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Karla Bonoff. (Courtesy of the artist)

Ty Myers: The Legal Tour

The Bowl in the Pines Amphitheater is set to host Ty Myers: The Legal Tour at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at 1 Geranium Lane in Sidney.

The singer-songwriter-guitarist quickly commanded attention after delivering his acclaimed debut album, “The Select,” earning three RIAA certifications including his first platinum hit with “Ends of the Earth.” 

Set to make his Stagecoach debut and support Luke Combs’ My Kinda Saturday Night Tour at stadiums this spring, he’s previously opened for Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw and Willie Nelson, among others. 

Tickets cost $58-$195; bowlinthepines.com.

Robert Neary performing as Neil Diamond. (Courtesy So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience)

So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary

Don’t miss So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville.

The Broadway, television and film star Robert Neary creates a tribute to Neil Diamond. Two hours packed with 26 classic hit songs, nostalgia, stories, multimedia, trivia and a 30-minute finale. 

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Tickets cost $45- $55; operahouse.org.

Rockport Donut Festival

Make the trek to experience the Rockport Donut Festival Friday and Saturday in Marine Park at Rockport Harbor, Pascal Avenue.

The two-day event is filled with doughnut-themed festivities, pays homage to the history of the doughnut and will kick-off the summer off with music, food and more.

Events include an artisan market, food trucks, beer garden, live music, lobster crate races, doughnuts (of course) and more.

For more information visit rockportdonutfestival.

Jo Dee Messina. (Photo by Madison Sharp)

Jo Dee Messina

Don’t miss Jo Dee Messina with Stephanie Ryann at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Bowl in the Pines — Amphitheather at 1 Geranium Lane, Sidney.

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Messina, a chart-topping country music artist, is known for her powerful vocals and extensive catalog of hits. She has achieved nine No. 1 and 16 Top 40 songs and has been honored by the ACM, CMA, AMA, Billboard, and Grammy Awards. 

Ryann is staking her claim as one of country music’s boldest new voices. She blends her northern roots with a fresh sound that’s all her own, showcasing a magnetic presence and raw authenticity. She’s shared stages with artists including Matt Stell, Priscilla Block, Jamie O’Neal, Cole Swindell, Tenille Arts, Jackson Dean, Stephen Wilson Jr., Maddie & Tae and more.

Tickets: $39.50 in advance, $45 day of show; bowlinthepines.com.

Whoopie Pie Festival

The 2026 Maine Whoopie Pie Festival is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Piscataquis Valley Fairgrounds in Dover-Foxcroft. This annual event, celebrating Maine’s official state treat, features dozens of bakers, hundreds of whoopie pie varieties, live music, and family-friendly activities.

For more information visit mainewhoopiepiefestival.com.

Karla Bonoff. (Courtesy of the artist)

Karla Bonoff

Don’t miss the Karla Bonoff concert set for 8 p.m. Saturday at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., Waterville.

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Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the respect of her peers. Her songs have become hits for Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt.

She continues to record and tour extensively, playing sell-out shows around the world. 

Tickets: $46-$56; operahouse.org.

Open Creamery Day

Open Creamery Day is planned for Sunday at various locations throughout the state.

People can step behind the scenes with farm tours, explore cheesemaking spaces, and even see one farm’s newly built cheese cave. Sample cheeses alongside local provisions. Select farms will have self-serve farm stands and others offering discounts.

For more information visit getrealmaine.com.

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Dave Wakefield

Blues legend Dave Wakefield plans to take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. in Gardiner.

Celebrate Wakefield’s 79th birthday with the release of his new CD “Turnpike Crows.” He will be joined by The Boneheads as his backline, and a cast of some of Maine’s vintage local players.

Wakefield got his start as a teenager in the 1960s playing music with The Nomads and Euphoria’s Id (known as “The Id”) and released two single rock covers of “Hey Joe” and “Morning Dew” in 1967.

Tickets cost $25-$40; johnsonhall.org.

Shawn Colvin. (Courtesy photo)

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.

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. 

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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.

Brown Swiss Jersey steers wait to compete in the Open Steer and Oxen show June 2024 at the Pittston Fair. (Rich Abrahamson/Staff Photographer) Purchase this image

Jot it down: Pittston Fair

Stop in and check out the Pittston Fair set for June 18-21 at 995 East Pittston Road, Pittston.The fair has something for every age group — midway rides, animal pulls, children’s events, exhibits, food vendors, the Strawberry Festival and more. It’s a classic festival that blends agriculture, entertainment and community pride into one lively summer weekend; mainefairs.net.

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

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