Winterfest kicks off this weekend and besides that, there’s a 1920s-themed party, Irish tunes, roller derby and don’t forget—Superbowl parties!

Thursday, Jan. 29

· 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. 30

· Poetry Party! Why not? Dave Morrison reads from and celebrates the release of his 10th collection, Shake Hands With Your Heart. Camden Opera House, 7 p.m. Free.

· John Hasnip (as a crazy cat lady I read his last name as ‘Has cat nip’) an alternative electroacoustic, Britpop guitarist will be playing The Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro at 8 p.m. No cover. Give a listen: Reverbnation

· The Speakeasy hosts The Midnight Riders. Show begins at 8 p.m.

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

· Open Mic at the Time Out Pub downstairs.

· 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. 31

· Camden’s Winterfest kicks off today with ice carving in the Camden Public Library Amphitheatre, live music indoors and out, and food from noon to 3 p.m. Maine’s only sanctioned snow sculpture competition takes place at the Village Green while the "CamJam" Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Competition takes place at the Camden Snow Bowl from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See pics from last year. Full schedule: Winterfest

· The roller derby girls are cranking their wheels at Point Lookout Fitness Center in Northport. The Rock Coast Rollers vs. The R.I.P. Tides benefits the AIO Food Pantry. Starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $8 advance at BrownPaperTickets.com. Or get them at Good Tern Co-op, Rockland, Belfast Co-op; and Clean Bee Laundry. $10 door. Under 12 free.

· Go back to the 1920s with ‘Twenties Theme Night’ featuring The Spaceheaters,  a jazz, jam, and funk 'n' roll band at The Narrows Tavern in Waldoboro. 1920s or '30s attire encouraged. Special cocktails of the decade. 9 p.m. No cover.

· Join local musicians for an informal evening of traditional Irish tunes and a few songs at Rock City Café from 7-10 p.m. Some toe-tapping tunes (and maybe a hot toddy) are guaranteed to warm a chilly winter evening.

· Watts Hall, Main St., Thomaston is hosting a ‘Blue Moon Birthday Party’ from 6-9 p.m. Food catered by Café Miranda and dance music by Hoodoo Man. Free.

· The Boneheads & Holy Mackerels are playing at the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 advance/$15 day of show. Visit: BoothbayOperaHouse.com or call 633-6855.

Trackside Station in Rockland is hosting Trendy Robots band at 9 p.m. No cover.

Sunday, Feb.1

· Winterfest’s "CamJam" Freestyle Ski and Snowboard Competition continues the Camden Snow Bowl at 2:30 p.m. and winners of the Snow Sculpture competition will be announced at noon.

· A live broadcast of Super Bowl XLIV will be shown at the Strand Theatre. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., kick-off is at 6:30 p.m. Hot dogs, chili, snacks and drinks will be available for purchase, and the Balcony Bar will open for those 21 and older. Admission is free.

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

· 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.