Authors/Writing
Aug. 1
Cathie Pelletier author talk: “Northeaster: A Story of Courage and Survival in the Blizzard of 1952,” 6:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com
Aug. 7
Neesha Hudson illustrator talk: “The Best Flower Ever!” 1 p.m., New Gloucester Public Library, 379 Intervale Road. newgloucesterlibrary.org
Cody Mower author talk: “Stranger in my Own Skin,” 6 p.m., Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South St., Gorham. baxterlibrary.org
Monica Wood author talk: “How to Read a Book,” 6 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us
Aug. 10
Diane Madden children’s author talk: “The Story of Neeps and Tattie,” 4 p.m., Spaulding Memorial Library, 282 Sebago Road, Sebago. 787-2321
Exhibits/Galleries
Aug. 2-4
Art Show at Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Boyhood Home: Painters, photographers and sculptors work for sale, 6-8 p.m. opening Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 40 Hawthorne Road, Raymond. Free. hawthorneassoc.com
Film
Aug. 1
“Jerry and Marge Go Large” (2022): Rated PG-13, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962): 1 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com
Aug. 3
“Wish” (2023): Rated PG, 10 a.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com
“Fall Guy” (2024): Rated PG-13, 12:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com
Aug. 8
“Never Cry Wolf” (1983): Rated PG, 1 p.m., Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Road. windham.lib.me.us
“The Last Waltz” (1978): Rated PG, 2 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com
Aug. 10
“Zootopia” (2016): Rated PG, 10 a.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com
“Back to Black” (2024): Rated R, 12:30 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. graypubliclibrary.com
Music
Aug. 1
Strangley Possibles: 6:30 p.m., Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. lennyspub.com
Fanfare Concert Band: 7 p.m., Naples Green. Free. fanfaredirector@gmail.com
Jim Champi Band; Dueling Pianos: Billy Joel and Elton John tributes, 7 p.m., Vallee Square, Westbrook. Free. downtownwestbrook.com
Aug. 2
Lucas Roy: 4 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com
Outerspace Band: 6:30 p.m., Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. $10. lennyspub.com
Raquel and the Wildflowers: 8 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com
Aug. 3
Afro Jazz Machine: 4 p.m., Westbrook Common. Free. facebook.com/downtownwestbrook
Turkey Hollow Reunion: 6:30 p.m., Lenny’s Pub, 1274 Bridgton Road, Westbrook. $10. lennyspub.com
C.J. Chenier and the Red Hot Louisiana Band: 7:30 p.m., Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. $15. sacorivertheatre.org
Heather Pierson Trio: 7:30 p.m., Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn, 95 Sanborns Grove Road, Bridgton. $25. hayloftatdragonfly.com
Woodland Protocol: 8 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com
Aug. 4
Henry Lowery: 11 a.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com
Aug. 7
Taylor Swift karaoke: 7 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com
Aug. 8
No Guts No Glory: “80s Night,” costume contest, 7 p.m., Vallee Square, Westbrook. Free. downtownwestbrook.com
Aug. 8-29
Fanfare Concert Band: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Casco Day Park, 948 Meadow Road, Casco. Free. fanfaredirector@gmail.com
Aug. 9
Sean Mencher: 7 p.m., Conant Homestead, 89 Conant St., Westbrook. $10-$15 suggested donation. facebook.com/theConantHomestead
Aug. 10
Ellis Paul: 7:30 p.m., Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn, 95 Sanborns Grove Road, Bridgton. $35. hayloftatdragonfly.com
Vinny Bonina: 8 p.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com
Aug. 11
American Ride: 11 a.m., Erik’s Church, 824 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. erikschurch.com
Theater
Aug. 2-4
“Singing In The Rain Jr.”: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Gorham Arts Alliance, 34 School St., Gorham. $12, $10 students and seniors. facebook.com/GorhamArtsAlliance
Aug. 9
Showtime Steve: Variety show, 2 p.m., Gray Public Library, 5 Hancock St. Free, reserve tickets at 657-4110 or graylib@graymaine.org. graypubliclibrary.com
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