The Harbor Theatre

“Love & Mercy” is an unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson, the mercurial singer/songwriter, and leader of The Beach Boys.

Set against the era defining catalog of Wilson’s music, the film intimately examines the personal voyage and ultimate salvation of the icon whose success came at extraordinary personal cost.

Stars John Cusack as Wilson with Paul Dano, Elizabeth Banks and Paul Giamatti. Plays Wednesday, July 8, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 9, at 7 and 10 p.m.

“Minions”: The Merriam Webster dictionary defines “minion” as “someone who is not powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful leader or boss.” Evolving from single-celled yellow organisms at the dawn of time, Minions live to serve, but continue to find themselves working for an ongoing series of unsuccessful masters, from T. rex to Napoleon. Without a master to grovel for, the Minions fall into a deep depression. But one minion, Kevin, has a plan; accompanied by his pals Stuart and Bob, Kevin sets forth to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow.

Their search leads them to Scarlet Overkill, the world’s first-ever super-villainess. Featuring the voices of Pierre Coffin, Sandra Bullock, Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan and narrated by Geoffrey Rush. Plays at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10 through Thursday, July 16 with a bonus matinee on Sunday, July 12, at 2 p.m.

The San Francisco Opera’s production of “Showboat” (recorded live at Veterans Hall in June 2014) is a true classic of American musical theater, telling the tale of life on the Mississippi from the 1880s to the 1920s. The Jerome Kern-Oscar Hammerstein II score includes such classic songs as “Ol’ Man River,” “Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Man” and “Make Believe.” Plays at 2 p.m., Wednesday afternoon July15, presented in two acts with a 10-minute intermission. Passes are not accepted for this event. Tickets available at the box office on the day of the show.

The Harbor Theatre is located at 185 Townsend Avenue, in the mall across from Hannaford. For more information, call 207-633-0438 or visit www.harbortheatre.net.

Lincoln Theater

“Inside Out” - After young Riley is uprooted from her Midwest life and moved to San Francisco, her emotions (Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness) conflict on how best to navigate a new city, house and school. As A.O. Scott noted in his review, “Inside Out” is an absolute delight — funny and charming, fast-moving and full of surprises.” Plays at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, Friday, July 10, and Monday, July 13; at 2 and 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 12; and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15.

Wimbledon Tennis Finals air live for free at the Lincoln Theater. The action begins at 9 a.m. both days: Saturday, July 11 for the women and Sunday, July 12 for the men.

The actress who played Scout in “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962), Mary Badham, will read from new Harper Lee novel, “Go Set a Watchman.” See press release in the arts section.

Met Summer Encore: Donizetti’s “La Fille du Regiment”: Laurent Pelly’s hilarious production, features Natalie Dessay’s fearless coloratura and impeccable comic timing. Plays Wednesday, July 15, at 7 p.m.

The Lincoln Theater is located at 2 Theater Street in Damariscotta. For more information, call 207-563-3424 or visit www.atthelincoln.org.