Edgar Award-winning South Bristol author Robin Merrow MacCready appears at a launch event for her new young-adult mystery “A Lie for a Lie” at 11 a.m. at Sherman’s Maine Coast Book Shop, 158 Main St., Damariscotta.

Rescheduled to March 4, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Your friends at Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center invite you to relax and refresh during the Center’s Break the Winter Blues, Mini Spa Day. The days before spring arrives are the perfect time to get back on track toward a balanced life by indulging in a little pampering and self-care. “Pick-Me-Up” Mini Spa treatments will include: acupuncture happy hour, mini massages, reflexology, non-toxic skin care, hypnotherapy and guided imagery, mixed fit fiesta, shamanic healing & more…… Join your friends, invite a neighbor to relax, refresh, rejuvenate, rejoice and rediscover the healers in your community with you! Mini Spa Day $15. FMI and to express your interest call 563-1363.

Markus and Angelique Steelgrave have brought wonder and excitement to millions of people throughout New England and beyond. The Steelgraves will make an appearance in the gymnasium at Lincoln Academy in Newcastle as a benefit for Jefferson Village School’s Blessings in a Backpack program. The Steelgraves’ show will feature adorable animals, unique and amazing illusions, a sprinkling of good-natured audience participation, and just the right amount of hilarity.

Tickets for The Steelgraves’ magic show are $15. Kids age 12 and under cost $5. Tickets will be available at the door, but advance-purchase tickets may be obtained by calling Judi Olson at 242-9300, Linda Doucette at 687-6124, or Heather Kirkland at 380-1945.  For more information, go to steelgravemagic.com.

The Jacques Offenbach opera “Les Contes d’Hoffmann” – recorded on Nov. 15 of last year in Paris and featuring Damariscotta’s Kate Aldrich in the role of Giulietta – plays at 2 p.m. at The Harbor Theatre.

National Theatre Live broadcast of “Hedda Gabler,” starring Ruth Wilson, plays at 2 p.m. (live) and 7 p.m. (rebroadcast) at Lincoln Theater, 2 Theater St., Damariscotta, lcct.org.