Harbor Theater

185 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor ~ 633-0438 ~ https://boothbaycinema.org

“RBG” – Directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen filmed her in her office, on vacation with her family and working out with her personal trainer. “We want audiences to see for themselves the Notorious RBG in action, staying up late into the night crafting blistering dissents and doing the planks, squats and push-ups that keep her in shape to do the job she loves to do,” said West. Last shows Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m. and a special matinee on Thursday, May 24 at 2 p.m.

“Solo, A Star Wars Story” – Solo opens in theaters nationwide on May 25, but Harbor Theater will do a special opening night show on Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Be the first to see it! A free small bag of popcorn will be given to the first two young people under 18 to arrive in Star Wars costume!

Early reviews are in, and the critics agree that Alden Ehrenreich is a winning young Han Solo as he pilots the Millennium Falcon on a journey to a galaxy far, far away for an adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian (Donny Glover), in a journey that will set the course for a new sequel of Star Wars sagas. Also starring Thandie Newton, Jon Favreau and Woody Harrelson. PG-13, 2 hours 15 minutes. Continues daily at 7 p.m. May 25-31, with a matinee on Sunday, May 27, 2 p.m.

“Solo, A Star Wars Story is a crackingly enjoyable adventure … and Alden Ehrenreich absolutely crushes the role to powder, swaggeringly reviving the memory of the young Harrison Ford’s romantic gallantry.” - Peter Bradshaw for The Guardian

Coming Soon: “The Rider,” June 14.

Lincoln Theater

2 Theater St., Damariscotta ~ 563-3424 ~ www.atthelincoln.org

“Lean on Pete” -  Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson (Charlie Plummer) arrives in Portland, Oregon with his single father Ray (Travis Fimmel), both eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds acceptance and camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an aging Quarter Horse named Lean on Pete. The horse's gruff owner Del Montgomery (Steve Buscemi) and his seasoned jockey Bonnie (Chloë Sevigny) help Charley fill the void of his father's absence-until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter, prompting him to take extreme measures to spare his new friend's life. (R; 2 hours, 1 minutes) Final screenings Thursday, May 24 at 2 and 7 p.m. 

“Chappaquiddick” -  In the riveting suspense drama, Chappaquiddick, the scandal and mysterious events surrounding the tragic drowning of a young woman, as Ted Kennedy drove his car off the infamous bridge, are revealed in the new movie starring Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy and Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne. Not only did this event take the life of an aspiring political strategist and Kennedy insider, but it ultimately changed the course of presidential history forever. Through true accounts, documented in the inquest from the investigation in 1969, director John Curran and writers Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen, intimately expose the broad reach of political power, the influence of America's most celebrated family; and the vulnerability of Ted Kennedy, the youngest son, in the shadow of his family legacy. (PG-13; 1 hour, 46 minutes) Plays at 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, Saturday, May 26, Sunday, May 27, Wednesday, May 30 (2 p.m. with open captions), and Thursday, May 31. 

Adam Ezra Group - Benefit Performance - Support the restoration of the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder (built 1807) by rocking out to the award-winning music of New England’s 2013 Band of the Year, Mon May 28 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $25 at the door; purchase in advance at Milling Around, 67 Main St., Newcastle.

“HEY- H.E.Y. for Hollywood” - For the 9th season, the Hearts Ever Young (H.E.Y.) cast of over 50 local, talented young-at-heart senior members of the community will again perform in an original production of song, dance, and comedy, led by Music Director Sean Fleming.  You'll hear the chorus, soloists, and ensembles sing memorable songs from Hollywood's Golden Age. Watch the H.E.Y. dancers kick up their heels to a variety of snappy jazz, and tap routines, and enjoy the comedy. Tuesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. Suggested donation, $10. For more information, call 563-3346.

Upcoming:  EOS: “Vincent van Gogh - A New Way of Seeing” (Encore), June 2; “RBG,”  June 1; “Beirut,” June 8; “Tully,” June 15.