We’ve got a sunny, seasonable weekend coming up before the snow hits the fan early next week and you know what that means? It’s going to be ideal standing-out-and- doing-ice-luges-with-friends weather for the Samoset’s annual Glacier Ice Bar. Or if you prefer to stay inside, check out Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company’s annual “Snowed In” dance party. Things will be ramping up in the Midcoast between this weekend and the National Toboggan Championships, so suit up (even if its a snow suit), away we go!

Thursday, Jan. 15

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

· FOG Bar and Cafe is continuing their Drink & Draw Thursday night from 7-11 p.m. Guest artists come with new themes and materials provided. Happy Hour goes on all night. No cover. 

· Karaoke at Cuzzy’s, starts at 9 p.m.

· Each Thursday, Cappy’s Chowder House is doing game night with Cards Against Humanity  from 6 -9 p.m. Meet people who share your sense of humor and enjoy drink and food specials. FMI: Facebook

Friday, Jan. 16

· We first told you about it in The Wave, but the Glacier Ice Bar, now in its fourth year, is being built out of 20,000 pounds of ice at the Samoset Resort (down on the deck of Enoteca Lounge The brilliant ice bar and all of its sparkling chairs and statues will bring out about 800-900 people each night this weekend. Opens at 5 p.m. Wear something warm!

· Rock Harbor Brewing Co. is hosting Tomorrow Morning duo from 8 -11 p.m.  They play Pop/ Rock/ Top 40/ Dance/ Reggae/ Hip Hop. Take a listen on Reverbnation.  No cover.

· Solo acoustic performer Ron Bergeron is playing at The Narrows Tavern at 8 p.m. Their music is described as classical and traditional.

· The Speakeasy is hosting The Postman Cometh with singers and standards, featuring Bill Hahn, Keyboard King.  Show goes from 6-8 p.m., no cover.

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

· Open Mic at the Time Out Pub downstairs.

· Musician duo Ryer & McCue will be playing Rock City Café. Show goes from 7-9 p.m. with a traditional singing/guitar style with carefully creative and tasteful McCue accompaniments, laced with blues, rock, country and jazz overtones.

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

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

Saturday, Jan. 17

· This is the second night of The Glacier Ice Bar. If you don’t go this weekend, next weekend is your last chance before they dismantle i1 Starts at 5 p.m.

· Get ready to jump and jive since Three Button Deluxe is playing at The Speakeasy. The dance party is going to get you pumped, starting at 8 p.m.

· Dance your butt off at Three Tides & Marshall Wharf Brewing Company in Belfast for their 7th annual “Snowed In” dance party. No cover, 21+ Music starts at 9p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 18

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

· Master ice carver Tim Pierce must be a glutton for punishment. Not only did he build the Glacier Ice Bar and work all weekend at the Samoset Resort for its grand debut, he he’s not taking a day off! The Camden Public Library will host a live ice-carving demonstration with Pierce 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.

· 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.

· Unwind after brunch. The Mike Whitehead Group will be performing at Highlands Coffee House, from 1-3 p.m. Call 354-4162 for more info.

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