Over the next few weeks, it’s going to be tough to find events that are not holiday related, but we’re going to give it the old college try. Here are some unusual, brain stimulating events this weekend.

Pop Up Art Show

Friday, December 4—Rockland

The Captain Lindsey House Inn at 5 Lindsey St. is hosting a holiday pop-up art gallery for the public from 4 to 6 p.m at the downtown inn. Maine artists featured include Aaron Mitchell, Dennis Rafferty, Linda Kelley, Roger Brignull, Janice Lynch, James Hudon and Bonnie LaBelle among others.The show will continue all weekend and into the month. And yes, there will be wine.

Saucy and Serious Story time

Saturday, December 5—Belfast

The Midcoast Actor’s Studio is hosting their second annual Stories @, featuring local storytellers’ unique tales. Currently slated are: Sigrid Coffin, Bob Daisey, Robin Jones, Doug Nye, Arielle Greenberg, Stacey White, and Peter Paton. The suggested donation of $10 benefits Midcoast Actors' Studio. The event is held at the Troy A Howard Middle School at 173 Lincolnville Avenue in Belfast from 7-9 p.m.The stories will not be screened beforehand so leave the kiddies and the pearl clutchers at home!

Pop Up Mexican Night & Wine Tasting

Saturday, December 5—Warren

Sick of turkey? Ready for some hot Latin flavors? If you haven’t yet checked out the latest pop up kitchen, Salty Soup Kitchen will be serving Mexican food (for purchase) with a wine tasting and pouring at 5 p.m. going until about 8 p.m. at their winter home, Oyster River Winegrowers. The winery is located at 929 Oyster River Road in Warren—just past downtown Thomaston.  No reservations or tickets or purchase is necessary to attend Mexican Night but they ask that you  RSVP using their Facebook invite so that they know how many enchiladas to roll and magnums of cider to pop open.

Pat Pepin Blues Mama at Trackside

Saturday, December 5—Rockland

Award winning vocalist and saxophonist Pat Pepin is without a doubt one of the most entertaining blues performers around.She plays guitar, saxophone and sings the vocals with her blues band the Pat Pepin Blues Band and they’ll be playing at Trackside Station starting at 9 p.m. Giver her a listen on Reverbnation.

Killer Road Trip: Alice In Wonderland in Maine

Saturday, December 5—Portland

I caught this show hanging at the Portland Public Library, on my last trip to Portland and as a rabid Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland fan, I was thrilled to see how 35 other Maine artists through the Maine College of Art depicted her the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and other iconic characters from the book. The show will hang until December 31 at the Portland Public Library. For more information visit: Wake Up Alice. Check out our story: Alice In Wonderland as envisioned by 35 Maine artists.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com