“Mamma Mia!,” Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit

May 25-28 and 31, Thursday-Sunday and Wednesday, 2:30pm/Thurs, Fri. and Wed, 3pm/Sat, 2pm/Sun, 8pm/Thurs, Fri. and Wed, 8:30pm/Sat, “Mamma Mia!,” This sunny, funny show unfolds on a Greek island paradise when on the eve of her wedding a young woman’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited twenty years ago. Non-stop laughs and explosive dance numbers along with the magic of ABBA’s timeless hits combine to make this enchanting show a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget, see site for ticketing details, Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main Street, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-5511, www.ogunquitplayhouse.org.
May 26, Friday, 5-8pm, “Biddeford & Saco ArtWalk,” in various venues throughout downtown Biddeford and Saco and in the mills. Find a wonderful, unique gift from a variety of represented artists. Relax with your favorite beverage or dine at one of the area’s fine restaurants after checking out this month’s offerings, free, Biddeford First Friday Artwalk, 265 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-229-3560, www.biddefordartwalk.org.
May 26-27, Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm/Fri. and Sat, “Steel Magnolias,” Infused with heart and humor, Steel Magnolias is a hilarious and touching story of love, loss, and enduring friendship. It’s the 1980s in Louisiana and at Truvy’s beauty shop the motto is: “There is no such thing as natural beauty.” The women are all sass and brass. Through clouds of hairspray and over the buzz of blow dryers, six Southern spitfires gather each week to gossip and support each other through thick and thin. But those bonds are about to be tested when the ladies face a life-changing event, $20, City Theater, 205 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-282-0849, www.citytheater.org.
May 26, Friday, 8pm, “Suede,” NY has said Suede is like Adele meets Diana Krall meets Bette Midler — sassy, smooth and intoxicating. No pressure, right? Dare her. She was Joan Rivers’ opening act. Come see why. Jonathan’s is a favorite club for this world touring pop/jazz/blues singer and multi-instrumentalist and Suede is a favorite of Jonathan’s too. She’ll be back again this time with her New England pals Fred Boyle on piano and Rich Hill on bass — and anything could happen, $37.50, Jonathan’s Restaurant, 92 Bourne Lane, Ogunquit. FMI: 207-646-4777, www.jonathansogunquit.com.
May 27, Saturday, 6:30pm, “Rick’s 5K Run,” created in memory of Richard A. Roy. Rick was a Vietnam Veteran who served his country proudly, yet suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He lived with this burden daily throughout his life until he passed unexpectedly in 2013. All who knew and loved him saw the emotional hidden wounds of that sacrifice. We are learning more each day about PTSD and how to help veterans who suffer with this disorder. From this inaugural race we will be donating 100% of the proceeds to help local veterans who may need help combating the symptoms PTSD, by donation, Spring Hill Lodge, 117 Pond Road, South Berwick. FMI: vetscount.org/maine/events/ricks-run.
May 27, Saturday, 7:30pm, “Musicians from Traveling Sounds,” the Saco River Theatre Classical Music Series is proud to present from Juilliard School of Music, “Music from Traveling Sounds.” The brilliant young members have all won prestigious international awards in their respective instruments, and are among the brightest young talents on the world stage, $20, $18/seniors & students, Saco River Theatre, Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Road, Buxton. FMI: 207-929-6472, www.sacorivertheatre.org.
May 29, Monday, 10am, “Biddeford Saco Memorial Day Parade,” the day begins with an Opening Ceremony at 10 AM at Biddeford’s Veterans Memorial Park on the corner of Alfred and Pool Street. The ceremony will feature guest speaker U.S. Senator Angus King. Senator King was recently presented the Navy’s highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Public Service Award, in recognition of his commitment to the Navy, Marine Corps, and Department of the Navy as a whole. He serves on the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, among others. Following the ceremony, the parade will proceed from Alfred Street to Main Street, then on to Saco’s Main Street. The Master of Ceremony will be Marshall Archer of AmVets Post #1, and Grand Marshall will be Joseph Armstrong. Armstrong is President of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1044 in Biddeford, free, Alfred Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207-284-8520, biddefordsacochamber.org.