Theater

Friday Aug. 21-

Sunday, Aug. 23

“Into the Woods Jr.,” musical journey of familiar children’s characters, 7 p.m. Aug. 21-22, 2 p.m., Aug. 22-23, Schoolhouse Arts Center, Old Standish High School, Route 114, Sebago Lake Village. $5-$10. 642-3743 or www.schoolhousearts.org.

Saturday, Aug. 22-

Sunday, Aug. 23

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“Club Meds,” a staged reading of new musical at Mad Horse Theater, Hutchins School, South Portland. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Suggested donation $10. Pay-what-you-can. 747-4148.

Thursday, Sept. 10-

Saturday, Sept. 26

“The Addams Family,” Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer St., South Portland, 7:30 Sept. 10 only, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $17.99-$21.99. www.lyricmusictheater.org or 799-1421.

Friday, Sept. 11-

Saturday, Sept. 12

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Auditions for “Nutcracker,” Maine State Ballet, 348 U. S. Route 1, Falmouth. Dancers do not need to be affiliated with the Maine State Ballet to audition. www.mainestateballet.org or 781-7672.

Thursday, Sept. 25-

Sunday, Oct. 11

“Fiddler on the Roof,” Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Portland Players, 420 Cottage Road, South Portland. $15-$20. 799-7337 or www.portlandplayers.org.

Concerts

Friday, Aug. 21

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Luau and Dance Party, featuring the Time Pilots, 7 p.m., Dena’s Lobster House, Windham. Proceeds benefit Windham High School Project Graduation 2016. $10-$12. whsprojectgrad2016@yahoo.com.

Saturday, Aug. 22

David Mallett, 7:30 p.m. at Saco River Theater, Bar Mills. $25-$28. 929-6472 or www.sacorivertheatre.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 25

Three Days ’til Monday concert, 5:30-7 p.m., at the gazebo on the lawn at Gorham Municipal Center, 75 South St.

Events

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Monday, Aug. 24

“Steamboats on Sebago,” hosted by Windham Historical Society at Windham Veterans Center, back of Hannaford, North Windham,7 p.m., illustrated history from 1846-1930s when the Lakes Region became known as “Switzerland of America.” $5 suggested donation. 892-1306 or www.windhamhistorical.org.

Saturday, Aug. 29

Browns Pond Exploration, Sebago, 10-11 a.m. Get acquainted with the Chessey Property on the shore of Browns Pond off Hancock Pond Road in Sebago with Presumpscot River Land Trust guide. Bring a picnic and fishing gear and stay around. RSVP to info@prlt.org.?

Aug. 28-Sept. 6

Hermann’s Original Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria, directed by Gabriella Herrmann, at Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center, Buxton. 929-4700 www.hlipizzans.com or www.heartsnhorses.org for show times and information.

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Saturday, Sept. 12

Herbal Workshop, presented by Haley Pal of Windham Historical Society, at the museum, 234 Windham Center Road, 10 a.m.-noon. $5 donation suggested. Learn the Victorian language of flowers and how to make herbal vinegar. 892-7139.

Exhibits

Through September

“Staying the Course: Working Women of Portland’s Waterfront,” at Lewis Gallery, Portland Public Library. Collaboration of Osher Map Library, Marine Maritime Museum, showing roles and stories of women in the maritime commerce of Portland. Call 871-1700 for more information.

Saturday, Aug. 22-Oct. 2

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Mireille Clapp, Boston Mixed Media Sculptor, Solo Show at the Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills, next to the Saco River Theatre. Opening reception, 4-9 p.m., Friday, Aug. 21. For hours, appointments, call 929-6472 or visit www.sacorivertheatre.org

Through Sept. 20

“Directors’ Cut: Selections from the Maine Art Museum Trail,” Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square, Portland. www.portlandmuseum.org.

Through Oct. 8

“Women in Cartography: Celebrating 400 Years of Contributions to the Mapping World,” Osher Map Library, University of Southern Maine Portland Campus. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays or by appointment. 780-4850 or oml@usm.maine.edu.

Through October

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“The Way we Wear: Fashion and Industry in the 19th century,” Victoria Mansion, 109 Danforth Street, Portland. www.victoriamansion.org.

“Grandma’s Kitchen: 1930s & 1940s,” Windham Historical Society, 234 Windham Center Road. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesdays, Thursday, sometimes Saturday. View ice box, wood box, wood-burning stove, wash boards and more. 892-1433 or info@windhamhistorical.org. Donations accepted.

Through December

“Rose Marasco: index,” photographs, Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Square. www.portlandmuseum.org.

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

Hermann’s Original Royal Lipizzaner Stallions of Austria will perform Aug. 28-Sept. 6 at Hearts & Horses Therapeutic Riding Center in Buxton. Courtesy photo


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