BENEFITS
Tails & Tulips | “Move It For Mental Health” fundraiser for The Yellow Tulip Project thru May | Learn more and register at classy.org/event/tails-and-tulips-2023/e470923
JUNE 3
Osewantha Garden Club Plant Sale to support monthly educational programs for the public | 9am-12pm | Mill Creek Shopping Center outside Shoppers Hardware, South Portland
DANCE
MAY 25
Tristan Koepke – There’s Only One Bed | Works exploring gay ghosts, gentle camp, soft butch energy, thirst trap fabulation 7pm | $22-$24 | SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland | space538.org/events
FILM
“Blood Memory” and “Dawnland” film viewings from Wabanaki Reach | Free virtual access thru May | Register at bit.ly/3KYett0
“Showing Up” | May 26-28 | $7-$9 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq | Schedule at portlandmuseum.org/films
“The Eight Mountains” | June 2-4 | $7-$9 | In Italian with subtitles | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq | Schedule: portlandmuseum.org/films
MAY 27
“Semper Fi” | Free | 2-3:30pm | Portland Public Library, Rines Auditorium, 5 Monument Sq, Portland | portlandlibrary.com/events/free-film-screening-semper-fi
MAY 28
“Honest Vision, A Portrait of Todd Webb” | Documentary screening followed by filmmaker discussion | 12-1:30pm | $7-$9 | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq | portlandmuseum.org/films
Silent Movie Sunday: “The Thief of Bagdad” (1924) | Kinonik 16mm film | Congress Square Park | 8:30-10pm | congresssquarepark.org/events/
MAY 31
“Stonewalling” | In Hunanese with English subtitles | 7pm | $7-$9 | SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland | space538.org/events
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Roux Institute Start Summit: Regenerative Entrepreneurship | June 23, 5-8pm and June 24, 9am-6:30pm | Event culminates in team competition | Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, 184 Burnett Rd, Freeport | Info, registration at rouxevents.northeastern.edu/startsummitregenerative
Taino Mini-Conference celebrating Taino culture | May 26, 27 and June 24 | Free | Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St, Portland | For more info visit bit.ly/3pQQO6H
Eastern Cemetery Tours | 4pm daily May 28-Oct 16 | Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress | spiritsalive.org/
MAY 24
The Story of Winslow Park | George Connick | 6:30pm | $5-$10 | Freeport Community Library, 10 Library Dr, Freeport | bit.ly/3Oh36zw
MAY 25
Conversations with a Hospice Nurse | Free webinar | 11:30am | Hospice of Southern Maine | Register for link: askhospiceexperts.org/upcomingevents
“A Man to be Thankful For?” | Louis Agassiz and His Contemporaries | Online talk with Christoph Irmscher | 7pm | Free, open to public | Register at: mainehistory.org/events/louis-agassiz-and-his-contemporaries/
International Open Mic | Songs, poetry, performances featuring international and American local artists | 7:30pm | $15, pay-what-you-can | Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St | tickettailor.com/events/mayostreetarts/885423?
Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine | Dr. Katherine Allen | 12-1pm | Maine Audubon virtual event | Register at maineaudubon.org/news/events/climate-change-in-the-gulf-of-maine/
MAY 26
From Hammocks to Hurricanes: Taíno Influence on Language & Culture, an interactive presentation by Priscilla Colón of Casa Areyto, followed by Q&A | 6:30pm | Free | Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St, Portland | tickettailor.com/events/mayostreetarts/895750?
