Thursday, February 16

Great Falls Forum. Lea Girardin, co-founder of Railroad Square Cinema in Waterville and Maine International Film Festival, will speak about film. Noon on Thursday, Feb. 16. Free, brown-bag lunch, no registration required. Coffee, tea, water available. Lewiston Public Library. FMI: 513-3135 or at LPLReference@LewistonMaine.gov.

Lewiston Winter Farmers Market. “Lovin’ Maine Made” theme. Thursday, February 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Over 20 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, pastured meats, milk and dairy products, artisan cheeses and breads, baked goods, seafood, prepared meals, sweets, cut flowers, maple products, fiber arts, hand crafted soaps, herbs and herbal products, pottery, art and more. St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates Street, Lewiston. Credit, debit, EBT cards. FMI: 513-3848.

“To End all Wars: A Story of Loyalty and Rebellion, 1912-1918.” Book discussion. Thursday, February 16 from 6: to 7:30 p.m. Free, but registration required. First come, first served. Call 513-3135 or email LPL@LewistonMaine.gov. Lewiston Public Library.

“Almost, Maine.” A two-act comedy by native Maine playwright John Cariani. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18; at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. For tickets, see www.laclt.com or call 783-0958.

Friday, February 17

“Miss Roxanne’s Drag and Talent Show Extravaganza.” Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. A line-up of fabulous local performers singing about love and romance. Admission $5. Free admission for Outright L/A teens. Benefits First Universalist Church of Auburn. UU Theater, 169 Pleasant St. Call 783-0461 or see www.auburnuu.org.

“Almost, Maine.” A two-act comedy by native Maine playwright John Cariani. 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. For tickets, see www.laclt.com or call 783-0958.

Teen Open Mic Night. All teen singers, musicians, comics, spoken-word poets are welcome. Free. Friday, February 17. Auburn Public Library. Performers sign up at 5:30 p.m.; performances from 6 to 8 p.m. Refreshments and door prizes! FMI: Sally at 333-6640 ext. 4 or sholt@auburnpubliclibrary.org.

Saturday, February 18

“Mardi Gras in L/A.” 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 18 at Franco American Heritage Center. In the tradition of New Orleans, Mardi Gras attendees will be treated to Cajun cuisine, spirits and music. Tickets are $20 in advance; see https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/223484. FMI: http://www.francocenter.org. The Franco Center is at 46 Cedar Street, Lewiston.

KC Bean & American Chop Suey Supper. Saturday, February 18 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. St. Louis Church, Third Street, New Auburn. $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. Supper includes hot dogs, cole slaw, bread, dessert, beverage. A door prize will be awarded. Andy Valley Knights of Columbus, Council 8742.

 “Almost, Maine.” A two-act comedy by native Maine playwright John Cariani. 8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. For tickets, see www.laclt.com or call 783-0958.

Sunday, February 19

Maine Snowshoe Race Series. 5K races: on February 19 at Hebron Academy at 11 a.m.; and at the Roberts Farm Preserve in Norway at 1 p.m. on March 3. Registration fees are  $10 and $20. FMI: see “Maine Snow Shoe Series” at www.runreg.com.

 “Almost, Maine.” A two-act comedy by native Maine playwright John Cariani. 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19. Community Little Theatre, Great Falls Arts Center, 30 Academy St., Auburn. For tickets, see www.laclt.com or call 783-0958.

Tuesday, February 21

“When Presidents and Hopefuls Came to Town.” Presentation on new book by local historian Douglas I. Hodgkin. A history of visits to L-A by incumbent, future and past presidents. Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. Androscoggin Historical Society, third floor of the County Courthouse in Auburn.

Wednesday, February 22

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged).” 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 22. The Poland Stage Troupe performs hilarious, fast-paced parody of Shakespeare’s plays. Free, public is invited. Kirk Hall Auditorium, Central Maine Community College, 1250 Turner Street in Auburn.

Thursday, February 23

“Educational Adventures in Lithuania.” Annette Dorey volunteered to teach in Vilnius, Lithuania. February 23 from noon to 1 p.m. Auburn Public Library. FMI: call Martin Gagnon at 333-6640 Ext. 4. APL is at 49 Spring Street.

Poetry reading by Pearl Tibbetts Sawyer. Acclaimed Auburn poet has released her ninth book of original poetry, “A Long String of Pearls,” coinciding with the recent celebration of her 90th birthday. Readings at Auburn Public Library on February 23 at 6:30 p.m. and Percy’s Burrow, Auburn Mall, on February 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 24

3rd Annual Auburn Public Library Farmer’s Market. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, February 24. Garden fresh produce, soup, meats, bread, pickles, jams soaps, lotions, crafts for children, music, a charming piglet and baby goats. FMI: Lynn Lockwood at 333-6640, ext. 6. APL, 49 Spring Street.

 “Working.” Based on the book by Studs Terkel with music by Stephen Schwartz. The Hebron Academy Players. More than 50 students, faculty and staff are part of the show. February 24 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Hebron Academy’s Lepage Center for the Arts, 309 Paris Road, Hebron. FMI: Liza Tarr, Hebron Academy, at 966-5266 or ltarr@hebronacademy.org. See www.hebronacademy.org.

Saturday, February 25

“Working.” Based on the book by Studs Terkel with music by Stephen Schwartz. The Hebron Academy Players. February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Free. Hebron Academy’s Lepage Center for the Arts, 309 Paris Road, Hebron. FMI: Liza Tarr, Hebron Academy, at 966-5266 or ltarr@hebronacademy.org. See www.hebronacademy.org.

Wednesday, February 29

Poetry reading by Pearl Tibbetts Sawyer. Acclaimed Auburn poet has released her ninth book of original poetry, “A Long String of Pearls,” coinciding with the recent celebration of her 90th birthday. Reading at Percy’s Burrow, Auburn Mall, on February 29 at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 9

6th Anniversary of Open Mic & Poetry Slam. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 9. Free. All are welcome. First Universalist Church of Auburn, 169 Pleasant St. FMI: 783-0461 or www.auburnuu.org.

Saturday, March 17

“Piano Men.” L/A Arts fundraiser features a revival of the best songs from the 1970s by music legends Billy Joel and Elton John. March 17. 6 p.m. reception; performance at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for performance $25; tickets for both performance and reception $35. The Franco American Heritage Center, 46 Cedar St, Lewiston. FMI: call 782-7228 or see www.laarts.org.