BENEFITS
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
COMEDY
JUNE 5
Comedy Night at Blue | 6-9:30pm | Blue, 650A Congress St | portcityblue.com
JUNE 8
Balderdash Academy’s On the Air! | Comedy experience in the Golden Age of Radio | 7pm | $15-$20 | St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress | stlawrencearts.org/
DANCE
Boston Dance Theater – The Carol Kaye Project | June 9-10 | 8pm | $32-$35 | SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland | space538.org/events
FAIRS, MARKETS
Woodfords Corner Farmers Market | 3-7pm | Every Thurs thru Oct 5 | Woodfords Congregational Church Parking Lot, 202 Woodford St, Portland | woodfordscorner.org/farmers-market
JUNE 4
Congress Square Market | Congress Square Park, corner Congress and High streets | 11am-3pm | congresssquarepark.org/events
FILM
“The Eight Mountains” | June 2-4 | $7-$9 | In Italian with subtitles | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq | Schedule: portlandmuseum.org/films
“Chile ’76” | June 9-11 | $7-$9 | In Spanish with subtitles | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq | Schedule: portlandmuseum.org/films
MAY 31
“Stonewalling” | In Hunanese with English subtitles | 7pm | $7-$9 | SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland | space538.org/events
JUNE 7
“System Reboot” – Super Mario Bros (1993) | 8:30-10pm | Free | Congress Square Park, Portland | congresssquarepark.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
Eastern Cemetery Tours | 4pm daily May 28-Oct 16 | 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
Gardening Q&A with MOFGA | Free, online | 7-8pm | $15-$40 | Register: mofga.org/event-calendar/gardening-qa-may
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
JUNE 3
Mushroom Hunting Walk | The Mushroom Hunting Foundation | 10am-12pm | Meet at library, then out to Robinson Woods | Thomas Memorial Library, 6 Scott Dyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth | bit.ly/45J4t0j
JUNE 5
Creating Scratchboard Art with Toki Oshima | Craft and talk | 5-7pm | $15-$40 | The Maine Organic Marketplace, 55 Main, Freeport | mofga.org/event-calendar/scratch-board-art
JUNE 6
The Long-Ago Summer Cottages of Little Chebeague Island | Presented by Lock Kiermaier | 7pm | Free, open to public | Register at: mainehistory.org/events/summer-cottages-on-little-chebeague-island
How We Dream | The science, history & future of dreaming with Sidarta Ribeiro | 6:30-7:30pm | Zoom event | Thomas Memorial Library | bit.ly/3OBV9oz
Bernard Osher Lecture with Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw | “Dressing for the Digital Carnival: Homer, Blackness and AI” | $5-$15 | 6-7pm | Portland Museum of Art, 7 Congress Sq, Portland | bit.ly/3WDx2b0
JUNE 9
Edible Plant Walks | Identification and harvest of edible wild plants | 4-6pm | $10-$12 | Gilsland Farm, 20 Gilsland Farm Rd, Falmouth | maineaudubon.org/news/events/edible-plant-walks
ONGOING
Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Portland Chapter | First Saturday of every month | 9-10:30am | Free | email to receive link: [email protected] | 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 PRIDE-focussed, on 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
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
JUNE 3
Maya Williams Book Release, Poetry Open Mic | “Judas & Suicide” | 6:30pm | Free, attendees encouraged to share their poetry | SPACE, 538 Congress St | space538.org/events
“The Boy From Boadua” One African’s Journey of Hunger and Sacrifice In Pursuit of a Dream | Reading by Patrick Asare | 5:15pm | Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way | bit.ly/3oA8Tpl
“Tegan and Sara: Junior High” | Virtual book talk with Tegan and Sara, and Tillie Walden | 7-8pm | $14.99-$19.99 includes copy of book | Print: A Bookstore | bit.ly/3MXJijw
JUNE 6
“Washed Ashore: Family, Fatherhood, and Finding Home on Martha’s Vineyard” | Reading by Bill Eville | 6pm | Longfellow Books, 1 Monument Way | bit.ly/45tnh3l
“The Road to Dalton” | Book talk with Shannon Bowring and Richard Russo | 7-8pm | Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress | bit.ly/3OFxXWx
JUNE 8
PIGEON: Storytelling Series | 5-6pm | Diverse stories about the human experience | 2nd Thurs June-August | Congress Square Park | More info at congresssquarepark.org/event/pigeon-a-storytelling-event/
JUNE 9
“More to Say: Essays and Appreciations” | Book talk with Ann Beattie and Joshua Bodwell | 7-8pm | Print: A Bookstore, 273 Congress | bit.ly/43tmgq2
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: [email protected] | Website: skylinefarm.org
MUSIC
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
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
Juan Wauters | 7pm | $20 | Desert of Maine, 95 Desert Rd, Freeport | Tickets, info: desertofmaine.org/calendar
Salsa Night: First Fridays with Danza Latina | Beginners lesson, 7pm | Latin dance party, 8pm | $12-$15 | Urban Farm Fermentory, 200 Anderson | More info at fermentory.com/calendar/uffsalsanight-june
JUNE 3
Michelle Tucker, Miami Spice Quintet | 7pm, 9pm | Blue, 650A Congress St | portcityblue.com
