“Seed Starting Class,” Guini Ridge Farm & Garden Center, Rockport

February 27, Thursday, 7pm, “DaPonte String Quartet: Haydn & Korngold,” This concert promises to be a celebration of the classical repertoire, appeling to long-time enthusiasts and new audiences alike. The program begins with Haydn’s Quartet in D, Op. 20, no 4, written in 1772 and known for its wit and depth, and concludes with Erich Korngold’s String Quartet in Eb Major, Op. 26 no 2, composed in 1932 and blending melodic richness and effervescence, $30, free/students, First Church of Belfast, 8 Court Street, Belfast.  FMI:  207-751-4486, www.firstchurchinbelfast.org.

February 28, Friday, 1pm, “Midday Music Series: Zachary Sweet, cello & Kerry Mizrahi, piano,” Distinguished cellist Zachary Sweet is establishing a reputation as a charismatic soloist, adventurous chamber musician, and champion of new music. Pianist Kerry Mizrahi has inspired audiences and students as an admired performer and teacher in the Ithaca, NY area. Making their Bay Chamber debut, Zach and Kerry’s Midday Music program explores the vivid landscapes of Casarrubios, William Grant Still, Cassadó, and Bach, plus the introspective nuances of Boulanger and Schumann, $32/35+, $20/22-34, pay-what-you-wish/21& under, Bay Chamber Concerts & Music School, 5 Mountain Street, Camden.  FMI:  207-236-2823, baychamber.org.

March 1, Saturday, 10-11:30AM, “Seed Starting Class,” You will learn the science behind seed germination, best containers & soils to use, importance of timing, use of heat mats & lights and a look at how we do it on a bigger scale. The class will end with starting some seeds of your own, $25, Guini Ridge Farm & Garden Center, 310 Commercial Street, Rockport.  FMI:  207-877-5874, www.guiniridge.com/contact-us.

March 1, Saturday, 7PM, “The Van Voorst Jazz Trio,” The van Voorst Jazz Trio will perform a selection of original jazz compositions and jazz standards. Led by Jan van Voorst van Beest, the van Voorst Jazz group has taken many forms over the last 20 years, with variations of jazz music and instrumentation, from organ/drums driven duos and small straight ahead groups to outside jazz with hints of the hard sounds of the 60s and 70s. In its current formation, the van Voorst Jazz Trio will be performing a selection of original jazz compositions and familiar standards, $25/advance, $30/door, Cadenza, 5 Depot Street, Freeport.  FMI:  207-229-2738, cadenzafreeport.com.

March 1, Saturday, 7:30PM, “Welcome Home: The Legacy of Carole King,” Award-winning vocalist and piano prodigy Michelle Foster and trio present more than 25 unforgettable hits in this captivating, vibrant journey through the music and life of the legendary Carole King, $30-$35, Camden Opera House, 29 Elm Street, Camden.  FMI:  877-856-0788, www.camdenoperahouse.com.

March 2, Sunday, 2-4pm, “Poetry on the Porch,” an afternoon of beautiful words and creative expression. Bring your original poem, share a published favorite or just come to listen and enjoy the cozy atmosphere of our porch setting. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, this event is open to all who appreciate the power of poetry. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow poetry lovers and share your love for the written word, free, Pinecone Studio, 3 Cranberry Drive, Brunswick.  FMI:  207-240-8619, www.pineconestudio.org.