You might have noticed we skipped last week because it was all about the Hallow’s Eve, but because everyone rocked it out last weekend, we’ve got a fairly quiet weekend coming up. Here are a couple of mellow local events and some more raucous Killer Road Trips whether you go north or south.

Final Art Walk in Rockland

Friday, November 6 — Rockland

The last Rockland Art Walk of the season is happening downtown from 5 to 8 p.m., so get to it! Highlights include Carver Hill Gallery’s Portrait Project (see our “Hot Sketch” story here), Dowling Walsh Gallery’s talk and reception on “Pairings” photo collection from 4-6 p.m. and Jonathan Frost Gallery’s “New Kids on the Block”  exhibit by five young artists.  Free to the public. For a list of who is participating, visit:

Rock City Café Double Header

Saturday, November 7 — Rockland

Rock City Café promises an epic double-header with Cranston Dean starting off a New England tour right in Maine at 6 p.m., followed by Muddy Ruckus at 8 p.m.

Hey it’s Uncle Fester! The Addams Family Musical

Friday November 6 — Saturday, November 7, Camden

Though I usually don't pick high school musicals for the weekly lineup, this has a lot of quirky potential. based on the characters created by Charles Addams, the musical is sure to strike a dark and humorous chord with area audiences.The show continues Nov. 8, 12, 13 and 14 in the Strom Auditorium at CHRHS. Click to buy Tickets

Killer Road Trip: What’s up Funny Face?

Friday November 6 — Saturday, November 7,  Brewer

For the second year, improv comedy troupes all over New England are converging at the Next Generation Theatre for an Improv ME Festival laughfest. Acts include: Improv Boston, Providence Improv Guild, Running with Scissors, and many more!  Admission is $10, Beer and Wine will be available for purchase (21+) Tickets will be first come first served. more information on the lineup visit: Improv ME

Killer Road Trip: Happy Hour at Maine Brewer’s Fest

November 7, Portland

Much of Portland will be churning out for this one, but you can make an afternoon of it. If you go down for the 1:30 p.m. Happy Hour Session, $40 gets youa complimentary tasting glass with unlimited 4-oz pours of the best craft beer in New England. (Better bring a designated driver, bub.) The festival weekend continues to be a highlight to a beer lover's winter with great food, interesting vendors, fantastic music and prizes to complement some of the best micro brews in the country. Tickets: mainebrewersfestival.com/tickets