KlezMAINEia with Mamaliga | Maine’s first Klezmer music festival | Intergenerational workshops, dance, music | 10am-9pm | $30-$60 | JCA’s Center Day Camp, 74 Hackett Rd, Windham | mainejewish.org/programs-and-events/klezmaineia/
Jacob Jolliff Band | 8pm | $20-$30 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State, Portland | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
Lara Herscovitch | Folk-Americana-Singer-Songwriter-Poet-Troubadour | 7pm | $10-$21 | cadenzafreeport.com | Cadenza, 5 Depot St, Freeport
Small Pond | 8:30pm | $10-$12 | 21+ | Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St | portlandhouseofmusic.com/events/list/
Alex McMurray | 8pm | $10 | All Ages | Sun Tiki Studios, 375 Forest Ave, Portland | suntikistudios.com/upcoming-shows
JUNE 4
Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band | 8pm | $18-$22 | SPACE, 538 Congress St, Portland | space538.org/events
Kardemimmit – Kantele Concert | Band of four women playing the Finnish national instrument | 5pm | $22-$27, PWYC | Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St | tickettailor.com/events/mayostreetarts/898123?#
Eric Anderson | 7pm | $30-$35 | St Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress | More info and tickets: stlawrencearts.org
Portland Chamber Music Festival: Summer Salon & Social | Informal performances, conversation, refreshments | 3pm | $250, all proceeds benefit artistic, educational programs | Private home, Shore Rd, Cape Elizabeth | More information and tickets at pcmf.org/2023-6-4
Tarbox Ramblers | 8pm | $20-$25 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State, Portland | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
JUNE 5
Judaism: The Soundtrack | Chasidic melodies, live music, narratives, motivational messages | By Chabad of Maine | 6-8pm | Maine Jewish Museum, 267 Congress | $20-$54 | bit.ly/4388b1z
Leo Kotke, Night 1 | 8pm | $60-$70 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State, Portland | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
Funky Monday w/Gina and the Red Eye Flight Crew | 9:30pm | $10-$12 | Portland House of Music, 25 Temple | portlandhouseofmusic.com/events/list/
JUNE 6
Bess Jacques & The Strays, Andrew Emanuel | 7pm, 9pm | Blue, 650A Congress | portcityblue.com
Leo Kotke, Night 2 | 8pm | $60-$70 | One Longfellow Sq, 181 State, Portland | onelongfellowsquare.com/upcoming-shows-events
JUNE 7
Afternoon Music with DJ Spitfire | 4:30-5:30pm | Congress Square Park, corner Congress and High streets | congresssquarepark.org/events
Shawan Rice New Orleans Soul Singer/Songwriter | 7pm | $15-$19 | St Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress | stlawrencearts.org
Jazz Sesh | 7:30-11:30pm | Blue, 650A Congress, Portland | portcityblue.com
Stereo Dreams | 9pm | $5-$10 | All Ages | Sun Tiki Studios, 375 Forest Ave, Portland | suntikistudios.com/upcoming-shows
JUNE 8
Listen Up! Music in Concert | 12-1pm | Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Sq | More info at portlandlibrary.com/events/listen-up-music-in-concert/
Breathe On, Sister II: Featuring the music of Portishead | 7pm | Blue, 650A Congress St | portcityblue.com
JUNE 9
Kat and Brad | 7pm | $5-$15 | Desert of Maine, 95 Desert Rd, Freeport | Tickets, info: desertofmaine.org/calendar
Midwestern Medicine with Teenage Tom Petties & That Hideous Sound | 9pm | $10-$15 | All Ages | Sun Tiki Studios, 375 Forest Ave, Portland | suntikistudios.com/upcoming-shows
W.I.T.C.H. w/Death Valley GIrls & Abraxas | 7pm | $25-$30 | Portland House of Music, 25 Temple St | portlandhouseofmusic.com/events/list/
THEATER
“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/
“RBG: One Step at a Time” | $20 | June 5-6 | 7pm | The Footlights Theatre, 190 US Rte 1, Falmouth | More info at thefootlightstheatre.com
“The Sand Princess” | June 3-25 | $5-$25 | Ziggurat Theatre Ensemble outdoor performance | Desert of Maine, 95 Desert Rd, Freeport | More info and schedule of shows at desertofmaine.org/calendar
JUNE 2
Enter the Fishtank | Live electronic music, juggling, high-tech immersive effects | 7pm | $15-$18 | St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress, Portland | stlawrencearts.org/
JUNE 3
Hand-Play Coordination Workshop | The Most Puppety No-Puppet Puppetry w/ Brave Bucket Co exploring hand puppet basics | 11am | Free | Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St | tickettailor.com/events/mayostreetarts/898084?
Brave Bucket Co.’s “Please Ship This Wet Gift” | 3:30pm | $15-$22 | Mayo Street Arts, 10 Mayo St | tickettailor.com/events/mayostreetarts/898100?
Project: Dragology Competition Round Four | 7pm | $22-$26 | St Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress | More info and tickets: stlawrencearts.org
JUNE 9
MeSSeS | Family-friendly solo circus-theater-dance performance | 7pm | $15-$19 | $7 children | St. Lawrence Arts, 76 Congress | 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/
Maine Art Collective Pop-Up Gallery | 20 local artists | 10am-6pm | Maine Art Collective, 157 Middle St | maineartcollective.com/
JUNE 1
Opening Reception: “Stills & Scapes” by Tina Ingraham | 5-7pm | Exhibition thru July 1 | Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St, Portland | greenhutgalleries.com
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/
