We're on the verge of the crazy holiday season but that doesn't mean you can't combine some weekend fun while getting some of your to-do items checked off the list. Support Maine artists while getting your wine tasting on is the thing to do this weekend, then check out some of the rootsy bands or an open mic in the evening.

Thursday, Nov. 20

· As always, the Open Mic at The Highlands Coffee House promises some great talent in the Midcoast and beyond. Drink and food specials. Sign up early.

· Did you know that “lumbersexual” is the new hipster trend to replace the metrosexual male? Well, Maine men have been rocking that look for more than a century and the Strand Theatre will host a film and live presentation In The Blood, illustrating the history of Maine lumbermen and river drivers at 7 p.m. Tickets $12.50/general admission. FMI: click here.

Friday, Nov. 21

· Bell The Cat in Belfast is hosting an open poetry reading. Musicians also welcome to accompany poets. Sign up starts at 6 p.m., and reading starts at 6:30 p.m.

· Belfast Co-op Café will offer a free wine tasting of highlighted seasonal wines and the opening for Kelsey Floyd's art exhibit, "Stand Still." Event goes from 7-9 p.m.

· The sixth annual Art-Full Gifts Fine Craft, Fine Art, & Gourmet Food Show is kicking off at Point Lookout Resort, in Northport, for the weekend. Friday night’s event is a Gala Preview Opening featuring 50 select exhibitors and goes from 5 to 8 p.m. $10 admission.

· If you like pop, rock, top 40, reggae and hip hop, The Speakeasy is hosting the band Tomorrow Morning. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22

· Art-Full Gifts Fine Craft, Fine Art, & Gourmet Food Show at Point Lookout Resort in Northport, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maine-made art and gifts, 50 exhibitors. Admission $3 and benefits Coastal Mountains Land Trust.

· Speaking of Maine-made stuff, Maine Made 2014 is a show featuring 50 exhibitors showcasing the variety and high quality of products that are made in Maine. There will also be wine tastings. The show will take place at the Samoset Resort from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Ticket price is $5 and children under 12 are free. Wine tasting tickets are an additional fee. FMI: www.mainemadeshow.com

· If you’ve ever wondered what holler folk is, it is a term coined by Maine band The Ghost of Paul Revere, which is like a jacked-up version of folk with the old-timey feel of field hollers. To get a taste of this sound, three New England bands, Darlingside, The Ghost of Paul Revere, and The Ballroom Thieves, will share the Strand Theatre stage and rock the house at 8 p.m. Note: you might see a lot of lumbersexuals at this show. Tickets: $18/advance, $23/day of show.

· Rock City Cafe is hosting the Portland dance rock band Forget, Forget from 7-9 p.m.

· If you like the blues, The Speakeasy is hosting the band Juke Rockets. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 23

· Art-Full Gifts Fine Craft, Fine Art, & Gourmet Food Show at Point Lookout Resort in Northport, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Maine-made art and gifts, 50 exhibitors. Admission $3 and benefits Coastal Mountains Land Trust.

Hey, want to know where to go for happy hour every day of the week? Check out our Guide To Midcoast’s Happy Hours.

If you have an arts and entertainment event that fits within the adult scope of fun and cool things to do for Weekend Picks, contact Kay Stephens at news@penbaypilot.com