This is our first real summer weekend of the season with temps hitting the 70s and continuing to rise at night with some sizzling music and art. And don’t forget Friday is Rockland’s first art walk of the season!

Pop Up CMCA exhibit/reception on “Nomadic Nature”

Friday, June 5 — Rockland

Given that Center for Maine Contemporary Art is going through its own transition between Rockport and Rockland, it’s only fitting that their first pop-up event in their interim space in the Bicknell Building, 11 Lime St., will be featuring two artists with a nomadic theme. The exhibitions Kevin Cyr: Becoming Nomads and Sean O’Brien: Everywhere Forever will be on display starting with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. The shows will then run Wednesdays to Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m. through July 5.

Dance Party at The Speakeasy

Friday, June 5 — Rockland

Summer—it’s on! Kicking off the weekend, The Speakeasy and Necessary Music Productions host a bombastic dance party, starting at 9 p.m. with local DJs Mark Kelly and Owen Cartwright. Afterwards, join the dance party featuring Dave Gutter of Rustic Overtones and Paranoid Social Club along with vocalist Anna Lombard. Admission is $5; 21+. The party goes until midnight.

FOG Bar hosts Chicky Stoltz

Saturday, June 6 — Rockland

Chicky Stoltz is a local favorite and will be doing a special performance at FOG Bar and Cafe. He’s a one-man band. Part gutter and part vaulted ceiling. With him will be Tom Whitehead and Noah Barnes. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Rockland artists open their homes and studios to public

Saturday, June 6 to Sunday, June 7 — Rockland

You already know Rockland’s art scene is a happening thing...now you can visit some of the artists’ homes and studios to meet the people and see the larger picture behind their art. Rockland’s South End Studio Weekend will incorporate 3D, digital prints, mixed media, jewelry, pottery and more. Click here to see the participating artists. The weekend’s hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Killer Road Trip: L.L. Bean Paddlesports Weekend

Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7 — Freeport

Before the summer visitors swarm, it’s going to be a fabulous sunny weekend to be outside. This annual event is all about fun on the water for everyone from beginners to more experienced paddlers, with free paddling clinics and on-water boat demos with kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards. FMI: LL Bean Paddlesports Weekend