MAY 27
Bookbinding Workshop | Free | Make a journal with Evelyn Wong of Fireball Bookbindery | 1-2:30pm | Congress Square Park | 5-8pm | congresssquarepark.org/event/bookbinding-
workshop
Growing Heirloom Tomatoes in Maine | 12:30-1:30pm | Free | The Maine Orgainic Marketplace, 55 Main, Freeport | bit.ly/41K7rhz
Invasive Species Work Session | 12-2:30pm | Free | Pleasant Hill Preserve, 256-280 Pleasant Hill Rd, Scarborough | bit.ly/3WgSWAQ
MAY 29
Observe Memorial Day at Eastern Cemetery | Guided tours with stories of notable soldiers, sailors | 10am-2pm | Donations suggested; Free to active duty military, veterans, their families | Eastern Cemetery, 224 Congress | spiritsalive.org/
MAY 31
Piping Plovers with Maine Audubon | Margaret W. Jones | 11am-12pm | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Rd | Register: scarboroughlibrary.org/events/create-event-2020748375
JUNE 2
Spring Mushroom Hunting in Maine | The Mushroom Hunting Foundation | 6:30-8pm | In-person and via Zoom | Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth | bit.ly/456WRUZ
ONGOING
Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Portland Chapter | First Saturday of every month | 9-10:30am | Free | email to receive link: portlandme@citizensclimatelobby.org | To learn more, visit citizensclimatelobbymaine.weebly.com/ | 415-6556
Tuition-Free Classes | New Ventures Maine offers self-paced, online and in-person workshops designed to help people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a business, build a career, and manage money | No charge | newventuresmaine.org/class-schedules
Fourth Friday – Inclusive POC Happy Hour | Every 4th Friday of the month – Except for June which will be June 30, the 5th Friday | 5:30-7:30pm | Equality Community Center, 15 Casco St, Portland | Hosted by In The P.O.C.ket | facebook.com/InThePocketMaine/
LITERARY ARTS
Young Writers & Leaders Book Launch and Reading | May 24-25 | Portland Museum of Art, Bernard Osher Auditorium | tellingroom.org/events
MAY 25
Book Reading: “The Deluge” | Stephen Markley | 6:15pm | Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland | longfellowbooks.com/event/deluge
We’ll Always Have “Paris, California” | Reading and author talk with Kevin St. Jarre | 6:30-7:30pm | Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth | bit.ly/3Mo5LWT
MAY 30
“Rainbow Parenting” | Book talk with Lindz Amer and Chelsea Conaboy | 7-8pm | Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress | bit.ly/3o55yyw
MAY 31
“Altar to an Erupting Sun” | Chuck Collins | 6:15pm | Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way, Portland | longfellowbooks.com/event/altar-erupting-sun
An Evening of Poetry | Ian-Khara Ellasante, Katya Zinn, Catherine Weiss, Maya Williams | 7-8pm | Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress | bit.ly/43cZp29
JUNE 1
Wesley McNair, Poet | 6:30pm | Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Rd | Register: scarboroughlibrary.org/wesleymcnair
MUSEUMS
Maine Historical Society | 489 Congress | “Code Red: Climate Justice & Natural History Collections” thru Dec. 30 | Members free, public $10 | mainehistory.org
Maine Jewish Museum | 267 Congress St, Portland | mainejewishmuseum.org
Skyline Farm Carriage Museum | Current exhibition: “The Evolution of Comfort” | Donations appreciated | Public viewings Sundays thru June 25, 1-4pm | 95 The Lane, North Yarmouth | Email for more info: info@skylinefarm.org | Website: skylinefarm.org
MUSIC
MAY 24
Michael Sabin, Jazz Sesh | 7pm, 7:30pm | Blue, 650A Congress, Portland | portcityblue.com
Swingin’ Wednesdays | Ragtime Destroyers & Portland Swing Project | 6-7:30pm | Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson | fermentory.com/calendar
Palaver Strings Spring Celebration Recital | 5:30-7:30pm | First Parish Church 425 Congress | palaverstrings.org/events/spring-recital23
MAY 25
International Open Mic | $15, pay-what-you-can | 7:30pm | Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St | tickettailor.com/events/mayostreetarts/885423?
