Five things not to miss this weekend
This weekend we’ve got some silly stuff on tap, starting with the most secret adult snow ball fight ever followed by Irish and funk-rock music and probably one of the best named musicals I’ve ever heard.
Adult Snowball Fight!
Saturday, Feb 27 —Camden
I’m not sure why this event is so super secret. This is all you get when you are looking for this snow ball fight between town leaders happening at 3 p.m. allegedly at the Rockport-Camden arch on Union Street. They’re calling it a “Special Board Meeting.” Perhaps because of the complete lack of snow, both teams might be gearing up for the snowball fight celebrating the Rockport Quasquwhatever by storing prepacked balls in their freezers. Then, they’re really going to need the blood drive after this fight. Anyway, if you’re up for seeing grown people lose it on one another with snowballs, pop on by.
Get down to fix it up at Simonton Corner
Saturday, Feb. 27— Rockport
Simonton Corner Community Hall just to be that funky little hole in the wall for bands in the 1990s around here and has recently enjoyed a revival thanks to Necessary Music Productions and The Midnight Riders, a Old Soul, Funk & Blues, Rock ‘N Roll band that prefers the dark and musty corners to a slick stage. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and all donated profits will go to renovating the hall for future bands. Good deal.
The hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet
Friday, Feb. 26 — Camden
Because I'm Irish I'm a sucker for the Celtic sound. The world-renowned Lúnasa is coming to the Camden Opera House to play with special guest Tim O'Brien. Since coming together in 1996, Lúnasa has performed over 1800 concerts and achieved a worldwide reputation as a different kind of Irish traditional music band. The all-instrumental quintet is noted for double bass and guitar-driven rhythms, original compositions mixed with material from Celtic regions. Reserved seating tickets available AT CAMDENOPERAHOUSE.COM, $22, $25 and $28 or by calling 207-470-7066 or at box office beginning at 6 p.m. Afterwards, the concert's sponsor Camden Harbour Inn, will be throwing one of their special meet and greets with the band at Natalie's Restaurant. The bar will be open serving their bar food menu..
Yellow Brick Road: A Tribute to Elton John
Saturday, Feb. 27 — Rockport
Unity College is putting out an Elton John tribute with wild costumes and sets. The event sets out to recreate every detail of an actual Elton John concert. Given that he just slammed Janet Jackson for her lip syncing in which he said in part (warning NSFW) “It’s f****** lip-synced! Hello! That’s not a show! I’d rather go and see a drag queen.”—that show better have live singers or Elton will be coming hard for them! The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door and can be purchased ahead of time here.
Killer Road Trip: “Urinetown” The Musical at UMO
Sunday, Feb. 28 — Orono
Normally I like musicals about as much as pulling a glass shard out of my foot, but this title warms my heart. A winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critic’s Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate mismanagement, municipal politics and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s greatest art forms. The matinee show goes from 2-4 p.m. Tickets: $15 or free with student MaineCard. Buy Tickets.
Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com
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