‘When Elvis Met The Beatles’

Thursday through Sept. 27. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., $40-$160. ogunquitplayhouse.org.

In August 1965, two huge musical worlds collided in a Los Angeles mansion. The homeowner was Elvis Presley, and his guests that night were The Beatles. In a room decked out with a jukebox, mod crescent couch and bar, the King held court with John, Paul, George and Ringo. Presley was already a superstar and The Beatles had joined the ranks of the world’s biggest acts, if not the biggest. You’ll be in the room where it happened during the world premiere of the jukebox musical in Ogunquit. With songs you know and love by both artists, there will be a whole lot of shaking – and mutual admiration – going on.

Skerryvore. (Photo courtesy of the artist)

Skerryvore

7:30 p.m. Thursday. Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave., $35 in advance, $40 day of show. boothbayoperahouse.com.

Skerryvore is a seven-member Scottish band celebrating its 20th anniversary. With bagpipes, fiddles, accordions, whistles, guitars and plenty of vocals, you can count on a lively night of song. They’ve got seven albums’ worth of tunes to choose from and Skerryvore’s foundation is a contemporary take on traditional Scottish music that veers into folk, pop and rock. On three occasions, they were voted Scotland’s Live Act of the Year. Grab a ticket and find out why.

A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation

7:30 p.m. Friday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $38-$68. porttix.com.

Travel to Ireland without a passport by way of Merrill Auditorium on Friday. Former World Irish dance champions, along with dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, will light up the stage. “A Taste of Ireland” will share some of the Emerald Isle’s history with music, dance and storytelling. The program includes fresh takes on tunes like “Danny Boy,” “Tell Me Ma” and “Wild Rover.” With a fusion of cultural traditions and lively craic, the evening should be entirely enchanting.

Aerial view of the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival in Wells. Photo by Heidi Kirn

Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Wells Reserve at Laudholm, 342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, $10. wellsreserve.org/crafts.

Now it its 37th year, the Laudholm Nature Crafts Festival features artwork and fine crafts from more than 150 New England artisans. The festival is a celebration of local art, craft and community, with proceeds benefitting the Wells Reserve at Laudholm. There will also be live music, raffles and a variety of local food and beverages, including cider donuts and lobster rolls. While you’re there, you can explore the reserve’s scenic grounds and trails and see the Coastal Ecology Center Gallery. If you attend on Sunday, there’s a native plant sale from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bee Fest

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Viles Arboretum, 153 Hospital Road, Augusta, free. mainebeekeepers.org.

The Maine State Beekeepers Association invites you to make a beeline for Augusta. The educational and fun Bee Fest features several beekeepers who will generate quite a buzz about the ins and outs of beekeeping with demonstrations and talks. There will also be a smoker contest, honey tasting contest, raffles and a kids’ activity tent. Vendors include BetterBee, Honey Exchange and Spicer’s Bees, among others.

Porchfest

Noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Deering neighborhood, Portland. deeringcenter.me.

The Deering Center Neighborhood Association in Portland invites you to stroll around on Sunday afternoon during the annual Porchfest. More than 80 musical acts will be playing on the porches and in the yards and driveways of residences over the course of five hours. A snapshot of the artists list includes Ferry Beach String Band, Biz Turkey, Tiger Bomb and Akela Moon. Porchfest is a charming and delightful tradition that welcomes all to take part.

Siblings Zak and Lena Kendall from folk act GoldenOak. See them on Sunday as part of the Hear Here event at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium. (Photo by Becca Haydu)

Hear Here

6 p.m. Sunday. Merrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle St., Portland, $24-$35. porttix.com.

Nonprofit arts organization Creative Portland’s Hear Here event is the finale of the three-day Maine Music Weekend Festival. Music venues, breweries and other spots are hosting a slew of local shows. For the complete schedule, head to creativeportland.com. Hear Here is an all-out extravaganza of Maine talent, including the Songbird Trio of Suzie Assam, Viva and Jennifer Rachele, Batimbo United, Dave Gutter, Rwandan dance troupe Ikirenga Cy’intore, James Kennerley ( Kotzschmar organ), Oshima Brothers, Moon (poet Nyamouon Nguany Machar), Palaver Strings Quartet, Dave Register and Bari Robinson of Portland Theater Festival, Jamie Saft Jazz Quartet and dancer Riley Watts. There will also be some surprise special guests.

Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter of the duo Phantogram. (Photo by Tim Saccenti)

Phantogram

8 p.m.Monday, Sept. 8. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $36 in advance, $41 day of show. statetheatreportland.com.

“Memory Of A Day,” released last year, is the fifth release from electronic duo Phantogram, comprising Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter. With an atmospheric landscape of synths, guitars, drums and Barthel’s rapturous vocals, the album is a sonic thrill ride. Standout tracks include “Jealousy,” “Feedback Invisible” and “Come Alive.” Rapper and comic Open Mike Eagle opens the show.