“Almost, Maine” at the Magic Lantern, Bridgton
Jan. 27-29, Friday-Sunday, 7pm/Friday and Saturday, 2pm/Sunday, “Almost, Maine,” a romantic comedy written by John Cariani, this delightful show is a collection of two-character vignettes exploring the mysteries of the heart, treat yourself and your loved ones to an early Valentine’s Day this winter, northern-Maine style, $10, Magic Lantern Theater, Main Street, Bridgton.  FMI: 207-647-5065, www.lrctme.org.
Jan. 27, Friday, 8pm, “Waltzing for Dreamers,” featuring Tricky Britches, these are local Maine boys and they are a fresh new bluegrass act on the rise, by reservation only, free, Stone Mountain Arts Center, 695 Dugway Road, Brownfield.  FMI:  207-935-7292, www.stonemountainartscenter.com.
Jan. 28-29, Saturday and Sunday, 11am/Saturday, 2pm/Sunday, “Puss ‘N Boots,” satirical version of the classic Charles Perrault story presented by Fairy Tale Players, $8, $6/12 and under, Acorn Studios, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook.  FMI:  207-854-0065, www.acorn-productions.org.
Jan. 28, Saturday, 3pm, “Arem Belogurov,” classical pianist, his extensive repertoire ranges through three centuries of solo and chamber works, $10, $5/seniors, Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Bradley Street, Fryeburg.  FMI:  207-935-9232, www.fryeburgacademy.org.
 
Jan. 28, Saturday, 7-8pm, “8th Annual Deep Freeze Bluegrass Music Festival,” proceeds benefit LEA, $15/adults, $25/couples, $30/families, Bridgton Town Hall, Route 302, Bridgton.  FMI:  207-647-8580, www.mainelakeschamber.com.
Jan. 28, Saturday, 7pm, “Wine Dinner at the Peak,” fine dining at 2,100ft, ride the Chondola to North Peak while night skiers and riders schuss and shred below, delight your palate with complimentary champagne, passed hors d’oeuvres, and exquisite 4 course dinner, each course accompanied with a glass of wine, and live musical entertainment, reservations required, $85 per person, Sunday River, 15 South Ridge Road, Newry.  FMI:  207-824-3000, www.sundayriver.com.
Jan. 29, Sunday, 1-3pm, “Snowshoe Race Series,” Robert Farm Preserve, home to 12K of groomed Nordic ski trails as well as 3.5K of snowshoe trails, is hosting a snowshoe race series, participants will compete in a 3, 5, or 10K race, $10/adults, $5/kids, Roberts Farm Preserve, 64 Roberts Road, Norway.  FMI:  207-739-2124, www.oxfordhillsmaine.com.