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Musicians performing during a “Twilight” in Concert show. (Photo by Christine Mitchell)

‘Twilight’ in Concert

7:30 p.m. Thursday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $51.50 – $86.50. porttix.com.

If you’re a fan of of the 2008 blockbuster film “Twilight,” there’s a unique way to experience it in Portland. The light of a thousand candles will illuminate the stage while a 12-piece band of rock and orchestral musicians perform the score. The music will be synchronized with the film and projected on a huge screen, as the love story of Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen unfolds in dramatic fashion.

The cast of Good Theater’s “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.” (Photo by Kat Moraros)

‘Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors’

7 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, 2 & 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Nov. 25. Good Theater at Stevens Square, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland, $45, $10 for 30 and under and students. goodtheater.com.

For a campy, comedic reimagined take on Bram Stoker’s chilling tale, head to Good Theater’s production of “Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors,” written by Gordon Greenberg and Steve Rosen. The satirical romp features five actors in a dozen roles. Follow along as Lucy Westfeldt and her fiancé Jonathan Harker’s cry for help is answered by female vampire hunter Doctor Jean Han Helsing. Can she rescue Lucy’s sister Mina from the clutches of seductive Count Dracula? You’ll laugh your way through a Victorian melodrama packed with its own brand of hijinks.

Tony Gerow as Phil Davis and Alicia Gaudet as Judy Haynes in “White Christmas” at the Waterville Opera House. (Photo by John Meader, Courtesy of Waterville Creates)

‘White Christmas’

7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Nov. 30. Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville, $36, $38. watervillecreates.org.

When it comes to holiday shows, it doesn’t get much more classic than Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas.” The charming musical is based on the 1954 film starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen. “White Christmas” tells the tale of veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis, and their popular song-and-dance act post World War II. Romance ensues when the fellas follow a pair of comely singing sisters on their way to a Christmas show in Vermont. Your day (or night) will be merry and bright with a ticket to this production.

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Blood pressure screenings are part of the first annual Health & Wellness Fair in South Portland. (9dream Studio/Shutterstock.com)

City of South Portland Health & Wellness Fair

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday. South Portland Community Center 21 Nelson Road, South Portland, free. southportland.myrec.com.

The City of South Portland presents its first annual Health & Wellness Fair. The goal is to promote community wellness with access to free and low-cost health screenings and preventive care education. The fair includes blood pressure checks, eye exams (must be 20 and under), car seat installations and a blood drive. Experts will be on site leading talks on nutrition, fitness, mental health and ways you can stay ahead of health issues. Demonstrations of exercise techniques and mindfulness practices will be happening throughout the day. A health-care item swap is also part of the event. Gently used items, including crutches, mobility devices, fitness equipment and eye glasses will be available, and attendees are encouraged to bring items.

ShinDaiko

2 p.m. Saturday. Strand Theatre, 345 Main St., Rockland, 0 – $20 sliding scale. rocklandstrand.com.

Spend your Saturday afternoon immersed in the sights and sounds of Japanese drumming ensemble ShinDaiko. Formed in Boston in 2012, the group’s performances are steeped in history while also forging their own sounds and concepts.

American Patchwork Quartet

7:30 p.m. Saturday. Camden Opera House, 29 Elm St., Camden, $36 in advance, $40 day of show. camdenoperahouse.com.

American Patchwork Quartet. (Photo courtesy of Clay Ross)

American Patchwork Quartet is a Grammy-nominated group comprising guitarist Clay Ross, vocalist Falu Shah, drummer Clarence Penn, bassist Moto Fukushima. You’ll hear re-imagined traditional American folk songs from a cultural melting pot of musicians. Intricate guitar work will be melded with Indian classical vocals and a jazz-informed rhythm section. Expect to hear several tunes from the self-titled album, released in 2024. Songs include “Wayfaring Stranger,” “Shenandoah” and “Beneath the Willow.”

Aimsel Ponti is a music writer and content producer for the Portland Press Herald. She has been obsessed with – and inspired by – music since she listened to Monkees records borrowed from the town...

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