Every once in awhile we get one of those bad mama jama type of weekends where there are so many fun things happening, you can't actually attend them all. Here is your "fabahlus" (the correct way to pronounce it) weekend rundown of things to do in the Midcoast.

Friday Night Feb. 22

Great Cabin Fever Escape Dance Party

Rockport Opera House, Rockport

The NEMO storm of the century may have canceled the Feb. 9 Great Cabin Fever Escape Dance Party, Pt. II (Release the Funk) featuring Motor Booty Affair, but the Mother Ship has indeed landed this time and the party will go on. Notice to ticket holders, the original location of the Camden Opera House has now been moved to the Rockport Opera House. The show starts at 7 p.m. and goes to 10:30 p.m. Tickets from the postponed Feb. 9 show will be honored and new tickets are now available at Zoot Coffee and HAV II in Camden A portion of proceeds to benefit The Seton School (see our original Pilot story).

Patrons need to be 21+  with positive I.D. Cash bar provided by The ChiChi Chef. As always, outrageous disco attire is heartily encouraged.

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Sistalicious Dance Party

Nautilus Seafood And Grille, Belfast

Two sisters, one band. One crazy, fun, dance party. Sisters Lee and Joanne Parent headine the band and play everything from Christina Aguilera to Aretha Franklin, from B52s to Earth Wind and Fire! They do R&B, Funk, Disco, Rock and Roll... and jazz too! Show starts at 8:30 p.m. and goes to 12:30 p.m.

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Saturday Night, Feb 23

Hot Havana Night with Hot Pink Flannel

FOG Bar and Cafe, Rockland

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Billy's Tavern Whiskey Tasting

Their Fifth Annual Single Malt Whiskey Tasting may be sold out this Saturday, but that doesn't mean there's no more wiggle room to get in This highly anticipated evening is an all-inclusive dinner and dessert, whiskey tasting, port, cigars and music for $100 per person. Jacket Required. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for warm-up drinking. Bagpipers commence at 7 p.m. And the first glass is poured after everyone has arrived, usually around 7:30 p.m. They promise "exceptional single malt whiskies from premier distilleries with sampling from the four major Scotch producing regions—Highland, Lowland, Speyside And Islay.  We take whisky very seriously," said owner Chris Burke, who said the event sold out in four weeks. Asked if they were truly sold out, Burke said call him on his cell phone (207-593-2988) if your weekend will truly be ruined if you don't go to this. They might be able to squeeze a few more people in. And if the ticket price is too much for your budget, "Come on down another time and we'll give you a nice introduction to some fine whiskies," he said. FMI: Billy's Tavern

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Three Tides and Marshall Wharf party with DJ Southpaw

2 Pinchy Lane, Marshall Wharf, Belfast

You knew that Three Tides is now open year-round, right? As such, they've been making a special effort this winter to bring in music, dance and DJs. Join them and  DJ Southpaw, a.k.a Mark Kelly, who is a serious afficianado of the ska, rocksteady and reggae genres. "Mark Kelly is a great friend and all around awesome
guy," said David Carlson, co-owner of Three Tides, who noted that the subtitle of the event "Mark Kelly is a jerk" is actually an inside joke.  "Mark has it dialed in and spins great music. He is in his mid 40s so has the 80s stuff, the classic alternative and dance 80s stuff down pat too." The show starts at 10 p.m. There is no cover, but patrons need to be 21 or over with positive I.D.

Sunday Night, Feb 24

Oscar Party 2013 at the Strand

The Strand Theatre, Rockland

For the seventh consecutive year, the Strand Theatre invites you to walk the red carpet and mingle with Rockland’s Elite for Hollywood's biggest award sow, presented live on the big screen in HD.  Don’t miss your chance to throw off the winter flannels and dress to impress, walk their own red carpet, and maybe take home some prizes yourself!

Kay Stephens will definitely be attending some of these and can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com