A strange lineup to be sure, but this weekend has beer fests, mind reading, dinner theater and a celebration of spring! Make the most of it.

Lip Synch Contest and Sam Adams promo

Friday, May 13—Rockland

Rock Harbor Brewing Co. is switching things up this weekend and hosting a lip synch contest with beer specials and Sam Adams promos from 8 to 10:30 p.m. The winner will receive two Sea Dog tickets.

Mentalism Show

Saturday May 14—Rockport

We covered Nat Lawson, a teen mentalist before in our “Hail To The Rad Kids” series and this guy is seriously gaining some traction! Check out his latest video in the sidebar on the Chris Wolf show as he reads the mind of a caller. He’ll be performing  his stage show, Perceptions at Union Hall in Rockport at 7 p.m. Experience mind reading, hypnotic influence, and other inexplicable feats of the mind, live. Tickets are $10 if purchased in advance, or $13 if purchased at the door. Tickets also available at Zoot.

The Maine Dish at Traci’s Diner

Friday, May 13 & Saturday, May 14—Belfast

If you go to Traci’s Diner, expect a great home-cooked meal along with a show, about a diner. Very meta. Belfast Maskers and Traci's Diner team up for an evening of dinner and comedy with their play "The Maine Dish" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. See our recent story here.  Dinner is at 7 p.m., followed by a performance of the sitcom pilot. The show continues May 20 & 21. $40. Reservations required: 536-9123, info@belfastmaskers.com.

Killer Road Trip: Black Fly Brewfest

Saturday, May 14—Houlton

This is a heck of a road trip, but The Maine Brewers' Guild has partnered with Greater Houlton Chamber of Commerce and The Thirsty Dawg to bring you northern Maine's premier beer festival. Up to 30 breweries will be participating, bringing more than 100 world class Maine beers. More than a dozen wines as well as ciders and other tasty beverages will be available as well. The event will be held at John A Millar Civic Center 95 Randall Avenue in Houlton. The event runs from 12 p.m. (for VIP tickets) starting at 1:30 p.m. for general ticket holders and runs until 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance ($45 at the door).  There are also a limited amount of VIP tickets for $55 ($65 at the door) Designated Driver tickets are $10 at the door and include soda and water. FMI: Black Fly Brewfest tickets and info

Killer Road Trip: Spring Celebration in Portland

Sunday May 15—Portland

Crossing fingers it doesn’t rain because this is a nice, sweet community celebration of spring. The Tahntay spring parade and celebration brings out the costumes and the “thank god winter’s over” pasty faces. At 11 p.m. at the Eastern Promenade, there’ll be a potluck picnic, followed by a 1 p.m. parade and 2 p.m. celebration. FMI: Tahntay celebration. FMI: Tahntay

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com