The Second Congregational Church of Newcastle proudly continues its highly popular community concert series, Second Sundays, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, featuring Second Congregational Church Music Director Sarah Oeste, who will present an immersive program featuring the Japanese koto.

The Shucktown Community Band is seeking local instrumentalists to join them for a performance in the upcoming Damariscotta Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 25. The band will be riding on a float.

International concert organist Loreta Aramendi will perform a concert of joyous music at Broad Bay Congregational Church at 941 Main St. in Waldoboro, beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 7.

With spring slowly arriving, the Opera House in Boothbay Harbor is bringing the music of the islands, and hopefully some of the accompanying warmth and thoughts of the beach, to the stage in April.

This week the volunteers at the Opera House at Boothbay Harbor gathered to mail out a preview of this year’s season calendar to thousands in the region.

River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “New Works,” an exhibition showcasing artists’ most recent work. Work must have been completed within the past 12 months.

Join musicians from the Grammy-nominated, musician-led nonprofit string ensemble Palaver Strings for an evening performance of their program “Outlook” on Thursday, April 2 at Wanderwood, 79 Sidelinger Road in Nobleboro.

Two dazzling, playful shows are brightening Damariscotta’s River Art, at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. Ninety-eight Maine artists show their works celebrating “Light” in a show juried by Chris Augusta, of Waldoboro. The show runs through Saturday, April 4 in the main gallery.

Join artist Erica Qualey at Wanderwood in Nobleboro from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 12 for a cozy and creative evening exploring the traditional Ukrainian art of Pysanky. Using melted beeswax and richly layered dyes, participants will learn the centuries-old technique that transforms simple eggs into luminous works of art filled with intricate patterns and symbolism.

Singer-songwriter Pokey LaFarge is returning to The Waldo on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m.

River Company and Skidompha Library celebrated Jane Austen’s 250th birthday with staged readings of “Pride and Prejudice.”

 Join River Company at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22 in Skidompha Library’s Porter Meeting Hall for a spirited afternoon of literature, laughter, and theatrical flair.

“Song Sung Blue” is a warm, crowd-pleasing comedy-drama inspired by the true story behind Neil Diamond’s iconic hit.

Ralph Fiennes returns to the big screen in the NY Times Critic’s Pick, “The Choral” opening Friday at Lincoln Theater. This quietly powerful and deeply human film includes soaring music, intimate performances, and a story about connection, discipline, and hope. It’s the kind of cinematic experience that lingers long after the final note fades.