With three cranking bands on Saturday night and two outdoor events on Sunday, this weekend has all the bases covered as we round the corner to the highest point of summer. Live it up!

David Raitt at Three Tides

Saturday, July 23—Belfast

David Raitt (Bonnie’s brother) and his band are playing their signature brand of bluesy rock on the Three Tides Beer Garden stage. They rocked the house last summer, and you can bet they'll do it again. Grab your best gal or guy, your favorite stompin' shoes and have yourself a dang ol' time! Starts at 9 p.m No cover.

Hello Newman at The Myrtle

Saturday, July 23—Rockland

Everybody’s favorite ‘90s alternative cover band, Hello Newman, is up from Portland this weekend to the Myrtle Tavern and will have the joint jumping. They also play rock, ska, rap and swing and it’s a very friendly vibe (especially now that everybody has a place to park after the Blues Festival.) The show starts at 9:30 p.m.

Tanner Olin Smith and the Weirders at Rock City Café

Saturday, July 23—Rockland

Tanner Olin Smith and the Weirders (formerly known as Laminated Cat) are a folk/experimental group from Portland. Used to performing on the street and in more intimate settings, this guy and his group have an offbeat sense of humor that comes straight through in their music. They perform from 7 to 9 p.m.

Island Clean Up (with Bonus Lobster Feed!)

Sunday, July 24—Tenants Harbor

Check this out — For a couple of hours of volunteer clean up, you’ll be transported out to some beautiful Maine islands and then treated to a big old lobster feed afterward. The Tenants Harbor Fisherman’s Co-op is looking for volunteers to participate in this one-day island cleanup. High Island, which was just purchased by Maine Coast Heritage Trust, with support from the Town of St. George and Land for Maine's Future Program, will be among the islands slated for cleaning. Whitehead Island, home to the iconic Whitehead Light Station, is also on the list. Fishermen from the Co-op will transport volunteers from the Co-op’s wharf at 8:30 a.m. and will come back at 1 p.m. The Co-op will donate lobsters for a lobster feed for volunteers following the cleanup, to be held at Luke's at Tenants Harbor. Best to call first to make sure there’s room: Merritt Carey 207-828-4882.

Killer Road Trip: Open Farm Day

Sunday, July 24—statewide

Everybody’s always talking about “where your food comes from.” Well here it is: your chance to see where it grows and lives before it lands on the plate of your favorite Maine restaurant or farmers market. More than 80 Maine farms will open to the public and host demonstrations, displays, farm-raised products for sale, and animals and crops to experience. Activities may include barn and field tours, milking, hay rides, petting zoos, self-guided nature trails, beekeeping demos, beautiful scenery, cookouts, samples for tasting, refreshments and more. Click for List of the participating farms and details. (.pdf)

Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com