It’s a gastric-centered weekend from The Maine Fishermen’s Forum’s seafood master class demo to a Chili/Chowder Cookoff and BBQ extravaganza. And the Maine Restaurant Week is still going on, so don’t forget to check out what some of our local restaurants are serving for an affordable lunch or night out.

Thursday, March 5

· A chef-studded seafood celebration and after party reception is being held at The Maine Fishermen’s Forum at the Samoset today. The noon-4 p.m seafood celebration is free to the public. The following reception, from 5 to 7 p.m., is $25 - RSVP by email maineseafood101@gmail.com. See our story about it here.

·  It’s Fajita Thursday at La Vida Restaurant in Belfast. Buy one Fajita dinner, get one 50 percent off. All day every Thursday. Or join them for happy hour 2:30-5:30 p.m. with food and drink specials and margaritas.

· Green Drinks happy hour is happening at Harvest Moon Pizza in Waldoboro. Green Drinks is an organic happy hour to network with friends and neighbors who care about the region’s lands, waters and natural resources. The event is free and open to the public. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar of beer and wine will be available.

· Open Mic at Highlands Coffee House from 6 to 9 p.m. Get there at 5:30 p.m. to sign up to perform.

· FOG Bar and Cafe is continuing their Drink and Draw Thursday night from 7-11 p.m. Guest artists come with new themes, and art materials are provided. Happy gour goes on all night. No cover.

· Karaoke at Cuzzy’s, starts at 9 p.m.

· Cappy’s Chowder House is holding game night Thursdays with Cards Against Humanity from 6 to 9 p.m. Meet people who share your sense of humor and enjoy drink and food specials. FMI: Facebook

Friday, March 6

· The Rusty Hinges, an acoustic band, is playing at Rock City Café from 7 to 9 p.m.  No cover.

· Three Button Deluxe is bringing you a little swing, a little rockabilly and a lot of great music at The Speakeasy, 8-11 p.m.

· This is cool. The Farnsworth Art Museum present the first 2015 showing of the international short film series, Rockland Shorts. Titled Scared Silly, the screening will take place at the Strand Theatre in Rockland. Screening starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by an after party at FOG Bar and Restraurant. See our story here.

Saturday, March 7

·  The the nationally recognized and award-winning documentary, Miss Representation, which demonstrates in sometimes shocking ways how girls internalize negative media messages, will be screened in Rockland at the Strand Theatre at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and are available in advance at Miss Representation or at the theater box office the day of the show.

· Country Dance at the Union Masonic Hall on Sennebec Road in Union. Music by The Frye Mt. Band, 7-11 p.m., 50/50 raffle, door prizes, snack bar, BYOB. $10 per person.

· Aurora Jazz Project is jazzing it up at Rock City Café from 7 to 9 p.m.  No cover.

Sunday, March 8

· The public is invited to taste, enjoy and judge the Rockland Fire Department Chili and Chowder Cookoff from 2 to 5 p.m. at Trackside Station in Rockland. The cost is $20 per entry with all proceeds benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. For those interested in just attending, the benefit is $10 at the door.

· Watershed will host its 5th annual Ski-A-Thon at the Camden Snow Bowl. With a donation of $20 to the school's financial aid program, skiers ski free and participate in a pledge drive that earns money for every run down the mountain. FMI: will.galloway@watershed-school.org.

· Denny Williams to perform original music at Harbor Square Gallery in Rockland at 2 p.m. $10 at the door.

· Snowmobilers BBQ public event is happening at The Bog Tavern in Waldoboro at 1 p.m. For $15 per person you get BBQ, cornbread, beans, coleslaw and potato salad. Braaaapp Braaaaaap!

· The public is invited to dance the salsa, merengue and bachata at Swing & Sway Dancing, Rockland. Donation requested. FMI: 593-7914. Beginners welcome.

· Rock Harbor Brewing Co. will be hosting a cribbage tournament every Sunday beginning at 8 p.m.

· Musicians, bring instruments and voices and make music together at Sail, Power and Steam Museum at Sharp's Point South, 75 Mechanic St. in Rockland. Free. FMI: 701-5050 or 701-7627. Coffee and cookies provided. Every Sunday, rain or shine.

Want to know where to go for happy hour every day of the week? Check out our updated Guide To Midcoast Happy Hours.

 If you have an arts and entertainment event that fits within the adult scope of fun and cool things to do for Weekend Picks, contact Kay Stephens at news@penbaypilot.com or like The Killer Convo on Facebook and put her on your events email list.