“Bangor State Fair,” Bangor

July 30, Thursday, 5-8pm, “Jon King Trio,” part of the Cool Sounds Summer Concert Series and Fresh Air Market, King’s music is a blend of blues and rock. With emphasis on guitar. Available items include artwork, specialty foods, jewelry, clothing and more, food vendors on site, free, West Market Square, Broad Street, Bangor. FMI: www.downtownbangor.com.
July 30, Thursday, 6:30pm, “Brewer Hometown Band,” presenting its final concert of the summer, bring your lawn chair and enjoy the great sounds of local musicians, established in 1979, the Brewer Hometown Band is composed of musicians of various age levels, under the direction of Jan Cox, they offer foot-tapping musical selections of both yesteryear and today, in the event of inclement weather, the performance will be held inside, donations appreciated, Brewer Auditorium, Wilson Street, Brewer. FMI: 207-989-5199, www.mypeoplepc.com/members/euphonium/Brewer-Hometown-Band.
July 30, Thursday, 7pm, “Van Halen with Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band,” formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the rock and roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled, 1978 debut album and subsequently produced a repertoire of hits that remain some of the strongest and most influential rock songs ever written, $39.75-$149.75, Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion, 1 Railroad St, Bangor. FMI: www.waterfrontconcerts.com.
July 30, Thursday, 7pm, “St. John’s Organ Society Concert,” Chris Pelonzi with Nicole Pelonzi, flute, featuring music of Frideric Handel, Cesar Franck, and Lowell Liebermann, donations appreciated, St. John’s Catholic Church, 207 York St, Bangor. FMI: www.hookopus288.net.
July 31-Aug. 5, Thursday-Wednesday, 2pm-10pm/weekdays, 12pm-10pm/weekends, 12pm-5pm/Sunday, “Bangor State Fair,” a large family fair featuring a midway, animal exhibits, crafts, commercial exhibits, flower show, entertainment and more, $12, Bass Park, Cross Insurance Center, 515 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-561-8300, www.bangorstatefair.com.
July 31-Aug. 2, Friday-Sunday, 6pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Sink into Mainers on the Titanic!” Searsport Middle and Elementary School students are taking a leap into the icy waters of the Atlantic for this debut performance. The play has been adapted for the stage from the book with the same title by local author Mac Smith. The Mainers with connections to this maritime disaster are brought to life through monologues and short scenes, $5, Searsport District Middle/high School Cafeteria, 24 Mortland Road, Searsport. FMI: 207-319-2208, sdmhs.rsu20.org.
July 31, Friday, 9pm-1am, “Beach Dance Party,” beach attire is recommended at this events, contests all night long from best beach costume to limbo contest and more, features the areas hottest DJ’s, ages 21+, no cover charge, Downunder Club, 427 Main Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-992-2250, www.seasonsbangor.com/downunder-club.html.