenever — no cover charge! At Gritty McDuff’s in Freeport. Featuring Kevin Midgely.

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“BOXERS: A COLLECTION OF SHORTS,” 7:30p.m., The Theater Project, 14 School Street, Brunswick. A Teen Theater Camp production. Pay-what-you-want with a suggested donation of $12. 729-8584.

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FAMILY BARNYARD PROGRAM AT WOLFE’S NECK FARM, 10a.m. to noon OR 1-3p.m., Wolfe’s Neck Farm, Freeport. $8 per person, free for ages 3 and under. Visit the barn and pastures to meet and learn about farm animals, and visit the gardens to learn about growing food. 869-5433.

BATH FARMERS MARKET, 8:30a.m. to noon, Waterfront Park, Bath.

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