Good thing we had a couple of sleepy weekends awhile back because this weekend is off the rails with high-energy things to do, including the 10th anniversary of the Camden International Film Festival, which spans the whole weekend with parties, workshops, films and more. Get some Red Bull in you, this is going to demand some stamina.

Thursday, Sept. 25
· As always, the Open Mic at The Highlands Coffee House promises some great talent in the Midcoast and beyond! Drink and food specials. Sign up is at 6 p.m. and goes from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

· Rollie's Bar & Grill, 37 Main Street in Belfast will host "Mugs for Maskers," a benefit for the Belfast Maskers community theater 7-10 p.m. The evening will include four hours of live music, with local musician Chelsea Benedict (pictured), and a 50/50 raffle. A portion of proceeds will help fund the Maskers' 2014 seaso. For more information, go to BelfastMaskers.com

· Camden International Film Festival kicks off the weekend with its first screening, Virunga at the Camden Opera House at 7:30 p.m. The Opening Night Party (for pass holders) takes place after that at 9:30 p.m. at the Brewster Point Barn. Individuals without passes can pay $10 to get into screenings of films only.

Friday, Sept. 26

· If you like traditional Irish music, The Press Gang, an Irish triad from Portland, is playing Rock City Coffee at 7 p.m. No cover, but donations are appreciated.

· Don’t forget that in Belfast, the Final Friday Art Walk is happening from 5-8 p.m.

· A full day of short films, workshops and clinics continues with CIFF from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. For the average film buff, PenBay Pilot picks include: the Shorts First 1 at Bayview Street Cinema at 10 a.m. ; the screening of The Notorious Mr. Bout at the Bayview Street Cinema Point at 6:30 p.m. and Point and Shoot at the Strand Theatre at 9 p.m. Individuals without passes can pay $10 to get into screenings of films.

· Who says you can’t re-live your Prom? Ladies, get out your floofy prom gowns; gentlemen, no tuxedo t-shirts please, glam it up with the real thing and go to The Speakeasy for Adult Prom Night.  Just Teachers will be playing. I’m sure punch will be spiked. Tickets are on sale for $10 and include your first glass of punch. To purchase tickets, stop by The Chowder House or call 207 596-6661 ext 606.

Saturday, Sept. 27

· In downtown, Waldoboro, the arts venue, Old Number Nine will host a folk, blues and jazz jam at 6:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to bring acoustic instruments, snacks, beverages and talent.

· Rock City Coffee presents The Kennebunk River Band with fiddler Mike Conant in the "Velvet Lounge" from 7-9 p.m. They play Acoustic, Folk, Rock, and Eclectica, don’t ya know. There is no cover, but donations are appreciated.

· Another full day of short films, workshops and clinics continues with CIFF from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. with an after-party for pass holders. For the average film buff, PenBay Pilot picks include: The Points North Pitch at the Camden Opera House at 10:30 a.m., the screening of Actress at the Bayview Street Cinema at 4:30 p.m. and Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown at 8:45 p.m. at the Strand Theatre.

Sunday, Sept. 21

· Shuck it up and get ready for the always-popular Pemaquid Oyster Festival in downtown Damariscotta ton Schooner Landing's riverside deck from 12 p.m. to dusk.(See our coverage last year. ) Besides freshly shucked oysters and cold local beer, don’t miss the Oyster Poetry recitings at 1 p.m. and the Maine Champion Oyster Shucking Contest starting at 3 p.m.

· In downtown Waldoboro, the arts venue, Old Number Nine will host an open reading of poetry and/or prose at 2:30 p.m, followed by a potluck supper of finger foods and salads. Stephen Randall Parmley will read from his collected poems, "Gaia Sutra."

· CIFF winds up its 10th anniversary from 10 a.m to 9 p.m. For the average film buff, PenBay Pilot picks include: shorts First 3 at Bayview Street Cinema at 10 a.m. The Dirigo Shorts: You Can’t Get There From Here at the Farnsworth Art Museum at 1 p.m. and the Dirigo Shorts: Growing Local at at the Strand Theatre at 5 p.m.

· FOG Bar & Cafe hosts Drink & Draw. They supply the art materials and you provide the raw artistic talent! Drink and food specials all night. A Closing Night Party is held for passholders at the Camden Opera House.

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com