Staged reading of ‘Fundraiser’
7:30 p.m. Saturday. Mad Horse Theatre, 24 Mosher St., South Portland, pay-what-you-can tickets available at the door and after the reading. madhorse.com.
Mad Horse Theatre presents a staged reading of a play by company member Brent Askari. “Fundraiser” is a comedy of questionable manners centered on two couples attending a school fundraiser together. Vaulted secrets are spilled during 90 minutes of sharp-witted dialogue. The readers are company members Joe Bearor, Marie Stewart Harmon and Nick Schroeder, along with guest artist Casey Turner.
Dueling Pianos
7 p.m. Saturday. Franco Center, 46 Cedar St., Lewiston, $25 in advance, $30 at the door. francocenter.org.
For an invigorating night of classic rock, pop hits, throwback oldies and audience requests, head to the Franco Center’s lower level lounge for Dueling Pianos. Pianists Amy Thomason and Billy Ward will be tickling 176 keys during a performance that’s been brought back to the Franco Center by popular demand.

‘Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song‘
7 p.m. Saturday. Sanford Performing Arts Center, 100 Alumni Blvd., Sanford, $31-$54. sanfordpac.org.
For a sassy, satirical night of Broadway tunes with a hilarious twist, head to Sanford. “Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole a Song” is a new version of a long-running musical roast of songs from “The Outsiders,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Wicked” and “Six,” among several others. All told, 31 musicals are skewered over the course of a 90-minute musical extravaganza.

The Fab Four: Tribute to The Beatles
7:30 p.m. Saturday. Westbrook Performing Arts Center, 471 Stroudwater St., Westbrook, $24.50-$61.50. waterfrontconcerts.com.
The Fab Four is a nationally touring tribute to The Beatles, and their Maine performance will feature all the hits, including the entire soundtrack to the “Help” film. You can expect to hear songs like “You’re Going to Lose That Girl,” “Yesterday” and “Ticket to Ride.” Find your coat and grab your hat, and jump on getting tickets.
Collective Motion 20th Anniversary Dance Bash

6 p.m. Saturday. The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland, $20 in advance, $25 at the door. thehillarts.me.
Saco-based Collective Motion Dance Center is celebrating its 20-year anniversary with a mega show at The Hill Arts on Portland’s Munjoy Hill. You’ll spend two glorious hours watching a whirlwind performance that features 20 dance pieces spanning two decades of Collective Motion’s history.
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