‘Small Town: A John Mellencamp Musical‘

2 and 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Through Nov. 1. Ogunquit Playhouse, 10 Main St., $40-$180. ogunquitplayhouse.org.

Oh yeah, life goes on, especially if you catch the world premiere of a new musical featuring several songs you know and love. “Small Town: A John Mellencamp Musical” is set in a small town that’s in free fall as star-crossed lovers Jack and Diane try to keep their heads — and their romance — above water. With little ditties like “Hurts So Good,” “Lonely Ol’ Night,” “Small Town” and the still catchy “Jack and Diane,” you’ll encounter several generations on a community doing the best they can. The show stars Dillon Klena as Jack and Morgan Higgins as Diane.

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA

7:30 p.m. Thursday. Waterville Opera House, 1 Common St., $56-$141. watervillecreates.org.

Take a chance on a dazzling tribute to Swedish pop group ABBA. The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA will be playing all the hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Waterloo” and “Dancing Queen.” If you’re more of a Fleetwood Mac fan, Tusk: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute takes the Waterville Opera House stage on Friday. Tickets are $50-$60 at watervillecreates.org. Tusk will also be performing at the Criterion Theatre in Bar Harbor on Saturday. Those tickets are $41.48-$73.59 at criteriontheatre.org.

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and Oct. 14. Through Oct. 18. Stevens Square Theater, 631 Stevens Ave., Portland, $40, $10 for 30 and under and students. goodtheater.com.

Infuse yourself with some Halloween vibes by seeing Good Theater’s production of the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” You’ll meet struggling floral assistant Seymour, whose life is upended when he discovers a man-eating plant is in his midst. With elements of science fiction, comedy and songs born of ’60s rock ‘n’ roll, doo-wop and Motown, you’ll be tapping your toes as the story unfolds with Seymour, Audrey and the rest of the characters, including the gigantic plant.

Wabanaki Artist Celebration

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Castonguay Square, Waterville. watervillecreates.org.

Spend a few hours Saturday immersed in Wabanaki culture, creativity and community. The celebration includes storytelling with Mi’kmaq storyteller and flute maker/player David Lone Bear Sanipass. You can also duck into the Maine Film Center on 93 Main St. for a free screening of “Voices from the Barrens: Native People, Blueberries and Sovereignty.” There’s also a birch bark etching session with Passamaquoddy artist Eric Otter Bacon, a Wabanaki artisan market and drumming by Turning Eagle with emcees Chris Newell and Dwayne Tomah.

ColoniAle: 250 Years! 2 Beers! 3 Cheers!

3-6 p.m. Saturday. Tate House Museum, 1267 Westbrook St., Portland, $35 in advance, $40 at the door. tatehouse.org.

It’s the 10th anniversary of the ColoniAle festival at the Tate House Museum in Portland’s Stroudwater neighborhood. This year will recognize the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a focus on the importance of taverns in the lives of New Englanders. Docents donning period costumes will speak about local Colonial era food and drinks, and all attendees will receive a Tate House pint glass and two pints of Mast Landing signature ale or Downeast Hard Cider.

‘Quartet: Four Lenses on Love, Loss and Letting Go’

7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. The Hill Arts, 76 Congress St., Portland, $35 in advance, $40 at the door. thehillarts.me.

Maine writer and storyteller Elizabeth Peavey is back on stage after a nine-year hiatus with her brand new one-woman show “Quartet: Four Lenses on Love, Loss and Letting Go.” Her last show, “My Mother’s Clothes Are Not My Mother” was performed several times over a six-year period and won the Maine Literary Award for Best Drama. The new show has no set or props, and uses minimal lighting and sound. But you can expect plenty of Peavey’s signature wit and wisdom during four interwoven monologues.

Erin French

7 p.m. Sunday. State Theatre, 609 Congress St., Portland, $50-$75 reserved seating. statetheatreportland.com.

Print: A Bookstore presents an evening with author and Lost Kitchen owner and chef Erin French. All tickets include a signed copy of her “The Lost Kitchen: Seize The Supper” cookbook. French will be joined by pastry chef Zoë François, author of 10 cookbooks and a fellow New York Times bestselling author. Expect a flavorful night of sweet and savory tales from the pair of accomplished and celebrated chefs.

The Black Keys

7:30 p.m. Sunday. Cross Insurance Arena, Portland, $54.50-$163.50. statetheatreportland.com.

Light your Sunday night on fire by catching rock duo The Black Keys on their Peaches ‘N Kream tour during their Portland stop. The set will surely include tracks from the latest album “Peaches!” along with fan favorites like “Lonely Boy,” “Howlin’ For You,” “Tighten Up” and “Gold on the Ceiling” by core members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, along with a tight touring band. Singer-songwriter Jeremy Albino opens the show.