“Bob Marley,” Opera House, Waterville

Oct. 15, Thursday, 7pm, “Piano Concert with Henry Kramer,” who, even before completing graduate study at Yale School of Music, had already launched his concert career, recently appointed artist-in-residence at Smith College, he has performed in solo and ensemble programs in North America, Europe, and Asia, making his New York City debut last May with a solo recital at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, $15, $10/seniors, free/students with ID, Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-1585, www.francocenter.org.
Oct. 16-18, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri, 8pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Wait Until Dark,” a heart-pounding new adaptation of a classic thriller, imagine the suspense of Hitchcock and the fun of an amusement park ride, when a blind, yet capable woman finds herself unknowingly in danger when a group of con-men enter her apartment, see site for ticketing details, The Public Theatre, 31 Maple St., Lewiston. FMI: 207-783-3200, www.thepublictheatre.org.
Oct. 16, Friday, 7pm, “Ben Hunsberger,” blending a lifelong passion for music with his unique perspectives on life, love, politics, and nature, Ben has cemented himself as formidable singer/songwriter. Influences of musicians like Jackson Browne and The Beatles are woven into Ben’s music, along with echoes of Brubeck and mose Allisoin. Clear vocals backed by keyboard and guitar highlight his live performances, starts with open mic and followed by feature artist, $5, Sheepscot General at Uncas Farms, 98 Townhouse Rd, Whitefield. FMI: 207-549-5185, www.sheepscotgeneral.com.
Oct. 17 and 18, Saturday and Sunday, various times, “Dempsey Challenge Music Festival,” free and family-friendly performances, bands will perform on the Entertainment Stage, guests will be able to enjoy local food and beverage favorites at the variety of food trucks, vendors as well as Gritty’s/Baxter Brewing Beer Garden. The line-up includes Dapper Gents, Camp of Rock, Chicks with Sticks, Mallet Brothers Band, Peter Finkle and more, free, Simard-Payne Memorial Park, 46 Beech Street, Lewiston. FMI: www.dempseychallenge.org.
Oct. 17, Saturday, 6pm, “Wicked Good Broadway,” experience the Franco Center’s annual Gala and Benefit Concert, one of the community’s foremost social & entertainment events! Featuring some of Maine’s most talented musical-theater performers, area restauranteurs and so much more, a cabaret tribute concert, $35, Franco-Center American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston. FMI: 207-689-2000, www.francocenter.org.
Oct. 17, Saturday, 7pm, “Inanna, Sister in Rhythm Vocal and Percussion Ensemble,” an all-women’s percussion and vocal ensemble dedicated to cultural diversity, education and healing through the universal language of music. Blending western vocal harmonies with the polyrhythms of West Africa, the Middle East, and Brazil, they create a multicultural fusion beyond tradition, $15, free/18 and under, UMF Nordica Auditorium, Merrill Hall, Academy Street, Farmington. FMI: 207-778-9833, www.artsinstitute.org.
Oct. 17, Saturday, 7pm, “Bob Marley,” Maine’s own “wicked funny” comedian makes his annual appearance at the Opera House, $25, Waterville Opera House, 93 Main Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, www.operahouse.org.