Just like the perfect party, this weekend had a little mix of everything—cult movies, storytelling, two outdoor music festivals and a pignic. Did I spell that correctly? Yes, I did.

“The Dude” Comes To Belfast Free Library

Friday, July 24 — Belfast

The Belfast Free Library will be screening The Big Lebowski (1998) in the air conditioned Abbott Room at 7 p.m. From Joel and Ethan Coen comes a crime comedy that has taken on cult status. It stars Jeff Bridges as "The Dude," an unemployed slacker, whose passions are bowling, smoking weed and White Russians. Starts at 7 p.m. Way to start off your night!

Big Dreams, Spectacular Failures Storytelling Event

Friday, July 24 — Camden

Caitlin MacRae and her co-organizer, Chris Michael will be hosting the storytelling session Friday, July 24 at High Mountain Hall in Camden. July's theme is Boom &/or Bust: Stories of Success, Failure and Entropy. Big dreams, wild successes, spectacular failures, and everything in between. Three storytellers have been selected in advance, with more open slots for folks to sign up at the event. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free, donations are welcome. For more information, visit andorstories.com. See our story about it here.

Cider Hill Farm & Music Festival

Saturday, July 25 — Waldoboro

This all-day music and food festival takes place at Music starts at 2:00 p.m. with Meghan Clark, a 15 year old singer/songwriter from Calais, Maine! Following Meghan is Lauren Crosby, a native of Georgetown. The Work Trucks, hailing from Woolwich, will take the stage at 4p.m. Jacob Augustine, a native of northern Maine, will kick of the headliners show at 5:30 p.m. while Kenya Hall, Portland, will close out the Festival at 7:30 p.m. On-site food and beverages available. Please no coolers. Chairs and blankets are encouraged. Festival grounds are open to lawn games as well. Early bird tickets are on sale now until July 24 for $12 per person. Tickets will also be available for cash purchase at the gate the day of the festival for $15. Kids under age 14 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information, participate as a vendor or to purchase tickets, please visit our website at: www.LocavoreFestival.com.

Killer Road Trip: WERU Outdoor Concert

Saturday, July 25— East Orland

Head on down to East Orland for a spiffy good time at the WERU Open House. Running from noon to 3:00 p.m., the event will feature live music,  food, station tours and lots of nice folks. On Route 1 between Bucksport and Ellsworth. Party on! FMI: http://weru.org.

Sunday Pignic

Sunday, July 26 — Camden

Pig + Poet, Whitehall’s new restaurant is trying out a new thing. On Sunday, they’ll host a pork roast on the patio from 1-5 p.m. with a Mimosa Bar, lawn games, and music by Steady Hand String Band. No reservations required.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com