Nick Moulton, Kyra Kennedy and Kathryn Boswell in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” Photo courtesy of MSMT/Jared Morneau Photography
‘Beautiful: The Carole King Musical’
2 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Maine State Music Theatre, 1 Bath Road, Brunswick, $80 to $131. msmt.org
Feel the earth move in Brunswick from the chart-topping hits performed in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.” The starring role is in the capable hands (and voice) of Kathryn Boswell. “Beautiful” traces King’s rise from songwriter to recording artist, who released the iconic album “Tapestry” in 1971. This is the final week of the show, so grab tickets before it’s too late, baby.
One of many dinosaurs that will be at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest
Jurassic Quest
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, $24 to $38. crossarenaportland.com
Jurassic Quest was such a big hit last summer, it’s back again for another prehistoric visit to Portland. With its baby dinos, fossil excavations, raptor training and gigantic Tyrannosaurus rex, Jurassic Quest will earn you huge points with every kid you know. Herds of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including an apatosaurus and spinosaurus, will be on site. Grab a ticket before they go extinct.
Scene from a previous year’s Portland Fine Craft Show. Photo by Bret Woodard
Portland Fine Craft Show
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Free Street parking lot, 120 Free St., Portland, free admission. shopmainecraft.com
Spend part of your Saturday perusing the many offerings during the Portland Fine Craft Show. The juried show encompasses many mediums including glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media and printmaking. More than 100 fine craft exhibitors from Maine and the Northeast will be assembled, and there will also be craft demonstrations along with information about a number of New England arts organizations, guilds and schools.
Promoter Dom Cote with the celebrity guests John Morton, Niki Botelho, Rory Ross, Daniel Romero, Eric Walker, Warren Proulx, Howie Weed and others at the New England Toy and Record Show. Photo by Stevie Janowski
New England Toy and Record Show
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. 117 State Road, Kittery, $10, $15 for early bird entry at 9 a.m. On Facebook.
Shop for vintage collectibles, toys, comics and records all under one roof in Kittery. Dozens of vendors will be making your dreams come true while you gasp at Star Wars action figures and search for that elusive album. You can also add autographs to your collection. Jeff Hendrick (“Mandalorian,” Season 3) and Jeryl Prescott (“Walking Dead,” “Swamp Thing”) will be there.
Chamberland, a golden retriever, works the Smooch A Pooch booth set up by the Back Cove Animal Hospital during the 2022 Pet Rock in the Park at Deering Oaks park in Portland. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
Pet Rock in the Park
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Deering Oaks, Portland, free. pvesc.com/pet-rock-in-the-park
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Special Care invites you, and your dog, to a family-friendly day of fun in Portland’s Deering Oaks park. Pet Rock in the Park features live music and food trucks. You’ll also find a variety of pet products available for purchase from several vendors. If you’re thinking it’s time to open your home and heart to a new friend, this could be your day because Almost Home Rescue of New England will be at the park with some adoptable dogs. Best of all, proceeds from the event support the Animal Cancer Foundation.
