Midcoast has its serious groove on this weekend. With the Camden Winterfest kicking off this weekend, there’s actually more going on than I can cover in this column. Belfast is leading the charge on the most fun activities, but there’s also the cultural feast of Pecha Kucha and the literal feast of Pies on Parade with a Downton Abbey tribute! Yum.

Pecha Kucha Night

Friday, Jan. 29 — Rockport

PK, as we affectionately call it, is always an eye opener to some of the most interesting people in our community and what they’re doing. This month’s presenters are: Ken Foster, an artist we’ve covered, Ariel Hall, performance artist, Audrey Lovering, One Community, Peter Neill, director of the World Ocean Observatory, Bill Mook, oyster cultivator, Alissa Morris, creator of Urban Exodus, Lisa Pohlmann, executive director of the Natural Resources Council of Maine and Lee Schneller Sligh, professional gardener. The emcee is Arielle Greenberg Bywater. The event is held at the Rockport Opera House. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $5 at the door.

A New Vaudeville Review

Saturday, Jan. 30 — Belfast

A little bit of singing, comedy, dance, poetry—that’s how communities in Maine used to entertain one another in the winter in the early 20th century and Belfast’s Midcoast Actors are still doing it the old-school way with their new Vaudeville Review. The show features Jenny Tibbetts, Sigrid Coffin, Erik Perkins, Seth Whited and Ando Anderson. Belfast Poet Laureate Toussaint St. Negritude will read his poetry, the Rugged will be performing rock music, and Phil Clement, Ezra Rugg and Jeff Densmore will frame the frenzy with flourish musicale. Buy tickets in advance at Left Bank Books on Church Street in Belfast or at the door the night of the performance.  The show starts at 7 p.m. at Troy Howard Middle School. Cost $12. FMI: belfastcreativecoalition.org.

‘70s Night with Draft and Draw

Saturday, Jan. 30 — Belfast

This is kind of kooky. Waterfall Arts is offering a fun night to everyday people and artists to come in and draw or paint a costumed model. This episode of figure-drawing and drinks features a 70s theme brought to life by performance artist Bridget Matros as her notorious alter-ego, Starr. Draft and Draw is similar to typical figure drawing sessions in that the model takes short poses followed by longer ones. Unlike typical figure drawing sessions, chit-chat, moving about and laughing are all acceptable. It’s a life drawing event that many find entertaining and relaxing. DJ LaPelle will be spinning ‘70s tunes, making smooooth choices for the ride... Easels, drawing benches and inspiration are provided; bring your own drawing or painting materials (no turpentine please). Cost: $10 at the door; beer and wine are available by donation. The event is from 7 to 9 p.m.

Snowed In! Dance Party

Saturday, Jan. 30 — Belfast

After Draft and Draw or the Vaudeville show, head on over to Three Tides and Marshall Wharf for their 8th annual Snowed In! winter dance party. The night features DJs Ian Hammond, Jason Keith and Matty.t, with some fresh out of the fire house music so you can shake what your mama gave you.  Starts at 9 p.m. and goes til close. No cover.

Celebrate National Pie Day with a Pie Tour

Sunday, Jan. 31 — Rockland

This is like a pub crawl for savory and sweet pies, and you can feel good while you’re feasting your way through Rockland, eating pie! Proceeds from this event benefit the Area Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry, and ver the past nine years, more than $100,000 has been donated from this event to help provide food for Midcoast families. This year, 23 bakers and chefs are about to open their doors for folks to sample the pie parade, from shepherd’s pie, pizza pie and seafood pie to every fruit and sweet pie you can think of. The Island Institute invites Downton Abbey fans to come in and have a cup of tea, finger sandwiches and teacakes served by staff in 1920s attire. The suggested donation for the tea event is $5. Pies on Parade runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and tickets are $30 for adults/$15 ages 10 and under. Call to reserve: 596-6611. FMI: historicinnsofrockland.com

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com