FEBRUARY

Bored Teachers

Feb. 5. Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $59-$99. porttix.com.

The Bored Teachers comedy tour brings its new show “Is It Friday Yet?!” to Maine. Since 2022, Bored Teachers have cracked up more than 200,000 teachers around the world. If you’re an educator of any kind, or just need a winter blues buster, this show is for you.

Dropkick Murphys

Feb. 9. State Theatre, Portland, $54.50 in advance, $60 day of show. statetheatreportland.com.

Boston’s Celtic-punk kings Dropkick Murphys are celebrating 30 years as a band. You can count on their set including their unofficial Red Sox theme song “Shipping Up To Boston.” Ska band The Aggrolites and hardcore act Haywire will kick things off.

Flip Fabrique: Blizzard

Feb. 11. Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $30-$75. porttix.com.

Flip Fabrique, out of Québec City, presents its transcendent Blizzard performance. Artistry, imagery, personality and humanity are paired with a live soundtrack in a show packed with incredible visuals.

Boston Bruins Alumni vs. Maine Hockey All-Stars

Feb. 14. Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, $19-$44. crossarenaportland.com.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by catching an exciting hockey game. Boston Bruins alumni will be facing off against Maine Hockey all-stars, and proceeds benefit the Center for Grieving Children.

Jurassic Park In Concert

Feb. 14-15. Merrill Auditorium, Portland, $29-$103. porttix.com.

Portland Symphony Orchestra pairs a live performance of John Williams’ legendary score with a screening of the original “Jurassic Park” film from 1993. The movie was a massive hit, and the music is just as important as the dinosaurs.

APRIL

Celtic Woman: A New Era

April 24. State Theatre, Portland, $45-$65. statetheatreportland.com.

Grammy-nominated group Celtic Woman brings their signature sound to Maine in April. With a nod to both cultural heritage and contemporary music, you can expect a lively performance by sopranos Mairéad Carlin, Muirgen O’Mahony, Sean-Nós singer Caitríona Sherlock, along with fiddler Ciara Ní Mhurchú and the Celtic Woman band and dancers.

JULY

Weird Al Yankovic

July 19. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $56.75-$213.45. waterfrontconcerts.com.

Weird Al Yankovic is the king of parody songs like “Amish Paradise,” “Polka Face” and “Eat It.” This summer, he’s hitting the road on the Bigger & Weirder tour, which includes a stop in Maine. Puddles Pity Party opens the show, so be sure to arrive on time.

Toto

July 23. Maine Savings Amphitheater, Bangor, $35-$235.50. waterfrontconcerts.com.

Rock band Toto, known for ’80s hits like “Africa” and “Rosanna” are hitting the road this summer for a tour that includes a stop in Maine. Fellow hitmakers Christopher Cross and The Romantics will open the show.