“Villian: DeBlanks,” Saco River Theatre, Buxton

Sept. 17-19, Thursday-Saturday, 2:30pm/Thurs, 8pm/Thurs. and Fri, 3pm & 8:30pm/Sat, “Million Dollar Quartet,” “Million Dollar Quartet,” Elvis, Jerry Lee, Perkins, Cash – They came together to make music. Their story made history. Million Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the electrifying true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, friendships and celebrations, featuring timeless hits such as “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Fever,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound Dog” and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside the recording studio with four major talents who came together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgettable night, $44-$84, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
Sept. 18, Friday, 2:45-5pm, “Wine & Food Walk: Tuscany,” join Sommelier Erica Archer, CWP, WSET Advanced, for a guided viticultural tasting and walking tour of the vibrant restaurant scene of Kennebunk’s Lower Village as you explore some delicious wines from Tuscany’s diverse wine regions paired with delicious foods from each location. You’re in for an incredible wine education experience. You’ll walk away with knowing how regional influences impact wine styles and quality, gain confidence knowing how evaluate, select, serve, and pair wines and describe what you smell and taste, $49, Ports of Italy, 4 Western Avenue, Kennebunk. FMI: 207-619-4630, www.winewiseevents.com.
Sept. 18, Friday, 5-8pm, “Third Friday ArtWalk in Kennebunk,” self-guided tour of local art galleries, studios & museums, ArtWalk evenings include small opening receptions where you can view new monthly exhibits and works in progress, peruse art, and enjoy downtown, free, Downtown Kennebunk. FMI: 207-985-4802, www.artwalkkennebunk.blogspot.com.
Sept. 18, Friday, 8pm, “Suede with Fred Boyle, Piano and Rich Hill, bass,” the New York Times says she’s like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler-sassy, smooth and intoxicating, commanding standing ovations and bringing the house down, this longtime Jonathan’s favorite is back, $30+$4/service fee, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Land, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
Sept. 19, Saturday, 11am-3pm, “7th Annual Family Jamboree,” a fun family day of games, crafts, food, vendors, hayrides, photo booth and more, free, Spiller Farm, Route 9A, Branch Rd, Wells. FMI: 207-646-2451, www.wellschamber.org.
Sept. 19, Saturday, 5pm, “7th Annual Chili, Chowdah, and Apple Dessert Contest,” area cooks, both professional and amateur, are invited to participate by bringing their dish between 4 and 4:30 pm. Judging begins at 4:30. Public tasting begins at 5, and winners will be announced at 5:45pm, $8/adults, $3/children, free/under 5, Waterborough Historical Society’s Grange Hall, 31 West Rd, South Waterboro. FMI: 207-247-5926, www.waterboro-me.net.
Sept. 19, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Villian: DeBlanks,” an uproarious improvisational comedy where the cast says words you put in their mouths! The audience provides nouns, adjectives, and verbs (the wilder, the better), and the actors provide the laughs –uncensored and unrehearsed–as they enact the story of Philip DeBlanks’ untimely demise. It’s “Clue” meets adult “Mad Libs,” performed by some of the funniest people in Southern Maine. Like a ride to summer camp in the back of a station wagon, this hilarious performance will beridiculously one-of-a-kind, $20, Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd, Buxton. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.