Reggie Watts
Johnson Hall Opera House is set to host Reggie Watts at 7:30 p.m. Friday at 280 Water St., Gardiner.
Watts is an internationally renowned musician/comedian/writer/actor who most recently starred as the bandleader on CBS’s “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” Using his formidable voice, looping pedals and his vast imagination, Watts blends and blurs the lines between music and comedy, wowing audiences with performances that are 100% improvised.
Tickets cost $58.74; johnsonhall.org.
“The Nerd”
Waterville Opera House plans to stage “The Nerd” Jan. 30-Feb. 7 at 1 Common St., Waterville.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 31 and Feb. 6 and 7 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 1 and 8.
About the play: Now an aspiring young architect in Terre Haute, Indiana, Willum Cubbert has often told his friends about the debt he owes to Rick Steadman, a fellow ex-GI whom he has never met but who saved his life after he was seriously wounded in Vietnam. He has written to Rick to say that, as long as he is alive, “you will have somebody on Earth who will do anything for you” — so Willum is delighted when Rick shows up unexpectedly at his apartment on the night of his 34th birthday party.
His delight soon fades as it becomes apparent that Rick is a hopeless “nerd” — a bumbling oaf with no social sense, little intelligence and less tact. And Rick stays on and on, his continued presence among Willum and his friends leading to one uproarious incident after another, until the normally placid Willum finds himself contemplating violence — a dire development which, happily, is staved off by the surprising “twist” ending of the play.
Tickets cost $32-$34; operahouse.org.
Jason Anderson
A Jason Anderson concert is planned for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at The Chocolate Church Arts Center, 804 Washington St., Bath.
Anderson’s piano tour, now entering its third year, has become a beloved winter tradition in the northeast. He is an award-winning songwriter based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. His work blends elements of folk, rock and indie, characterized by raw, emotive lyrics and evocative storytelling.
For more information visit chocolatechurcharts.org.
Homegrown Series
Homegrown series featuring Shelby Cobb, Business Casual and Vadim Albert is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Johnson Hall Opera House, 280 Water St., Gardiner.
The new series that features local artists.
Shelby Cobb is an independent Indie/folk/rock musician. Rooted in honesty and emotional intuition, her songs are shaped by real moments — love, uncertainty, growth, and the reflections that come with learning who you are or aren’t anymore.
Business Casual has been playing music in central Maine for over a decade. Covering tunes from the ’60’s through present day and having fun along the way, it’s always a good time to keep it Casual.
Vadim has been playing music since the age of 9, starting as a percussionist and then moving into guitar and vocals. He is inspired by the likes of Jim Croce, James Taylor, Marcus King, and many other talented guitarist/vocalist.
Tickets cost $16.74; johnsonhall.org.
Get tickets: Femmes of Rock
The Femmes of Rock plan to return to Waterville Opera House for an 8 p.m. concert Friday, March 13, at 1 Common St., Waterville.
The high-energy multimedia production show blends electrifying strings, powerful vocals, and a three-piece rock band. Featuring unique arrangements of classics by Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, AC/DC, Van Halen and more.
Created and fronted by rock violinist Nina DiGregorio, whose groundbreaking viral electric violin cover of Van Halen’s “Eruption” has garnered worldwide acclaim and multiple millions of views, the Femmes have shared stages with Kansas, Bad Company, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. With a résumé that includes stints with Stevie Wonder, David Foster, The Killers, Beyonce´ and Deep Purple, Nina brings iconic rock solos to life with the FEMMES OF ROCK show on a whole new level.
Tickets cost $52-$62; operahouse.org.
Get out: go ice skating
Outdoor rinks in Clinton and Skowhegan are open and free to the public.
Clinton Parks and Recreation maintains a rink at Old Mill Park, 1211 Main St., Clinton.
The organization also has a selection of donated skates people can use inside the park. For more information and updates, visit its Facebook page.
Skowhegan Parks and Recreation maintains a rink at 39 Poulin Drive, Skowhegan
The outdoor rink is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday with a warming hut and ice skates available to use for free.
Check out our online calendar listings for other entertainment offerings.
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