“63rd Kora Shriner’s Circus,” Civic Center, Augusta

April 21, Thursday, 1pm, “Amphibian Walk,” come on a walk to look for amphibian signs and to look at a vernal pool during the day! If we have the right timing we will see eggs and even see some amphibians hiding in wait for night, when they become most active. Discover the courtship of amphibians in spring, L.C. Bates Museum, 14 Easler Road, Hinckley. FMI: 207-238-4250, www.gwh.org/lcbates.
April 21, Thursday, 7:30pm, “In Spring Time, the Only Pretty Ring Time,” the Colby Collegium Chamber Singers and Players celebrate nature’s renewal with music of spring. The program will feature instrumental excerpts from “Le Journal du Printemps” by Johann Caspar Fischer, as well as songs and madrigals of spring by Francesca Caccini, Thomas Morley, Clément Janequin, and Claudio Monteverdi. Sponsored by the Department of Music, free, Lorimer Chapel, Colby College, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-5670, www.colby.edu.
April 21-24, Thursday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri.-Sat, 2pm/Sun, “Little Shop of Horrors,” Meek flower shop assistant Seymour pines for his co-worker Audrey. During a total eclipse, he discovers an unusual plant he names Audrey II, which feeds only on human flesh and blood. The growing plant attracts a great deal of business for the previously struggling store. After Seymour feeds Audrey’s boyfriend, Orin, to the plant. After Orin’s accidental death, he must come up with more bodies for the increasingly bloodthirsty plant, $12-$18, Great Falls Arts Center, 30 Academy Street, Auburn. FMI: 207-783-0958, www.laclt.com.
April 22-23, Friday-Saturday, 2pm and 7pm, “63rd Kora Shriner’s Circus,” This year’s circus will be a 2-ring circus with many of the top acts you’ve come to expect. This Family Extravaganza will surely excite children of all ages. The Kora Klowns will be there to greet you as you walk in and be available for autographs and pictures, $10/adults, $5/under 12, Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive, Augusta. FMI: 207-782-6831, www.korashriners.org.
April 22-24, Friday-Sunday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, 2pm/Sun, “The 39 Steps,” Alfred Hitchcock’s Tony-Award winning adventure comedy, The production will star Adam P. Blais as the hero, Richard Hannay and Karen Lipovsky as Annabella, Pamela and Margaret, the three beautiful women that he encounters during his action packed adventure. Joining them will be actors Bart Shattuck and Sean Wallace, who will take on every other character in the play. Musician Paul G. Caron has been commissioned to compose original music that will be heard throughout the production, $14, $12/students and seniors, Cumston Hall, Main Street, Monmouth. FMI: 1-800-838-3006, www.monmouthplayers.net.
April 22, Friday, 7:30pm, “Full Moon Walk,” led by Hallowell Conservation Commission and local naturalists. Meet at the entrance gate rain or shine, and wind up around 9 p.m. After moonrise, walk on gentle paths, listen to local amphibian musicians and observe nature’s night life. Augusta Bird Club members can help us hear or see resident owls. Bring binoculars to observe lunar features, red-bulb flashlights/headlamps only, and weather-appropriate clothing and footwear. No dogs or other pets, please, free, Hallowell’s City Forest and Recreation Area, Town Farm Road, Hallowell. FMI: 207-629-7484, www.mainetoday.com.
April 23, Saturday, 7pm, “Bad Little Falls,” a musical collaboration incorporating elements of classic blues, soul, jazz and Americana in a unique formula that showcases the breathtaking vocals of Jan Schmidt and the soulful guitar of Dave Richardson, $8/advance, $10/door, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-2674, www.viennamaine.org.