Run For Your LIfe; Rubber Ducky Race; Cappy’s Shipyard Party, Jazz/Steel Blues; and a rafting/brew getaway up north

Six things not to miss this weekend

Fri, 05/22/2015 - 9:00am

    We're looking at a gorgeous spring weekend with lots of outdoor options — so many we had to add one more to this week’s lineup. So, what are you doing still reading this? Get out there!

    Belfast’s Art Walk Kicks Off The Season

    Friday, May 22 — Camden Harbor

    Belfast's 2015 Fourth Friday Art Walk season has begun! More than 15 downtown galleries participate from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. More than just art and wine, expect to see local performers along the walk from jazz clarinet, traditional fiddle, mask artists, contemporary dance, even a mime or two. Because your night isn’t complete until you’ve seena mime or two.

     


    Jazz Infusion In The Afternoon

    Saturday, May 23 Bowen’s Tavern, Belfast

    For a real low-key, as-local-as-it-gets experience, B. Douglas, a solo jazz and blues guitarist from Los Angeles will be making a pit stop at Bowen’s Tavern on his summer tour from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Knock back a pint while getting some jazz infusion with your steel slide guitar blues. B. Douglas has performed all over the United States and Europe. He has recorded 10 CDs in his career. Take a listen: www.reverbnation.com/bdouglas


    Run For Your Life — On Ragged Mountain, Where You Will Get Run Ragged

    Saturday, May 23 — Camden Snow Bowl, Camden

     Lace it up, grab a power bar, and tackle obstacle courses up and down the mountain. The third annual Run For Your Life is fun and will test your mettle. All for a good purpose: To raise awareness of the need for more first responders in all communities. 8 a.m. registration for those who didn’t register online already.


    Rubber Duckie, You Might Be The One

    Saturday, May 23 — Camden Harbor

    It’s one of those wacky (quacky?) springtime events Camden in known for—the annual West Bay Rotary Duck Derby, when 2,500 yellow, pink and blue rubber ducks take the plunge over the waterfall behind the Camden Deli and race to the finish line by the docks. Each duck is worth a $5 ticket and the lucky winner who swims to the finish line could win the grand prize, a trip for seven nights at a beach resort in Florida. This is one of those, fun, silly spectator sports that gives rise to too many badly crafted puns. FMI: Duck Derby

     


    Cappy’s Shipyard Party and Live Music

    Sunday, May 24 — Camden

    Too bad they’re not doing this right after the Duck Derby, because this would be a great two-fer in Camden. Cappy’s Chowder House will be doing their annual Memorial Day Shipyard party from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Captain’s Lounge. They’ll have free munchies, drink special and Shipyard giveaways on deck. Music by Jeff and Art starts at 6:30 p.m.

     


    Killer Road Trip: White Water Raft and Brew Getaway

    Sunday, May 24 Northern Outdoors, The Forks

    This rain is going to clear out and leave us with a beautiful spring weekend. Northern Outdoors will be the place to kick off your bucket list this summer. Their Memorial Day Springfest Raft 'n Brews trip is happening this weekend. Raft the Dead River, then return to The Forks Resort Center for a BBQ cookout, and get $3 pints all day Sunday and live entertainment Sunday night. FMI and pricing: Northern Outdoors


    Kay Stephens can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com