“38th Annual Chickadee Quilters Quilt Show,” Bridgton

July 6, 11 and 12, Thursday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7pm, “The Ladies Room: A Musical Comedy,” it’s funny fun in The Ladies Room, a new Musical Comedy now playing at The Footlights Theatre in Falmouth, Maine. If you love to laugh and have fun, this is the perfect summer entertainment for you and your family of friends! It’s 80 minutes on non-stop comedy, music and surprises. So, grab the women in your life and come experience funny fun- and bring the brave men too, they will love it! Our summer shows sell out, so reserve now, $15, pay-what-you-can Thursdays, Footlights Theatre, 190 US Route 1, Falmouth. FMI: 207-747-5434, www.thefootlightsinfalmouth.com.
July 7 and 12, 7:30pm, “Last Train to Nibroc,” it’s December 1940, an east-bound cross-country train carries the bodies of two great American writers; also on board the train, Mary who shares her seat with a charming young flyer, Raleigh. A funny, touching portrait of two people searching for happiness. Every line is a heartbeat, $16-$22, Deertrees Theatre, 156 Deertrees Road, Harrison. FMI: 207-583-6747, www.deertrees-theatre.org.
July 8, Saturday, 9am-4pm, “Norway Arts Festival,” workshops, live performances, triathlon, used book fair, lobster roll lunch, and more, Downtown, Norway. FMI: www.norwayartsfestival.org.
July 8, Saturday, 9am/registration 10:30am/race, “West Paris Downhill Derby,” anyone age 7 and up are welcome to join in on this racing event. Some derby cars are available to use for those that do not have a car. Helmet and sneakers are required. NO FLIP FLOPS ALLOWED. Parent must be present to sign the permission slip. Come race or just to enjoy the event, free, Kingsbury Street, West Paris. FMI: www.sunjournal.com.
July 8, Saturday, 10am-1pm, “Artisan Fair, Auction & Flea Market,” fabulous, fun, food and friends, enjoy browsing around and finding that special treasure, free, Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Road, Casco. FMI: 207-627-4282, www.mainetoday.com.
July 8-9, Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm, “38th Annual Chickadee Quilters Quilt Show,” this is the 2nd largest quilt show in the State of Maine, come an view spectacular handmade quilts, 100s of quilts on display, raffles, Chinese auction, vendors, yard sale items, free demonstrations and café, $5, Stevens Brook Elementary School, 14 Francis Bell Drive, Bridgton. FMI: www.mainequilts.org.
July 8, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Avner the Eccentric’s Exceptions to Gravity,” a master of physical comedy, this Broadway favorite weaves a spell of poetic simplicity in a show of hilarious predicaments, $8-$14, Celebration Barn Theater, 190 Stock Farm Road, South Paris. FMI: 207-743-8452, www.CelebrationBarn.com.