It's hard to imagine beyond what's happening in the next 24 hours, but yes, there is life after the holidays and plenty going on in the Midcoast. Be festive, be happy and be smart on the road!

Thursday, Dec. 25

· If you want a traditional hot Christmas meal, St. Peter's Episcopal Churh is hoting a FREE Christmas Day Community Dinner. Free and open to all. Featuring appetizers, a full turkey dinner with all the fixings, music, and holiday cheer. 11 White St., Rockland. FMI: 594-4523 or email: info@adasyoshuron.org

Friday, Dec. 26

· Okay Christmas is finally over. Whew! But if you can’t get enough of that holiday stuff, Friends of the Thomaston Public Library are screening It’s A Wonderful Life in the Community Room of Thomaston Academy Building, 60 Main St./Route 1. Free, but donations are accepted. Light refreshments. FMI: 354-2453.

New· It’s Boxing Day! The Sound of Music is playing at The Strand Theatre at 1 p.m. $10/adults $5/under 18. Tickets available at the box office 45 minutes prior to showtime on a first-come, first-served basis.

Saturday, Dec. 27

· This is kind of weird, but interesting. Maine Street Meats in Rockport is hosting a free butcher demo at 3 p.m. Apparently, Sean will be cutting a whole beef chuck from the front quarter. They use Caldwell Farms MOFGA certified beef in the demo this week. Free and open to the public. Please call 236-6328 for more details.

New · A Japanese film "From Up on Poppy Hill” by Goro Miyazaki is screening at CHRHS from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission by donation ($10/adult $5/child $20 family max suggested). There will be an intermission and refreshments will be served. Raffles will be available as well. Bring cash! See the trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-vfzhfq5JA

· Were you raised by wolves? That’s not an insult. It’s a tribute to the band playing at the The Speakeasy. Raised By Wolves plays a unique mix of rock, latin blues, motown and originals. The show starts at 8 p.m. No cover!.21+

· Houl Yer Horses! It’s not St. Paddy’s Day, but it’s good enough.  Check out Rock City Café this night as local musicians gather for an informal evening of traditional Irish tunes. Some toe-tapping tunes (and maybe a hot toddy) are guaranteed to warm a chilly winter evening and keep the holiday spirit thriving. They will be playing at  from 7-10 p.m. No cover but donations are appreciated.

· Come see Maine's own holler-folk band The Ghost of Paul Revere as they head up a dance party at the Belfast American Legion at 143 Church Street.  Show is 8-10:30 p.m.Tickets only $12.  Purchase online or in person at The Juice Cellar (9 Beaver Street in Belfast or Main Street in Bangor).  Tickets also available at the door.  Cash bar with ID.  RSVP on FB. 

Sunday, Dec. 21

· If you want to unwind from this wild weekend, Mes Amis, a gypsy jazz band is playing at The Highlands Coffee House from 1-3 p.m. Stay after brunch or go for a late lunch! 

· 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.

· FOG Bar & Cafe hosts Drink & Draw. They supply the art materials and you provide the raw artistic talent. Drink and food specials all night.

· Salsa! But not the edible kind. The public is invited to dance the salsa, merengue and bachata at Swing & Sway Dancing, 143 Maverick St., Rockland. Donation requested. FMI: 593-7914. Beginners welcome.

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