The 45th annual North Nobleboro Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the North Nobleboro Community Hall on Upper East Pond Road, Nobleboro.

This week, along with a summer blockbuster, we offer one of the best films of the year to date, a free concert, and a talk on puffins. There is something for everyone this week at the theater. Come in and get cool.

Thanks to sponsor Sea Smoke Shop, this month the free movies at Skidompha Library will keep the fun alive with classic summertime flicks for the whole family. “I have such fond memories of going to summer movies as a young boy and a teenager,” said Penn Way, proprietor at Sea Smoke. “I wanted to help recreate that experience for folks in some small way.”

Since its formation in 2009, the Boston-bred, Nashville-based Della Mae has established a reputation as a charismatic, hard-touring live act, building a large and enthusiastic fan base while racking up massive amounts of critical acclaim with its first albums.

On Friday, July 27, I had the opportunity to be a part of history. I went to Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta to enjoy a documentary on the life of Mr. Fred Rogers, and apparently I was one of many around the world, as the film, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?,” has grossed more than any other documentary film ever, anywhere.

Performed to full houses last weekend, River Company’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” by William Shakespeare, hath hit the mark with its witty dialogue and zany antics. The cast, headed up by community members Ben Meader as Petruchio and Jessica DeLisle as Katherine, deliver strong and memorable performances, giving the audience plenty to think about when it comes to who is doing the “taming” and the moral of the story.

Novel Jazz returns to the Skidompha Library atrium on Friday, Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. for some jazz on a summer’s eve. The band will be featuring music of the iconic Duke Ellington and his equally iconic musical collaborator, Billy Strayhorn.

Oils and pastels by Carol Wiley are being highlighted at the Saltwater Artists Gallery in Pemaquid (Bristol) this week. “Painting feeds my soul. Each time I approach the easel, I am eager to see what will happen as I work to integrate what I know about painting with my intuition and inspiration,” said Wiley.

On Friday, Aug. 3, Gleason Fine Art in Boothbay Harbor will host a First Friday reception from 5-7 p.m. for acclaimed still-life painter Abbey Ryan. This young artist shot to fame when she was selected by Oprah Winfrey to be the featured artist in O: The Oprah Magazine. Since then, Ryan has added more than a dozen magazine, book, newspaper, and radio features to her resume.

For more than a half-century, the embrace between Cuba and the United States has been subject to an odd dance of politics, including a still-standing embargo. Nevertheless, the bond between the two nations is as deep and strong as ever, expressed most forcefully through the dance of culture — especially music.

So much music this week! From a live performance of Stravinsky’s classic “The Soldier’s Tale” to The Beatles’ 50th anniversary of “Yellow Submarine” to the Y-Arts kids’ return in “Annie Jr.” surely there is something for everyone live on stage this week at Lincoln Theater.

River Arts in Damariscotta is inviting the public to view “Maine Expressions II,” a collection of contemporary abstract and expressionist oil paintings by Portland artist Russ Cox. The works will be on display from July 27 to Aug. 8 in the West Gallery.