What's Happening This Weekend...

The ice skating rink is open in downtown Bangor -- but if it's too cold for you to head outside there are plenty of inside activities this weekend...

Winter Beach Ball
January 15
Bangor Civic Center
Dance away those winter blues at this 4th annual event, hosted by Eastern Maine Healthcare Charities. The Tony Baffa band will be performing, with a cash bar and light refreshments. Casual dress is acceptable. All proceeds go to benefit CancerCare of Maine. 7:30-11:30 pm. $30.
www.emmc.org/auxiliary

Carmen
January 16
Collins Center for the Arts, Orono and The Grand, Ellsworth
The Met: Live in HD presents Carmen, an opera addressing the themes of violence and racism. 1 pm.
www.collinscenterforthearts.com
www.grandonline.org

19th Annual Bangor Bridal Show
January 16 & 17
Spectacular Event Center, Bangor
This highly anticipated event features a live runway fashion show, food, and festivities for brides-to-be. The first 100 attendees get a one-year subscription to Modern Bride and a free Real Maine Weddings magazine. One lucky woman will win a free honeymoon! Sat. 6-9 pm; Sun. 11 am-3 pm. $10. Free for grooms.
www.maineweddingassociation.com