Portland Jazz Orchestra w/Westbrook HS Jazz Ensemble | 8pm | $7-$10 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
Arcadia Band, Kyle Friday (on a Thursday) | 7pm, 9pm | Blue, 650A Congress, Portland | portcityblue.com
Une Soiree Musicale – Joelle Morris Chante Edith Piaf | Mezzo Soprano | 7pm | $26-$30 | Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport | cadenzafreeport.com
MAY 26
Slane – U2 Tribute | 8pm | $10-35 | Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St | maineirish.com
EP Release: Manuel w/s/g Will Auringer | 6pm | Blue, 650A Congress, Portland | portcityblue.com
GoldenOak w/ Dead Gowns (solo) – Night 1 | State Theatre presentation | 8pm | $20-$25 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State St, Portland | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
FAR Trio | Dimensions in Jazz | 7:30pm | $5-$20 | Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St, Portland | portlandconservatoryofmusic.org/events
Holy Smoke w/Division North, Nothing Ventured | 6pm | $10-$15 | Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St | portlandhouseofmusic.com/events/list/
Unfinished Blues Band | 7pm | $21-$25 | Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport |
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Wolfman Jack | 8pm | $12-$15 | Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St, Portland | portlandhouseofmusic.com/events/list
MAY 27
Tracy McMullen, Dharma Down, Ed Mitchell | 6pm, 8pm, 10pm | Blue, 650A Congress | portcityblue.com
GoldenOak w/ Louisa Stancioff – Night 2 | State Theatre presentation | 8pm | $20-$25 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State St, Portland | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
Fifth Freedom & Black Orange w/East End Redemption | 7pm | $10-$15 | Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St, Portland | portlandhouseofmusic.com/events/list
Gina Brown Birthday Bash w/Euphemia, Gamma Goochies, Gwynne & the Tonics | 8pm | $10-$15 | All Ages | Sun Tiki Studios, 375 Forest Ave | suntikistudios.com/upcoming-shows
Southside Blues | Chicago Blues | 7pm | $21-$25 | Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport | cadenzafreeport.com
DaPonte String Quartet | 4pm | $25 | Meetinghouse Arts, 40 Main, Freeport | meetinghousearts.org/event/daponte-string-quartet
MAY 30
David Yearwood Curation | 7pm | Blue, 650A Congress | portcityblue.com
MAY 31
Jazz Sesh | 7:30-11:30pm | Blue, 650A Congress, Portland | portcityblue.com
JUNE 1
WMPG Live | Local radio station showcasing an eclectic mix of musical programs at Congress Square Park | 5-8pm | congresssquarepark.org/events
Maine Middle Eastern Ensemble, Yard Sauce | 7pm, 9pm | Blue, 650A Congress | portcityblue.com
Elsie & Ethan | 8pm | $20-$25 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State St, Portland | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
JUNE 2
Portland Bach Experience June Festival | June 2-25 at locations in and around Portland | Concerts, Labyrinths, Bachbends Yoga, Bach & Beer, more | For schedule, tickets visit portlandbachexperience.com/upcoming-events
New York Night Train Soul Clap and Dance-off with Mr. Jonathan Toubin | 8:30pm | $10-$12 | SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland | space538.org/events
Midnight Breakfast, Guess Method, El Malo | 6pm, dancing | Blue, 650A Congress | portcityblue.com
Never Come Down and Grain Thief | 8pm | $20-$25 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
Titus Abbott Collective feat. Luther Gray, Nate McBride | 7:30-9:30pm | Free | Portland Conservatory of Music, 28 Neal St, Portland | pcm.org/events
A Band Beyond Description | 8pm | $8-$12 | 21+ | Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St, Portland | portlandhouseofmusic.com/events/list
Sam Morril | 7pm | All ages | $35-$45 | State Theatre, 609 Congress, Portland | statetheatreportland.com/
Showmen’s Rest & Forget, Forget w/s/g Greasy Grass | 8pm | $12-$15 | Sun Tiki Studios, 375 Forest Ave | suntikistudios.com/upcoming-shows
Pat Colwell & The Soul Sensations | Classic Soul | 7pm | $25-$30 | Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport | cadenzafreeport.com
