What's Happening this Weekend...

Time flies when you're having fun!

Anah Temple Shrine Circus
April 30 - May 2
Bangor Auditorium & Civic Center
The circus is back in town!
Friday: 3 and 7 pm; Saturday: 10 am, 2 pm, and 7 pm; Sunday: 11 am and 3 pm. $7 adults; $4 children.
www.basspark.com

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
April 14 - May 2
Penobscot Theatre, Bangor
This groundbreaking Obie-winning off-Broadway smash tells the story of internationally ignored song stylist Hedwig Schmidt, an East German rock 'n' roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation.
www.penobscottheatre.org

Downeast Adventure Race
May 1
Washington County Community College, Calais
This 5th annual event features mountain biking, whitewater canoeing, sea kayaking, running, and team challenges. New this year is an orientation component, where racers will need to navigate with a map and compass for some parts of the race. Registrations are due by 5 pm Friday, April 30. Race starts at 9 am. $30 per person; $80 per team.
www.downeastadventurerace.org

Armida-Gioachino Rossini
May 1
Collins Center for the Arts, Orono
The University of Maine presents the Metropolitan Opera for one night only. Inspired by the epic poem Jerusalem Delivered by Torquato Tasso, this opera tells the enchanting tale of the beautiful sorceress Armida in the time of the Crusades. 1 pm. $24.
www.collinscenterforthearts.com

Creature Feature III: Small Works Art Show & Sale
May 1 - 21
The Grand, Ellsworth
Works from five nationally known local artists will be on display in the Grand’s lobby. The art will be up for sale May 21, 3–7 pm. Ten percent of sales will be donated to the Grand.
www.grandonline.org

Harvey
May 1–22
Belfast Maskers Theater
Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy classic Harvey is a comedy of errors. It tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, his family, and his friend Harvey—an invisible giant rabbit. Suitable for teens and adults. Wed.–Sat. 7 pm; Sun. 2 pm. $15 adults; $10 teens.
www.belfastmaskers.com

Cellardoor Winery Food & Wine Pairing
May 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 23, 29, & 30
The Villa, Lincolnville
Food and wine pairings include cheeses and other foods from a different Maine farm each week. 12–3 pm. Must be 21 or older.
www.mainewine.com

Barrage
May 2
Camden Opera House
Barrage, a Canadian group of six fiddle players, blends jazz, classical, and rock with the assistance of a backup rock band. Their music has been likened to “Led Zeppelin played by a pack of out-for-blood violins.” Presented by Bay Chamber Concerts. 2:30 pm. $25–$45 adults; $8 children.
www.baychamberconcerts.org