“The Met-Live in HD: Turandot,” Opera House, Waterville

Oct. 10, Thursday, 7pm, “Red Cloak Haunted History Tour,” join The Lady in the Red Cloak for a lantern lit walking tour of Hallowell. Discover the back streets and hidden stories of Hallowell, its mysteries and haunts, after a start inside one of the haunted buildings in town! See the oldest building on Water St., hear many ghostly tales, learn of the early history and experience a one-of-a-kind evening in this “Antique Riverport.” The moderate walk, suitable for all ages, lasts approximately 90 minutes and is by reservation only, $17.50/adults, $8/under 12, free/under 5, 2nd Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-380-3806, www.redcloaktours.com.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 11:30am-5:30pm, “Swine & Stein Brewfest,” Gardiner’s most popular event of the year is celebrating its 10th year! Brought to you by Camden National Bank, the new Swine & Stein Brewfest format brings 20+ of Maine’s best breweries, distilleries and wineries to historic downtown Water Street for all day sampling. A trifecta of beverage, food, and music, this event showcases the diversity and quality of Maine craft beverages. Restaurants and local food vendors from Gardiner and across the state will serve up a variety of delicious culinary dishes featuring local pork and other creative cuisine. All day entertainment including live music from Pete Kilpatrick Band, Emilia Dahlin and The Calypso Soldiers. Enjoy an array of unconventional games and activities for mingling and merriment. An exclusive VIP hour will be from 11:30am to 12:30 pm, with specialty brews available exclusively during this private tasting hour. VIP tickets are $50 in advance. General admission begins at 12:30, and tickets are $30 in advance. Both the early admission VIP ticket and the general admission ticket include all day access to samplings. No beer tickets are needed this year. Beer samples will be 4oz, spirits will be 0.5oz samples and wine will be 1.5 oz samples for responsible enjoyment throughout the event. A complimentary tasting glass is included with admission. A non-drinker/designated driver ticket includes free soda/water throughout the event. Thanks to our designated driver sponsor, State Farm, the non-drinking ticket is just $5. Children under 21 are free with parent. No one under 21 admitted without an adult, Water Street, 201-351 Water Street, Gardiner. FMI: 207-582-3100, www.gardinermainstreet.org/swine-stein.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 12:55, “The Met: Turandot,” Franco Zeffirelli’s spectacular production returns to cinemas, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the Met’s Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer Music Director, conducting his first Puccini opera with the company. Powerhouse soprano Christine Goerke takes on the icy title princess, alongside tenor Roberto Aronica as the unknown prince vying for her love, $17-$23, Waterville Opera House, 1 Common Street, Waterville. FMI: 207-873-7000, operahouse.org.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 7pm, “Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards Concert,” Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards blend distinctive voices and a wide range of accompaniment (guitar, harmonica, ukulele, clarinet, penny whistle, electric bass), their songs have been well-received by audiences around the eastern United States and Canada since 2010. Transcending the genre of folk Americana, their music echoes inspiration from traditional folk duos and singer/songwriters like Ian & Sylvia, Kate Wolf and Neil Young – combining beautiful harmonies and a lyrical intensity, while establishing a unique sound of their own, $12, Vienna Union Hall, 5 Vienna Mountain Road, Vienna. FMI: 207-293-2674, sites.google.com/site/viennaunionhall2012/arts-and-events.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 7:30pm, “I Hunger for You,” in this Bates Dance Festival presentation, choreographer Kimberly Bartosik, a 2019 Guggenheim Fellow, presents her two-phase work I hunger for you. Described as “one of the most intriguing descendants of Merce Cunningham” (Dance Magazine), Bartosik is known for making viscerally provocative, ferociously intimate dance that’s deeply informed by literature and cinema, $15, Schaeffer Theatre, 305 College Street, Lewiston. FMI: 207-786-6161, www.bates.edu.

Oct. 12, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Masterworks: Colby Symphony Orchestra directed by Jinwook Park,” n its first concert of the season, the Colby Symphony Orchestra performs masterworks from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Debussy’s haunting ballet score, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, begins the concert with the remainder of the program devoted to the music of the great English composer Edward Elgar. Boston University cello faculty member Hyun-ji Kwon performs Elgar’s Cello Concerto, followed by Elgar’s most famous work, the Enigma Variations. Shuttle service will be available from the Eustis parking lot beginning at 7pm and immediately after the performance, free, Colby College, Lorimer Chapel, Waterville. FMI: 207-859-5670, www.colby.edu.

Oct. 14, Monday, 8:15pm, “Jason Spooner Band,” a great night of music! Jason’s writing style continues to emerge as a crucial strength that sets this Portland, Maine-based artist apart from the fray of young songwriters populating the New England music scene. This is a group who really believes and is dedicated to their music. They have a great attitude performing and blend brilliant originals that are intelligently introduced with obscure covers that fit their sound and style perfectly, $15-$20, Slates Restaurant, 161-165 Water Street, Hallowell. FMI: 207-622-9575, slatesrestaurant.com.