CONCERTS

Thursdays through April 13

Noonday Concert Series, Ray Cornils, organist, 12:15 p.m., First Parish Church, 425 Congress St., Portland. Free. portlandconservatoryofmusic.org.

Tuesday, April 11

USM Student Jazz Combo night, 8 p.m., One Longfellow Square, Portland. $5 in advance; day of show, adults $10, seniors $7, students $5. Doors open at 7 p.m. For information call 761-1751.

Thursday, April 13

USM Youth Ensembles Instrumental Concert, 7 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Suggested donation $8/$5 at the door. www.usm.maine.edu/music/youth.

Friday, April 14

Concert and CD release of “Recurring Dream,” by Mike McGinnis & Trio featuring jazz luminaries Steve Swallow on bass and Art Lande on piano. Part of Portland Conservatory of Music’s Dimensions in Jazz program, Meloon Chapel, Woodfords Church. Free workshop at 4 p.m., show 8 p.m. Call 775-3356 to register.

Saturday, April 22

Country music concert by Gloria Jean, preceded by bean supper, at Windham Veterans Center. Supper 5 p.m., concert 7 p.m. $8 dinner, $10 concert, $15 combo. 939-9352 or [email protected]

July 26-28

“La Traviata,” presented by Opera Maine (formerly PORTopera), 7:30 p.m. at Merrill Auditorium, Portland. Tickets at PortTIX.com, 842-0800 or box office,  20 Myrtle St., Portland. Ticket $39-$131, special pricing for students, groups, seniors and children.

THEATER

Through April 9

“The Last Days of Judas Iscariot,” by Stephen Adly Gurgis; directed by Stacey Koloski, Mad Horse Theater, Mosher Street, South Portland. 747-4148 or [email protected].

“Swan Lake,” by Maine State Ballet at MS Lopez Theater, 348 U.S. Route 1, Falmouth. Fridays at 7 p.m., Saturdays 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Reserved tickets $19-$25, $2 discount for age 62 and over and 12 and under. Order at www.mainestateballet.org or call 781-7672 for more information.

“The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie,” written by Jay Presson Allen, directed by Paul J. Bell, at Portland Players, South Portland; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; Sundays at 2:30 p.m. For more info, tickets, contact [email protected] or 799-7337.

Weekends, April 21-22, 28-30

“Chapatti,” by Christian O’Reilly, Maine premiere, presented by The Originals at Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Adults $20, students and seniors $18. Reservations advised. 929-5412 or www.sacorivertheatre.org.

April 21-May 7

“Plaza Suite,” by Neil Simon, at Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Road, Standish; 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays; $14, $12. Go to www.schoolhousearts.org or contact [email protected].

Saturdays, April 22 & 29

“The Costume Party Caper,” mystery dinner theater presented by Windham Center Stage Theater, 6 p.m. at the Spring Meadows Country Club, 59 Lewiston Road in Gray. Compete with other tables to win the evening’s prize. Tickets $38, table of eight $288. To benefit WCST’s 2017 scholarship and general improvement fund. Reservations required. Fill out form at windhamtheater.org/boxoffice.htm, 893-2098 or email [email protected].

EVENTS

Weekly on Thursdays

Thursday Night Stomp! Portland Swing Project weekly swing dance, Maine Ballroom Dance, 614 Congress St., Portland. Dance to a variety of swing music from the 1920s to today. Free beginning lesson 7-7:30 p.m. and music 7:30-9:30 p.m. $8-$10. Details and band/deejay schedule at portlandswingproject.com

Send events 10 days in advance to [email protected].

Wednesday, April 19

“My Place Dinner,” hosted by Chef James Tranchemontagne, 5:30-10 p.m. At the Frog & Turtle, Westbrook, eight-course dinner, $100. Entertainment by Don Campbell Trio. To benefit My Place Teen Center. Limited seating. For reservations, contact Meghan at 591-4185. This is a 21+ event, gratuity not included.

Jennifer Porter stars as Betty and Dana Packard as Dan in The Originals’ production of “Chapatti,” presented by The Orignals at Saco River Theatre April 21-22 and April 28-30.