Damnationland

7 p.m. Thursday. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $15 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 students and filmmakers. statetheatreportland.com.

For a decade and a half, Damnationland has showcased original horror, thriller and hard to categorize films by Maine filmmakers. For a glimpse of cinema’s dark side, treat yourself to a ticket and head to downtown Portland on the night before Halloween. Their motto, “The Way Life Should Bleed,” promises that Damnationland won’t disappoint. This year’s lineup includes films by nine filmmakers, including Elijah Allen, Brit Martin and Amirhossien Rokn.

‘Dirty Deeds Downeast’

Performances through Nov. 23. Portland Stage, 25 Forest Ave., Portland, $20-$75. portlandstage.org.

Portland playwright Brent Askari’s “Dirty Deeds Downeast” is a comedy set on a Maine island. Find out what transpires when Gerard, the island’s entire police presence, grows suspicious of a recent death. His idyllic hometown becomes a hilarious hotbed of mayhem, and you get a front row seat to meeting some of its quirky characters. Will the crime be solved? You have until Nov. 23 to find out.

‘A New Home’

Performances through Nov. 9. Lewiston Middle School Auditorium, 75 Central Ave., Lewiston, $25, $22 seniors and students, $17 children. laclt.com.

Lewiston-Auburn Community Little Theatre presents a musical adapted from “Lewiston: A New Home” by Michael Rosenthal, Richard Martin and Lynne Geiger, with music and lyrics by Paul G. Caron. First performed 30 years ago when Lewiston celebrated its bicentennial in 1995, the show includes the stories of Lewiston’s Indigenous, Franco-American and African immigrant communities. The current version includes major events, both wonderful and tragic, that have unfolded over the past three decades.

Harvest on the Harbor

Thursday to Saturday. Maine Studio Works, 170 Anderson St., Portland, $75-$110. harvestontheharbor.com.

If you love delicious cocktails, lobster and oysters, Harvest on the Harbor is for you. With a trio of mouth-watering events spread over three days, you’ll find something to satisfy every taste bud. Grab tickets to the Maine Pour cocktail party, the Maine Lobster Chef of the Year contest and the From the Sea: A Culinary Voyage + Oyster Shucking Competition.

‘The Squirrels’

Performances through Nov. 23. Mad Horse Theatre Company, 24 Mosher St., South Portland, pay-what-you-want, reservations suggested. madhorse.com.

You’ll go nuts over Mad Horse Theatre Company’s latest offering. “The Squirrels” is an animal kingdom saga that pits the rich gray squirrels against the outcast fox squirrels. With a looming food shortage on the cusp of winter, rebel armies are formed, webs of conspiracy are spun and family loyalty is put to the test.

Hannah Berner

7 p.m. Nov 5 & 6. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $35-$65. statetheatreportland.com.

Comic Hannah Berner brings her None Of My Business tour to Maine for two nights in Portland. The New Yorker is known for her Netflix comedy special “We Ride at Dawn,” along with the podcasts “Giggly Squad” and “Berner Phone.” Berner also co-authored the book “How to Giggle: A Guide to Taking Life Less Seriously.” Her video series “Han on the Street” has racked up more than 350 million views.