“Crooked Still,” Jonathan’s Restaurant, Ogunquit

Aug.11, Thursday, 8-9:30pm, Perseid Meteor Shower, local astronomer Scott Negley will review the upcoming Perseid meteor shower which will be peaking the night of August 12^th.  Scott will review a variety of space wonders, including comets, meteors, and asteroids, that have fascinated stargazers for years.  If weather permits after the indoor presentation, a star party will be held outside to study the summer constellations and catch some of the perseid meteors in action, $7, Wells Reserve, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells.  FMI:  207-646-1555, www.wellsreserve.org.

Aug. 12, Friday, 8pm, Crooked Still Concert, purveyors of the nu-folk, bluegrass movement, this group is equal parts ambassador and innovators as evidenced on the newest release Some Strange Country, the musical prowess of this defiantly non-traditional fare blends seamlessly alongside four original compositions and a surprising take on the Rolling Stones’ “You Got the Silver,” $27.50/advanced, $30.50/day of show, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit.  FMI:  207-646-4777, www.jonathansrestaurant.com.

Aug. 12,-14, Friday-Sunday,  5-8pm/Friday, 10am-5pm/Sat and Sun, Mainely Grillin’ & Chillin’ BBQ Festival, chili contest, horse drawn wagon rides, rock climbing wall, cooking demos, brew garden BBQ vendors, bean hole beans, homefood and desserts, BBQ competition, $5, free/6 and under, Raiit Far, 2077 State Road, Eliot.  FMI:  207-748-3303, www.mainelybbq.com.

Aug. 13, Saturday, 1-4pm, Greenleaf Lodge Square and Compass Club Supper, baked beans, casseroles, ham, hotdogs, coleslaw, and hot biscuits, homemade pies for dessert, meals to take out are available, $8/adults, $4/children, Cornish United Church of Christ, Route 25, Cornish.  FMI:  207-625-4993, www.cornish-maine.org.

Aug. 13, Saturday, 6:30pm, Summer Concert Series, Eddie Forman, known for standard polkas with Polish lyrics and consistent steady beat, free, Hope Hobbs Gazebo, Wells Harbor Park, Harbor Road, Wells.  FMI:  207-646-2451, www.wellschamber.org.

Aug. 14, Sunday, 12:30-5:00pm, Shipbuilding Odyssey, 3-hour heritage tour begins at the Museum with a talk about life in the Kennebunks’ many shipyards, followed by a narrated trolley excursion that takes you to various sites associated with shipbuilding in the 1800’s, then to museum for refreshments, viewing collection and receiving a commemorative gift, advance reservations required, $30, Brick Store Museum, 117 Main Street, Kennebunk.  FMI:  207-985-4802,www.brickstoremuseum.org.

Aug. 14, Sunday, 1-4pm, Mustangs in Motion, a presentation of “once wild horse” performing at all levels of training, including Rescues adoptable, lifetime residents, alumni, and other adopters bringing their trained mustangs to share their stories, a great family event, donations welcome, hot dog, hamburger barbecue to follow at a minimal cost, Bush Brook Farm, 463 West Street, Biddeford. FMI:  207-284-7721, www.biddefordsacochamber.org.