Rodney Carrington

Get ready to laugh your tail off: Comedian Rodney Carrington is set to take the stage at 8 p.m. Thursday at State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland.

Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sell-out shows around the world.

A platinum recording artist, he’s recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, “Laughter’s Good Records.” He’s fresh off the release of his latest album, “Get Em Out,” (released 2019).

Tickets cost $69.50-$49.50; statetheatreportland.com.

Soul Asylum Acoustic

Grammy Award-winning rock band Soul Asylum plan to tear up the stage at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St. in Gardiner.

The band started as Minneapolis’ punk younger brothers to the Replacements and Husker Dü. The band has released 13 original albums — including its most recent, 2024’s “Slowly But Shirley” – with multiple live albums and assorted Greatest Hits collections.

Tickets cost $55; johnsonhall.org.

‘Once Upon a Mattress’

 “Once Upon A Mattress,” is scheduled to be staged April 24-May 3 at Waterville Opera House, 1 Common. St., Waterville.

Production times are: 7:30 p.m. April 24, 25, May 1 and 2; and 2 p.m. April 26 and May 3.

About the play: Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale “The Princess and the Pea” provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.

Tickets cost $37-$39; operahouse.org.

 Bella Ann

Johnson Hall’s Homegrown Series plans to present Yard Sauce with Bella Ann at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 280 Water St. in Gardiner. 

Yard Sauce is an acoustic folk, Americana, Maine-based trio featuring Jeff Christmas, Callie Brennan, and Chris Moore. Opening act Bella Ann is a Maine-based 16-year-old singer-songwriter with a unique voice, heartfelt lyrics, and a remarkable ear for melody, she creates a captivating sound inspired by her small-town roots, love of literature, and diverse musical influences. 

Tickets cost $15; johnsonhall.org.

Better Together Waterville Community Dinner

Don’t miss the Better Together Waterville Community Dinner at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Waterville High School, 1 Brooklyn Ave.

Those who attend can expect great food representing the many cultures in the community. The January dinner brought more than 150 people together.

To register for this free event and or volunteer with setup, serving and cleanup visit the Capital Area New Mainers Project Facebook page.

Get tickets: Arrested Development

The Waterville Opera House plans to host Arrested Deveopment at 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at 1 Common St., Waterville.

The hip-hop band has been a cultural champion of consciousness and empowerment. Its representation of eclectic and vibrant African sounds and clothing has produced a unique clash of rhythms and style that continue to contrast the expected look and sound of hip-hop culture.

Tickets cost $55-$65; operahouse.org.

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