Ice bars, ice bowling, ice catapults, toboggan racing, a snow plow parade, Down The Chute beer and wine tasting, after-party at Cappy’s Chowder House, Banff Mountain Film Fest, Spose at the Camden Opera House, music all weekend—holy schnikes, I gotta catch my breath because this is the MONSTER weekend of the winter, the one weekend in Midcoast where everyone is out of their houses, out of their minds and having a blast!

Here’s your rundown for Winterfest, the US National Toboggan Championships and so much more!

Thursday, Feb. 5

· Camden Winterfest continues with a concert at the Camden Opera House featuring Red Molly with opening acts David and the Lowdown and Miners Creek. 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Visit camdenoperahouse.com/events.cfm

· The Postman Cometh is playing The Speakeasy at 8 p.m.

· The Midcoast cannot get enough of the ice bars! The Brunswick Hotel and Tavern's annual Ice Bar is happening this weekend from Feb. 5-7. Find all the details here:Ice Bar

· 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, Feb. 6

· Down The Chute Beer and Wine Tasting kicks off at the Camden Snow Bowl 3-7 p.m. There will be a bonfire, outdoor seating on hay bales, food, and of course, a killer lineup of some of the best breweries and vinters around the state of Maine!

· A Fire and Ice event is taking place at Point Lookout featuring ice bowling, ice corn hole, ice catapults, food, specialty drinks and more. Free. Goes from 5-9 p.m. See our writeup here.

· A dance is taking place at Peter Ott’s On The Water featuring Just Teachers at 8 p.m.

· The Banff Film Festival kicks off their first night with amazing curated outdoor films. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School. Tickets for adults are $10 in advance and available at Maine Sport on Route 1 in Rockport and Main Street in Camden; price at the door will be $12. Student tickets are $5. See our writeup here.

· Taste test winter-themed drinks at Camden's restaurants during the weekend-long Frost Heave Challenge. Vote for your favorite cocktail! FMI: Winterfest

· Get ready to jump and jive.The Speakeasy hosts Three Button Deluxe. Show begins at 8 p.m. Get ready to jump and jive.

Adam Babcock of the band Tomorrow Morning is playing at Rock City Cafe from 7-9 p.m. This Maine band is known for mass-appeal original music and creative renditions of popular covers that keep people dancing all night.

· 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, Feb. 7

· Camden's first ever Snow Plow Parade takes place on Main Street in Camden at 5:30 p.m. The parade will include plows from the town, fire engines from surrounding towns, and private plows and floats. Then there will be a fireworks display at the harbor at 6:30 p.m. FMI: Winterfest

· This is truly the best day for spectators of the 25th annual US National Toboggan Championships to get out on Hosmer Pond and view all the action. Three things not to miss: 1) the costume parade, which starts at noon 2) The Chili Challenge, which goes from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and of course, Tobogganville on the ice. Friendliest ice block party you’ll ever go to!

Pop by Cappy’s Chowder House for their annual post-toboggan Shipyard Party 4-6 p.m. in the Captain’s Lounge. There will be free appetizers, $1 off all drafts, prizes and giveaways including a toboggan!

· The Banff Film Festival continues tonight with amazing curated outdoor films. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Strom Auditorium at Camden Hills Regional High School. Tickets for adults are $10 in advance and available at Maine Sport on Route 1 in Rockport and Main Street in Camden; price at the door will be $12. Student tickets are $5. See our writeup here.

One of Maine’s hottest hip hop artists Spose is playing at the Camden Opera House with guest Sly Chi. This is going to be THE place to be for the night after the toboggan races. $25. Doors open at 7:30 and the music starts at 8:30 p.m.Tickets available at camdenoperahouse.com

· What happens when you bring together three talented songwriters, three fine vocalists, and three artists trained in improvisational singing? You get a trio named BRIO! They’re playing at Rock City Café from 7-9 p.m.

·  Trackside Station in Rockland is hosting Toboggan Races Weekend party with DJ VJ at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 8

· The toboggan races continue today for the die-hard teams competing. A mellower day on Hosmer Pond.

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

· 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.