What's interesting about winter in the Midcoast is that local establishments and restaurants are doing everything they can to get you out of your jammies, out from under the Snuggies and into their venues for some much-needed social time, particularly on the weeknights. Thursday is just 'sploding with Open Mics, Game nights and all kinds of stuff. We've got a great lineup of activities this weekend–check it out!

Thursday, Jan. 8

· FOG Bar and Cafe is getting in on the mid-week “awesome stuff to do” bandwagon with their Drink & Draw Thursday edition from 7-11 p.m. Guest artists come with new themes and materials provided. Happy Hour goes on all night. No cover. 

· Karaoke at Cuzzys, starting at 9 p.m.! Always fun!

· Open Mic at Highlands Coffee House from 6 to 9 p.m. Get there at 5:30 p.m. to sign up to play.

· You’ve heard about the wildly inappropriate game Cards Against Humanity? Well, Cappy’s Chowder House kicked off game night with about 20 people last week and it was way too funny. Each Thursday, they’ll host Cards Against Humanity night from 6 -9 p.m. Meet people who share your sense of humor and enjoy drink and food specials. FMI: Facebook

Friday, Jan. 9

· Rock Harbor Brewing Co. is hosting 16-year-old wunderkind, Kayla Joe Anderson, from 8 -11 p.m. Kayla is a solo artist who sings and plays top hits from the ‘90s through today. No cover.

· Seth Warner duo is playing at The Narrows Tavern at 8 p.m. Their music is described as classical and traditional.

· The Speakeasy is hosting Echo Entertainment, a live DJ and Karaoke at 9 p.m.

· David Mallet, the renowned troubador is playing The Strand Theatre at 7:30 p.m. his body of work has provided material for an eclectic list of artists that includes Alison Krauss, Pete Seeger, Hal Ketchum, Emmylou Harris, John Denver and the Muppets! Tickets: $20/General Admission. FMI: The Strand Theatre

· Bowen’s Tavern in Belfast has a DJ playing from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m.

· Open Mic at the Time Out Pub downstairs.

· Rock City Cafe has The Royal Bones, A husband-and-wife indie rock duo from Bangor. Show goes from 7-9 p.m.

· Karaoke at The Myrtle Street Tavern, starts at 9 p.m., 21+.

· King Eider’s Pub has been undergoing major renovations in the kitchen and plans to re-open on Friday.

· Celtic Band Jam at Bell the Cat, Belfast goes from 6:30-9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 10

· Road Trip! Central Street Farmhouse in Bangor (one of the hippest places in that city) is offering a FREE Beer Brewing 101 class from 1-3 p.m. Got a new brewing kit for the holidays and are wondering what to do next? Thye'll teach you how to make the best beer of your life in the comforts of your own kitchen, garage, porch, or backyard. FMI: Central Street Farmhouse

· Alice Limoges plays at Rock City Cafe. Alice's acoustic guitar and ukelele chart new territory, introducing unique chords and progressions. With catchy hooks and bridges, the melodies fuse jazz, bluegrass and folk influences into an original sound. Show goes from 7-9 p.m.

· Winter Dance Party, Double C.D. Release Party with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish joined by "Sax Giant" Sax Gordon Beadle at the Blue Goose Dance Hall, Northport. Show goes from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.Smoke and Chem Free, All ages welcome. Doors open at 8 p.m. $20 per person/Under 12 $10.

Sunday, Jan. 11

· Rock Harbor Brewing Co., will be hosting a cribbage tournament every Sunday beginning at 8 p.m.

· If you want to unwind from this wild weekend, The Tom Luther Quintet is playing at The Highlands Coffee House in Thomaston. Open to the public. Starts at 1 p.m.

· Get some fresh salsa right here. Swing & Sway Dancing is holding a salsa, merengue and bachata workshop for the public from 6-7:30 p.m. Located at 143 Maverick St., Rockland. Donation requested. FMI: 593-7914. Beginners welcome.

· Football fans! The Front Street Pub in Belfast is doing Sunday Funday with football food and drink specials all day long.

· Musicians, bring instruments and voices and make music together at Sail, Power and Steam Museum at Sharp's Point South, 75 Mechanic St., Rockland. Free. FMI: 701-5050 or 701-7627. Coffee and cookies provided. Every Sunday, rain or shine.

Want to know where to go for happy hour every day of the week? Check out our updated Guide To Midcoast’s Happy Hours.

 If you have an arts and entertainment event that fits within the adult scope of fun and cool things to do for Weekend Picks, contact Kay Stephens at news@penbaypilot.com or like The Killer Convo on Facebook and put her on your events list.