THEATER
“The Seussification of A Midsummer Night’s Dream” | Performed by A Company of Girls Ensemble (grades 6-7) | May 25-26 | 7pm | $5 suggested | Woodfords Church, 202 Woodfords | Showtimes, tickets at acompanyofgirls.org/special-events
“Halfway There” | $20 | Thru June 3 | The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Rte 1, Falmouth | More info at thefootlightstheatre.com
“The Full Monty” | Thru June 4 | $20-$25 | The Portland Players Theater, 420 Cottage Rd, South Portland | Schedule, tickets: portlandplayers.org/
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella | June 2-18 | Lyric Music Theater, 176 Sawyer, South Portland | lyricmusictheater.org/2022-2023-season
FL!P Circus | High-energy circus where all seats are within 50 feet of the ring | June 2-5 | $25-$40 | Maine Mall, South Portland | More info at flipcircus.com/
JUNE 2
Enter the Fishtank | Live electronic music, juggling, high-tech immersive effects | 7pm | $15-$18 | St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress, Portland | stlawrencearts.org/
VISUAL ARTS
“Africa to Maine” Photography Exhibit | Assembled by the Greater Portland Immigration Welcome Center | Thru June 30 | Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq, Portland | portlandlibrary.com/lewis-gallery
Whitney River, “The Horizons” | Exhibition thru June 30 | Gilsland Farm Audubon, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth | maineaudubon.org/news/events/whitney-river/
Celeste Roberge: “Women of the Gulf of Maine” | Sculptures cast in bronze, from originals made of seaweed and wax | On view thru May 28 | Elizabeth Moss Galleries, 100 Fore St | elizabethmossgalleries.com
Maine Art Collective Pop-Up Gallery | 20 local artists | 10am-6pm | Maine Art Collective, 157 Middle St | maineartcollective.com/
MAY 25
David E. Shaw: Celebrating Global Earth Day | Opening Reception 5-7pm | Cove Street Arts, 71 Cove St | covestreetarts.com/events-1/shawopening
Open Studios with Artists in Residence | Meghna Singh and Deepanjan Mukhopadhyay | 5:30pm | Indigo Arts Alliance, 60 Cove St | indigoartsalliance.me/event-schedule/
MAY 28
Artist Talk: Robert Katz | 2pm, followed by Q&A | Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress, Portland | mainejewishmuseum.org/programs-and-events/artist-talk-bob-katz/
JUNE 2
Opening Party: Maine Art Collective Pop-Up Gallery | 5-7pm | Maine Art Collective, 157 Middle St, Portland | maineartcollective.com
Opening Reception: “In The Making” | A 9-woman exhibit in a variety of media | 5-8pm | Runs through June 29 | Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery, Portland Media Center Building, 516 Congress | theumva.org
ONGOING
Alice Gauvin Gallery | 43 York St, Portland | alicegauvingallery.com/
Casco Bay Artisans | The Maine Wharf, 68 Commercial St | cascobayartisans.com/
Chocolate Church Arts Center | 804 Washington St, Bath | chocolatechurcharts.org/
Cove St. Arts | 71 Cove St, Portland | M-F 10-5:30, Sat. 10-5 | “Blossom” thru June 17 | covestreetarts.com/exhibitions
Elizabeth Moss Galleries | Falmouth and Portland | elizabethmossgalleries.com/
Grant Wahlquist Gallery | 30 City Center | W-Sat 11-6 | grantwahlquist.com/
Greenhut Galleries | “Maine: The Painted State” thru May 27 | 146 Middle St | 772-2693 | Visit greenhutgalleries.com/
Institute of Contemporary Art at MECA | 522 Congress St | bit.ly/3i5iWuX
Maine Jewish Museum Gallery | Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress St | Updates at facebook.com/MaineJewishMuseum
Maine Museum of Photographic Arts, 15 Middle St, A3, Portland | Steve and Judy Halpert Collection thru June 10 | mainemuseumofphotographicarts.org
Richard Boyd Art Gallery | 15 Epps St. | 10am-3pm Fri-Sat | “Paintings in Oil” thru May | richardboydartgallery.com
Union of Maine Visual Artists Gallery | Portland Media Center Building, 516 Congress St. | Exhibits and more info at theumva.org/
UNE Art Gallery | 716 Stevens Ave, Portland | UNE Art Gallery | 716 Stevens Ave, Portland | library.une.edu/art-galleries/home/portland-campus/