THEATER

Through Sunday, July 31

“Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” at Schoolhouse Arts Center 16 Richville Road, Standish, directed by Dillon Bates, music by Allen Thomas and choreography by Jake Boyce. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. $16-$18. 642-3743 or www.schoolhousearts.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 3-Saturday, Aug. 13

Auditions, for Windham Center Stage Theater’s fall musical, “Little Shop of Horrors.” Show dates are Oct. 14-16 and 21-23. For more information, see www.windhamtheater.org, email windhamcenterstageetheater@gmail.com or call 893-2098.

Thursday, Aug. 11-Saturday, Aug. 20

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“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.

CONCERTS

Saturday, July 30

Ladies of the Lake trio, performs Celtic tunes and ballads, free outdoor concert, 6:30 p.m., Thomas Memorial Library, Cape Elizabeth. If rain, concert will be in library’s Community Room. www.ThomasMemorialLibrary.org.

Sunday, July 31

Saco River Jazz Ensemble concert, 5:30 p.m., Tory Hill Meetinghouse, 1197 River Road (intersection Routes 112 and 202), Buxton.

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Tuesday, Aug. 2

Don Roy Trio, fiddling in traditional old time style, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Gazebo, Gorham. Parking along South Street or Gorham Municipal Parking lot.

Wednesday, Aug. 3

Rick Charette, summer concert, 6:30-8 p.m., Dundee Park, Windham. Park opens at 5 p.m. Concessions available. www.windhammaine.us/155/Parks-Recreation.

Wednesday, Aug. 3

Maine Marimba Ensemble, summer concert, 6:30 p.m., Mill Creek Park, South Portland.

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Wednesday, Aug. 3

Jose Duddy, summer concert, 6-8 p.m., Riverbank Park, Westbrook. On-site cash barbecue, 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 4

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

Thursday, Aug. 4

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

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Saturday, Aug. 13

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

Sunday, July 31

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The Birthday of Phebe Beach, celebrated by Carolyn Grimm, presented by Denmark Historical Society, 2 p.m. at Centennial Hall, 72 West Main St., Denmark.

Thursday, Aug. 4

“The Peanuts Movie” (rescheduled from July 7), Bug Light Park South Portland. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts after sunset. Bring chairs, blankets and snacks.

Thursday, Aug. 4

Poetry in the Garden, 5:30 p.m. at Longfellow Garden, Maine Historical Society, Portland. Free poetry reading including Megan Grumbling, Steve Luttrell and Kevin Sweeney.

Saturday, Aug. 6

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

Saturday, Aug. 13

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

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

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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

Friday, July 29-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. Opening reception Friday, 5-8 p.m. Open Wednesday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. 839-4463.

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

The Maine Marimba Ensemble will perform at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Mill Creek Park, South Portland.

IN WESTBROOK

Jose Duddy

Jose Duddy entertains Wednesday, Aug. 3, from 6-8 p.m., at Riverbank Park in Westbrook.

Wednesday, Aug. 3

Rick Charette will perform from 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Dundee Park, Windham.


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