We’ve got three new venues or grand openings happening this weekend and with rain on the horizon, it’s a good thing most of them are indoors or under a giant tent. Cheers to all the thriving businesses in all of the remote corners of Maine—let’s go out and support them!

Lip Sync Battle

Friday, July 8—Rockland

Rock Harbor Brewery is hosting a lip sync battle with a mega prize going to the winner: two tickets to see the Hall & Oates concert in Bangor on July 14. If you say “I can’t go for that,” then all I have to say is, “Say it isn’t so.” Starts at 8 p.m.

New Open Mic at St. George River Café

Friday, July 8—Warren

And now for something completely different. The recently opened St. George River Café is now getting their entertainment off the ground. Meteora, a trio that plays an eclectic array of original songs and folk ballads, as well as traditional songs, will be headlining a new open mic. It is open to other musicians however. Signup for open mic is at 6:30 p.m.; at 7 p.m., performers can share two songs each.  Acoustic instruments are preferred. Musicians who are interested in performing as the featured performers are asked first to come play for the open mic. Suggested donation for the evenings is $6. Kat Logan is organizing the open mic and scheduling the featured performers; for more information about this, call her at 226-7446.

Arts In the Park

Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10—Belfast

Like art? Food trucks? Beer? Live music? This one’s for you. Featuring more than 100 fine artists and artisans, this weekend arts festival is located in downtown Belfast, along the waterfront in Heritage Park. Here’s a list of the musicians and when they’ll be playing over the weekend. Free and open to the public.

New Brewery Opening in Searsmont

Saturday, July 9—Searsmont

What’s Maine up to now, 70 breweries? Another little ole brewery is popping up in Searsmont this weekend called Threshers Brewing Co., started by two carpenters looking for a career change. Their soft opening starts at 5 p.m. with pints, tasters and growlers available to take home. Colin Nelson will be performing the music. FMI: Threshers Brewing Co.

Killer Road Trip: Grand Opening Pub In The Port

Saturday, July 9—Winterport

Everybody has been waiting to see what would take the place of 4 Points BBQ in Winterport and now you will. Pub in the Port is the name of the new restaurant and blues house, and they are having their grand opening at 6 p.m. with a pig roast on the patio. The Eric Green Party will be playing, with very special guest Tommy O'Connell. FMI: Pub In The Port

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com