“2019 International Dance Festival,” Collins Center for the Arts, Orono

Feb. 15, Friday, 6pm, “Orono Land Trust Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe,” the Orono Land Trust will hold a moonlight ski and snowshoe trip at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 at the Caribou Bog Conservation Area. Meet at the Putnam Road parking lot (off Taylor Rd.) There is no fee and everyone is welcome, Orono Land Trust, Putnam Road, Orono. FMI: oronolandtrust.org.
Feb. 15, Friday, 7:30pm, “Late Night Catechism 3: ‘Till Death Do Us Part’,” is the latest class to be unveiled in this sinfully funny series. After teaching countless students about the saints, venial sins, limbo and more, Sister is now offering up hilarious lessons on the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites, including her own wacky version of the Newlywed Game. Classroom participation is a must, so bring along your sweetie and your sense of humor for a session with the country’s feistiest couples’ counselor, $25.50-$37, Gracie Theatre at Husson University, 1 College Circle, Bangor. FMI: 207-941-7888, www.gracietheatre.com.
Feb. 15, Friday, 7:30pm, “Bangor Contra Dance,” no partner or experience needed. Live music by Volution, a trio featuring fiddles, ‘cello, and accordion. Visiting caller Jeannine Ameduri will teach the dances. Walk, count to eight, and you’re dancing! All ages welcome, new dancer intro at 7:30 sharp. Please bring smooth soled, non-street shoes, $8, Bangor UU Church, 120 Park Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-356-1118, www.mainepublic.org.
Feb. 15, Friday, 7:30pm, “My Funny Valentine: A Night of Cabaret, Comedy and Chemistry,” performers include vocalist Joelle Morris, BSO music director and conductor Lucas Richman and special guests from ImprovAcadia, $20, Bangor Arts Exchange, 193 Exchange Street, Bangor. FMI: 207-942-5555 ext. 2, bangorsymphony.org.
Feb. 16, Saturday, 2pm, “Zenith Ensemble Presents: Handel ‘Dixit Dominus’ and Bach ‘Jesu Meine Freude’,” at Zenith Ensemble, we believe that every person deserves to experience great music regardless of age, background, or financial circumstances. That’s why our mission involves a deep engagement of the communities in northern New England across social and economic boundaries: for every concert, we will partner with a local youth or community choir who will sing with the professional group for a portion of the concert. In addition, our concerts are pay-what-you-can so that audience members can feel free to give as they are able for an extraordinary musical experience. Our stellar choir, made up of some of the finest professional musicians in the country, is proud to be based in and serve Northern New England, $25/suggested donation, pay-what-you-can, Minsky Recital Hall, Class of 1944 Hall, UMO, Maine. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.umaine.edu/spa/tickets.
Feb. 16, Saturday, 2pm, “2019 International Dance Festival,” UMaine’s 15th International Dance Festival will showcase an array of traditional music, dance and costumes of our diverse student body, free, Collins Center for the Arts, 2 Flagstaff Road, UMO, Orono. FMI: 207-581-1755, www.collinscenterforthearts.com.
Feb. 16, Saturday, 5pm, “Hampden Congregational Church Chicken Pie Supper,” menu: chicken pie, whipped potatoes, squash, petite peas, cranberry sauce, assorted desserts & beverages. Enjoy a family night out or invite a friend! Hope to see you there! Takeout is available, $9/adults, $5/children, Hampden Congregational Church, 101 Main Road North, Hampden. FMI: 207-862-5248, www.hccmaine.org.