“33rd Annual Mineral and Jewelry Show,”Saint Joseph’s College, Windham

April 14-16, Thursday-Saturday, 7pm/Thurs, 7:30pm/Fri and Sat, 2:30pm/Sat, “Roamin’ Catholic: A Comedy,” a “hit”larious new comedy about a dedicated Irish-Catholic priest who comes home to reveal a long held secret- he wants to experience life and love! It not only turns his family and friends upside down, but his own soul takes a revelatory journey down a comical path as well. Broken promises, sibling rivalries, a kidnapping, angry women left at the altar, confessions in strange places, Vegas hookers, dead people reappearing and a surprise twist you won’t see coming, are but a few of the crazy elements found in this “must see” uproarious romp, $18, $15/seniors, The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.
April 14, Thursday, 8:30pm, “Married with Chitlins,” duo playing some good old country stompin’ music, get on your cow girl boots and you fellas get on your Western hat and dance up a Texas storm, Texas ribs and other representative food is on the menu for this Country Western Night at the tavern, 302 West Smokehouse and Tavern, 636 Main St., Fryeburg. FMI: 207-935-3021, www.302west.com.
April 15-17, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach Memoirs,” dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene must cope with the mundane existence of his family life in Brooklyn: formidable mother, overworked father, and his worldly older brother Stanley. Throw into the mix his widowed Aunt Blanche, her two young daughters and Grandpa the Socialist and you have a recipe for hilarity, served up Simon-style, $13-$15, Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd, Standish. FMI: 207-642-3743, www.schoolhousearts.org.
April 16, Saturday, 9:30am-4pm, “Sheepfest,”celebrate the fiber arts with sheep shearing, angora rabbits, spinning demos, vendors of knit goods, yarn, wool, and more. Food will be prepared by and sold to benefit the Friends of Soldiers Memorial Library, free, Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. FMI: 207-452-2412, www.denmarksheepfest.com.
April 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm/Sat, 10am-4pm/Sun, “33rd Annual Mineral and Jewelry Show,” presented by the Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society, one-of-a-kind mineral specimens, fossils, meteorites, beads, and jewelry from dozens of renowned local and international dealers. Hourly door prizes and four exquisite Grand Prizes! Special features for the kids, including six fun and interactive educational programs, the Mini-Mine, and our Spin Wheel. Live gold-panning and stone-cutting demonstrations. Delicious concession stand food as well! This is the biggest show of its type in the entire state–definitely a must-do event, $4, $3/seniors and students, free/12 and under, Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish. FMI: 207-893-7953, www.mainemineralclub.org.
April 16, Saturday, 6:30pm, “Mystery Dinner Theater: Karaoke Crime ‘Seen’,” the action takes place in the abandoned Flamingo Bar which has been passed down from generation to generation in the Zalooza family. It is rumored to have had a secret gambling room that was frequented by Al Capone. Legend has it Capone killed his mistress and the bar owner 50 years ago this night and stashed the bodies with the winnings in the cellar. Through the years, the bar became the place where the best of the best karaoke stars competed for the state karaoke title until 10 years ago, when on the same murderous night, a karaoke singer was shot by her jealous sister. Tonight, an insane group of characters arrive at the Flamingo to find out if it really is inhabited by ghosts. Is there murder in the air again or just ghostly antics? Watch the action and try to be the first table to solve the mystery and win a prize. Include show, meal, dessert, and gratuity. A cash bar will be available. Meal choices include prime rib, chicken, or stuffed shells. *Reservations are required, $38, Spring Meadows Country Club, 59 Lewiston Road, Gray. FMI: 207-893-2098, www.windhamtheater.org.
April 16, Saturday, 8pm, “Lindsey Montana,” entertaining guitarist, singer-songwriter, presents old songs played in new ways, new songs played the old way, friendly atmosphere, light pub menu, cash bar, no cover, Tuckers Music Pub, 290 Main Street, Norway. FMI: 207-312-7203, www.creativemediaofmaine.com.