Five things not to miss this weekend
Given that we’ve got some iffy 50% (maybe) showers happening Saturday, I’ve picked some good indoor stuff. From comedy to reggae to “What’s The Buzz” and crazy Celts throwing things, this is going to be your weekend to enjoy the height of summer.
Jesus Christ Superstar
Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 — Rockland
Who here remembers the 1973 film adaptation of the musical play? For some reason, that album took ahold of me and my friends in college, a bunch of non-religious freaks, precisely because the music was so incredible. Ever hear Sinead O'Connor perform “I Don't Know How To Love Him? If not, click here. Stunning. Anyway, back to the play that Oceanside Summer Theatre is putting on at Oceanside High School in Rockland. If you loved this album and movie, you’ll totally dig this show. Tickets at door: $8/$6 students and seniors.
Bob Does The Strand
Saturday, July 18 — Rockland
“Went on a whale watch. Shouldn't they call it a ‘whale search?’ ‘Watch’ makes it sound like you're actually looking at whales.” That’s the latest from comedian Bob Marley’s Facebook page. He is wicked funny and nails Mainerisms down pat. Check him out at The Strand. He’s doing two shows a 7 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $24. FMI: 594-0070.
Reggae-Salsa Dance Party & Music Fest
Saturday, July 18 — Damariscotta
Even though it might be raining, The Damariscotta River Association (DRA) is keeping things hot by throwing down a big ole reggae dance party at Round Top Farm headlined by Stream Reggae with Primo Cubano opening along with local singer-songwriter Heather Hardy. A local pub will be offering a la carte meals, snacks and drinks. Tickets are $25 with a discount of $5 for tickets purchased up until the day of the show. Get them at the Maine Coast Bookshop or www.midcoastmusicfest.com or call 563-1393 for more info.
Killer Road Trip: Bangor Drive-In
Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 — Bangor
Thanks to a tip from the BDN, I found out that Bangor has a drive-in where you can watch movies. How cool is that? That is the ultimate summer ritual, right? They offer two shows for the kiddies on Screen 1 (Minions & Jurassic World) and two shows for the adults (Ted 2 and The Gallows) Gates open at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights and the first shows start at dusk (approximately 8:45 p.m.) FMI: facebook.com/BangorDriveIn
Celtic Highland Games
Sunday, July 19 — Belfast
Celtic people are crazy and I mean that in a good way. One of the highlight of this weekend’s Maine Celtic Celebration is the traditional Highland Heavy Games, in which hearty lads and lassies in kilts strain themselves to the point of hospitalization, all for the noble athletic cause. Each game or competition tests the strength and coordination of each competitor to their maximum capability. Look for: Scottish Hammer Throw, The Caber Toss, An Open Stone Put, Heavy Weight Throw, and The Weight Over the Bar See what these are here. The events go all day. FMI: Maine Celtic Celebration
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