“38th Annual Maine Highland Games,” Topsham

Aug. 18, Thursday, 10am, “Bach for Breakfast, Part 2,” Simone Dinnerstein explores the vocal elements in Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Coffee and muffins are available before the lecture recital in intimate Union Hall, $30, $10/under 25, Union Hall Theatre, Rockport. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
Aug. 18-20, Thursday-Saturday, 6:30pm, “Talley’s Folly,” presented by Studio Theatre of Bath, a simple, charming and endearing romance for all those who think there is no one out there for them. The New York Times:” a funny, sweet, touching and marvelously written and contrived love poem for an apple and an orange,” $12/advance, $15/at the door, City/Library Park, Washington Street, Bath. FMI: 207-358-0031, www.studiotheatreofbath.com/tickets.
Aug. 18-21 and 23-24, Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday-Wednesday, 2pm/Fri, Sun. and Tues, 7:30pm/Thurs.-Sun. and Tues. and Wed, “Mamma Mia,” A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And one trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! We close out our 2016 season with Mamma Mia! This tale full of sun and fun unfolds on a Greek island paradise when, on the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years before. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter, and friendship, see site for ticketing details, Maine State Music Theatre, 22 Elm Street, Brunswick. FMI: 207-725-8769, www.msmt.org.
Aug. 19, Friday, 6pm, “Music on the Lake,” Throbbing funk grooves, fiery Balkan brass, Gypsy accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops make Slavic Soul Party! NYC’s official #1 brass band for BalkanSoul GypsyFunk. SSP! has created an acoustic mash-up of Balkan and Gypsy sounds with North American music, weaving the gospel, techno, funk, dub, jazz, and Latin influences of New York’s neighborhoods free, Megunticook Lake, access from Beaucaire Avenue, Camden. FMI: 207-236-2823, www.baychamberconcerts.org.
Aug. 19, Friday, 7:30pm, “Dirty Dozen Brass Band,” they reinvented the New Orleans brass band sound by incorporating be-bop, funk, and rhythm-and-blues. The band got it’s start in 1977 as the house band at a traditional New Orleans social and pleasure club, playing for parties and funerals, They now tour constantly in the U.S. and 30 other countries.The Dirty Dozen have been featured guests on albums by David Bowie, Elvis Costello, Dr. John, Widespread Panic, Modest Mouse, Dave Matthews Band and the Black Crowes. The band currently consists of Gregory Davis (trumpet, flugelhorn), Roger Lewis (baritone, soprano sax), Kevin Harris (tenor saxophone), Efrem Towns (trumpet, flugelhorn), Kirk Joseph (sousaphone), Terence Higgins (drums) and Kyle Roussel (keyboard), $35/advance, $40/door, The Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, Rockland. FMI: 207-594-0070, www.rocklandstrand.com.
Aug. 20, Saturday, 8am-4pm, “38th Annual Maine Highland Games,” Bagpipes, Highland Dancers, Highland Athletics, Harpers Circle, Fiddlers Glen Concerts, Scottish and American Food, Sheep Dog Demonstrations and more, $20/adults, $5/ages 6-12, Topsham Fairgrounds, Route 196, Topsham. FMI: 207-446-8891, www.mainehighlandgames.org.
Aug. 20, Saturday, 6pm, “Heather Pierson,” an award-winning pianist, multi-genre singer/songwriter, arranger, bandleader, and performer. From New Orleans-style jazz and blues to rousing Americana and poignant folk narratives, Heather’s memorable, intimate, and cathartic live performances feature her virtuosity on piano, her bell-tone vocals, and her commanding yet playful stage presence while wielding a tenor banjo, melodica, or acoustic guitar, free, Bath Waterfront Park, Route 1, Commercial Streets, Bath. FMI: 207-442-8455, www.chocolatechurch.com/summer.