This is an exciting weekend for music nerds and winos, as well as literary nerds and theater nerds. Here at Five Things, we are a nerd cheerleader for anything in the arts. Looking like we’re crashing into the mid-70s too; Spring is about to turn to summer!

All Roads Music Festival

Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21—Belfast

For the second annual indie music event hosted by Launchpad, this is looking like a killer lineup with Spose and Rustic Overtones playing the American Legion Hall Saturday night followed by an after party at Three Tides. Said Launchpad founder Meg Shorette: “While we will always have a few repeat artists, the wealth of Maine music talent continues to grow and evolve each year giving us endless options for this Maine music focused event. Like most festivals, you're likely to recognize the names at the top of each venues schedule, but don't miss the early part of the day. Bands like Wait, Goldenoak, Leveret and Jon King are really starting to stand out in this scene.” For ticket prices and more info: See our recent story here.

Richard Russo at Owl & Turtle Bookshop

Saturday, May 21—Camden

Pulitzer Prize winner Richard Russo will be at the O & T to sign books and chat with the public at 1 p.m. A sequel to the 1993 novel, Nobody’s Fool, locals might recall a very Peyton Place-esque Camden story that ends up as a scene in the book.

Community Park Celebration

Saturday, May 21—Waldoboro

It’s like Waldoboro is the middle child of Midcoast communities. It never gets any attention, except for this weekend! Join the Community Celebration at River Park off Jefferson Street behind the American Legion Hall (where you can park) at 2 p.m. Medomak Valley Land Trust will be hosting live music and refreshments. While there, check out the new St. George River Café. They have WiFi and yummy baked goods.

Unity College (Adult-themed) One-Acts

Saturday, May 21—Unity

For an environmental college, Unity always surprises me with their events. They don’t shy away from edgy and each of the five short plays in their Evening of One Acts includes four comedies and a drama. For example: Airport Hell, is a one act described as: Think of your worst airport experience.  Then multiply it by 100 and add a few circles of Hell. Eurydice might want to think twice about flying the friendly skies. Not for the kiddies, the show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets are $15. See more one act descriptions here.

Killer Road Trip: Cellardoor Winery opens new tasting room

Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22—Portland

Cellardoor Winery’s been busy this winter. This weekend they are doing the grand opening of their new 5,000 square foot facility in Portland at Thompson's Point on a finger of land overlooking Portland's Fore River. They plan to use it for tasting flights and by the glass (both $8), dinners, and other events. There will be other gourmet goodies on hand. Note: this weekend marks their soft opening, but the facility will be closed the rest of the week to finish up renovations and reopen the next weekend for the season.   Hours both days: 11a.m.-close

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com