Daponte String Quartet 

Don’t miss the Daponte String Quartet with guests Edwin Barker on double bass and Yuri Funahashi on piano at 7 p.m. Thursday at Nordica Auditorium, Main Street in Farmington.

Tickets cost $25, discounts available for students and seniors; artsfarmington.org.

“Jailbirds”

Lakewood Theater is set to stage “Jailbirds” at various times June 4-13 at 76 Theater Road in Madison.

The play by Colin Barrow takes place in the women’s communal area of a prison. The female inmates are all of a senior age and have all committed crimes so they can be imprisoned and cared for at the expense of the taxpayer, rather than paying high residential home fees. Now imprisoned, they’re still breaking laws with scams, forgeries and producing illegal substances on the prison grounds. The younger prison staff are kept on their toes with the luxury style of living the inmates wish to receive.

Starring MJ Clifford, Theresa Curtis, Gary Dorman, Linda Garland, Diane Hunt, James LeBlanc, Jane Ouderkirk, Dee Pizzo, Henry Quintal, Cheryl Seamans and Heather Bisson.

Tickets cost $30-$52 for adults or $23 for children 4-17; lakewoodtheater.org.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Take in an evening of understated New Orleans jazz with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at 8 p.m. Friday at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville.

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point where sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly embodied than in the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, which has held the torch of New Orleans music for more than 65 years.

Tickets cost $47-$57; operahouse.org.

Maine Fiber Frolic

Check out the Maine Fiber Frolic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Windsor Fairgrounds, Route 32 in Windsor.

The event is produced by a committee of volunteers and fiber enthusiasts to promote education, understanding and appreciation of fiber farms, fiber artists, and other small farming ventures. 

Admission will cost $5 for adults or $8 for a two-day pass, $2 for seniors and is free for children younger than 12.

For more information visit fiberfrolic.com.

Dirty Deeds

Get ready to celebrate the music of AC/DC with Dirty Deeds at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville.

The band celebrates the energy of the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson era delivering a power-packed performance that takes the audience on a journey through the story of AC/DC. 

Unlike most tribute acts, Dirty Deeds uniquely creates an immersive, authentic and interactive AC/DC experience, transporting fans back to the glory days of classic rock. Their attention to detail and dedication to capturing the spirit of the original songs makes every performance an unforgettable celebration of AC/DC’s legacy. 

Tickets cost $47 -$57; operahouse.org.

Road trip: Black Fly Festival

This year’s one-day Black Fly Festival is set for Saturday on Main Street in Milo.  

The festival leans into its tongue‑in‑cheek name — honoring the Maine black fly with humor rather than horror — while serving as a classic small‑town street fair. Vendors line up from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with a parade stepping off at 10 a.m. and live music playing on Main Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event features local crafters, food booths and community groups setting up on Main Street, drawing residents and visitors for a relaxed, family‑friendly afternoon of music, browsing and small‑town camaraderie.  The 2026 Black Fly Festival stands out as a low‑key, locally organized outing that celebrates Milo’s character with a nod and a joke at the tiny insect that defines so much of the region’s summer experience.

For more information visit milomaine.org.

Get tickets: Shawn Colvin

Johnson Hall Opera House plans to host Shawn Colvin at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at 280 Water St. in Gardiner.

In an era when female singer-songwriters are ever more ubiquitous, Colvin stands out as a singular and enduring talent. Her songs are slow-release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. 

As a storyteller, she is both keen and warm-hearted, leavening even the toughest tales with tenderness, empathy and a sense of humor.

Tickets cost $48.24; johnsonhall.org.

​​Looking for more? Check out the online calendar listings for other entertainment offerings.