See local tributes to Prince and Queen and a feminist spin on Misfits.

Whether you're a goth, a Harry Potter fan, a costume maven or someone who loves to dance, there's a Halloween event for you in Portland.

You can also take a ride on the Pumpkin Train, check out the Yarmouth Art Festival or pay a visit to The Ghosts of Freeport's Past.

Canadian performer Mark Hellman captures the essence of the activist-folk singer in a touring tribute, coming to Portland on Sunday.

You can also catch local singer-songwriter Anni Clark, Texas rock act Blue October and jazz trio The Bad Plus

For outdoor Halloween fun head to Maine Wildlife Park; if you're a comic book lover, hit the Portland Expo.

Keyson Jones is planning his first feature film starring the BIMs, six aspiring filmmaker puppets from a distant planet.

Even Will Smith can't save this mediocre – at best – presentation.

These restaurants take brunch way beyond pancakes and bacon. (But you can get those too.)

The Adam Ezra Group will open for the popular Maine roots rock band Saturday.

These amber and red ales make great fall beers.

The pub and restaurant, located in the West Falmouth shopping center, serves the morning meal Wednesday through Sunday.

Hackman's latest album, 'Any Human Friend,' was released in August.

Pumpkin Harvest Festival in Saco, Fall Festival on the Farm in Freeport and a Trash Can Turkey Roast in Hiram.

'Beetlejuice' screens Thursday night in Westbrook.

The four-day film event receives more than 600 submissions from around the world.

Catch performances from Marco Benevento, Ana Egge and and Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards

Other shows happening this week include Alice Phoebe Lou at Port City Music Hall and Steel Panther at State Theatre.

In Augusta, the Holocaust and Human Rights Center hosts an exhibition that gives voice to women who have removed themselves from abusive relationships.

Snowlion Repertory Company stages the world premiere of the 1-act play.

Good Theater gives the play its Maine premiere.

You can also catch jazz act the Tracy McMullen Quintet, singer-songwriter Noah Gundersen and Maine folk legend Gordon Bok.

With a guest conductor, the symphony's first pops concerts of the season celebrate the music of the Beatles.

Footlights' latest original script is set in a remote hotel in northern Maine. You can guess where it goes from there.

See them at The Apohadion Theater on Saturday.

'The Office! A Musical Parody' plays Portland's State Theatre Thursday, poking fun at the hit NBC comedy.

Carve pumpkins in Congress Square, press apples at Portland Maine Tool Library and hear '80s tunes at Top of the East.

Allen Baldwin will step aside after this year's installment of the short-film showcase.

The general store has long been a community hub on the western shore of Sebago Lake, where the owners provide hearty sandwiches – and conversation.

Backed by a full band, he presents an evening of stories and music about death, dying and living fully.

The Brunswick candlepin alley and cantina makes house margaritas in six flavors.

There are also two nights of Murder & Mayhem at Victoria Mansion.

Tickets are also on sale for Grace Potter at the State Theatre on Jan. 29.

Happening Sunday at Bayside Bowl, Freshman Orientation features beers from 14 breweries in a speed-dating format.

The short film by DS Bullock and Remy Brecht screens Oct. 11 as part of Damnationland.

Photographers in Portland will join a worldwide community focusing their lens on their cities.

You can also hit a chocolate and beer tasting, hear spooky tales in a very old home, see a pair of ballet performances and catch 37 Shakespeare plays at breakneck speed.

Many acts are playing at them and are loving the gigs.

There's also a PechaKucha night in Portland and comedy from McQueen.

The theater company's 'Omniphobia' opens Friday and runs for two weekends.

The Broadway National Tour of 'Beautiful: The Carole King Musical' comes to Merrill Auditorium in Portland on Friday and Saturday.

A rap and hip-hop show and Portland Bach Experience's Oktoberfest are also happening this weekend.

The roadside tavern draws people from around York County.

The exhibition offers diverse perspectives on the importance of place.

'Rock & Roll,' a new show by Maine playwright Kevin O’Leary, reflects on a brief era, and its lasting aftermath.

Shows happening this week include Kittle & Co. at Port City Music Hall and Cowboy Junkies at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre.

Catch Celtic act Còig on Sunday.

The roots rock band will play the new album in its entirety at Stone Mountain Arts Center on Oct. 4.

The movie is too long and too short at the same time, never giving us a chance to learn and care about the leading character.