We’ve got four under-the-radar outdoor events in the Midcoast this week and one bing, bang, boom one coming out of Portland!

Open Studio Tour & Grill Out at MidCoLab

Friday, June 12 — Thomaston

if you don’t know what MidCoLab is, now you will. It stands for Midcoast Collaborative, a collective of various young entrepreneurs who share workshop and office space to make furniture, sculpture, paintings, metalwork, etc. Whenever you see any installations for The Collective bashes, (The Farnsworth Art Museum’s baby), many of these artists are usually involved. The open house starts from noon to 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to drop in and see what the makers and artists are currently working on. At 4:00 p.m., it’s happy hour with drinks and grillables along with an informal reception going to 8:00 p.m. the MidCoLab is at 12 Shepard Drive in the Shepard Auto Plaza adjacent to Flagship Theaters. For more info visit: https://www.facebook.com/midcolab

Pocket Cruiser/Small Boat Party at Camden Public Landing

Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 — Camden Public Landing

Well this ought to be interesting for the landlubbers. Check out the public landing Friday afternoon and evening. A number of "pocket cruisers" e.g., smaller boats, generally under 28 feet will convene at the public landing for a pah-tay! Check in and a “beer fest” takes place Friday afternoon and evening. Saturday activities will include a boat parade at 2 p.m.; a galley contest, with prizes awarded for cleanest, dirtiest, smallest and most creative bottle opener; kids' dinghy races for dinghies under nine feet; dinghy races for 18 and older; awards; island caretaker’s storytelling; barbecue potluck; and a dance with music by DJ Terry Frank.

Jazz & Blues at Cellar Door Winery

Saturday, June 13 — Lincolnville

While you’re getting a free sip of Cellar Door’s latest wines, B. Douglas, jazz and blues guitarist from L.A., will be performing at The Cellar Door Winery, 367 Youngstown Road. FMI: 763-4478.

Outdoor Concert With Just Teachers

Sunday, June 14 — Camden Public Amphitheatre

Everybody’s favorite band lately, Just Teachers, will be playing a free outdoor concert at noon in the Camden Amphitheatre. The show benefits Barbara Bush Children's Hospital on behalf of two local students in BBCH care. Bring a picnic. If it rains (and so far Sunday is looking sunny), the show will move to Camden Hills Regional High School.

Killer Road Trip: 42nd Annual Old Port Festival

Sunday, June 14 — Downtown Portland

Celebrate the kickoff of summer with more than 30 bands on six stages, including the Mamm Slamm winners. The festival will be taking over the streets of Portland for a massive downtown party with a parade of dancers and drummers, a rock climbing wall, a ton of stuff for kids, and great local food. Free entry. Click for schedule.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com